Monthly Archives: May 2012

Neat little tank robot

Posted on May 31, 2012 by robertwilkie

Neat little robot based on the MSP430 (TI processor) with a tank base.  I could see this being alot of fun to play with http://longhornengineer.com/robotics/msprobot/

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High end LED’s are starting to come down

Posted on May 30, 2012 by robertwilkie

I have been eyeing some of the CREE and other LED lights for a long time, but they where always a bit pricey for me.  I was looking at them again during lunch hour and it looks like they are … Continue reading →

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Xerox hiring 700 in Denver

Posted on May 30, 2012 by robertwilkie

Well close to Denver (Greenly?).  Plan is for a new call center with 700 folks. http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_20734513/xerox-opens-new-call-center-greeley-generates-700

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Do not copy Xerox

Posted on May 30, 2012 by robertwilkie

Interesting interview with Cramer (Anasalyst at The Street).  Basically he blames Xerox management for the spot the company is in, and does not think it can turn around.  Watch it below http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9DsCt5F86o

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Arduino Quad Walker

Posted on May 29, 2012 by robertwilkie

A simple (well easier than fabing one) build for a quad walker with an arduino controller.  I don’t think I would build one myself, it would be much easier to modify a toy car or something instead.   http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Based-Four-Legged-Robot/  

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Simple Solar Hot Water

Posted on May 29, 2012 by robertwilkie

A nice simple solar hot water heater.  I have had some interest in this myself, but more so for heating a pool. http://www.scienceprog.com/harvesting-energy-with-home-made-solar-thermal-collector/  

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Portable long range RFID reader

Posted on May 29, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on building a portable, small, long (ish) range RFID reader.  May come in handy in pen tests. http://colligomentis.com/2012/05/16/hid-reader-arduino-rfid-card-catcher/  

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New York taking away the 1st amendment

Posted on May 29, 2012 by robertwilkie

What is it with New York and wacky laws….The article below talks about how NY state legislators are proposing laws to help with cyberbullying, but basically overrule 1st amendment about freedom of speech.  Thought the intention is good.  I don’t … Continue reading →

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Xerox cornering the market in health care managment

Posted on May 24, 2012 by robertwilkie

Another article about Xerox taking over another government group’s health care management.  Its interesting how Xerox seems to have a nitch here. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/xerox-makes-it-simpler-for-new-mexico-medicaid-recipients-to-access-health-insurance-system-2012-05-22

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Cool hack for solar lights

Posted on May 24, 2012 by robertwilkie

Neat hack for modifying solar lights.  The author changes out the LEDs for better performance instead of the battery. http://www.bigclive.com/solar.htm

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