Author Archives: robertwilkie

Sigh, even Motorola can’t get Security right

Posted on February 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is just sad, the article covers a conference talk that goes over several IoT cameras that have so many holes in them that its crazy.  The motorola one (which is just a re-branded one by Binatone), sends alot of … Continue reading →

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Make a vise for you workmate bench

Posted on February 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Yes I know you can use a workmate as a vise already.  But this extends the sides up nicely and only uses the workmate bit as a table to mount it.  My 2 cents, I would go a step farther … Continue reading →

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A DIY tube bender

Posted on February 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well this looks cooler than the pipe bender you can get at home depot for $35 dollars.  As long as you have a welder to put the handle on you should be good to go…oh and the loop to bend … Continue reading →

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Turn an old fridge to an outdoor cooler/patio table on wheels

Posted on February 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  The author took an old non-working fridge, made it into a giant cooler box on wheels with pallet wood for the top/sides, and 1by4s underneath to hold casters.  Oh…it also have a drain put in. http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-Rustic-Cooler-From-Broken-Refrigerator-and/

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OK not so sure this qualifies as a 3D printed gun

Posted on February 5, 2016 by robertwilkie

Article covers a guy that build a pistol, that basically has all the innards of a glock.  But the exterior is 3D printed design.  So the “shell” for the gun is 3D printed, but all the working parts are normal … Continue reading →

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OK so maybe VR games are good thing

Posted on February 5, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting how the author got a workout from playing a VR game.  This could be a game changer with kids in the future.  Heck with us adults too. http://www.engadget.com/2016/02/04/im-too-out-of-shape-for-virtual-reality/

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Build your own 3D Scanner for $50

Posted on February 5, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well not including the camera.  The author uses a stepper, arduino, and a LED to tell the camera to take a picture to create the 3D model of an object.  Pretty nice build and looks like the results work out … Continue reading →

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Hum, I may have found a new podcast to try

Posted on February 5, 2016 by robertwilkie

A physicist and a comedian talking about tech.. I’ll have to add it to my list of casts and get back to everyone. http://hackaday.com/2016/01/31/the-infinite-monkey-cage-and-general-relativity/

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So, Will Xerox vanish in 2-3 years?

Posted on February 4, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting article (note you have to subscribe to see more than the first page).  The author basically likes the split, but still doesn’t think the stock is worth it at its current price.  What caught my eye is the thought … Continue reading →

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Lifting stuff with straws

Posted on February 4, 2016 by robertwilkie

The video at the bottom is insteresting to watch the guy use a cup and straw to make suction that holds a board he lifts. http://www.wired.com/2016/02/psst-you-could-probably-lift-a-car-by-sucking-through-a-straw/

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