Monthly Archives: October 2013

Smoothie, the do it all CNC controller

Posted on October 4, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting idea, the project is to build a CNC/3D printer/laser cutter/etc controller board that will be opensource.  Why is this interesting, well most of those items have different controller boards now.  So a central point would be nice.  BUT… At … Continue reading →

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Xerox to layoff 500 in Cary NC

Posted on October 4, 2013 by robertwilkie

And the other shoe falls.  Xerox is saying its due to a customer loss.  But why hire a bunch in Idaho when you already have a bunch in NC? http://www.wral.com/xerox-to-lay-off-500-at-cary-call-center/12955013/

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Oh no, I have to use anti-vir again?

Posted on October 4, 2013 by robertwilkie

It shoulds like the free virus scanner that came with Microsoft is falling behind in tech, and now MS is recommending folks use something else.  Not that I trust any virus scanner to begin with.  It was nice since it … Continue reading →

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When Circuits go bad

Posted on October 4, 2013 by robertwilkie

Good article by IEEE where they talk about how counterfeit chips are becoming a problem, and “recycled” chips being sold as new are as well.  It also goes over the tech some of the dealers are doing to resell used … Continue reading →

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A food write up on Hydroponic system on the cheap

Posted on October 3, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice writeup on putting together a simple hydroponic system for herbs in a DIY and cost affective way. http://geekgardener.in/2013/09/24/how-to-grow-herbs-in-a-hydroponic-raft-system/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GeekgardenersWeblog+%28Geekgardener%27s+Weblog%29

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JTAGulator Finds Debug Interfaces

Posted on October 3, 2013 by robertwilkie

Another good summary about the JTAGulator, which basically is a tool that you can use to discover serial or JTAG debug ports on hardware, and how they operate.  The downside of JTAGulator, if you want one, its $160…I’m surpised there … Continue reading →

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10 round per second rubber band pistol

Posted on October 3, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK i couldn’t pass by this article, the author, well the authors author, writes up building a rubber band gun with chips that can shoot up to 10 bands a second.  The video is worth watching. http://hackaday.com/2013/10/03/rubber-band-blaster-shoots-10-rounds-a-second/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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new Arduino Tre

Posted on October 3, 2013 by robertwilkie

Its going to be interesting to see how the new Arduino Tre is going to be priced against things like the Beagleboard black and RPi.  Its got some nice specs and will beable to use existing arduino shields.  But its … Continue reading →

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Awe isn’t it cute, Xerox new Phaser Printer

Posted on October 3, 2013 by robertwilkie

New 6010 color laser printer is out.  Its got decent specs, and will run around $250.   Me…I think I would go with the samsung CLP0315 which ist $100 cheaper and cheaper refills available. http://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/xerox-phaser-6010/

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More call center workers needed in Idaho

Posted on October 3, 2013 by robertwilkie

Xerox is hiring call center folks again, no number on how many thought, or if this is “new” workers or just replacement for a closed center or normal job loss. http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/10/01/2793030/xerox-seeks-customer-support-workers.html

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