Monthly Archives: November 2016

Interesting way to recycle prints

Posted on November 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

Seen similar methods before.  Only difference is the author uses a spray he calls MR-150 as like PAM.  My 2 cents.. I WOULD NOT do this inside. Fail of the Week: Upcycling Failed 3D Prints

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Nice list of WordPress plugins

Posted on November 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

I will have to revisit this in the future some nice plugins listed that I don’t use (yet). http://www.ubergizmo.com/2016/11/best-wordpress-plugins/?utm_source=mainrss

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RPi Clones

Posted on November 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

New version of the Orange Pi boards are out.  They are cheaper than Raspberry Pi’s, but…. Support could be iffy.  Not a big community behind them too.  I’ll stick to the RPis myself. Orange Pi Releases Two Boards

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Make your own cheap Parabolic Mirrors

Posted on November 9, 2016 by robertwilkie

Stumbled on this on hack a day,  The first mirror is easier to make, but …it depends on air pressure (lack off) to keep its shape and could leak out.  The second one is a bit more involved in building, … Continue reading →

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cool looking min cnc

Posted on November 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice mini CNC build you can print out.  Not so sure I would do this over using CDROMS. http://www.instructables.com/id/Full-3D-Printed-Mini-CNC/

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Another nice build for simple lantern

Posted on November 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

I wonder if there is an easier setup to do this…maybe use a jig? http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Soda-Can-LED-Lantern/

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Nice video on building magnetic tools for machining

Posted on November 7, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build overall.  Video is a bit long to watch thought.  Oh not to mention this is alot of work and if you don’t have a mill….welll… Magnets for a Machinist

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So Linkedin added in same functionality as GlassDoor

Posted on November 7, 2016 by robertwilkie

Linkedin has added in “what you should make” bit to its arsenal.  Makes sense and could be a good tool to use in the future. Oh linkedin is alot lower than glassdoor in its numbers, but they seem realistic for … Continue reading →

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Google Home sounds pretty neat

Posted on November 7, 2016 by robertwilkie

The initial reviews of Google Home sound pretty good.  Only thing I don’t like is its tied to one account.  But still…tempting at $130…I may wait to see if a black friday sale on them goes on. Google Home brings … Continue reading →

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Some other methods to warm up your house

Posted on November 4, 2016 by robertwilkie

So you can’t do the windows/insulation just yet, but want to warm up a few rooms anyways.  Here are some alternatives to try out.  The heated ceiling fan was of interest to me. http://www.familyhandyman.com/heating-cooling/7-ways-to-warm-up-a-cold-room/view-all

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