Author Archives: robertwilkie

Openknit, looks like its moving along now

Posted on February 19, 2014 by robertwilkie

I had heard about this project…gee a year ago, but it had a long ways to go.  Now it looks like its coming along nicely.  Its basically a CNC loom for knitting.  Its fun to watch the video of the … Continue reading →

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An arrow slingshot…cool

Posted on February 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

This is pretty cool, it can shoot arrow or ball bearings, but…it costs $140 dollars.  OUCH. You would think you got a free set of arrows and other stuff for that price. http://gizmodo.com/the-arrow-shooting-slingshot-yknow-definitely-not-1518270030?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29 Or for $30, you can buy this … Continue reading →

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Work for Xerox? You maybe profiled

Posted on February 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting article about how Xerox is using computers and math to figure out if someone would be a good worker, worth prompting, etc etc.  And a bit scary too since things could fall behind the cracks.  Also folks could simply … Continue reading →

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Rooting a Nexus 5

Posted on February 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

Now why would you do that to a google phone that is usually up-to-date anyways you may ask?  Well if you want to run things like network sniffers, you have too. http://www.helloandroid.com/content/root-your-nexus-5-running-android-442

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Interesting hack for Netflix on Linux

Posted on February 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

Netflix uses Microsofts Silverlight tech to stream movies, which means no linux support except….there is a software package (setup described in the article) called pipelight, which will do the job with some tweaks.  I wonder if there is an XBMC … Continue reading →

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Opensource Tools

Posted on February 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

I stumbled on this site by accident.  Its pretty interesting where it is attempting to build designs for machine tools (lathes for example) with common materials.  I like the concrete lathe they are working on. http://opensourcemachinetools.org/

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A review of the Handibot

Posted on February 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

I remember when the kickstarter project came out last summer.  I so wanted to buy one of these.  Well those that could afford to fund it are getting them and are starting to play/review them.  The author below does a … Continue reading →

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Build your own blog

Posted on February 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice article on how to take a VM from the cloud and build up a website pretty quickly. Oh and cheaply (linux, bitnami, wordpress, etc etc are all opensource projects). http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/signed-ssh-web-hosting-dont-worry-easily-install-web-software-si/

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Fixing up a cheap CNC

Posted on February 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

I have been eyeing the Chinese CNC 3020 for some time now,  Runs between $550 and 800 bucks.  But never pulled the trigger since its still allot of cash, and I have been leery of reliability.  But this author has a … Continue reading →

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Nice candle powered fan

Posted on February 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  The only thing I can’t figure out is what the author replaced the existing fan with.  Its a metal fan but I can’t tell from what.  Maybe one of those mini fans?  Reason I mention this … Continue reading →

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