Author Archives: robertwilkie

Make a PIR Sensor Board

Posted on May 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

So did you pick up some PIR sensors at RadioShack when it was going down? If so, here is a nice circuit design to use them with an arduino. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Simple-Motion-Sensor-Board-PIR/

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Nice video on using 2 hairpins to pick a lock

Posted on May 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

One is used as a pick, the other as a tension tool (lever).  Good simple video to watch. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Pick-A-Lock-With-Hairpins/

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Another RPi off button, but includes python script

Posted on May 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have seen a couple of write-ups on putting in an off switch for the Raspberry Pi, but I think this is the first one where the author includes a script you can just copy in, instead of tweaking something … Continue reading →

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5 cheap places to print photos

Posted on May 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Most of these sites I have heard of (snapfish, shutterfly, etc).  But, FedEx does photos?  That was a new one on me.  Typically if I actually print a photo (rare now these days), I just send it to Walgreens with … Continue reading →

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How to wipe an android phone. The easy(er) way

Posted on May 26, 2015 by robertwilkie

The best way to do it according to the article, is to “encrypt” the phone first.  Then do a factory restore on it.  I believe Android added in encryption in Gingerbread (2.3).  So most phones can do this.  Why not … Continue reading →

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Switch, the Tinder for Jobs

Posted on May 26, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK the article goes on about how Switch got another $2 million in funding.  I was more interested in the ability that it has to be a tinder like app for jobs.  I will be trying this one out in … Continue reading →

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Another nice conversion for a hand belt sander

Posted on May 26, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have shown a couple of these in the past, where someone takes there belt sander and converts it to a bench sander.  Its a nice way to save on tool space and money.  This build is a bit nicer … Continue reading →

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Why you should keep your keys hidden

Posted on May 26, 2015 by robertwilkie

I got a kick of of this, basically the talk goes about how you can take a picture of a key and create your own.  Points to stories where folks have done this with master keys for many locks to … Continue reading →

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Xerox pays well for inferior preformance

Posted on May 22, 2015 by robertwilkie

This article raises points true with most companies that seem to pay way beyond what senior management should get at a company.  But it goes in more detail how Xerox exec’s get alot of cash with low bars set for … Continue reading →

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Looks like FL may not use Xerox for Tolls

Posted on May 22, 2015 by robertwilkie

It sounds like some shady deals where going on where Xerox was getting an inside bid to take over Floridas tolls.  But it was all exposed by one of the local TV companies that pointed out the messes Xerox has … Continue reading →

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