Author Archives: robertwilkie

Running Go on Intel Edison

Posted on October 1, 2014 by robertwilkie

Go, or Go Lang, is a compiled language that is kind of like Java.  I started to tinker with Go this summer.  I have to say coming from the embedded systems world, I like Go.  The article talks about using … Continue reading →

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Nice hack for Digital readout on a small lathe

Posted on October 1, 2014 by robertwilkie

The author took some of the $10 Digital Calipers from harbor freight and took the caliper part off so it would slide with the lathe’s z/y axis.  Giving the system a DRO for a way cheaper price that a professional … Continue reading →

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One fancy home automation setup with RPi and arduinos

Posted on October 1, 2014 by robertwilkie

This is one fancy setup for home automation that the author built.  Its a little light on the details but you get the general gist from the write-up. http://www.instructables.com/id/Uber-Home-Automation/?ALLSTEPS

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Looks like 3D guns are going to revolvers

Posted on September 30, 2014 by robertwilkie

Currently only concept, but it looks like they are starting to get into revolver based instead of a signal shot. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20140924-new-3d-printed-revolver-dedicated-to-yoshitomo-imura-in-development.html

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Another 2D printing manufacturer getting into 3D

Posted on September 30, 2014 by robertwilkie

Ricoh just made the announcement they are getting into 3D printing now too.  And like HP, it looks like its only for Production based systems.  Not home owner or small/office based businesses.  So look out Stratsys, some of the 2D … Continue reading →

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Need a quick paper resume? use LinkedIn?

Posted on September 30, 2014 by robertwilkie

Apparently LinkedIn now has a template that will take your profile and convert it into paper form.  I haven’t tried it myself but I may give it a whirl one of these days. http://lifehacker.com/linkedin-s-resume-builder-makes-a-resume-from-your-prof-1639642544

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UofR builds a cloaking device

Posted on September 30, 2014 by robertwilkie

Sometimes I am still amazed at what can pop out from Rochester, NY.  http://www.ubergizmo.com/2014/09/cloaking-device-developed-by-university-of-rochester-researchers/?utm_source=mainrss

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Build a super fan with PC fans

Posted on September 30, 2014 by robertwilkie

I wish I could say I haven’t thought of doing this myself.  But I have just never got to it.  I like the clips the author makes to tie everything together (I was going to use zip ties).  I also … Continue reading →

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16 year old’s kickstarter project, a dry erase lightswitch panel

Posted on September 30, 2014 by robertwilkie

Cool idea, and yes I am in for one.  Basically its a whiteboard that is an overgrown light switch cover.  I have just the spot for this switch cover too. http://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/09/29/16yr-olds-dry-erase-light-switch-cover-goes-to-kickstarter/

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Xerox giving away free printers…?

Posted on September 30, 2014 by robertwilkie

Well free as in “free phone with 2 year plan” from the wireless phone companies.  Basically you get on a plan with Xerox, they will toss in the printer for free. http://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbettertech/2014/09/29/why-is-xerox-giving-away-free-printers/

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