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ESP8266, an arduino killer?

Posted on November 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have heard of the ESP8266 before, but mostly as a WiFi interface system.  Turns out they make great little embedded systems boards for under $10.  With WiFi built in.  I haven’t tried these out myself yet, but its on … Continue reading →

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Xerox target price over $12.40

Posted on November 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

Looks like some analysts are predicting things to be better for Xerox next year.  And up’ed the target price for Xerox to 12.43. http://www.wkrb13.com/markets/906171/xerox-corp-receives-12-43-consensus-price-target-from-analysts-nysexrx/

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A $100 laser engraver?

Posted on November 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

I stumbled on this write-up of using a simple small laser engraver.  And I got curious as to the cost of it.  Its under $100.  Pretty impressive for the price. Write-up here http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-engravercutter/ Where to buy http://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_240242.html  

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Nice looking LED mason jars

Posted on November 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Author basically puts LED’s in with some clear plastic beads in a jar. http://makezine.com/2015/08/11/mason-jar-led-tiki-torches-glow-any-color/?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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Texa’s student improves his concrete printer

Posted on November 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Looks like the kid that made a concrete printer a few months back in Texas is still at it with a new and improved version.  Still no spec’s or details on it thought.  Seems like folks working on this are … Continue reading →

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Print out your own simple robot arm

Posted on November 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Add in a couple of servo’s and you have a cool looking robot arm to play with called the EEZYbotARM. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20151115-the-eezybotarm-cool-3d-printed-robotic-arm-to-learn-the-basics-of-robotics.html

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Processing for the RPi

Posted on November 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK if you don’t know, processing is a simple programming language/IDE good for kids to go to the next level of programming before getting into the heavy stuff (C++/Java/Python).  Apparently you can now run it on a Raspberry Pi too. … Continue reading →

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A simple Foam Cutter

Posted on November 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple foam cutter, what I like was the author used a model train transformer for the power supply, which is nice since you can vary the current used instead of stuck at one level when using a wall wart. … Continue reading →

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Several different tools to convert an ISO to a bootable USB drive

Posted on November 13, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting review of tools to do this with.  I have used the Windows 7 tool in the past.  and ISO to USB.  But I have never heard of Yumi til this article (which that seems to be the tool of … Continue reading →

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Using Eclipse with Arduinos

Posted on November 13, 2015 by robertwilkie

Write-up on using eclipse with arduinos.  My 2 cents, I’ll stick with arduino’s IDE, its lighter wieght and dedicated.  I have had too much pain in the past setting up Eclipse for cross compiling. http://hackaday.com/2015/10/30/code-craft-using-eclipse-for-arduino-development/

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