Monthly Archives: June 2014

Make a Slingshot Bow from a Bike Wheel

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this.  Its mostly made from bike parts with $5 in eye hooks and other material.  No word on the pull/strength of the bow.  But still an interesting build http://www.instructables.com/id/Bow-The-Amazing-Bike-Wheel-Bow/

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A food/paste based extruder

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

This is neat, an extruder for 3D printers that you can pump food, and other paste like items thru.  I would like one, but NOT at $300 a whack.  Can’t imagine the cleanup of jams in something like this. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/structur3d/discov3ry-extruder-do-more-than-ever-with-your-3d

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3D Systems Partners with Konica Minolta

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Yes I know this isn’t Xerox.  But it is interesting cause I would have guessed 3D Systems would have partnered with Xerox over Konica Minolta, since they bought a group from Xerox and all. http://www.valuewalk.com/2014/06/3d-systems-corporation-partners-with-konica/

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Converting your CNC to be a Laser engraver/cutter

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Author modified his Zen CNC to use a laser.  He built a nice case around it to keep the “laser” from shining out into someones eyes.  I noticed Zen CNC’s have dropped in price, down to  $360 (before shipping) for … Continue reading →

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Build a remote bottle boat

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Not the best of write-ups on how the author built the boat.  And its not as cheap as it could be (using an arduino for the controller, full UNO board).  But still a good learning project.  I wish the author … Continue reading →

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Xerox mixed analysis with Services/Healthcare

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Author seems to have mixed feelings on Xerox going into services.  It sounds like we have allot of potential, but we are on a rocky start sofar. http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/06/10/is-it-time-to-take-another-look-at-xerox.aspx

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Your own Robot Bartender

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

I saw this project a while back  Its an opensource (well will be) robot that is like a CNC of sorts for mixing drinks.  If you do not want to build your own from scratch, you can order a kit … Continue reading →

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Xerox sourcing gone sour

Posted on June 10, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting article on a university that outsourced its copy department.  And how a change of guard is causing allot of issues. Summary: Xerox took over a contract for copy center at a school, the previous contract folks laid everyone off, … Continue reading →

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Now Posts-to Tweet Enabled

Posted on June 9, 2014 by wilkie

OK I think I set this up correctly (will find out in a few minutes).  This is my first attempt at moving my blog into twitterland.  Stay tuned…

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MissingMoney.com is Xerox

Posted on June 9, 2014 by robertwilkie

Its always interesting to find out the different areas a company is involved in.  In this case, Xerox runs missingmoney.com, a website to help people find money/property/etc that the government is holding onto. http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20140606-906628.html

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