Monthly Archives: August 2014

Xerox Stock, the highest its been in 5 years

Posted on August 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Up to 13.62 the last time I checked.  It hasn’t been this high since the current CEO took over. http://finance.yahoo.com/echarts?s=XRX+Interactive#symbol=XRX;range=5y  

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PC variable speed battery powered fan

Posted on August 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build with a controller for the fan.  Not so sure I would use a 555 for this, but whatever works right.  Looks like $8 in parts (assuming the fan is free).  But if you are like me, you already … Continue reading →

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Hack 22 Internet of Things

Posted on August 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

Cool video from defcon (only 1/2 way thru right now).  They authors are going thru a bunch of different hacks to get into firmware and such of embedded devices (different ones) to control them.  Some require physical access to UART … Continue reading →

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Yeah, you can now watch netflix in Linux

Posted on August 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

Without hacking the heck out of it. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/can-now-watch-netflix-linux-natively-heres-how/  

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Need some help cleaning up your resume?

Posted on August 20, 2014 by robertwilkie

According to this article, you should use tagcloud, which will point out words you use too much (or just should not use) in your resume.  I haven’t tried it out myself, but its worth looking at in the future. http://lifehacker.com/use-a-tag-cloud-to-check-what-you-need-to-change-in-you-1503627789?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lifehacker%2Ffull+%28Lifehacker%29 … Continue reading →

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Bluetooth Stepper Motor controller

Posted on August 20, 2014 by robertwilkie

The author took a stepper our of a printer, a home built arduino, a bluetooth module, and make a wireless stepper controller from it.  Me…I think basic RF might be a cheaper route to go. http://trandi.wordpress.com/2013/04/17/stepper-motor-bluetooth-serial-driver/

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Making sanding disks for your drillpress

Posted on August 20, 2014 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build and good idea too.  My 2 cents, I would have used threaded rod instead, its hard to come by pipe with thread in it (or thread it yourself). http://www.instructables.com/id/Shop-Made-Sanding-Disc-Arbors/

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A carpet drawing bot

Posted on August 20, 2014 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this,  the author basically build a bot that can “draw” on the carpet by rubbing on it as its moved across the carpet.  Clever idea. http://gizmodo.com/this-clever-carpet-printer-brushes-pictures-onto-your-1622164024

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Hack a Traffic Light

Posted on August 20, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting article, but it points out common issues with alot of different embedded devices, such as not configuring them (changing default password).  open wireless enabled, etc etc. http://gizmodo.com/hacking-into-traffic-lights-with-a-plain-old-laptop-is-1624102517

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Interesting water only cooler

Posted on August 20, 2014 by robertwilkie

This is an interesting build that basically uses water as a radiator like cooler (instead of the typical bucket cooler with ice).  Nice build, curious how well it works thought. http://hackaday.com/2014/08/08/a-do-it-yourself-air-conditioner-with-evaporative-cooling-5-gallon-bucket/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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