Monthly Archives: November 2013

Programming an arduino via Ubuntu

Posted on November 8, 2013 by robertwilkie

Write-up on how to use the arduino from Linux (basically).  Its pretty simple now.  My 2 cents, I am trying to convert over to eclipse which offers much more power for programming.  But its not going so well.  The author … Continue reading →

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Ouch, U.B.’s guest essay slammed

Posted on November 8, 2013 by robertwilkie

The CEO of Xerox wrote a guest essay on the common core going thru the school systems now.  A rebuttal essay basically takes her essay apart. Being involved in allot of school volunteer programs, I am leaning more towards the … Continue reading →

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More layoffs in Xerox Services

Posted on November 8, 2013 by robertwilkie

It seems like Xerox is doing a 5-10% cut in its ACS arm all over the place.  Anthem is just the latest one. http://www.nbc12.com/story/23911799/about-2-dozen-xerox-employees-at-anthem-getting-laid-off Oh and in Canada: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/xerox-lays-off-48-at-dartmouth-call-centre-1.2287159

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Slingshot Sniper Rifle

Posted on November 8, 2013 by robertwilkie

New episode from the slingshot channel.  This time a dart shooting rifle with scope. http://gizmodo.com/playing-darts-is-so-much-easier-with-a-slingshot-sniper-1459513145?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29

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Biogas Cheap and Easy

Posted on November 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

The author, a kid, build his own biogas chamber and setup that can run a small burner for 15-20 minutes a day.  Not bad at all.  Thought the setup would never pass here in the US due to safety issues. … Continue reading →

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$100 dollar Filament Extruder

Posted on November 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

This has to be the cheapest one yet.  Guy put it together for $100. http://hackaday.com/2013/11/01/low-cost-filament-extruder/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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Interesting Cloud Printing Startup

Posted on November 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article about a startup from 2 grad’s of UofMich. that now have an API for the cloud printing service they offer.  I am looking at this and wonder why the heck Xerox isn’t doing this.  Or at least as … Continue reading →

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So you want to know about curve crypto

Posted on November 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

Bruce Schneier found a nice intro article on it here: http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/10/a-relatively-easy-to-understand-primer-on-elliptic-curve-cryptography https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2013/11/elliptic_curve.html

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Don’t hashtag Xerox, you will get fired

Posted on November 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

At first when I read this, I thought gessh thats hard, to fire someone for tweeting.  BUT…when you see the pics the person posted…well if you are taking pics at work, while on the job, of you laying down on … Continue reading →

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Opensource 3D printer design

Posted on November 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

Hum, interesting little 3D printer controller.  Looks pretty simple design. http://dangerousprototypes.com/2013/04/11/the-3d-printer-controller

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