Author Archives: robertwilkie

Hey, this is an interesting business for 3D printing

Posted on March 7, 2016 by robertwilkie

Modifying nerf guns…never thought of that one.  Apparently business is good too. http://makezine.com/2016/03/02/how-modding-nerf-blasters-became-3d-printing-business/

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Hey Xerox Employees, your CEO is too nice to you

Posted on March 7, 2016 by robertwilkie

Reading between the lines, that seems to be the way she thinks.  Gee I guess this is why her glassdoor rating as a CEO is always at the bottom. http://www.businessinsider.com/xerox-ceo-ursula-burns-explains-why-companies-can-be-too-nice-2016-3

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Great, maybe we should look at retraining what we have first?

Posted on March 7, 2016 by robertwilkie

I love these articles that talk about the “shortage” in STEM.  I remember a good article that pointed out the claims for “shortage” have been around since the late 1800s.  Anyways the article goes on and one about educating the … Continue reading →

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Good short video tutorial on steppers

Posted on March 4, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well worth watching, only 15 minutes long Get Really Basic With Steppers and Eight Buttons

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Make a beer bottle centerpiece

Posted on March 4, 2016 by robertwilkie

What I liked about this build was the assembly they put together to make a bunch of these. http://www.instructables.com/id/Beer-Bottle-Candle-Centerpieces/

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Hacking an EL Wire controller for an Arduino

Posted on March 4, 2016 by robertwilkie

Basically the author hacks the switch and power supply for an EL Wire controller so the arduino triggers it, and it uses the same power supply between the two.  Nice build.  I have a bunch of EL Wire from RadioShack … Continue reading →

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OK this is promising from Xerox

Posted on March 4, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting article about Xerox and possible involvement with printing out medical devices.  I could see a market here, simple, flexible circuits for healthcare that are disposable (and cheap).  But….besides this article and a few I have seen over the years … Continue reading →

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Xerox is hiring R&D…wait a sec

Posted on March 4, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is a fluff article, but what really got me is it makes it sound like Xerox is hiring R&D (engineers/scientists/etc).  But if I search on dice.com (referenced in the article as a big tool for recruiting by Xerox).  I … Continue reading →

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Good write-up on converting from threaded rod to leadscrew

Posted on March 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author build and designed a conversion for his 3D printer to use leadscrew over threaded rod.  Its a good read. http://harariprojects.com/2015/11/18/3d-printer-lead-screw-upgrade/

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Nice write-up on different types of endmills you can use on your CNC`

Posted on March 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

Good write-up on some different mill types. http://makezine.com/2015/12/03/6-essential-end-mills-for-your-cnc-machine/

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