Monthly Archives: November 2013

DIY Laser Tripwire Alarm

Posted on November 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  I don’t think I would do it (seems like it would be pretty costly). http://makezine.com/video/diy-hacks-how-tos-laser-tripwire-alarm/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24{feed}&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24{makezineonline}+%28%24{MAKE}%29&utm_content=%24{GoogleReader}

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Nice CNC built by a 16-17 year old

Posted on November 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Took the kid over a year to build it, but it looks nicer than some shopbots.  Not sure on the total cost, but I would put it close to 1 G in material. http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-CNC-router/

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Fuji Xerox getting into 3D printing

Posted on November 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

This has to be one of the first 2D printing companies I have heard of getting into 3D printing (yeah I know Xerox has the circuit printing bit).  Xerox I believe has a 25% stake in Fuji Xerox.  Overall I … Continue reading →

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New Roomba just Sucks

Posted on November 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Apparently the new Roomba will do away with brushes that get stuck with hairballs and have more power to them, oh and be quieter. http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/11/roomba-880/

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Build A Desoldering Station on the Cheap

Posted on November 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice article on building your own desoldering station.  But I would have to agree with hack-a-day, these are getting to be pretty cheap from china and the time to build this vs buy may not be worth it.  Guess it … Continue reading →

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If your bosses tell you you’re ‘in it together’, don’t EVER believe them • The Register

Posted on November 11, 2013 by robertwilkie

Good article that basically says, DON’T believe what your boss says when it comes to job security.  As the article points out, the exec’s are in it for money too, so if they have to lie to get work out … Continue reading →

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Ultrabright LED Emergency Lamp

Posted on November 10, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up for a simple and nice looking emergency light.  I was thinking that a cell phone battery might be a good alternative here to make it cheaper. http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultrabright-LED-Emergency-Lamp/

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Risk-Based Authentication

Posted on November 10, 2013 by robertwilkie

Another good article from Bruce on authentication.  Basically the article says to apply risk points to authentication, such as someone whom logs in from the same machine all the time would have a lower risk.  My 2 cents, this could … Continue reading →

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Brute Forcing an Android Phone

Posted on November 10, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice article from a gent whom wrote code to brut force his girlfriends phone when she forgot her password. http://hackaday.com/2013/11/10/brute-forcing-an-android-phone/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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Sniffing Bluetooth

Posted on November 8, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice video on sniffing bluetooth in lowpower http://dangerousprototypes.com/2013/04/11/shmoocon-2013-sniffing-bluetooth-low-energy

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