Monthly Archives: May 2014

Xerox in trouble with Toll collection

Posted on May 19, 2014 by robertwilkie

It seems Xerox service is having a tough time of it lately, between its medical, speed camera, and now toll collection processes are messing up.  In this article it goes over how Xerox has been fining folks for incorrect tolls, … Continue reading →

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Want to make your own RFID security system

Posted on May 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

Well check out Open Access.  Its a arduino based board to control a security system (RFID doors, etc) that is open source based.  The “board” is $200, which if you look at solutions from other companies, is pretty cheap.  The … Continue reading →

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Build a pulse sensor

Posted on May 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build with IR to figure out your pulse.  The video is pretty good and it looks like a simple build with an AVR (arduino) to translate the signal.  It could be a little cheaper by using non-radio shack parts, … Continue reading →

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Xerox gives to the community with Science Challenge Day

Posted on May 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

Its good to see Xerox still contributes to the local communities. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/05/13/xerox-inventions-student-competition/2138346/

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Xerox a buy for money managers

Posted on May 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

According to the article, several large money managers are investing in Xerox. http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/05/12/heres-what-these-3-billion-money-managers-have-bee.aspx

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Want to make your own comic, check out this article

Posted on May 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

Article goes over several tools you can use to make your own comic strips.  This could be a good way to get a budding artist involved in computers too. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-tools-to-create-an-online-comic/

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Project to make programmable flickering lights

Posted on May 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

I stumbled on this arduino project where the author built a system to “flicker” his lights during Halloween.  There is lots of documentation but only circuit diagrams for pictures. http://flowcon.us/td/hwmach/

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Build your own password manager (hardware)

Posted on May 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

Based on an ATiny, its a hardware tool that you can use for a password manager.  It sounds interesting but not sure how robust it would be.   Its cheaper than other solutions, well except if you already have a … Continue reading →

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Oh this has to be a robot for your kids to make

Posted on May 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like this CNC/robot project.  There are 2 versions, 1st one is lego based and would be a good project for a kid to work on.  2nd is more CNC oriented.  I wonder if the author is planning to make … Continue reading →

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Kids love legos but you can’t afford them, rent them

Posted on May 13, 2014 by robertwilkie

I heard about this a few months back.  Looks like they are still around so it might be worth checking out.  Basically you “rent” a lego set by the month and mail it back when done.  I may try this … Continue reading →

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