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Nice Extra’s for paper

Posted on June 27, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice set of templates and uses for printers in this lifehacker article. http://lifehacker.com/5921155/stuff-you-dont-have-to-buy-because-you-can-print-it-yourself-for-free  

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Pocket Chainsaw

Posted on June 27, 2012 by robertwilkie

OK this is definately going on my todo list. A simple, effective, and lightweight/portable saw.  The few times I have been camping I have made due with mini saws on swiss army knifes, etc.  This would be much better. http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Chainsaw … Continue reading →

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HCL lays off some former Xerox Workers

Posted on June 27, 2012 by robertwilkie

So much for the promise a year ago that they where going to be needed (article in D&C mentions this). http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20120626/BUSINESS/306260031/Xerox-layoffs-HCL-Technologies?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Home  

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Good way to quickly find pairs in stepper motors

Posted on June 27, 2012 by robertwilkie

Good quick way to find pairs of wires in stepper motors.  I usually just use a meter, but this would be easier and more fun. http://www.instructables.com/id/Find-Bipolar-Stepper-Motor-Coil-Pairs/  

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Webster rejects Xerox’s request to lower assessments

Posted on June 27, 2012 by robertwilkie

Good for the Town of Webster.  It was a bit crazy to ask for a 75% reduction in value when Rochester home values have not deflated much over the years, and Xerox has not taken down any of its current … Continue reading →

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Xerox getting another State to manage its Healthcare

Posted on June 27, 2012 by robertwilkie

Xerox is going to get 68Mill for managing Florida’s health plans.  This is just another state that is now going thru Xerox, I think the states that are not are very few and far between now. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/xerox-to-build-health-insurance-marketplace-for-florida-health-choices-2012-06-26 and http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120626/NEWS01/120629866   … Continue reading →

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CD Polisher

Posted on June 26, 2012 by robertwilkie

After paying $5 per disc to have some of my son’s games cleaned up, I stumbled across this and for the cost, this maybe one of my next build projects with him. http://www.instructables.com/id/CD-Polisher/  

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Cool Hat

Posted on June 26, 2012 by robertwilkie

Neat hat, this would abe a good party/new years hat.  Or one to keep track of kids. http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotating-LED-Marquee-Hat/

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Printed out balancing robot

Posted on June 26, 2012 by robertwilkie

Interesting little robot that can balance itself.  The author printed the thing out on his 3D printer and built it with code from scratch. http://www.jddorweiler.appspot.com/electronics.html#robot  

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Bicycle RIM Lights

Posted on June 25, 2012 by robertwilkie

IInteresting Instructable about building lights on the rims of the bike.  I remember a kickstarter project doing the same thing that caught my eye,  I didn’t go into it because of the cost (I was thinking for the kids bikes) … Continue reading →

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