Monthly Archives: April 2015

Ha, a simple power outage light

Posted on April 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK this is on my list of stuff to build.  Why?  Well if you are in the basement and the lights go out.  It stinks.  This would be a good cheap alternative to a “buy it” one. http://makezine.com/projects/emergency-lighting-system/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24{feed}&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24{makezineonline}+%28%24{MAKE}%29&utm_content=%24{GoogleReader}

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How to build a thermocoupler amplifier

Posted on April 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice video on how to build the thermocoupler amplifier to measure temperature.  Not sure if I would do this (maybe for a 3D printer?). http://hackaday.com/2015/04/06/how-to-build-a-thermocouple-amplifier/

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Really nice looking drop down workbench

Posted on April 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

Really nice looking fold down, wall mounted bench for the garage.  Most of these builds do not look this fancy. http://www.ikeahackers.net/2015/04/rock-gerton-table-top-drop-workbench.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Ikeahacker+%28ikeahacker%29

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Build a doorbell listener with an arduino

Posted on April 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

Actually with a Moteino (arduino like) that has wireless support.  This way it can talk to a bigger system, like an RPi to handle the data.  I also like the authors garage door variant too. http://lowpowerlab.com/blog/2015/04/13/doorbell-moteino/

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Convert a shaft from an old golf club to remove stripped screws

Posted on April 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

In wood only.  The video shows how to convert an old golf shaft into a small hole saw to remove the screw. http://workshop.lifehacker.com/make-a-tiny-hole-saw-to-remove-stripped-screws-1697658699

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Android now going to run ATMS

Posted on April 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have to say I am shocked it took this long to get a linux based ATM.  As far as I know, most ATM’s run windows, many running Windows XP.  Android/Linux is a cheaper route, could be maintained (OS wise) … Continue reading →

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How to get out off handcuffs

Posted on April 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

Good video from the King of Random on how to get out (and how easy) of handcuffs. http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/vip/~3/yyDyevHuJAs/this-video-shows-you-how-to-escape-handcuffs-using-only-1697847173

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Xerox CEO gives advise on how to rise in power

Posted on April 14, 2015 by robertwilkie

Her advice: 1) get a good internship, 2) speak up, 3) gain and retain peoples trust.  Hum…I wonder if she reads the reviews on her at glassdoor.com.  You get a contradiction about those 3 items and what the CEO allows … Continue reading →

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Xerox outsourcing for Orange county is costing more than inhouse

Posted on April 14, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting article where it looks like its costing the county more to have Xerox do the work than if they just did it in-house. http://www.ocregister.com/articles/county-657357-employees-xerox.html  

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Xerox CEO #7 top paid women in tech

Posted on April 14, 2015 by robertwilkie

I think the author missed 8.x million in this.  Anyways interesting to see how much exec’s make. http://money.cnn.com/gallery/technology/2015/03/27/tech-highest-paid-women/7.html  

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