Monthly Archives: October 2015

$5 USB charger converter

Posted on October 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

The author built this converter for a bike dynamo…but I could see it being applied for anything that is generating via a small motor to power a USB device. http://www.instructables.com/id/5-USB-on-your-Bicycle-Dynamo-in-3-steps/?ALLSTEPS

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Making a cheap drill

Posted on October 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK so why would I do this?  For a simple and cheap CNC of course.  Its not too hard to figure out how to do this, but…what I like is the link on suppliers to find different size collets for … Continue reading →

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Out of the 3 things to do with bottles, I like the last one the best

Posted on October 6, 2015 by robertwilkie

Out of the 3 items the author shows you can make with bottles, I like the lamp scone the best. http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Things-You-Can-Make-From-Glass-Bottles/?ALLSTEPS

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Using a drone to fake out a printer and capture jobs

Posted on October 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Some researchers build a drone with a phone attached to it and flew it around office areas.  Why?  The phone would pick up the local WiFi enabled printers, pretend to be them, and intercept any incoming jobs.  Now if they … Continue reading →

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Xerox makes memory labels with encryption

Posted on October 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Xerox basically has a method to “print” labels out that are electronic and have some sort of encryption in them to secure them.  Not much mentioned about the “encryption” used, which makes me wonder if its proprietary.  Guess we will … Continue reading →

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Print out your own robotic arm

Posted on October 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

I seem to be on a theme with arduinos, 3D printing, and robots today.  Anyways another nice build for a robotic arm that you print out, assemble, and control with an arduino.  I don’t think this would be a good … Continue reading →

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3D print your own portable drawbot

Posted on October 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice simple robot build where a good chunk of the materials comes from 3D printed parts.  This would be a fun project with kids. http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Cost-Arduino-Compatible-Drawing-Robot/

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Xerox CEO important lesson is to listen, does she look at glassdoor.com?

Posted on October 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Apparently the CEO of Xerox thinks its important to listen to her team.  Perhaps she should just google herself and look at the reviews on her at glassdoor.com. http://fortune.com/2015/09/25/xerox-ceo-ursula-burns-leadership-lesson/

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Xerox CFO leaving after 2 years

Posted on October 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Seems odd to me that she is leaving Xerox after only 2 years.  But of course to be the CFO of a booze company sounds a bit more interesting than Xerox. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/xerox-cfo-kathryn-mikells-stepping-135800097.html;_ylt=A0LEVio5hxJWINkAl1gnnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTByMjB0aG5zBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw–

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Xerox class action suit gearing up in Alaska

Posted on October 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Looks like healthcare providers in AL are gearing up for taking on Xerox. http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/alaska-healthcare-providers-sue-xerox-claim-millions-lost-unreimbursed-medicaid-claims

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