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Ursula (Xerox CEO) inaugurates research center in India

Posted on August 30, 2013 by robertwilkie

This must have been what she meant a few weeks ago in interviews by expanding R&D.  So much for growing PARC back up.  At least its some R&D somewhere. http://www.printweek.in/News/355272,ursula-burns-inaugurates-facilities-at-xerox-research-centre-in-bengaluru.aspx  

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Ursula Burns: I do it for the money

Posted on August 30, 2013 by robertwilkie

Who knew there are 2 Ursula Burns out there.  This one is located across the pond and seems to be a minor comedian that uses a harp as a prop. http://www.chortle.co.uk/shows/edinburgh_fringe_2013/u/22112/ursula_burns%3A_i_do_it_for_the_money?review=3576

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1 dollar variable fan controller

Posted on August 30, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting idea using an 7805 to basically change the fan’s voltage from 12 to 5 volts. http://ptarmiganlabs.wordpress.com/2013/08/22/one-dollar-variable-fan-controller/

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A Comprehensive Comparison of Linux Development Boards | Open Electronics

Posted on August 30, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice review of several boards for linux development at a lower cost and footprint.  The one thing the author forgot in the article (and SHOULD HAVE PUT IN IT) is the cost of each system.  He did a great job … Continue reading →

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Internet enabled sump pump

Posted on August 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on building sensors and internet monitoring for a sump pump. http://electronicsfluff.blogspot.ca/2012/12/internet-enabled-sump-pump-monitor.html

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Use a RPi to create a VPN

Posted on August 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

What can’t you do with a RPi, well since it is a small linux system, just about anything a linux system can do, including a VPN setup.    The article below talks about how to do it on an RPI. … Continue reading →

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Fake the bad guys out, fake data

Posted on August 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Article goes over old school on faking hackers out with bad data.  This is like the old school spy vs spy where you give the enemy false data to lead them down the wrong path. http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00002479.html

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The 3D paper printer now has color

Posted on August 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

I am not sure how I missed this one, but the printer that prints/cuts/glues reams of paper together to make a 3D model now does it in color(s) too.  Basically it prints on one sheet of paper then does everything … Continue reading →

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Hackaday’s resistor code reference card

Posted on August 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice simple business card size resistor guide.  I personally perfer my pinwheel one. http://hackaday.com/2013/08/28/hackadays-resistor-code-reference-card/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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Make your own fort inside with fort loops

Posted on August 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this, basically you print out “loops” to attach to switches and doors to tie onto to make the indoor blanket fort. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Fort-Using-3d-Printed-Fort-Loops/

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