Monthly Archives: November 2012

Another CNC build, but this time with Metal

Posted on November 7, 2012 by robertwilkie

Seems to be the trend now to use metal for homebrewed CNC’s instead of MDF.  Its more rigid and can take more punishment which it nice. http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Machine-1/

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Xerox launches managed Review Service

Posted on November 7, 2012 by robertwilkie

Basically software for legal types. http://www.mspnews.com/msp/articles/314855-xeroxs-e-discovery-division-launches-managed-review-service.htm

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Doing PWM with TI

Posted on November 6, 2012 by robertwilkie

Good write-up of using the new stellis board from TI ($5) and PWM. http://codeandlife.com/2012/10/30/stellaris-launchpad-pwm-tutorial/

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Google does Digital Paper

Posted on November 6, 2012 by robertwilkie

Interesting article which one would think would be coming out of PARC…..not Google http://www.wired.com/design/2012/10/digital-paper/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Top+Stories%29

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Could be dangerous times to be an Engineer

Posted on November 5, 2012 by robertwilkie

Scary story about how the Mexican Cartel has been kidnapping techs not for ransom, but to setup their wireless network and such.  The sad part is these folks are never heard from again. http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/11/zeta-radio/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Top+Stories%29

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Raspberry Pi powereed coffee table arcade

Posted on November 5, 2012 by robertwilkie

This is something I would build, it looks like about $100 in parts (if you get the monitor for free) and would be something I could do…. http://www.whec.com/news/stories/s2820448.shtml

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Xerox offers packages to 900 in Webster NY for Manufacturing

Posted on November 5, 2012 by robertwilkie

This does not sound good for the manufacturing folks in Webster New York.  I think they make the High End Printers and toner here.  Not sure which (or if all) of manufacturing was asked.  But either way, it could be … Continue reading →

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Xerox CEO Ursula Burns named to Exxon Mobil Board

Posted on November 5, 2012 by robertwilkie

Interesting pick by E&M. Not sure what the Print and Services CEO brings to an oil company. http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-11-02/exxon-mobil-names-xerox-ceo-to-board  

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Lamp made out of scrape and concrete

Posted on November 5, 2012 by robertwilkie

Who knew you could make a neat lamp from some small pieces of wood and leftover concrete. http://www.curbly.com/users/brittnimehlhoff/posts/14379

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US Drones transmit in plain text?

Posted on November 2, 2012 by robertwilkie

This is too funny, but if you know about how the mil works you will not be surprised.   Basically the problem is the video on info from the drones is transmitted to the receivers in without any encryption, so anyone … Continue reading →

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