Monthly Archives: November 2015

How to have multiple google profiles up at once

Posted on November 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

Apparently you can do this with chrome.  Who knew?  I have been constantly logging in and out. http://www.howtogeek.com/233982/can-you-use-multiple-profiles-in-google-chrome-at-the-same-time/ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2364824?hl=en

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Teach kids coding with Minecraft

Posted on November 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting project that is for K-5th grade in getting kids the basics of coding via minecraft. http://makezine.com/2015/11/19/teach-your-kids-to-code-with-one-hour-minecraft-puzzles/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24{feed}&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24{makezineonline}+%28%24{MAKE}%29&utm_content=%24{GoogleReader}

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Xerox takes over a Mall in Albany

Posted on November 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

They took over an old mall and are using it for a call center.  Not a bad idea, rent is decent, you have plenty of parking (ever been in a call center?  They pack folks in like sardines).  Power, not … Continue reading →

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ESP8266, an arduino killer?

Posted on November 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have heard of the ESP8266 before, but mostly as a WiFi interface system.  Turns out they make great little embedded systems boards for under $10.  With WiFi built in.  I haven’t tried these out myself yet, but its on … Continue reading →

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Xerox target price over $12.40

Posted on November 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

Looks like some analysts are predicting things to be better for Xerox next year.  And up’ed the target price for Xerox to 12.43. http://www.wkrb13.com/markets/906171/xerox-corp-receives-12-43-consensus-price-target-from-analysts-nysexrx/

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A $100 laser engraver?

Posted on November 19, 2015 by robertwilkie

I stumbled on this write-up of using a simple small laser engraver.  And I got curious as to the cost of it.  Its under $100.  Pretty impressive for the price. Write-up here http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-engravercutter/ Where to buy http://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_240242.html  

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Nice looking LED mason jars

Posted on November 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Author basically puts LED’s in with some clear plastic beads in a jar. http://makezine.com/2015/08/11/mason-jar-led-tiki-torches-glow-any-color/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24{feed}&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24{makezineonline}+%28%24{MAKE}%29&utm_content=%24{GoogleReader}

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Texa’s student improves his concrete printer

Posted on November 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Looks like the kid that made a concrete printer a few months back in Texas is still at it with a new and improved version.  Still no spec’s or details on it thought.  Seems like folks working on this are … Continue reading →

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Print out your own simple robot arm

Posted on November 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Add in a couple of servo’s and you have a cool looking robot arm to play with called the EEZYbotARM. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20151115-the-eezybotarm-cool-3d-printed-robotic-arm-to-learn-the-basics-of-robotics.html

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Processing for the RPi

Posted on November 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK if you don’t know, processing is a simple programming language/IDE good for kids to go to the next level of programming before getting into the heavy stuff (C++/Java/Python).  Apparently you can now run it on a Raspberry Pi too. … Continue reading →

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