Author Archives: robertwilkie

Buildinome Automation System with RPi and Arduino

Posted on August 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Oh and an android app tossed in too.  Interesting project done over the pond for this.  I am not so sure I would take it on.  Playing with low voltage DC is on thing, playing with AC in my house … Continue reading →

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Give your kids the binder of wood for school

Posted on August 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

  Well a binder cover out of wood.  I like the project, but would make a few mods, maybe use rivets instead of screws for a smoother finish.  Oh and woodstain, maybe some burning on the cover to label it. … Continue reading →

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Lego Powered 3D Printer

Posted on August 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

too funny, and good directions on making your own.  I wonder if the bed is more level with legos than other means. http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-bot-3d-printer/

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Interesting move for new Xerox Research Director in India

Posted on August 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Xerox’s new R&D director in india just came from Goldman Sachs Technology Division from the sounds of it doing the same thing.  I would think G&S would be more interesting, or at least better funded.  I wonder what sold him on … Continue reading →

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Xerox hiring 110+ in Nashville

Posted on August 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Only callcenter folks.  Waiting for the other shoe to drop where 100 folks are being let go in another part of the country. http://www.newschannel5.com/story/23199002/xerox-adding-110-jobs-to-nashville-facility  

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Wireless igniter

Posted on August 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

When I first stumbled on this, I thought b-o-m-b maker.  But not its to launch rockets from a phone via bluetooth.  I think the circuitry could be reduced and use something like TI MSP instead.  Nice idea and write-up overall. … Continue reading →

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Using OpenCV for face recon

Posted on August 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on OpenCV (computer vision) for telling a face or not.  Could be useful for future robotic work.  Me, I haven’t looked at OpenCV yet, been too busy with other things. http://www.instructables.com/id/Face-Tracking-with-Processing-and-OpenCV/

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Make an arduino Oscilloscope

Posted on August 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

This would be handy to have, and cheaper than some of the other kits I have seen out there.  BUT…code could use some clean-up and porting to other arduino like systems. http://www.semifluid.com/2013/05/28/arduino-fio-lcd-oscilloscope/

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How to use Google Cloud Print

Posted on August 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to setup a printer and a phone to print to it via google cloud print. http://www.howtogeek.com/165160/how-and-why-to-get-started-with-google-cloud-print/

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U2F: Googles

Posted on August 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

Google has alot of nice code for OAUTH.  Worth looking at if you are thinking of supporting OAUTH2 https://sites.google.com/site/oauthgoog/ https://sites.google.com/site/oauthgoog/gnubby

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