Monthly Archives: October 2017

Online places to buy art

Posted on October 4, 2017 by robertwilkie

Interesting list of art sites you can get art (prints mostly) online.  Me, if I am forking out more than $20, it better be original not a print.  But still nice too look at as alternatives to the limited local … Continue reading →

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Interesting new Arduino style

Posted on October 3, 2017 by robertwilkie

This one is interesting, much smaller than existing standard UNO boards, pin out is different too.  Oh and 32-bit ARM.  They add in WiFi or cell too.   Not so sure how well received these will be since the don’t look … Continue reading →

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Make a simple clutch for a drill press

Posted on October 3, 2017 by robertwilkie

I had to watch the video to see how this was built.  Its a nice idea but if you need “power” behind your hole being drilled, you do not want to use this.  Figure not including the chuck, $10 in … Continue reading →

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Make a touch sensitive lock

Posted on October 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this one, the author uses a solenoid to keep the door “locked” and a touch location where when you touch it, it triggers the solenoid and you can open the door. I wonder if … Continue reading →

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A pee powered battery

Posted on October 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

Actually I think its an acid battery, but still same concept apply’s. http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Pee-Battery/

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Nice looking portable bluetooth speaker setup

Posted on October 2, 2017 by robertwilkie

Its a nice looking build.  Not so sure I would do it these days with Anker having a decent unit for on sale under $30. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Hand-Build-a-Powerful-Portable-Bluetooth-Sp/

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