Monthly Archives: September 2014

Interesting article on how Xerox Legal is involved in Diversity

Posted on September 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting stuff that comes out of the Xerox Legal department.  Well besides patents. http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/5284/Xerox-legal-leans-on-law-firms-for-diversity-statistics.html

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Xerox CEO getting alot of good LimeLight lately

Posted on September 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

Was on the PBS diversity presentation, then how she has saved Xerox article (below).  Seems like something is ramping up for her.  Maybe a run for office?  Either way the Rochester NY local paper (bottom link) picked up on this … Continue reading →

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Xerox can print on Linen?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

Cool, Xerox printers can now print on linen.  I wonder if you could “copy” to it too and how/what kind of linen it is.  Like could I take my shirt off and copy something onto it (I have a feeling … Continue reading →

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Convert a Pogoplug into a PBX

Posted on September 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

I have a few pogoplugs around, mostly used for friends relatives for backup, and I knew they ran linux and could be hacked.  But this is too much. http://nerdvittles.com/?p=10560 Generic directions to get debian on pogoplug http://mehl.co/articles/installing_debian_on_the_pogoplug/ Directions for pogoplug series … Continue reading →

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Make your own dotmatrix printer from old CD drives

Posted on September 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

Neat build.  Not so sure I would do this thought.  still a neat build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Dot-Matrix-Printer-from-a-CDDVD-Reader-with-Arduin/?ALLSTEPS  

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wiggle your foot, harness that energy for your phone

Posted on September 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

So you shake your foot alot?  Well here is a build for you.  The author took a music pedal and built a generator out of it.  Not so sure how durable it is, but it could help generate electricity.  I … Continue reading →

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Nice article on stuff to “smartfy” your home

Posted on September 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

List of several interesting tech you can add to your old home. http://www.engadget.com/2014/07/29/how-to-make-your-dumb-home-smarter-without-spending-a-fortune/?ncid=rss_truncated

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Make a Pantograph with a Dremel

Posted on September 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up to make a Pantograph with a dremel. http://www.instructables.com/id/Pantograph-with-Dremel/

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Using a regular LED as a light sensor

Posted on September 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to use a standard LED for a light sensor. http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-AS-A-LIGHT-SENSOR/

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Use your CNC to make LED nametags

Posted on September 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on CNC’ing, well this case laser, a nametag in plexiglass. http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Nametag/

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