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Nice way to figure out how to level a bed

Posted on March 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

If you work with homemade 3D printers, you know leveling the bed is the biggest pain in the butt.  The author came up with a simple way to level the bed using force sensitive resistors under it.  Which is great, … Continue reading →

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Build a Business Card Printer

Posted on March 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

This is more of a “cool geeky factor” than anything else.  The author describes how to build a simple business card printer that you can carry around.  What would be cooler, if it was network enabled and could print from … Continue reading →

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Whoa, Xerox makes apps, Security ones too?

Posted on March 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting, the first article (below) talks about how xerox is making apps to help with big data, yadda yadda yadda. http://thevarguy.com/big-data-technology-solutions-and-information/032014/xerox-increases-partner-revenue-new-opportunities The second article is more interesting, it talks about an app Xerox came up with to securely process documents … Continue reading →

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Xerox + Nevada == Bad things

Posted on March 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

Looks like the mess for Xerox in Nevada is getting worse.  Claims are not being done and folks in Nevada are getting stuck with some really big bills. http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/obamacare-leaves-las-vegas-man-owing-407000-doctor-bills

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OK now I see why Xerox is playing games

Posted on March 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

Now I see where yesterday’s marketing article from Xerox is about.  Its more about “games” to teach call center folks to do their job. http://www.menafn.com/efe96e74-a7ed-4fe5-a5f4-71070fcb1366/Xerox-Scientists-Use-Avatars-Games-to-Improve-Customer-Service?src=main  

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mSpy, spy on your family

Posted on March 20, 2014 by robertwilkie

This thing basically is a recorder of everything the person does on the phone.  It has several tiers of service and is a monthly plan (can run up to $100 a month for the premium stuff).  G http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57620398-71/how-to-spy-on-your-lover-the-smartphone-way/

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5 small CNC’s for hobby folks

Posted on March 20, 2014 by robertwilkie

Good article on 5 different CNC’s that a hobbyist could get.  My 2 cents, I like the new shapeoko 2.  About $700 for the kit.  Cheaper than my home built I did a few years back. http://makezine.com/2014/03/20/desktop-mill-roundup/?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 https://www.inventables.com/technologies/desktop-cnc-mill-kit-shapeoko-2

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Making joins with CNC’s

Posted on March 20, 2014 by robertwilkie

Good article that points out that with CNC’s you can make some very elaborate joints to combine 2 pieces. http://makezine.com/projects/make-33/cnc-panel-joinery-2/

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Xerox Survey, Gamification makes employees happier

Posted on March 20, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting article that basically says if you make a game out of something, the employees are happier about it.  I wonder if Xerox does this with their own employees. http://www.cruxialcio.com/companies-turn-gamification-keep-employees-happy-healthy-5517

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Ouch, call for new CEO at Xerox

Posted on March 20, 2014 by robertwilkie

The true hurts they say.  The author brings up alot of good points, Xerox hasn’t really moved in the 5+ years Ursula Burns has been running it (at $13 mill a year paycheck).  Perhaps they should find someone else. http://247wallst.com/investing/2014/03/20/time-for-xerox-board-to-fire-ceo-burns/

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