Monthly Archives: February 2013

Protect youreself, with a baseball cap?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like hats, but this is different.  Its a baseball cap with a bunch of wieght on one end so you can use it like a club…wonder if this is on TSA’s list yet? http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/02/17/sap-cap-protect-yourself-with-a-baseball-cap/#!/exjun_

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Startup how to find an engineer

Posted on February 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

I found this article amusing.  Basically doe toe the “shortage” of engineers in the US.  Startup are having a tough time finding folks.  The article goes over other ways to find them.  Some of them are oldfashion and til the … Continue reading →

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Micro adjustable breadboard powersupply

Posted on February 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting idea, not sure what I would need to adjust a PS for so fine tuned….But you can get the layout and have a board shop make one for you.  Me…not likely http://dangerousprototypes.com/2013/02/17/micro-adjustable-breadboard-power-supply/

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Build a Wireless Robot

Posted on February 17, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting build with some scrap parts (kids old toys) , a quazi arduino, and other bits.  I think I would have skipped using bluetooth thought… http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Robot-V2-Support-WiFi-Bluetooth/

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Atiny Serial Monitor using an arduino

Posted on February 17, 2013 by robertwilkie

If you are debugging an ATiny…this could be handy. http://www.instructables.com/id/Attiny-serial-monitor-using-arduino-walkthrough/  

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Make a light-up baseball cap

Posted on February 17, 2013 by robertwilkie

First saw something like this as a kickstarter project.  Nice idea and I can see kids liking it.  But not so sure about putting batteries in a cap.. http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Cap/

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Make a solar LED Lamp post

Posted on February 16, 2013 by robertwilkie

Not too bad of a write-up, and instead of “buying” a lamp, maybe we could “reuse” an old lamp.  Only other downside is the total cost for this could be around $50-80 dollars….given this solution is mroe robust than som … Continue reading →

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A RPi in the Sky

Posted on February 15, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting build where a RPi is used to do video recordings live from flying in a balloon. Could be a good cheap spying device. http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/donblair/10-21-2012/r-pi-sky-leaffest

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Using a RPi to control a ShapeOko CNC

Posted on February 15, 2013 by robertwilkie

Lets see, it lower power than a PC, doesn’t need fans, and has more horsepower than a arduino…got me sold. http://blog.makezine.com/2013/02/12/network-enabled-shapeoko-cnc-uses-raspberry-pi-and-alamode/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+makezineonline+%28MAKE%29 Another good examples of this can be found below with source and display for the CNC. http://www.wired.com/design/2013/02/raspberry-pi-3-d-printer/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Top+Stories%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

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Lexmark sues Xerox

Posted on February 15, 2013 by robertwilkie

I must have missed the memo that the way to get into the services business with government is you sue the guy who won the original bid. First Xrx sues CA, now Lexmark is suing Xerox for Kentucky’s service contract. … Continue reading →

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