Monthly Archives: May 2017

How to convert form Twitter to RSS

Posted on May 16, 2017 by robertwilkie

I love RSS feeds.  Its so much easier to tweak to what I want.  However most folks now use twitter as RSS.  which is not as friendly too me.  This writeup goes over how to convert from twitter to RSS … Continue reading →

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Turn a cheap chisel into a bark scraper

Posted on May 15, 2017 by robertwilkie

Not sure when I would need a bark scraper.  But this is a good idea on how to turn a hand tool to be used on a pole. https://www.instructables.com/id/Bark-Scraper-From-a-Cheap-Chisel/

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Interested in hacking a car

Posted on May 15, 2017 by robertwilkie

A whole bunch of research on car hacking was dumped out. Car Security Experts Dump All Their Research and Vulnerabilities Online

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Pretty impressive CNC build

Posted on May 15, 2017 by robertwilkie

This one made hackaday.  This a pretty impressive build with everything being bought from off the shelf.  I like how he went over the design decisions he ended up making. http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Axis-CNC-Milling-Machine/

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Use pandoc in linux to convert documents

Posted on May 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

New tool for me, sounds like its pretty good at converting different document formats.  Oh Linux only. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/easily-convert-document-formats-linux/

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Using an RPi for a homebrewed alarm system

Posted on May 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

This is an interesting build.  The core is a RPi but it has alot of logic built in to prevent from annoying other family members in the house. Keep the Burglars Away With Some Pi   https://partofthething.com/thoughts/?p=1037

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OK this is way too far to catch a rat

Posted on May 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

I think half way I would have just set the standard traps out.  They guys build some rather fancy automated traps to get a rat. Conflict Escalates Between Brilliant Rat and 555 Timer

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Make a magnetic herb garden

Posted on May 11, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice build, I noticed the author used “square” shaped bottles in the build.  I wonder if you could use a hot glue gun over apoxy clay to keep the magnets in?  Also I thinkI would give the bottle a coat … Continue reading →

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Convert CD motors to work underwater

Posted on May 10, 2017 by robertwilkie

Nice write up on how to convert a motor to run underwater.  I wonder how many you “fry” before you get it right. https://www.instructables.com/id/DC-Motor-ROV/

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CNC out a simple laptop stand

Posted on May 10, 2017 by robertwilkie

Another nice build.  The author made 2 parts that you attach together for a laptop stand.  Pretty easy build from the looks of it. https://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Laptop-Stand/

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