Author Archives: robertwilkie

Printf for Arduino

Posted on June 15, 2012 by robertwilkie

Printf is one of the best basic utilities to debug C code.  The gent below created a library that basically does printf over the serial connection.  This should be a useful library for future work. http://blog.kehribar.me/?p=36

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TI robot walker

Posted on June 14, 2012 by robertwilkie

Simple robot walker with TI’s MSP 430.  I brought this up since the TI board is $5 and there is not much out there yet for this system.  But with Arduino’s rounding $30….this is a much cheaper solution. http://blog.vinu.co.in/2012/06/two-servo-walking-robot-using-ti.html  

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Simple outdoor solar powered security camera

Posted on June 14, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice simple use of a webcam for a security camera.  I had a setup with “real” cameras a while back running zoneminder on the backend.  I may revisit that setup with this too. https://imgur.com/a/IgdrQ/noscript

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Little and Cheap (under 100) CNC

Posted on June 14, 2012 by robertwilkie

I remember reading about these a few years back when they first came out of MIT.  The biggest issue at the time was the need for laser cut parts…I think.  But now in version 9.1, it much simpler and cheaper…under … Continue reading →

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Canada to give rebate to Xerox to hire

Posted on June 14, 2012 by robertwilkie

Interesting that part of the deal is Xrx is to hire folks with post-secondary education, or sales experience…I see a loophole with the “sales experience” bit but at least its not for a call center and a push to hire … Continue reading →

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Cheap wireless motion sensor

Posted on June 12, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice writeup on building a simple wireless motion sensor. http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Wireless-Motion-Sensor-Device/

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Cheap geared motor set

Posted on June 12, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice instructable on how to take the motor with gears out of a cordless drill.  Yeah 15-20 dollars for the drill isn’t cheap.  But if you look at buying the motor with gears from a hobby shop (60 up) its … Continue reading →

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Neat concrete lights

Posted on June 12, 2012 by robertwilkie

I really like how these lights came out in this instructable.  Its not the first time I have seen something like this, but its the nicest one in a while. I would love to try something like this, but I … Continue reading →

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Hydroponics on the cheap

Posted on June 11, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice simple hydroponics setup with gutter parts.  If I ever get into growing stuff indoors, I may have to revisit this instructable. http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Vertical-Hydroponic-Farm-on-the-Cheap-w/

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Xerox is going to take over States health care

Posted on June 11, 2012 by robertwilkie

Article basically saying that Xerox is trying to take over all the states healthcare management. http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=343147

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