Monthly Archives: January 2013

Xerox/IEEE donate 35K for Lego /Robotics

Posted on January 15, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice gessture, not sure where IEEE got the cash since they are always crying poor to their members. http://www.kyforward.com/our-schools/2013/01/14/xerox-ieee-lexington-donate-35000-for-robotics-kits-for-fcps-elementary-students/

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Filabot sounds like its finally shipping

Posted on January 14, 2013 by robertwilkie

I think the kickstarter project was …gee a year ago…? Anyways its finally going out.  It will be interesting to see how much the non-kickstarter version will cost.  And how well this will work. http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/13/the-upcycling-filabot-turns-regular-plastic-scrap-into-3d-printer-filament/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

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Display tells you what com port you are using

Posted on January 14, 2013 by robertwilkie

If this was a 10-20 dollar item, I would buy it.  Doing tinkering with serial ports to USB is a pain.  And then trying to figure out which com port you are on…ugh.  No kit for this solution, but the … Continue reading →

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Xerox CEO to receive an Award for Graphics/Printing

Posted on January 14, 2013 by robertwilkie

I was a bit surprised Xerox got a prize in the “technology” aspect of their business since the concentration now is service oriented.  But I was more surprised by the cost to attend the event.  $750 PER PLATE! http://whattheythink.com/news/61791-nyu-prism-luncheon-honor-xerox-chairman-ceo-ursula-burns/

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Xerox CFO leaves to go to Apple

Posted on January 14, 2013 by robertwilkie

Lots of articles out about this move (and the good for Apple).  Not too much about how it affects Xerox.  The guy wasn’t around long either (1-2 years?).  Wonder why the move.  In other words, was he looking for another … Continue reading →

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Add glow to your car

Posted on January 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this write-up since I look at my poor truck and its lack of lighting.  This could be a cheaper and easier alternative for adding lights to a car, but….there could be legal (street legal) issues, still expensive (LED … Continue reading →

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PVC stand for Fliament spool

Posted on January 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple looking and easy to build.  I would think it would cost about 5-6 dollars in parts to make. http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Cost-3D-Printer-Filament-Spool-Stand/  

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Cool looking Christmas Decoration with a 3D printer

Posted on January 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Yes I know, Christmas is over, but its not too late to think about next year.  Either way this is a nice looking decoration, worth trying it out on your 3D printer. http://www.instructables.com/id/Technologically-Advanced-Christmas-Decorations/

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Make a mousetrap gun

Posted on January 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Basically has the power of a bb-gun….well maybe a bit less.  But still a neat idea. http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-Mousetrap-into-a-Powerful-Handgun/

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Cheap Bi-Directional Antenna

Posted on January 11, 2013 by robertwilkie

I have seen some interesting cheap antennas, but this one takes the cake…maybe in the tupperware it uses too.  🙂 Anyways the range they say they get on it is pretty amazing.   http://www.howtogeek.com/129990/dirt-cheap-bi-directional-antenna-wirelessly-extends-your-lan/

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