Monthly Archives: June 2013

Xerox taking over the Tollways

Posted on June 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article about Xerox winning the bit to run the software/automation for Indiana tollways.  They already do so for NY/MA/etc via a setup called ezpass. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130627/news/706279770/

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Opensource programmer

Posted on June 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Looks pretty simple to build, uses a PIC controller (yeah there are still some old timers that use those controllers) I would use something else to mount the chips in thought so that it would be easier. http://openprog.altervista.org/OP_eng.html

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And folks wonder why I put tape over my camera

Posted on June 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

This came out a few weeks ago, but basically more exploits found to get access to a users webcam. http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/13/smile-hackers-can-silently-access-your-webcam-right-through-the-browser-again/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

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IBM axes 3,000 STEM workers in CA/USA

Posted on June 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

IBM is slashing there R&D workers, 3,000 of them in Canada and USA this week.  Guess IBM is just a services company now. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/06/25/ibm_axes_2930_north_america/

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An LED Tetris Tie

Posted on June 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

Too funny, I love this tie, may have to make one myself for work with kids. http://www.billporter.info/2013/06/21/led-tetris-tie/

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A cheap way to convert a surface mount chip to thru hole

Posted on June 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

Most chips are going to surface mount, which can be a pain in the butt to prototype, this author found a cheap workaround by putting leads on the ends of the chip with some wire, solder and tape. http://codinglab.blogspot.be/2013/06/poor-mans-msop-soldering.html

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Arduino lib for TI’s cheap wifi chip

Posted on June 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

Someone ported the code for TI’s wifi chip to Arduino, which is very cheap for WiFi (around $10).  The eval board for it is $35, which I believe is cheaper than the arduino wifi shield, but not cheaper than some … Continue reading →

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Xerox getting alot of good reviews from Analysts lately

Posted on June 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

Most of them see positive outlooks from the services end. http://www.streetauthority.com/value-investing/forgotten-and-undervalued-tech-giant-could-climb-30-474316

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Make a simple Fast (avalanche) pulse generator

Posted on June 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

This is a nice simple circuit.  Worth bookmarking for future projects. http://www.kerrywong.com/2013/05/18/avalanche-pulse-generator-build-using-2n3904/  

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Put a real horn on a bicycle

Posted on June 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

The author put a motorcycle horn on his bike.  Too funny. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Install-A-Horn-On-A-Bike/

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