Author Archives: robertwilkie

A simpler build for a circle jig for a router

Posted on February 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

The author says for european routers, but this should work for any router that has a guide slot.  I like this build better than some other ones that require the router to be screwed down or bolted into the jig.  … Continue reading →

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Another simple CNC build with an arduino

Posted on February 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have been seeing a new interest in home built CNC’s lately.  This one the author built for $200 Euro (230 US).  I think he could have gone cheaper (there is a nice simple CNC with arduino clone on EBay … Continue reading →

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Simple tester for Steppers with an arduino

Posted on February 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to setup and test a stepper motor relatively quickly.  This could come in handy in the future as I have been pulling steppers out of junked printers from the side of the road or dumpers and … Continue reading →

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Make a beer bottle candlestick

Posted on February 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

Clever idea, using the top of a beer bottle to hold the candle.  Only a few issues, one is the candles are typically wide r than the top.  Two, if the wax drips, well I guess that’s what the coaster … Continue reading →

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Several months later, Xerox still not doing NY’s Medicaid

Posted on February 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

Looks like the over 1/2 billion contract with managing NY’s Medicaid is stuck in the court system.  Xerox’s competitors have sued over the contract basically stating Xerox’s track record in this industry (which is really bad right now) and that … Continue reading →

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Xerox putting all its ticket data to work

Posted on February 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting article how Xerox, which has a whole bunch of data on traffic tickets, parking, etc, is lookign for ways to re-use that data for transport workers.  I wonder what other companies would be interested in this…insurance perhaps. http://www.parking-net.com/parking-news/xerox-parking/data-analytics-platform

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simple low water level…I wonder if I could modify this for a pool

Posted on February 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice simple design where once the float goes down low enough, it trips a sensor indicating low water level in a coffee machine…I wonder if I could adapt this for a pool… http://www.itcamefromtheworkshop.com/2013/04/low-water-indicator-for-my-rancilio.html

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Door unlock based on calling it

Posted on February 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting project that unlocks the door and plays music based on the phone number that calls it.  I would be a little concerned thought if someone spoofs your number.  I wonder if they could do something else to make it … Continue reading →

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Combining SUMP and an Arduino to make a Logic Analyzer

Posted on February 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up, well short one, on using SUMP, an arduino project, and an arduino to make a simple logic analyzer.  Note, depending on the arduino board, you can only do 2-4 Mhz. http://www.mouser.de/blog/arduino-3-powerful-yet-overlooked-uses

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Interesting project from MIT for an LED garden to learn programming

Posted on February 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

You really need to watch the video to get the gist of the project.  But its interesting project. http://www.engadget.com/2015/02/18/mit-robot-garden/?ncid=rss_truncated

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