Monthly Archives: August 2013

Internet enabled sump pump

Posted on August 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on building sensors and internet monitoring for a sump pump. http://electronicsfluff.blogspot.ca/2012/12/internet-enabled-sump-pump-monitor.html

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Use a RPi to create a VPN

Posted on August 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

What can’t you do with a RPi, well since it is a small linux system, just about anything a linux system can do, including a VPN setup.    The article below talks about how to do it on an RPI. … Continue reading →

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Fake the bad guys out, fake data

Posted on August 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Article goes over old school on faking hackers out with bad data.  This is like the old school spy vs spy where you give the enemy false data to lead them down the wrong path. http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00002479.html

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The 3D paper printer now has color

Posted on August 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

I am not sure how I missed this one, but the printer that prints/cuts/glues reams of paper together to make a 3D model now does it in color(s) too.  Basically it prints on one sheet of paper then does everything … Continue reading →

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Hackaday’s resistor code reference card

Posted on August 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice simple business card size resistor guide.  I personally perfer my pinwheel one. http://hackaday.com/2013/08/28/hackadays-resistor-code-reference-card/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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Make your own fort inside with fort loops

Posted on August 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this, basically you print out “loops” to attach to switches and doors to tie onto to make the indoor blanket fort. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Fort-Using-3d-Printed-Fort-Loops/

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One really small Extruder

Posted on August 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice simple design.  This is alot easier to deal with than existing systems.  But….motor may drive the filament too fast.  Worth keeping an eye on. http://www.instructables.com/id/QU-BD-Extruder-Improvements/

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Xerox CEO to give speech at Citi’s Global Technology Conference

Posted on August 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

I wonder whats going on, Ursula Burns  has been getting a lot of positive press lately…. http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130827-907395.html

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Another Phishing attempt with Xerox Scanners in the name

Posted on August 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

The crackers are at it again, trying to see if folks will open a “scanned document” that says its from a Xerox scanner when it reality, its not.  The document of course has a payload to crack your box open. … Continue reading →

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Xerox, back down the stock goes

Posted on August 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Well it was nice while it lasted for a month (high around 11 dollars), but Xerox stock is back down below 10.  I wonder how long it will be before it hits 11 again (took what…5 years).  Guess that was … Continue reading →

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