Monthly Archives: July 2016

A simple and cheap swamp cooler

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK this takes the cake, its a PC fan, power supply, and a juice box filled with ice.  As long as you have the materials, this is a nice simple personal cooler for you. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Mini-Air-Conditioner/?ALLSTEPS

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Convert old printer rollers into caster wheels

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting idea, the author 3D printed out the holder for the “wheel” from a roller from a Xerox machine.  The rubber rollers are pretty durable and the rubber part will help with not slipping of the wheel.  Not so sure … Continue reading →

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What to do with old tablets or phones

Posted on July 7, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting article on mod’s for old tablets (or phones).  I got a kick out of this $50 shield for arduino to use functionality of a tablet. The security camera idea I have seen before too. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4-things-make-old-android-tablet/

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Make simple poster hangers

Posted on July 5, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, use some cheap lattice board, double back tape (not so cheap) and some nice nut bolt combos for a poster board hanger.  The author has 2 styles, one that only hangs from the top, another where there is … Continue reading →

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Building a weather station

Posted on July 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is a different take where the author uses IR sensors to figure out wind speed. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Anemometer-and-Windvane-for-Standalone-Weather/?ALLSTEPS  

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