Author Archives: robertwilkie

Build your own Surviaval SlingShot

Posted on May 8, 2014 by robertwilkie

Wow, this is overkill for a slingshot, cool, but overkill.  The author not only converted it to handle arrows, but added fire-starters, fishing line, flashlight, etc to it.  Its a bug-out-bag slingshot (missing arrows thought). http://www.instructables.com/id/The-survival-slingshot/

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Build your own simple swamp cooler

Posted on May 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like this build, its a bucket, and insulated bucket, a few pvc pipes, and a fan, and bam.  Cooler for your house.  Low powered too (the author has the fan attached to a solar).  Oh the things “shooting out” … Continue reading →

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Make a CA wine rack

Posted on May 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a wine rack, could be easily changed for other states (shapes).  Only part that could be a challenge is the Jig the author used to make the holes was a custom one he printed out on his … Continue reading →

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Good intro to CNC for beginners

Posted on May 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice article with lots of reference links on the basic terms and concepts for CNC.  Good for a beginner http://blog.cnccookbook.com/2014/05/06/6-things-a-brand-new-cncer-should-do-to-get-started/

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Xerox buys another company

Posted on May 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Xerox buys ISG Holdings, for 225 Million Dollars.  I wonder if Xerox is on a buying spree. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/xerox-to-acquire-isg-holdings-inc-expands-workers-compensation-offerings-2014-05-06   http://www.rbj.net/article.asp?aID=208261

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Xerox helps fund traffic project

Posted on May 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting project Xerox, with some car companies, are helping to fund at U. of Michigan.  I wonder if it has anything to do with stoplight cameras and parking for the future? http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/money/business/2014/05/06/xerox-michigan-driverless-cars/8781689/

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Xerox Healthcare may not be fixable

Posted on May 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

More bad press for Xerox from Nevada where it is not being said the healthcare management may not be fixable by Xerox from other folks. http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/432c74dd9d9542d692fe79c47c6c7f17/NV–Sandoval-Health-Exchange

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Make a cool clothes pin gun

Posted on May 5, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK more of a toy gun, but still pretty neat with matchsticks.  Could be a good project to make with kids to show the power of springs. http://makezine.com/2014/05/03/clothespin-pocket-pistol/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24%7Bfeed%7D&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24%7Bmakezineonline%7D+%28%24%7BMAKE%7D%29&utm_content=%24%7BGoogleReader%7D

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Make you own 3D recorder/viewer with a cellphone, carboard, and mirrors

Posted on May 5, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build a group did in 24 hours as a $10 3D recorder and viewer.  Basically its mirrors and cardboard taped together. http://techcrunch.com/2014/05/04/3dioo/

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Nice tutorial on resistors

Posted on May 5, 2014 by robertwilkie

Need to teach kids about resistors and what they are used for.  This is a nice 5 minute video intro for them. http://makezine.com/2013/04/11/take-a-look-at-the-resistor/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%2524%257Bfeed%257D&utm_campaign=Feed%253A%20%2524%257Bmakezineonline%257D%20%2528%2524%257BMAKE%257D%2529&utm_content=%2524%257BGoogleReader%257D

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