Monthly Archives: October 2014

Xerox closes plant in Oakville

Posted on October 27, 2014 by robertwilkie

Which is in Canada, for those that don’t know.  Sounds like it was a toner plant that Xerox shut down. http://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/4919524-closing-of-oakville-xerox-plant-puts-69-people-out-of-work/  

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Xerox source code from the 70’s in a museum

Posted on October 27, 2014 by robertwilkie

Just think, the code you develop today could end up in a museum…. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/computer-history-museum-adds-historic-xerox-alto-source-code-to-its-software-source-code-series-2014-10-21

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Xerox had a weak 3rd quarter

Posted on October 27, 2014 by robertwilkie

Sounds like the tech decline was expected, but the increase in services end with Xerox is still poor.  Which has been that way for some time… http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/22/us-xerox-results-idUSKCN0IB15W20141022

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A brushless motor controller for arduino (shield)

Posted on October 13, 2014 by robertwilkie

The author build and published the PCB design for a brushless motor controller for arduino.  This could be useful for higher end brushless motors found in R/C cars…or maybe robotics too. http://hackaday.com/2014/10/08/brushless-motor-controller-shield-for-arduino/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29 https://github.com/Neuromancer2701/BLDC_ros_controller

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Not so sure I would want to live there.

Posted on October 13, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting article about an abandoned manufacturing building and area of Xerox’s is being converted to condos.  Even thought there was pollution there at one point.  Not so sure I would want to live there. http://www.dailybulletin.com/government-and-politics/20141004/long-vacant-north-pomona-site-will-be-home-to-condo-development

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Xerox buys another company

Posted on October 13, 2014 by robertwilkie

This time Consilience Software, which it looks like makes software for government agencies for datamining. http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Comments/Xerox+Corp.+%28XRX%29+Acquires+Consilience+Software/9884978.html  

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Need a new computer monitor, buy a TV

Posted on October 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

I just checked prices on New Egg and this article still applies.  Basically the author is saying its better to go buy a 4K TV and use that for your system (39 inch display) vs the same for a computer … Continue reading →

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Turn your Jigsaw into a Scroll Saw

Posted on October 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build and combo of a handtool into a stable tool.  My 2 cents, I think I would add in a 3rd screw/bolt to the back to hold it up a bit better.  I have been eyeing some of these … Continue reading →

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No wonder those self watering bottles cost so much

Posted on October 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Good write-up on how to build your own plant watering system with a wine bottle, some glass beads, and copper fittings and pipes.  After reading this, I understand why they are so expensive (looking at $15 in parts) http://www.hometalk.com/3210313/wine-bottle-watering-device-with-copper-tubing-for-container-gardens

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Make your own lockpicking set with paperclips

Posted on October 2, 2014 by robertwilkie

Not just a paperclip, but a whole line of tools for lockpicking with several paperclips.  Its an interesting build, but my 2 cents, I would just buy a kit for $10. http://hackaday.com/2014/08/06/paperclip-lock-picking-sets/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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