Monthly Archives: November 2015

Need to add WiFi to your Pi Zero?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

The author basically broke open an edimax wifi USB dongle, and soldered it onto the USB connections for the micro USB port.  Its cheaper that getting a USB powered hub or a micro to full sized USB adapter. http://hackaday.com/2015/11/28/first-raspberry-pi-zero-hack-piggy-back-wifi/

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Make a simple USB LED flex light

Posted on November 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Have some old USB cables?  A resistor and an LED?  A drinking straw?  Make your own flexable LED light that is powered by USB.  HAHAHA.. .I fell over reading this one myself. http://www.instructables.com/id/Straw-LED/

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Chip VS PI Zero

Posted on November 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

This was a good article that compares the new $5 Raspberry Pi to the CHIP kickstarter project ($9).  Now the author does a good job pointing out that in the end, CHIP is better.  BUT…he forgot about the momentum and … Continue reading →

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Cheap clamps with PVC

Posted on November 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK I have mentioned this in the past.  But what I like about this build is the author puts a hole in the front that helps with gripping stuff…and helps to “spread” your clamp apart (problem I have had with … Continue reading →

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More Theories as what Icahn will do with Xerox

Posted on November 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Another interesting theory that Icahn may push Xerox to do more with its SMB (small business) based devices (printers/copiers/etc) that seems to be doing well.  And with its insurance arm of services.  And most likely will push to dump all … Continue reading →

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Make a circle cutting jig for your router

Posted on November 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Only thing is I don’t have a plung router.  Which would make the build easier.  But…maybe a circular saw could do some of the same stuff.  The author is right, its worth making these yourself.  A small one … Continue reading →

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Hum, good idea for simple robot hands

Posted on November 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

I like the idea for simple pincers using an old CDROM drive, down side…they won’t be very strong. http://www.instructables.com/id/pince-robotique/

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Build your own Arduino Laser Scanner

Posted on November 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

With a scanner shield that runs $20 of course.  Its a nice build and I put this under the “cheapish” catagory since 3D scanners are NOT cheap. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Arduino-3D-Laser-Scanner/

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3D Slash runs on RPis now

Posted on November 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

Actually I was more interested in 3D Slash than the fact i can run on an raspberry pi.  The software looks like a simple CAD/CAM package.  And if it can run on an RPi, means its not too CPU intense … Continue reading →

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Make your own custom boxes for christmas

Posted on November 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

The authror posted up a bunch of designs for custom laser cut boxes for packages.  Now if I only have an laser cutter/engraver…. http://hackaday.com/2015/11/24/just-in-time-for-the-holidays-laser-cut-gift-boxes/ http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/DownloadableProjects.html#CardstockBoxes

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