Monthly Archives: May 2013

Xerox helps digitize mortgage paperwork to prevent fraud

Posted on May 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

It sounds like Xerox is just the middleman here and provides the manpower to convert paper to digital.  Not so much in the other bits (software and intelligence). http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb/article/Search-Technologies-Content-Processing-Aids-in-4530946.php

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UH Oh, Feds want a new version of CALEA (phone snooping)

Posted on May 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Another push to up the wiretap abilities of the Feds is on the books (Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act).  What does this mean?  Basically they want backdoors in all encrypted communication products like Skype.  Problem with this is it … Continue reading →

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A variant of the 3D printed gun is out

Posted on May 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

This one uses some metal to help hold it together and was done with it sounds like a REP-RAP, has a rifled barrel, and TAKES 2 DAYS to print out.  Its called Lulz Liberator.  Lets see, what can I make with … Continue reading →

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Another article on Xerox Parking Software

Posted on May 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Another article about Xerox’s parking sofrware, called “Merge”. I still get a kick how the “software” can adjust the price of the meter/parking space based on demand. I can just see it now, I park my car downtown and put … Continue reading →

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Another hydroponics system, in a bigger tote

Posted on May 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

Another interesting hydroponic build with a tote. http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-Hydoponic-Drip-System/?ALLSTEPS

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Simple and portable Hydroponics

Posted on May 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK this maybe worth doing, its portable so you can move it out of the way, but still get some veggies from it. http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA-Hack-Hydroponic-System/

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How to use a Nokia 5110 with an arduino

Posted on May 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

Using the display that is.  They are nice displays and cheap to come by http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-a-Nokia-5110-84X48-LCD-display-with-you/

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Some tuna cans later, and you have fire powered light

Posted on May 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK candle powered.  If you are using a candle, why power a light?  My 2 cents, this would be a good build to power a phone.  🙂 http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-LED-powered-by-Fire/

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Make you own night vision scope

Posted on May 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

Basically the author builds his own night vision with $80 of parts, and is == to a $400 one.  Looks like a relatively straight forward build too. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Infrared-Night-Vision-Device/

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Cheap $3 wireless transmitter

Posted on May 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice idea on adapting some cheap transmitters, and using stereo in on a computer to receive the signals.  I’ll have to keep this one in mind for the future. http://hackaday.com/2013/05/19/wireless-microcontrollerpc-interface-for-3/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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