Author Archives: robertwilkie

Using a RPi to control a ShapeOko CNC

Posted on February 15, 2013 by robertwilkie

Lets see, it lower power than a PC, doesn’t need fans, and has more horsepower than a arduino…got me sold. http://blog.makezine.com/2013/02/12/network-enabled-shapeoko-cnc-uses-raspberry-pi-and-alamode/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+makezineonline+%28MAKE%29 Another good examples of this can be found below with source and display for the CNC. http://www.wired.com/design/2013/02/raspberry-pi-3-d-printer/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Top+Stories%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

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Lexmark sues Xerox

Posted on February 15, 2013 by robertwilkie

I must have missed the memo that the way to get into the services business with government is you sue the guy who won the original bid. First Xrx sues CA, now Lexmark is suing Xerox for Kentucky’s service contract. … Continue reading →

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Xerox helps states with HIPAA

Posted on February 15, 2013 by robertwilkie

I keep tell you all, Xerox is going to be the US Governments healthcare manager.  Just another article showing it. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/xerox-helps-mississippi-and-new-mexico-become-first-states-to-achieve-hipaa-compliance-2013-02-12

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Why you have to be careful of the cloud

Posted on February 15, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article in which a cloud provider did a slight pricing change, and one company racked up allot of bills from it.  This reminds me of some of the stunts phone companies used to (and sometimes still do) with customers … Continue reading →

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Tamagotchi is back

Posted on February 15, 2013 by robertwilkie

In the never ending stream of old games being ported to Android, this is one I could do without (I remember way too many adults that had these things, never mind kids). http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/02/tamagotchi-life-android-app/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Top+Stories%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

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Obama talks about 3D printers

Posted on February 14, 2013 by robertwilkie

Another bit that came out of his speech was support for things like 3D printers.  I would like to see some money behind that support like China is http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130213-president-obama-called-3d-printing-the-potential-to-revolutionize-in-state-of-the-union-address.html

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Obama wants to invest in more tech

Posted on February 14, 2013 by robertwilkie

Finally catching up on the State of the Union Speech.  Obama wants more tech in schools.  Sounds like “shop class” for tech work.  I’ll believe it when I see it (I believe he said the same stuff 4+ years ago). … Continue reading →

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Xerox adds in Document Cloud Services, ConnectKey

Posted on February 14, 2013 by robertwilkie

What I find very amusing is most of the building blocks for this already exist from Google.  Just not in a pretty bow that Xerox put around it.  It will be interesting to see how well adopted (and how much … Continue reading →

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What you need to make an RPi Media Center

Posted on February 14, 2013 by robertwilkie

Common theme seems to be to take your Raspberry Pi and make a media center out of it.  This light article talks about it and the additional “stuff” you need.  I would put the total cost closer to $160 (author … Continue reading →

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Control an arduino with TI wristwatch

Posted on February 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on using TI’s chronos wristwatch (MSP430 under the hood) to control an arduino remotely.  DOWN SIDE, that watch is like $35 dollars. http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-an-Arduino-With-a-Wristwatch-TI-eZ430-Chr/

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