Author Archives: robertwilkie

Xerox (XRX) To Manage IT Infrastructure Capabilities For Schneider Electric

Posted on September 13, 2012 by robertwilkie

Basically doing helpdesk work and low end (from a distance) IT. http://www.istockanalyst.com/finance/story/6037091/xerox-xrx-to-manage-it-infrastructure-capabilities-for-schneider-electric

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Xerox in better light with stock brokers?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by robertwilkie

The author revisits Xerox stock 4 months later and is a bit happier with it now. http://seekingalpha.com/article/861371-revisiting-xerox-4-months-later

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Xerox Hires a CSO

Posted on September 13, 2012 by robertwilkie

The funny part is I have actually heard of this guy outside of Xerox, I can’t remember which postcast he was one….silver bullet maybe?…I am surprised he is coming to Xerox given his background. http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/28100/xerox-appoints-chief-security-officer/

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Wim Leaves Xerox

Posted on September 13, 2012 by robertwilkie

Me, I am curious where he is going.  He has been in Rochester for a long time…and a lifer in Xerox..soo… Not a whole lot of companies in Rochester to work for, maybe he is moving out of state http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20120912/BUSINESS/309120020/Xerox-s-Willem-Appelo-resigns?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Home|s … Continue reading →

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Little tablesaw

Posted on September 13, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice idea to convert a scanner to a mini tablesaw like device.  This would be good if you have multiple cuts to make and just want to put the piece down on the scanner. http://www.instructables.com/id/Re-purposing-an-old-Scanner-into-a-Tabletop-Saw

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Another nice homemade CNC

Posted on September 11, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on a simple CNC that uses more metal than normal CNC machines. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Aluminum-3-AXIS-CNC-Router

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Neat thermo-electric hack

Posted on September 10, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to make a thermo-electric system for experimenting with. http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-USB-charger

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Make a 2-cycle engine be steam powered

Posted on September 5, 2012 by robertwilkie

I typically don’t like video instructions, but this is an exception where they author converts a 2cycle engine into steam power. http://www.instructables.com/id/Two-Stroke-engine-HACK-to-a-powerful-Steam-Engine/

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Simple watch battery holder with switch

Posted on September 5, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice write up on a switch battery holder for coin batteries. http://www.instructables.com/id/CR2032-Battery-holder-with-switch/  

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Make a ban saw out of your saw-zaw?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by robertwilkie

Not sure if this idea is just crazy or not, but if it works…. http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-Cutting-Saw-From-Wood/

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