Monthly Archives: December 2012

Google taking aim at Amazon?

Posted on December 18, 2012 by robertwilkie

Basically the sum of the article is that Google is extending its reach in cloud based services for companies (where Amazon is another giant in). http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/15/google-could-loosen-amazons-cloud-grip-by-redefining/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

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The Pocket Monkey

Posted on December 18, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice little tool that fits in your wallet.  I have a cheap chinese wallet tool ($2.50 total).  But this looks alot nicer…Just not willing to purge $12 for it.  I am sure there will be a knockoff for it soon… … Continue reading →

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Waka Waka Portable Power

Posted on December 18, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, a small portable device that has a light and can charge phones/etc. BUT…for $65 and up…I’ll hold for now http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20121217/solar-power-social-responsibility/

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Using a Raspberry Pi with Siri for a garage door opener

Posted on December 18, 2012 by robertwilkie

Interesting idea.  If I understand it correctly, the Pi is directly wired into the network and then its controls a relay to trigger the garage door.  So figure 45 for the Pi (with shipping), $5 for the ethernet cable, and … Continue reading →

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funny looking automatic bubble machine

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

A bit overkill for an automated bubble machine, but still a nice idea. http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubblesteen-Bubble-Machine/

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Automated Laser Cat toy

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

Also could be applied to dogs. http://www.instructables.com/id/CatBot-Automated-Cat-Laser/

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How to make your own media center

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

This has been on my list for years.  But not enough time and I dare not mess with the household TV system. http://lifehacker.com/5900626/create-a-kickass-seamless-play+everything-media-center-the-complete-guide

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A real flexible display

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

This is cool.  I can’t wait…OK it maybe 5 years from now…when we can have an armband that does this and replaced my clunky phone. http://blog.makezine.com/2012/12/10/flexible-willow-glass-sheeting/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+makezineonline+%28MAKE%29

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Raspberry Pi to Arduino to Shield

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

Interesting way to go about using Arduino shields on a Raspberry Pi.   http://blog.makezine.com/2012/12/12/new-product-alamode-arduino-compatible-shield-for-raspberry-pi/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=F eed%3A+makezineonline+%28MAKE%29

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How to use Macro’s with Arduino

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on using macro’s with arduinos. http://hackaday.com/2012/12/12/macro-assembly-for-avr-chips/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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