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Gee that looks like on happy CEO

Posted on June 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

The article goes on about how Xerox is moving into the inkjet market for high end printers (thing ones that make magazines).  What got me was the picture.  The CEO of Xerox, Ursula Burns, looks about as happy as a … Continue reading →

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Interesting USB to Serial Circuit

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice single layer circuit that uses an ATiny to convert USB to Serial and back.  I wonder if someone will start making this for sale. http://www.electronics-lab.com/projects/mcu/037/index.html

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Review on BuildTak

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Author reviewed a product call BuildTak, basically a sticker for around $30 that you put on your glass bed so prints do not stick to it.  The author seems to like it, so it may have allot of promise for … Continue reading →

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Interesting Motor Build for

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to build a submersible motor. http://transistor-man.com/submersible_thruster.html

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Make a Slingshot Bow from a Bike Wheel

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this.  Its mostly made from bike parts with $5 in eye hooks and other material.  No word on the pull/strength of the bow.  But still an interesting build http://www.instructables.com/id/Bow-The-Amazing-Bike-Wheel-Bow/

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A food/paste based extruder

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

This is neat, an extruder for 3D printers that you can pump food, and other paste like items thru.  I would like one, but NOT at $300 a whack.  Can’t imagine the cleanup of jams in something like this. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/structur3d/discov3ry-extruder-do-more-than-ever-with-your-3d

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3D Systems Partners with Konica Minolta

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Yes I know this isn’t Xerox.  But it is interesting cause I would have guessed 3D Systems would have partnered with Xerox over Konica Minolta, since they bought a group from Xerox and all. http://www.valuewalk.com/2014/06/3d-systems-corporation-partners-with-konica/

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Converting your CNC to be a Laser engraver/cutter

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Author modified his Zen CNC to use a laser.  He built a nice case around it to keep the “laser” from shining out into someones eyes.  I noticed Zen CNC’s have dropped in price, down to  $360 (before shipping) for … Continue reading →

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Build a remote bottle boat

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Not the best of write-ups on how the author built the boat.  And its not as cheap as it could be (using an arduino for the controller, full UNO board).  But still a good learning project.  I wish the author … Continue reading →

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Xerox mixed analysis with Services/Healthcare

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Author seems to have mixed feelings on Xerox going into services.  It sounds like we have allot of potential, but we are on a rocky start sofar. http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/06/10/is-it-time-to-take-another-look-at-xerox.aspx

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