Monthly Archives: February 2016

Copper plate an altoids tin

Posted on February 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

Need an fancy small box.  Convert an altoids tin. http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-plated-Domed-Altoids-Box/

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Make a copper rose for V-Day

Posted on February 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build, not so sure where to get copper sheets, but I think you could do this with aluminium as an alternative. http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-Rose/

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A cheap wifi controlled water valve

Posted on February 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

Oh I need to build one of these.  I was adapting the $40 battery operated timers, this looks much better (and cheaper) build. http://makezine.com/projects/wifi-water-valve/?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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A simple $1 motor controller

Posted on February 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK a $1 if you bought stuff in bulk.  But either way its a simple build for controlling DC motors. http://www.instructables.com/id/1-Motor-Driver-Circuit-for-Arduino/

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I agree with this article, Xerox Tech is for sale

Posted on February 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

I hate to say it, but I agree with this article.  Its not an official bit, but I believe the tech part of Xerox is up for sale.  It may get split off to make the sale easier, but either … Continue reading →

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Hey I didn’t know CEO’s where politicials.

Posted on February 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

Supposedly the split of Xerox will not affect jobs.  But…The bottom article mentions how Xerox is taking a 2.4 BILLION dollar restructuring fee over 3 years (article is more about the CEO, but mentions the restructuring bit).  Maybe she meant … Continue reading →

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