Monthly Archives: December 2013

Build a 9volt to USB charger for $3

Posted on December 10, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  I am not sure about the $3 cost yet (gotta check out the link for the board).  But if its right, this is a pretty cheap solution for a charger for USB. http://www.instructables.com/id/300-Altoids-Charger-EASY-BUILD-CHEAP/

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Xerox raises 500 Mill. Dollar Bond

Posted on December 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting, I wonder what the money is for…. http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-03/xerox-raises-500-million-in-bond-offering-after-rating-increase  

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Xerox, hiring in Idaho

Posted on December 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

So the are tossing folks out in NC, but hiring them in Idaho (all call center jobs). http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/12/04/2908529/xerox-career-fair-set-for-dec.html

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Xerox, new wayto cheap out on layoffs

Posted on December 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

Not only did Xerox do layoffs in Dec in Cary NC, but it was on a Friday and instead of hiring the extra security, they called the local cops.  If I was the town, I would be pissed that taxdollars … Continue reading →

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Xerox outsourcing Fin. group

Posted on December 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

Sounds like the Financial group is getting outsourced. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/money/business/2013/12/06/xerox-eliminating-some-local-finance-jobs/3889815/  

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How to bring an opensource project back to life

Posted on December 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

The answer is to basically “fork” the project.  Still worth reading the article thought. http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2013/12/forked/

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$50 Rollercoaster

Posted on December 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

This was pretty cool, sounds like a dad and some kids spent a crazy weekend building it. http://hackaday.com/2013/12/08/50-backyard-rollercoaster/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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A cheap fire power kit

Posted on December 8, 2013 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this build.  Basically you only cost is the Thermoelectric Cooler for $20 after shipping.  Everything else you could “pull” off a junk computer and a tin can.

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Even Cheaper outlet Control

Posted on December 6, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK this is even a cheaper solution to control 3 outlets.  It uses Home Depot’s RF outlet controller, and arduino with eithernet shield (OK thats not so cheap) and a cheap RF module. http://hackaday.com/2013/12/06/android-and-arduino-rf-outlet-selector/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29 http://www.33snowflakes.com/blog/arduino-wireless-outlet/

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easy glass bottle cutter made up of common parts

Posted on December 5, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting way to make a bottle cutter, if you have some spare casters around, may be worth building. http://www.instructables.com/id/easy-glass-bottle-cutter-made-up-of-common-parts/

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