Monthly Archives: July 2013

Xerox vs Town of Webster NY

Posted on July 15, 2013 by robertwilkie

Looks like Xerox and the Town of Webster are going to play hardball.  Xerox wants to expand its toner plant. but wants a 2/3’s cut in taxes too.  So basically it wants the town to pay for it.  The town … Continue reading →

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Xerox laying off 439 in El Paso TX

Posted on July 15, 2013 by robertwilkie

Must be time to move a call center and save a couple of pennies http://www.menafn.com/a12d672c-edd0-44c6-a5ee-7c48ecffe504/Xerox-to-lay-off-439-from-call-center-East-El-Paso?src=main

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Xerox tries to explain call center merry-go-round with jobs

Posted on July 15, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article on how Xerox attempts to explain the closing and opening of call centers all over the place. http://theworldlink.com/news/local/business/xerox-closures-are-part-of-ups-and-downs/article_412d5ce6-e60b-11e2-ba77-0019bb2963f4.html  

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I’m back

Posted on July 15, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK took a vacation so the posts where a little lite for 2 weeks.  I’m back now.

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Make a simple home security system

Posted on July 11, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting summer project on creating a home security system on the cheap. http://hackerspace.lifehacker.com/my-summer-project-install-a-budget-makeshift-home-surv-514126455

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Using power window motors for high torque, low speed

Posted on July 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

I never thought of it, power windows in cars do have some pretty hefty motors in them, and run at a good slow speed AND are typically 12 volt….hummm.  Make good drivers for a robot. http://thebitbangtheory.blogspot.pt/2013/05/high-torque-encoded-dc-motors-for.html

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Auto R/C car

Posted on July 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting build where the car can drive itself. http://hackedgadgets.com/2013/06/17/autonomous-car-build/

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Reusable Swiffer wetjet pad

Posted on July 8, 2013 by robertwilkie

I love the swiffer, its quick, its easy, and it does a good job.  But supplies for it are costly.  The author in this write-up replaces the pad with a sock and cutouts.  Not a bad idea. http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Washable-Wetjet-replacement-pads-without-s/

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Make a screw gun rack out of PVC

Posted on July 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting idea.  I have seen other tool holders out of PVC, but this is nice that its more compact.  Thought I would give it a coat of paint to spruce it up. http://www.instructables.com/id/Screw-Gun-Rack/

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Nice write-up on Omni-wheel development

Posted on July 6, 2013 by robertwilkie

I put a link to the “translated” page since its all in german.  They author is doing a lot of work with Omni wheels and figuring out the math to use them. http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&sl=de&tl=en&u=http://www.mtahlers.de http://makezine.com/2013/06/12/omni-wheel-mobile-platform/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%2524%257Bfeed%257D&utm_campaign=Feed%253A%20%2524%257Bmakezineonline%257D%20%2528%2524%257BMAKE%257D%2529&utm_content=%2524%257BGoogleReader%257D

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