Author Archives: robertwilkie

funny looking automatic bubble machine

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

A bit overkill for an automated bubble machine, but still a nice idea. http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubblesteen-Bubble-Machine/

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Automated Laser Cat toy

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

Also could be applied to dogs. http://www.instructables.com/id/CatBot-Automated-Cat-Laser/

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How to make your own media center

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

This has been on my list for years.  But not enough time and I dare not mess with the household TV system. http://lifehacker.com/5900626/create-a-kickass-seamless-play+everything-media-center-the-complete-guide

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A real flexible display

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

This is cool.  I can’t wait…OK it maybe 5 years from now…when we can have an armband that does this and replaced my clunky phone. http://blog.makezine.com/2012/12/10/flexible-willow-glass-sheeting/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+makezineonline+%28MAKE%29

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Raspberry Pi to Arduino to Shield

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

Interesting way to go about using Arduino shields on a Raspberry Pi.   http://blog.makezine.com/2012/12/12/new-product-alamode-arduino-compatible-shield-for-raspberry-pi/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=F eed%3A+makezineonline+%28MAKE%29

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How to use Macro’s with Arduino

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on using macro’s with arduinos. http://hackaday.com/2012/12/12/macro-assembly-for-avr-chips/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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Another portable 3D printer

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

The portabee looks allot like the printbot jr.  What I can’t figure out is how the heck these things stay lined-up…unless they don’t and each time you pack it up you have to reset it…  I do like how the … Continue reading →

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An $800 built like a rock 3D printer

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

The 3rd version of the solidoodle can be stand on.  🙂 http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/15/solidoodle-3-hands-on/

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Twist to Gun Control

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

Good article that goes over the issues with gun control and the newer technology with guns coming out.  In other words 3D printers. http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/16/gun-control/

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Xerox opens portal for employees

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

Not sure what to make of this, if its one of those “eat your own dogfood sort of things.  Or just for Employees. http://www.employeebenefits.co.uk/benefits/technology-and-administration/xerox-launches-total-reward-portal/100738.article

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