Monthly Archives: September 2014

Spring loaded Penholder for CNC

Posted on September 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  I have used markers on CNC before and well crushed the tips.  This would help prevent that. http://www.instructables.com/id/Spring-loaded-CNC-Penholder-for-Rapidograph-techni/

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Teens reach to an NES

Posted on September 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

Its funny to see the reactions to kids today with NES. http://www.ubergizmo.com/2014/09/teens-react-to-the-original-nintendo-entertainment-system-nes/?utm_source=mainrss

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Nice plans for a no screw stool

Posted on September 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

Free plans to cut out a stool from 3/4 inch plywood and just put the parts together to make a stool (no screws or other hardware needed).  So if you have a CNC that can cut a thick sheet of … Continue reading →

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Diversity at Xerox

Posted on September 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

PBS had a special on diversity at Xerox.  Most of the video was interesting to watch, but…one thing that bothered me was when the CEO of Xerox talked about how the Services bit is bringing a big chunk of diversity … Continue reading →

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Xerox adding 1200 jobs to Lexington KY

Posted on September 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

Only 400 will be permanent jobs,  All of them mostly call center based jobs.  Its amazing how many (and how quickly) these jobs come and go. http://www.kentucky.com/2014/09/15/3430578_xerox-adding-1200-lexington-jobs.html?sp=/99/322/&rh=1

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Xerox Exec Jacobson on Business Council of New York State board of directors

Posted on September 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK most of you would say, so what.  An exec on a board nothing new there.  Well….I am pretty sure the gent lives in Conn.  not NY http://www.bcnys.org/whatsnew/2014/071414-xerox-jeff-jacobson-elected-board-of-directors.html  

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Canon Printer hacked to play DOOM

Posted on September 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

Hum, somehow this post didnt make it up yesterday. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-29203776

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Canon Printers hacked to play DOOM

Posted on September 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

You know that used to be an easter egg for most systems.  🙂  Anyways a research figured out how to get into a canon box and got DOOM running on it. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-29203776

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Print your own bartender

Posted on September 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

The author built a 3D printed out robot bartender.  Nice design, looks like he only intended it for a project thought (all the stuff is opensourced).  Since it hasn’t seen an update since created.  My 2 cents.  I think I … Continue reading →

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Have a 3D Printer, want to make dizzy videos?

Posted on September 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting add-on for a frisbee.  The author built an attachment for a frisbee to attach a camera to it. http://3dprintingindustry.com/2014/05/31/3d-printed-frisbee-cam-via-make/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3d-printed-frisbee-cam-via-make

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