Monthly Archives: March 2016

Convert a grinder into a biscuit jointer

Posted on March 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

I almost fell over on this one.  The author took a grinder, and basically added a joiner blade to it and a jig to make it into a biscuit jointer.  And it seems to work pretty good.  grinders at Harbor … Continue reading →

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A ski bow

Posted on March 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Not much on directions on how to make the bow.  But the pictures are interesting.  He uses paracord, brackets on the ends to hold it in, and golfballs in the middle for bolting it together and giving more bend.  I … Continue reading →

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Tutorial on using HC-SR04 (ultrasound)

Posted on March 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

A simple write-up on how to use a simple, and very common ultrasound sensor with an arduino. http://www.instructables.com/id/Very-Simple-HC-SR04-Connection-to-Arduino-Example/

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Simple vibration sensor

Posted on March 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is on my list to do.  A simple circuit where the “vibration will move the wired spring to touch the resistor.  Thus closing the circuit (triggering an event).  Pretty simple build and easier to do than using other sensors. … Continue reading →

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Ha, make a simple door alarm

Posted on March 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

This project was a bit on the overkill, but still clever.   I think you could get away with an ATiny instead. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Theremin-Door-close-Reminder/

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Interesting take on the concrete bucket stool

Posted on March 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Basically the author added shapes that would be cast into the stool.  Clever idea.  Not so sure about his claim as to the “cost” of $5.  The dowel rods are like $10 alone.  $1 for the bucket.  And anotehr $5 … Continue reading →

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Good to see while Xerox CEO is carving up Xerox, she has time for social events

Posted on March 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Never thought of Canada as a big social hot spot… https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/reliable-source/wp/2016/03/10/complete-guest-list-for-the-state-dinner-in-honor-of-prime-minister-of-canada-justin-trudeau/

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Hey NJ, you maybe seeing more fines with E-ZPass

Posted on March 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

Xerox is taking over NJ’s E-ZPass violation issues.  Which means drivers maybe seeing more fines soon as Xerox will be more likely to try and catch you. http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/business/article/Xerox-to-handle-E-ZPass-violations-6880466.php

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Xerox scanners can translate doc’s for you…at a cost

Posted on March 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

Xerox can now let you scan in a doc, and it will translate it for you.  Oh they have an app that will do it too.  For…$10 for a 100 pages.  I think google translate (app) can do this already … Continue reading →

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More layoffs at a Xerox call center

Posted on March 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

More trimming going on at Xerox http://theadvocate.com/news/15133985-106/xerox-will-lay-off-84-workers-at-baton-rouge-location

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