Monthly Archives: February 2017

Make a portable light stand.

Posted on February 3, 2017 by robertwilkie

Pretty nice idea.  Simple to do.  One difference, maybe add threads to it instead? http://lifehacker.com/this-diy-light-stand-costs-less-than-5-to-make-1791762485

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Take an old ski boot and use it to hold a cordless drill

Posted on February 3, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice cheap build, could do this with old rollerblade shoes too.  Me…I’ll stick to my PVC pipe (cheaper and doesn’t stick out as much).  Still a pretty clever build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-Mounted-Ski-Boot-Drill-Holder/

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Convert a cheap toaster oven, into a high end one

Posted on February 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author basically took a cheap toaster oven and converted it with an arduino to make the temp more stable.  This is good if you are not just cooking, but for surface mount chips, or if you are melting plastic … Continue reading →

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Nice simple Aquaponics setup.

Posted on February 1, 2017 by robertwilkie

The author made a nice, simple, and cheap aquaponics setup for apartments.  Another step to take is to add some LED’s to it so its more like a piece of furniture. http://www.instructables.com/id/Aquaponics-Minimal-Apartment-DIY/?ALLSTEPS

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