Monthly Archives: March 2018

Make a garden cart

Posted on March 13, 2018 by robertwilkie

I remember my grandfather having a cart like this.  It was a bit bigger and he bought it.  Looking at the materials its going to be $80 to built this cart.  The “bought” version can be found as low at … Continue reading →

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Nice build for an umbrella table

Posted on March 12, 2018 by robertwilkie

Relatively straight forward build too. https://www.familyhandyman.com/patio/umbrella-table/

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Cool 3D printed hovercraft

Posted on March 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a hovercraft, the author must have a decent sized printer to print out at the size the craft is. Single Motor, Single Piece 3D Printed Hovercraft

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Cheap buffer for a Dremel

Posted on March 9, 2018 by robertwilkie

Not a bad idea, the buffers can run a buck or so.  Reusing some rags for a buffing wheel is a good idea. http://www.instructables.com/id/Poor-Mans-Buffing-Wheel/

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Make some light up ice skates

Posted on March 8, 2018 by robertwilkie

Or perhaps apply this to roller skates as well.  The build is pretty simple, I like how the skates use an arduino to control light effects. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-LED-ICE-SKATE/

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Simple water de-salinator

Posted on March 7, 2018 by robertwilkie

No idea if I spelt that one right.  Anyways its a simple method to show how you can use sunlight to get salt out of water (to drink it). http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Water-Desalinator/

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Interesting firmware IETF’s drafts in the works

Posted on March 7, 2018 by robertwilkie

I know there are several groups that have working standards for managing and updating software on IoT devices, this is the first I have seen from a standards body that isn’t totally controlled by one company.  Thought the list of … Continue reading →

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Make a nice looking paper flower

Posted on March 6, 2018 by robertwilkie

With ALOT of coffee filters, plus side is the filters are cheap.  Downside…this could take some time. http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Filter-Paper-Flowers/

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Write-up on using an RPi with a K40 Laser Cutter

Posted on March 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

I have been tempted a few times to get one of these laser cutters, they are typically around $400 and seem to be “OK” for CCC (cheap chinese crap).   But ditching the controller software and going opensource is tempting too. … Continue reading →

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Linux support for CH341

Posted on March 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

Basically its a cheap serial to USB controller. Linux Adds CH341 GPIO

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