Author Archives: robertwilkie

OK I know what I want to build (snowball machine gun)

Posted on February 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK this is a little overkill, but OH I WANT ONE… http://sploid.gizmodo.com/this-homemade-snowball-machine-gun-shoots-snowballs-unb-1756569187    

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Interesting window farm build

Posted on February 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

As long as you have access to a 3D printer with a 5 inch bed and a laser cutter, you should be find to build this project.  Pretty neat build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Automated-Window-Farm/

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Cool build for old pipe clamps (to a table clamp

Posted on February 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Simple too (use some floor flanges to hold it down). http://www.instructables.com/id/Table-Saw-Hold-Down-Clamps/

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Fumble on Xerox

Posted on February 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting article on how Xerox has fumbled for about 50 years. http://www.moreaboutadvertising.com/2016/02/george-parker-xerox-keeps-on-fumbling/

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Xerox, stock folks like the split, but still downgrade the stock

Posted on February 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

Seems to be a common theme among analysts, they thing the split is a good idea for Xerox, but…still downgrading it. http://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/16/02/6192237/morgan-stanley-likes-the-xerox-split-but-downgrades-stoc

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Google opensources it load balancer seesaw

Posted on February 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

I am amazed how much software companies release these days.  Google has opensourced it load balancing software for VM’s (or real machines).  Its written in GO which is interested language too. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/02/01/google_seesaw_linux_load_balancer

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Copper plate an altoids tin

Posted on February 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

Need an fancy small box.  Convert an altoids tin. http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-plated-Domed-Altoids-Box/

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Make a copper rose for V-Day

Posted on February 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build, not so sure where to get copper sheets, but I think you could do this with aluminium as an alternative. http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-Rose/

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A cheap wifi controlled water valve

Posted on February 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

Oh I need to build one of these.  I was adapting the $40 battery operated timers, this looks much better (and cheaper) build. http://makezine.com/projects/wifi-water-valve/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24{feed}&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24{makezineonline}+%28%24{MAKE}%29&utm_content=%24{GoogleReader}

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A simple $1 motor controller

Posted on February 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK a $1 if you bought stuff in bulk.  But either way its a simple build for controlling DC motors. http://www.instructables.com/id/1-Motor-Driver-Circuit-for-Arduino/

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