Monthly Archives: September 2012

Pen Tester Tool on Kickstarter, the Glitch

Interesting project on Kickstarter called the Glitch, basically its a microcontroller you can use as a penetration test tool, or just to spy on a computer.  Seems like a neat idea in a small package. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1186217328/the-glitch?ref=category  

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ACS (Xerox?) looking for Embedded Engineer

This was an odd one, Xerox has been letting go embedded engineers for years now, but wait, the ACS arm is looking for an embedded engineer in the same area….seems odd.  Especially since ACS is the “services” end of Xerox … Continue reading

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Uh Oh, Xerox (err ACS) in Trouble in Texas

Texas is looking into Xerox as part of its investigation into Medicaid fraud. http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/04/us-xerox-probe-idINBRE88301J20120904  

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Nice wiki on TI’s BoosterPack for Launchpad

Not everyone can afford an arduino…so the next best thing is TI’s Launchpad ($5).  But there are not many “shields” out there for it.  However you can build your own as detailed on the wiki below. http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/BYOB

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How to find the combo on your combination lock

This will come in handy since I have a few combo locks, with no idea of the combination….I was going to toss them, but now…. http://www.instructables.com/id/Find-the-combination-to-your-master-lock/  

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Remote controlled water gun

  Neat robot /water gun turret…now if it was automated …. http://www.doityourselfgadgets.com/2012/08/remote-controlled-water-gun.html

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