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Build a rock-tumbler to diffuse LEDs

Posted on November 6, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is too funny.  The author basically make a rock tumbler out of junk to frost some LEDs.  I can’t believe he used sand and water in his mixture (oh and 12 hours of tumbling).  Looks like without water worked … Continue reading →

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Bloomberg analysts rip on Xerox

Posted on November 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Own Xerox stock and want to be depressed.  Watch this video, basically is says Xerox is not in a good spot.  The biggest mess-up, Xerox got into services but with using old models and tech instead of something inventive (think … Continue reading →

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Hum, Sounds like Rochester may not be a good place to live

Posted on November 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Based on this article, Xerox, Kodak, and B&L are shadows of what they once where.  And this is a bad thing for Rochester NY. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/money/columnist/burke/2015/10/29/burke-tough-times-rochesters-former-big-three/74797158/?from=global&sessionKey=&autologin=

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Xerox involved in a war with Apps

Posted on November 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is too funny, apparently an app to “fix” parking tickets called Fix, is being blocked by Xerox that is in the biz automating those tickets. http://www.allgov.com/usa/ca/news/controversies/cities-battle-smartphone-app-that-fixes-tickets-151030?news=857741

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Xerox big iron, DocuTech 25 years old

Posted on November 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

And I hear they still have them running in some print shops too. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151030005178/en/Legacy-Making-Work-Work-Better.-25-Years

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Xerox under Investigation over Student Loan Biz

Posted on November 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

ACS deal just keeps giving to Xerox.  Apparently Xerox manages student loans, and as far back as 10 years ago (Xerox bought them 5 years ago).  They did some shady stuff with student loans. http://www.buzzfeed.com/mollyhensleyclancy/xerox-under-federal-investigation-over-student-loan-business#.yolzMwkM5

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Build a simple breathing circuit

Posted on November 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

The original goal was to have a light “breath” inside a pumpkin.  But I could see other uses.  Cheap to make too. http://makezine.com/projects/add-a-simple-circuit-breathing-led-effect-to-your-pumpkin/?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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Making a Dowel Jig

Posted on November 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Clever build.  I like the hole on top to “sight” in the dowel holes. http://workshop.lifehacker.com/make-an-accurate-dowel-jig-from-scrap-wood-1740234672

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Arduino IDE 1.6.6 out

Posted on November 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

And it adds in this concept of COMMAND LINE for compiling and other features.  Gee…like thats new (I can hear the comments from c/c++ land already). http://makezine.com/2015/11/04/arduino-ide-software-update/?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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Another interesting RPi Clone

Posted on November 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

The NanoPI2 is another clone of the RPi2, Its smaller than the RPi and a few dollars cheaper.  Doesn’t have audio ports but has built in bluetooth and 2 MicroSD slots.  Its only $32 so a bit cheaper too.  Oh … Continue reading →

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