Monthly Archives: June 2015

Autopilot R/C boat

Posted on June 9, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting build where the author built an his own autopilot based boat.  Using homebuilt arduinos and GPS.  Pretty interesting build. http://hackaday.com/2015/06/01/simple-autonomy-with-an-rc-boat/

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Author uses one homemade CNC to make a better one

Posted on June 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

Its an impressive build, but….I can’t find the plans/design drawings on the thread the author posted this under. http://hackaday.com/2015/06/07/diy-mdf-cnc-machine-is-small-and-solid/

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So how much meds are you going to give yourself?

Posted on June 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

Article covers how medical pumps (embedded systems) has a flaw in them that could allow hackers to trigger the pumps to do more or less of a drug.  I can just see it now, folks admitted to hospitals now OD’ing … Continue reading →

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build an LED plank light

Posted on June 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

This has to be a pretty simple build to do, attached the LED stripe around a smaller board edge, then sandwich it with 2 bigger boards.  Looks cool. http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Plank-Light/

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Build a paracord knitting tool

Posted on June 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build.  Not so sure why he used cotter pins (at a $1.5 each) over something like bolts or nails.   But good build if you plan to make long paracord strands. http://www.instructables.com/id/Paracord-4-Peg-Spool-Knitting/

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Convert a bike frame into a scion light

Posted on June 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

Clever idea,  I think you could do this with any frame, and you could switch it around to have a light with shade on top, and run the wire through the frame to hide it. http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Frame-Lamp-1/

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Make your own chalkboard paint

Posted on June 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have a large area I want to put chalkboard paint on, its going to need at least 2 quarts, and at $25 each…that s $50…way too much.  So I stumbled on this article that basically says to mix in … Continue reading →

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Use an RPi as a wireless print server

Posted on June 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Good article on how to setup a Raspberry Pi as a print server.  This is a good way to improve security of the printer (potentially) as well.  Down side.  You would be surprised how many printers out there cannot interact … Continue reading →

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Share files with devices over Bluetooth

Posted on June 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Surprisingly I have not done this myself.  I typically tether the phone to the PC to transfer files.  But this could be allot easier to do, if you have a bluetooth receiver on the computer. http://www.howtogeek.com/208365/how-to-use-bluetooth-file-transfer-between-os-x-and-android-5.0-devices/

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Program your arduino with an Android device

Posted on June 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Basically this is making use of one of two apps, ArduinoDroid or ArduinoCommander.  I was thinking this would be a good add if you have arduinos located in tough locations and use your phone to re-program them.  Instead of dragging … Continue reading →

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