Monthly Archives: February 2016

Build your own 3D Scanner for $50

Posted on February 5, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well not including the camera.  The author uses a stepper, arduino, and a LED to tell the camera to take a picture to create the 3D model of an object.  Pretty nice build and looks like the results work out … Continue reading →

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Hum, I may have found a new podcast to try

Posted on February 5, 2016 by robertwilkie

A physicist and a comedian talking about tech.. I’ll have to add it to my list of casts and get back to everyone. http://hackaday.com/2016/01/31/the-infinite-monkey-cage-and-general-relativity/

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So, Will Xerox vanish in 2-3 years?

Posted on February 4, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting article (note you have to subscribe to see more than the first page).  The author basically likes the split, but still doesn’t think the stock is worth it at its current price.  What caught my eye is the thought … Continue reading →

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Lifting stuff with straws

Posted on February 4, 2016 by robertwilkie

The video at the bottom is insteresting to watch the guy use a cup and straw to make suction that holds a board he lifts. http://www.wired.com/2016/02/psst-you-could-probably-lift-a-car-by-sucking-through-a-straw/

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OK I know what I want to build (snowball machine gun)

Posted on February 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK this is a little overkill, but OH I WANT ONE… http://sploid.gizmodo.com/this-homemade-snowball-machine-gun-shoots-snowballs-unb-1756569187    

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Interesting window farm build

Posted on February 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

As long as you have access to a 3D printer with a 5 inch bed and a laser cutter, you should be find to build this project.  Pretty neat build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Automated-Window-Farm/

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Cool build for old pipe clamps (to a table clamp

Posted on February 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Simple too (use some floor flanges to hold it down). http://www.instructables.com/id/Table-Saw-Hold-Down-Clamps/

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Fumble on Xerox

Posted on February 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting article on how Xerox has fumbled for about 50 years. http://www.moreaboutadvertising.com/2016/02/george-parker-xerox-keeps-on-fumbling/

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Xerox, stock folks like the split, but still downgrade the stock

Posted on February 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

Seems to be a common theme among analysts, they thing the split is a good idea for Xerox, but…still downgrading it. http://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/16/02/6192237/morgan-stanley-likes-the-xerox-split-but-downgrades-stoc

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Google opensources it load balancer seesaw

Posted on February 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

I am amazed how much software companies release these days.  Google has opensourced it load balancing software for VM’s (or real machines).  Its written in GO which is interested language too. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/02/01/google_seesaw_linux_load_balancer

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