Monthly Archives: February 2015

An RPi Personal Assistant

Posted on February 6, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have started looking into home automation again.  And one item I am interested in is voice command.  So a quick google search turned up this project with directions on using an RPi to do simple voice commands.  Its basics … Continue reading →

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Interesting article how farmers having a tough time with modern equipment

Posted on February 6, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is an interesting article how farming equipment is going high tech, but farmers are not too happy with it since everything is locked down and they can’t fix it.  So they have to get the dealer to do it. … Continue reading →

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Texas State Senator going for Xerox’s Blood

Posted on February 6, 2015 by robertwilkie

Looks like the TxTag problems have hit the big-time with politics in Texas.  Now the TX reps are going after Xerox. http://kxan.com/2015/02/03/state-senator-demands-txtag-answers-from-xerox-txdot/  

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My-Print-Delivery now supports Xerox Machines

Posted on February 6, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have not heard of these folks before.  Looks like they offer print management services and “follow you print” like stuff.  Surprised there is a demand for this type of software since I thought it was a bit of a … Continue reading →

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Make your own magnetic tray

Posted on February 6, 2015 by robertwilkie

Cool project, but….I think I will stick to the free ones at Harbor Frieght (with coupon). http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Magnetic-Tray/

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Build a tennis ball launcher

Posted on February 4, 2015 by robertwilkie

Great project, was geared toward someone in a wheelchair that wanted to play with her dog, but I am looking at it in general for anyone to use. http://www.instructables.com/id/Detachable-ball-launcher/

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Interesting twist on Joule Thief to charge batteries

Posted on February 4, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, the author basically tweaked the design with a cap and diode added in to allow a low power charge source, like solar, to charge batteries. http://makezine.com/projects/joule-thief-battery-charger/?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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Free tech books at github

Posted on February 4, 2015 by robertwilkie

I was looking for a good python book, and stumbled on this.  Apparently you can download a whole bunch of books free on github https://github.com/vhf/free-programming-books/blob/master/free-programming-books.md#professional-development

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Xerox releases PrintBack, an Office based Mobile Print Solution

Posted on February 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

Not sure on the differences between this and say Google Cloud Print.  But it sounds like its so a company can manage the print jobs as well as allowing users to print from their phones.  Down side is you have … Continue reading →

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Texas fines Xerox $177K for messing up

Posted on February 3, 2015 by robertwilkie

Sounds like Texas is tired of Xerox messing up its version of EZPass.  And wants $177K.  Which is pocket change for the over $100M the contract is for. http://kxan.com/2015/02/02/xerox-fined-by-state-for-continued-txtag-issues/

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