Monthly Archives: January 2015

Got an old printer? Make a rock tumbler

Posted on January 9, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build with an old printer parts.  Pretty simple too.  The only bits that I am concerned with is that a full fledged arduino was used (could he not use a simpler circuit?).  And …it takes 2 weeks to “polish” … Continue reading →

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Nice write-up on building a cart for a CNC

Posted on January 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK if you have a full sized shopbot, this is a cart you need to build.  If you don’t (like me), you can only dream.  The whole thing, with exception of bolts, is made from 1/2 plywood and looks really … Continue reading →

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Make a wearable temp sensor

Posted on January 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

Actually I was more interested in using the sensor, a TMP36 with an arduino.  But putting it in clothing could be a good idea. http://makezine.com/projects/wearable-temperature-sensors-for-working-in-extreme-cold/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24%7Bfeed%7D&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24%7Bmakezineonline%7D+%28%24%7BMAKE%7D%29&utm_content=%24%7BGoogleReader%7D

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Xerox software helps predict future hospital costs

Posted on January 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

No idea how it does the prediction, but it basically is trying to help hospitals reduce re-admission of patients. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150106005158/en/Patient-Readmission-Forecaster-Xerox-Data-Analytics-Hospitals#.VK2OFsk5Wiw”>http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150106005158/en/Patient-Readmission-Forecaster-Xerox-Data-Analytics-Hospitals#.VK2OFsk5Wiw

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Xerox call center employee (and others) take benefits from others

Posted on January 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

One mom expecting unpaid benefits never got them, instead the call center employee that took care of her call re-routed the benefits to herself.  Sounds like there was a small gang of them doing this at a given Xerox call … Continue reading →

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OK these bike lights are better

Posted on January 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is a nice build and the light control is cool…but…alot of work, you have custom arduino and circuit boards, 3D printed parts, etc etc.  If you have alot of time on your hands, this would be a fun project … Continue reading →

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Custom Stitch with an arduino

Posted on January 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build where the author uses an arduino and a servo to control where the head for an old sewing machine is positioned to get different types of stitches.  Now if it only moved the cloth too. http://hackaday.com/2015/01/07/arduino-controlled-sewing-machine-increases-stitch-options/ http://www.upcraft.it/archives/689

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Turn an old cork into a candle

Posted on January 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting article where the author takes some rubbing alcohol and uses a “real” cork to absorb it to act as a candle wick.  Guess it would be a good thing to use in a pinch for a candle.  I like … Continue reading →

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Convert your old phone into a gaming system

Posted on January 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting article about converting an old android phone or tablet into a gaming system.  It requires your phone to support USB OTG (On The Go).  What is that?  Basically it means your phone can act as a USB host (like … Continue reading →

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5 apps to clean up your phone

Posted on January 7, 2015 by robertwilkie

Clean Master and Startup Manager sound interesting.  I will give them both a try myself (since they are…well freeish).  Did not know CCLeaner also made an android clean app.  Looks like CCLeaner can also purge data too. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-apps-really-clean-android-device-arent-placebos/

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