Monthly Archives: March 2017

Tinycards for flashcards on phone (by Doulingo)

Posted on March 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

Sounds like a cool app.  The free version seems to have some good basic flash cards to use. http://lifehacker.com/tiny-cards-duolingos-learning-flashcards-come-to-the-1792897658

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Add a power button to your RPi

Posted on March 7, 2017 by robertwilkie

Good idea, beats having to ssh in and shut the system down each time.  Its interesting the author went thru the GPIO pins, I was under the impression the RPi had a pin out somewhere that you could solder a … Continue reading →

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Make a big bubble mixture

Posted on March 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

3 cups of water, 1 cup of dish soap, and 1/2 cup of corn syrup(or sugar).  Mix…and bit bubble galore. http://www.instructables.com/id/Best-Backyard-Bubble-Recipe/    

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Build a Gillette Portable Speaker

Posted on March 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

This was just too funny.  The author basically made some portable speakers with an old shaving cream can.  Oh the links to buy the stuff are in Amazon India.  My 2 cents, I was thinking just getting an external battery … Continue reading →

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Another nice picture frame image build

Posted on March 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build with a homemade frame and a monitor with RPi http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Wall-Calendar-and-Home-Information-Center/?ALLSTEPS

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Grumpy converts Python into Go

Posted on March 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting tool.  I have mixed results with tools that convert from one language to another. https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/01/05/googles_grumpy_makes_python_go/

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Cool Dado jig

Posted on March 6, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice simple Dado Jig.  Easy enough to build and use. http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-Dado-Jig-From-Scrap-Wood/?ALLSTEPS

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Need to fill a bucket in the house, use a pool noodle

Posted on March 3, 2017 by robertwilkie

Too funny, the author fills a 5 gallon bucket by putting a pool noodle on the faucet end and directing it to the bucket. https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/using-a-pool-noodle-as-a-water-hose/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+danny-lipford+%28Today%27s+Homeowner+with+Danny+Lipford%29  

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Two arduino based drawing robots

Posted on March 3, 2017 by robertwilkie

Two nice builds for robots that can draw. http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawing-Car-Arduino/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Drawbot-20/?ALLSTEPS

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Make a whirling noise maker

Posted on March 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build, you need the printout, string, and a penny.  Would be a good project to make with kids. Print, Cut, and Twirl This Whirly Noisemaker

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