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Author Archives: robertwilkie
Google has an import tool for AWS S3
Just became a little easier to move away from Amazon AWS. Google now has an import tool to migrate data from AWS/S3 storage to Google. Now if they only could do this with running instances in AWS…. http://techcrunch.com/2014/06/19/googles-new-cloud-import-tool-makes-switching-from-aws-easier/?ncid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29
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CISCO opensources an encryption cipher
Interesting that they opensourced a proprietary cipher they came up with. Not a bad idea to get it adopted and used. Also for other folks to look at it and see if there are any holes that would need to … Continue reading
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Rebuilding My CNC, CAM HELL
OK I am so missing my buddy that had a copy of Meshcam. I partially figured our PyCAM, nice tool but very confusing. I did a sample to gCode convert and it TOOK 8 HOURS TO BUILD!!! Ouch…So back to … Continue reading
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Nice video from Google Sketchup to 3D Print
I like the video, good intro on how to do this. http://hackedgadgets.com/2014/06/22/google-3d-sketchup-to-3d-printer/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HackedGadgets+%28Hacked+Gadgets%29
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TeenLogger, GPS TEENSY logger
Interesting build with an arduino Teensy that logs GPS data and you can pull it off from USB. The author did this over a year ago, but looks from his site he has some more similar projects under way. http://www.weirdlab.fr/?p=39 … Continue reading
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Unbricking an arduino
Nice tutorial on how to install a bootloader an an arduino to “unbrick it. https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/installing-an-arduino-bootloader?utm_source=SparkFun+Customer+Newsletter&utm_campaign=553250dcd7-Dec9_Dec13Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fa5287abaf-553250dcd7-60585057
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Looking for that special bolt
Article goes over http://www.boltdepot.com where you can find just about any bolt you need. And metal screws too. They also have a nice chart on how to ID different kinds of bolts. http://lifehacker.com/5994436/use-this-chart-to-find-the-right-fastener-for-your-next-diy-project?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lifehacker%2Ffull+%28Lifehacker%29 http://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/Printable-Tools/Type-Chart.pdf
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Cool Looking Penny Counter
I didn’t get a total count on how many pennies it took to make this countertop, but it looks great. The author did a nice job and has directions below. http://www.instructables.com/id/Coin-Resin-countertop/
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use cheapriver to find cheap books on amazon
This is an interesting site, if you have a book you want to by from amazon, check out buying it from other amazon sites (countries). And still get the free shipping in some cases. Note: I did a quick search … Continue reading
Make a wood fired hot tub
Got a bunch of copper pipe, a portable woodstove, and a giant metal barrel thing. Hey you too can build this funny gizmo for a hot tub. I like the copper idea but I can imagine the pipe getting pretty … Continue reading