Monthly Archives: February 2013

Raspberry Pi watering system

Posted on February 6, 2013 by robertwilkie

This is a pretty good idea, a little overkill for me, but if you own a greenhouse…Anyways the author is bypassing an existing water controller and using a RPi to get weather info and see if it should be watering … Continue reading →

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Xerox President to keynote

Posted on February 6, 2013 by robertwilkie

This has to be the first time in a while I have heard of someone in Xerox besides the CEO be a keynote speaker.  But of course its a small conference that sounds like a “sales” thing, and the Pres … Continue reading →

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Use at TV remote to control RC car

Posted on February 5, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK you have to modify the car too.  Basically the author uses an arduino, a motor shield, and IR sensor and a remote to control and old R/C card.  Me, I would just use the “processor”, some cheap motor relays … Continue reading →

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Solar Powered Raspberry PI ftp server

Posted on February 5, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice build (I like the 3D printed case too), however I have doubts about the solar panel involved being able to power the R-PI constantly…unless, some power-saver bits where added in.  Something to keep in mind for folks moving stuff … Continue reading →

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Signing your 3D designs

Posted on February 4, 2013 by robertwilkie

So you got your 3D printer working, and want to share some of your designs, but still get credit for them.  The author here talks about ways to embed your initials in the design so folks know its yours. http://thenewhobbyist.com/2012/12/signing-3d-prints/

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Is disney thinking about video game consoles

Posted on February 4, 2013 by robertwilkie

Ubergizmo found that Disney has have some interesting patents, most ly related to game consoles.  So that got them wondering if Disney plans on taking on MS, Sony, and Nitendo soon…. http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/01/disney-patents-hint-at-future-making-game-consoles-rumor/?utm_source=mainrss

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Using an arduino to control a remote outlet

Posted on February 4, 2013 by robertwilkie

I actually have some interest in this article since I bought a remote outdoor outlet for my Christmas lights.  And its controlled by an RF remote.  Thought I like the remote, I miss not having a timer….hum something to do … Continue reading →

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Xerox signs on WTA

Posted on February 4, 2013 by robertwilkie

I wonder if the CEO of Xerox plays tennis…Xerox is now a sponsor of the WTA, Womens Tennis Association. http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2013/02/03/wta-xerox-multimillion-dollar-deal/1887771/

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Yet another way to get data off am machine with USB

Posted on February 4, 2013 by robertwilkie

This time instead of just an arduino acting as a HID device, its a Teeny Arduino with an SD card to store everything o it.  You just plug it into the target machine and bingo, you got passwords…or so the … Continue reading →

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A shredder for your Filabot

Posted on February 4, 2013 by robertwilkie

So you lucked out and got a Filabot to make filament with for your 3D printer…but…how do you shred the plastic milk carton for the filabot. Well guess what, those FB folks got a shredder now to go with the … Continue reading →

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