Author Archives: robertwilkie

Xerox: They just don’t research like they used to

Posted on May 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Article gets allot of quotes from veteran researchers, several from Xerox, that companies do not sink the time and cash into long term research anymore, and the US is going to fall behind.  The one “research” bit the article forgot to mention … Continue reading →

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Magnetic soft jaws for a vise

Posted on May 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this idea, attach some magnets to wood for the vise to provide a soft grip on something.  In the past I have used rags, tried to hold wood in place and clamp, etc etc.  I like this better. … Continue reading →

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Linux Fedora 19 to have 3D printing support

Posted on May 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Fedora has not been my choice of Linux for some time now, but this may change that since they will be bundling several tools I use in the next release. http://www.techtree.com/content/news/3808/linux-distro-fedora-19-beta-3d-printing-support.html#.UaYlpkBDtu4

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Google Drive gets OCR

Posted on May 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Yeah, so now I can take a pic of a document and get it OCR’ed for me.  Without a scanner. http://lifehacker.com/google-drive-for-android-gets-ocr-scanning-file-downlo-509305696

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Oh no, 3D printed guns everywhere

Posted on May 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Gotta love the FUD that sometimes comes out.  This time the US government things 3D printing of guns will get out of control. http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/23/homeland-security-reportedly-warns-3d-printed-guns-are-impossible-to-contain/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

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A $50 logic analyizer

Posted on May 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Not back price, but you need to toss in another 6-12 for probes. http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/open-workbench-logic-sniffer-p-612.html?cPath=174 http://dangerousprototypes.com/2013/05/23/olsfront-logic-analyzer  

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Iran has hacked US power systems

Posted on May 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Gee really.  I think it was a dark angel report in 2007 that said this could be done by a small country. http://gizmodo.com/iran-has-hacked-us-energy-companies-509630149

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How to search several Media Stream for a movie at once

Posted on May 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice article on 5 different ways to find a movie from the variety of media streamers out there.  I will have to try some of these myself since I am constantly trying to figure out the best media to get … Continue reading →

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3D printed Xbox controller on Kickstarter

Posted on May 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

So want a portable xbox, here you go.. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130524-darkmatter-3d-printed-arduino-compatible-xbox-laptop-hits-kickstarter.html

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Simple Vertical Windpower for kid projects

Posted on May 23, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice windpower example for kids.  Not so sure I would use it in real life. http://www.instructables.com/id/Darrieus-Wind-Turbine/?ALLSTEPS

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