Monthly Archives: August 2013

Now you too can hack llegos

Posted on August 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

Well the new lego controller that is, they (LEGO) put all the source up on github.  So hack away my Lego League minions. http://makezine.com/2013/08/02/lego-mindstorms-ev3-source-code-available/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24%7Bfeed%7D&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24%7Bmakezineonline%7D+%28%24%7BMAKE%7D%29&utm_content=%24%7BGoogleReader%7D

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Make your own Amazon Price Tracker

Posted on August 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

With google docs, article goes on how to use docs to track and alert you to a price point for a given amazon item.  You can do this thru other sites, but you have to create an account with them. … Continue reading →

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CreepyDOL, the RPi Phone hacker

Posted on August 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

CreepyDOL (Distributed Object Locator) sounds like its an RPi converted to sniff traffic off phones in the area and pull any info it can from them remotely. No source or details on it yet but it was talked about at … Continue reading →

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Want to avoid the sharktank

Posted on August 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

Looking to get funding for a start-up, here is an article that goes over 7 sites to get crowdsource funding (no going to the sharktank for you). http://smallbusiness.foxbusiness.com/sbc/2013/08/02/crowdfunding-for-startups-7-sites-for-business/?intcmp=HPBucket

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Android soon to get remote wipe

Posted on August 6, 2013 by robertwilkie

Yeah, it sounds like google is going to add in (and go back to 2.2) the ability to remotely wipe and locate your phone.  It sounds like this will be “free” unlike most android stuff for this that is a … Continue reading →

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RPi personal security system

Posted on August 6, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting build with an RPi for a personal security system.  Looking at all the parts I would think this runs about $120 dollars in materials, not including the box. http://makezine.com/video/pilarm-how-to-build-a-raspberry-pi-room-alarm/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24%7Bfeed%7D&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24%7Bmakezineonline%7D+%28%24%7BMAKE%7D%29&utm_content=%24%7BGoogleReader%7D

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Another simple hack for a kwikset lock

Posted on August 6, 2013 by robertwilkie

Wow that is easy, punch thru the back of the lock and presto, you can open it.  It only works with kwikset smartkey locks (built after 2007). http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/08/kwikset-smarkey-lock-vulns/

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A smaller cheaper hydroponics

Posted on August 5, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice build with a 1 gallon bucket.  Thought if I was going to go thru all that effort,  I still think a small tote would be better (more plants) since this thing is shining allot of light. http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Basil-Box-Compact-and-Affordable-Hydroponic-/

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Getting root on a camera

Posted on August 5, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting tool called goPro GTFO, it was demo’ed at DEFCON this year and apparently can get root on a wireless home camera.  I haven’t played with it myself (not much docs out there yet on it). https://github.com/quine/GoProGTFO

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Webster, you should give Xerox a break

Posted on August 5, 2013 by robertwilkie

What the author fails to point out is all the high paying jobs Xerox has dropped this year over the 35 mid range possible the deal would bring in.  I am not so sure the tax break would be any … Continue reading →

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