Monthly Archives: May 2013

A solar cell printer

Posted on May 22, 2013 by robertwilkie

Why can’t Xerox make something like this?  Apparently a University in Australia have made a printer that can print rolls of solar cells.  Very interest concept and could be used to customize a solar panel.  Heck it could even be … Continue reading →

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H.D. Moore voices issues about Embedded Systems

Posted on May 22, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK like duh.  Embedded Systems are full of security issues, and til it causes real harm to someone, nothing will happen. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/05/22/unpatched_embedded_system_threats/

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Xerox hiring 175 workings for Call Center…in where?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by robertwilkie

Bolingbrook?  Its somewhere in IL.  Must be allot of folks hard up there so the costs are low. http://bolingbrook.patch.com/articles/xerox-adding-175-full-time-positions-in-bolingbrook-jobs

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Updated directions on building a Media Center with RPi

Posted on May 22, 2013 by robertwilkie

If I had a RPi, this would most likely be one of the projects I would use it for.  The directions are nicely updated and much easier than before. http://www.howtogeek.com/163541/build-a-35-media-center-with-raspbmc-and-raspberry-pi-redux/

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Website to upload your kids drawings, and get a 3D rendering

Posted on May 22, 2013 by robertwilkie

Cool idea, you scan in a picture your kids draw (2D) and the site will 3D it for you and print it out.  Not sure on the costs yet (website must be getting hammered). http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130522-make-your-kids-drawings-come-alive-with-3d-printing.html

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Another Bow made from Ski’s and 3D printer handle

Posted on May 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Another nice ski to bow conversion.  I may have to try this out myself sometime. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130518-diy-home-made-longbow-with-3d-printed-components.html

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Posted on May 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this,  one thing that annoys me about ebooks is they are almost (or sometimes the same) price as printed ones, but you can’t easily lend it out to someone, or resell it, etc etc.  And they have to … Continue reading →

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Reformed hacker comes up with a good ATM skimmer prevention

Posted on May 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

A former ATM skimmer maker, now “reforming” has a nice idea to slow down skimmers on ATMs, basically you would put the card in long ways, a motor inside would spin the card sideways (inside it) and insert the card. … Continue reading →

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Print out your own shotgun slugs

Posted on May 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

This is cool, I can just imagine the custom slugs you can make…bit light thought compared to steel, but for low impact, these could be ideal.  And a good way to prototype. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130520-3d-printed-bullets.html

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Plan to rent your room in NY, think again

Posted on May 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

NY has ruled that you cannot use services such as airbnb to rent out rooms/houses/etc.  You have to go thru the formal hotel/landlord way (which can be very costly).  Interest how these services are springing up lately and folks are … Continue reading →

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