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We’ve identified a number of spear phishing campaigns with Pakistani themed documents, likely targeting the region. These are served from the compromised domains www.serrurier-secours[.]be pk (a part of the Pakistani army). When opened, the document drops several files. MORE
The plan was to upgrade the old high-temperature thermocouple rig and then talk about integrating it with an on-screen analog gauge showing the readings. The gauge, written in Processing , looks steampunky and matches the aesthetics of the wearables and portable systems I build. MORE
Because we’ve been on the subject of soldering in recent articles, I felt like it would be a good time to go back and add a nice copper tubing base to my steampunk monitor project. Dark composite wood flooring formed the original base and it worked pretty well. Cutting the Tubing. MORE
Short videos showing details of in-process project builds, results and working prototypes are coming to the weekly Off-The-Shelf Hacker column. The time has come to add video elements to the stories. Click the “Create Account” link. MORE
As the person with the CIO job, it’s going to be your job to find ways for the company to keep building out its network without going broke. Google has been in the business of creating very large networks for over a decade. Learn what you need to know to do the job. MORE
HPE’s Spaceborne Computer, the first commercial off-the-shelf computer which was launched into orbit last year and can process teraflops of data in […]. Imagine a super powerful computer processing teraflops of data in zero gravity. What was until now a figment of imagination or perhaps a scene from a sci-fi movie is soon becoming a reality. MORE
My latest project, Hedley, the robotic skull, has a JeVois smart machine vision sensor in his right eye socket. He also tracks me using the “salient” algorithm , which is influenced by movement and light sources. We covered the Elegoo robot in a past article. MORE
Fortunately, modern off-the-shelf parts are available at reasonable prices, so you can pretty much get whatever you need. The trick is that you have to build it yourself. For example, I needed a portable power supply for Hedley, the robotic skull. MORE
I’ve cobbled together several gauge interfaces using the Processing programming language. In one, I programmatically built the gauge elements from lines, arcs and text. Just set a value and the gauge display changes. Install the Meter Library in Processing. The Code. MORE
Should we pay for ready to use materials or rely on the freely available content? Management downloads free off-the-shelf trainers notes training materials training resourcesDo free training materials downloads really help us or do they actually cost more in terms of testing and adapting? MORE
This is especially true with telcos that overly rely on third-party commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) vendors or systems integrators (SIs) to implement new capabilities, and to run operations. MORE
While talking with a guest right before this month’s Orlando Robotics And Maker Club meeting, the question of starting out with a Raspberry Pi or an Arduino came up. Jerry, one of my robot club colleagues, who teaches physical computing, said he gets the same question all the time. MORE
Date News 2011 off-the-shelf press release ready made ready to use training materialsProviding staff & employee training - budgets are getting tighter and tighter. Increasingly managers and training departments are having to find creative ways of doing "more for less". Buy our ready to use solutions for you to deliver and lead internally for low cost. MORE
The sound will come from a small speaker in the roof of his mouth, which coupled with synchronized jaw movement will make him speak. I’m currently searching for the perfect speaker to fit into his noggin. Let’s throw something together for the job. MORE
The project highlights key design and implementation concepts that off-the-shelf hackers will face in the systems they build. Additionally, network-enabled Arduino clones, such as the NodeMCU boards are nearly as cheap as a plain old non-networked Arduino. MORE
Is the fast food approach to learning and development working? Last week I was at the annual CIPD conference for Learning and Development professionals. Whilst much of the content of the paid for conference sessions was about ensuring training and learning activities were effective, the mood on the exhibition floor was different. Off the shelf […]. The post Is the fast food approach to learning and development working? MORE
I didn’t have the video ready by press time for last week’s story , so I just went with the meter moving up and down on-screen. Readers had to take it on faith that the thermocouple actually worked. You can certainly show the finished clip on the Pi. MORE
Working on Heathkit and Erector sets of the late ’60s and early ’70s kept me entertained for hours. Tech was a huge focus back then, usually referred to as the “Space Age.” What we call hacking today pushed my ideas out into the real world. MORE
We’ve worked on the passive infrared (PIR) yard sensor for a while now, mostly on the hardware and software side. Last week we discussed firmware for the NodeMCU WiFi module that allows the device to send and receive MQTT messages to a broker and switch the relay on or off. MORE
The sprinkler controller and yard light project both use MQTT messaging for data communications. Up until now, my Linux notebook served as the broker during initial development efforts. You can even do messages directly to and from the command line, which is great for prototyping. MORE
We read the sensor, scale the value to something practical, then print the data out to the USB port. A companion program, on Linux display machine, can suck in the data and do something like spin the needle of an on-screen analog gauge according to the sensor readings. MORE
I even ordered a single-channel relay board that mounts the tiny ESP8226 and a USB programmer that could be used for flashing firmware. Alas, I haven’t been able to get the USB programming board to work, so putting firmware on the 01 microcontroller is a pain. MORE
Work, family and social commitments around the busy holiday season make designing, building and writing a monumental challenge. Readers know that there’s considerable behind-the-scenes work fielding just about any type of hardware project. You get the point. MORE
One of the great things about working with modern microcontrollers is that you can massively alter device behavior by simply modding the firmware and maybe adding a circuit or two. We’ll revert back to the yard sensor firmware shortly. Using the FauxmoESP Library. MORE
They worked OK, although they were a bit kludgy and I never really was that happy with the results. Time marches on and much has changed in the physical computing world. Today, we’ll take a first look at the prototype for my new and improved PIR yard sensor. MORE
After what feels like forever, my latest project, Hedley the robotic skull , finally has a speaker mounted in the roof of his mouth. A future story will tie the whole flapping-jaw/voice effect together along with the Processing program that does the speech-to-audio analysis. MORE
The JeVois machine vision sensor can recognize a wide variety of objects and symbols. My own project, Hedley the Robotic Skull , uses one to track me as I walk around in his field of view. I’d like to branch out and look at a few new applications of the JeVois technology. MORE
It might be the load pushing down on a platform or tension on a part. Load sensors come in a variety of off-the-shelf styles to suit the particular configuration of our mechanisms. We have to use a little amplifier board to boost the signal. MORE
Quite a while back I covered the basics of soldering for off-the-shelf hackers. While it’s great to solder every connection in sight, you’ll still need to deal with the header connections on many DIY/Maker circuit boards. The Technique. MORE
One of my dreams has always been to carry on a conversation with Hedley , the robotic skull , during shows and small-scale demos. Alexa-styled responses are possible, although it requires a solid connection to the internet. Like others in the talking robot niche , my solution is to “simulate” a conversation using scripted replies from Hedley. He and I become actors who say our lines at the right time. A button push will increment to the next audio file. MORE
There has been scant little coverage of the Apollo 8 space mission that occurred just 50 years ago around this past Christmas season. In a small capsule, three American astronauts successfully circled the moon and made it back to Earth in one piece. The audio board has six terminals. MORE
It’s that time of year again, the tech conference proposal season. If you’ve ever wanted to showcase your latest techno-gadget or hacker technique to an eager audience, now is the time to get going. The All Important Submission Deadline. Culture Off-The-Shelf Hacker MORE
My own project, Hedley the Robotic Skull now uses an Arduino Nano clone as a driver board for his jaw servo. I recently replaced the old Arduino NG with the Nano. I was sitting there looking at the skull and it struck me. The two boards are about the same size. MORE
Using your cell phone video camera to document the movements of a physical computing gadget is pretty straightforward. Upload the video to your Linux notebook or directly to YouTube and then embed it in your article copy, for readers to view. I use one called the Xfce4 Screenshooter. MORE
Off-the-shelf physical computing uses microcontrollers, sensors, networks, various tools, Linux and design thinking to build gadgets that do interesting jobs. Off-the-shelf hardware hackers do the same with the physical gizmo. MORE
She then looked directly into my eyes and with a subtle “trust me” expression, made the decision to let go of my fingers. Some say that robots and automation are going to take all the jobs. The JeVois platform is quite sophisticated and complex. MORE
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JUNE 15, 2019
While talking with a guest right before this month’s Orlando Robotics And Maker Club meeting, the question of starting out with a Raspberry Pi or an Arduino came up. Jerry, one of my robot club colleagues, who teaches physical computing, said he gets the same question all the time.
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APRIL 13, 2019
She then looked directly into my eyes and with a subtle “trust me” expression, made the decision to let go of my fingers. Some say that robots and automation are going to take all the jobs. The JeVois platform is quite sophisticated and complex.
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JUNE 22, 2019
The JeVois machine vision sensor can recognize a wide variety of objects and symbols. My own project, Hedley the Robotic Skull , uses one to track me as I walk around in his field of view. I’d like to branch out and look at a few new applications of the JeVois technology.
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MAY 25, 2019
We read the sensor, scale the value to something practical, then print the data out to the USB port. A companion program, on Linux display machine, can suck in the data and do something like spin the needle of an on-screen analog gauge according to the sensor readings.
The New Stack
APRIL 27, 2019
Using your cell phone video camera to document the movements of a physical computing gadget is pretty straightforward. Upload the video to your Linux notebook or directly to YouTube and then embed it in your article copy, for readers to view. I use one called the Xfce4 Screenshooter.
The New Stack
MAY 4, 2019
Quite a while back I covered the basics of soldering for off-the-shelf hackers. While it’s great to solder every connection in sight, you’ll still need to deal with the header connections on many DIY/Maker circuit boards. The Technique.
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MAY 18, 2019
The plan was to upgrade the old high-temperature thermocouple rig and then talk about integrating it with an on-screen analog gauge showing the readings. The gauge, written in Processing , looks steampunky and matches the aesthetics of the wearables and portable systems I build.
The New Stack
MARCH 23, 2019
The sprinkler controller and yard light project both use MQTT messaging for data communications. Up until now, my Linux notebook served as the broker during initial development efforts. You can even do messages directly to and from the command line, which is great for prototyping.
The New Stack
JANUARY 30, 2019
My latest project, Hedley, the robotic skull, has a JeVois smart machine vision sensor in his right eye socket. He also tracks me using the “salient” algorithm , which is influenced by movement and light sources. We covered the Elegoo robot in a past article.
The New Stack
FEBRUARY 23, 2019
Working on Heathkit and Erector sets of the late ’60s and early ’70s kept me entertained for hours. Tech was a huge focus back then, usually referred to as the “Space Age.” What we call hacking today pushed my ideas out into the real world.
The New Stack
MARCH 9, 2019
I even ordered a single-channel relay board that mounts the tiny ESP8226 and a USB programmer that could be used for flashing firmware. Alas, I haven’t been able to get the USB programming board to work, so putting firmware on the 01 microcontroller is a pain.
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The New Stack
JUNE 1, 2019
I’ve cobbled together several gauge interfaces using the Processing programming language. In one, I programmatically built the gauge elements from lines, arcs and text. Just set a value and the gauge display changes. Install the Meter Library in Processing. The Code.
The New Stack
DECEMBER 23, 2018
Work, family and social commitments around the busy holiday season make designing, building and writing a monumental challenge. Readers know that there’s considerable behind-the-scenes work fielding just about any type of hardware project. You get the point.
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DECEMBER 14, 2018
My own project, Hedley the Robotic Skull now uses an Arduino Nano clone as a driver board for his jaw servo. I recently replaced the old Arduino NG with the Nano. I was sitting there looking at the skull and it struck me. The two boards are about the same size.
The New Stack
MARCH 30, 2019
One of the great things about working with modern microcontrollers is that you can massively alter device behavior by simply modding the firmware and maybe adding a circuit or two. We’ll revert back to the yard sensor firmware shortly. Using the FauxmoESP Library.
The New Stack
MAY 11, 2019
Because we’ve been on the subject of soldering in recent articles, I felt like it would be a good time to go back and add a nice copper tubing base to my steampunk monitor project. Dark composite wood flooring formed the original base and it worked pretty well. Cutting the Tubing.
The New Stack
MARCH 2, 2019
They worked OK, although they were a bit kludgy and I never really was that happy with the results. Time marches on and much has changed in the physical computing world. Today, we’ll take a first look at the prototype for my new and improved PIR yard sensor.
The New Stack
MARCH 16, 2019
We’ve worked on the passive infrared (PIR) yard sensor for a while now, mostly on the hardware and software side. Last week we discussed firmware for the NodeMCU WiFi module that allows the device to send and receive MQTT messages to a broker and switch the relay on or off.
The New Stack
DECEMBER 30, 2018
Fortunately, modern off-the-shelf parts are available at reasonable prices, so you can pretty much get whatever you need. The trick is that you have to build it yourself. For example, I needed a portable power supply for Hedley, the robotic skull.
The New Stack
DECEMBER 5, 2018
The project highlights key design and implementation concepts that off-the-shelf hackers will face in the systems they build. Additionally, network-enabled Arduino clones, such as the NodeMCU boards are nearly as cheap as a plain old non-networked Arduino.
The New Stack
JANUARY 23, 2019
It’s that time of year again, the tech conference proposal season. If you’ve ever wanted to showcase your latest techno-gadget or hacker technique to an eager audience, now is the time to get going. The All Important Submission Deadline. Culture Off-The-Shelf Hacker
The New Stack
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
One of my dreams has always been to carry on a conversation with Hedley , the robotic skull , during shows and small-scale demos. Alexa-styled responses are possible, although it requires a solid connection to the internet. Like others in the talking robot niche , my solution is to “simulate” a conversation using scripted replies from Hedley. He and I become actors who say our lines at the right time. A button push will increment to the next audio file.
The New Stack
JANUARY 9, 2019
The sound will come from a small speaker in the roof of his mouth, which coupled with synchronized jaw movement will make him speak. I’m currently searching for the perfect speaker to fit into his noggin. Let’s throw something together for the job.
The New Stack
JANUARY 2, 2019
There has been scant little coverage of the Apollo 8 space mission that occurred just 50 years ago around this past Christmas season. In a small capsule, three American astronauts successfully circled the moon and made it back to Earth in one piece. The audio board has six terminals.
The New Stack
JANUARY 18, 2019
Off-the-shelf physical computing uses microcontrollers, sensors, networks, various tools, Linux and design thinking to build gadgets that do interesting jobs. Off-the-shelf hardware hackers do the same with the physical gizmo.
The New Stack
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
After what feels like forever, my latest project, Hedley the robotic skull , finally has a speaker mounted in the roof of his mouth. A future story will tie the whole flapping-jaw/voice effect together along with the Processing program that does the speech-to-audio analysis.
AlienVault
AUGUST 1, 2018
We’ve identified a number of spear phishing campaigns with Pakistani themed documents, likely targeting the region. These are served from the compromised domains www.serrurier-secours[.]be pk (a part of the Pakistani army). When opened, the document drops several files.
The New Stack
APRIL 20, 2019
Short videos showing details of in-process project builds, results and working prototypes are coming to the weekly Off-The-Shelf Hacker column. The time has come to add video elements to the stories. Click the “Create Account” link.
The New Stack
APRIL 6, 2019
It might be the load pushing down on a platform or tension on a part. Load sensors come in a variety of off-the-shelf styles to suit the particular configuration of our mechanisms. We have to use a little amplifier board to boost the signal.
The Accidental Successful CIO
JULY 27, 2016
As the person with the CIO job, it’s going to be your job to find ways for the company to keep building out its network without going broke. Google has been in the business of creating very large networks for over a decade. Learn what you need to know to do the job.
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MAY 17, 2017
Is the fast food approach to learning and development working? Last week I was at the annual CIPD conference for Learning and Development professionals. Whilst much of the content of the paid for conference sessions was about ensuring training and learning activities were effective, the mood on the exhibition floor was different. Off the shelf […]. The post Is the fast food approach to learning and development working?
Rapid BI
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Should we pay for ready to use materials or rely on the freely available content? Management downloads free off-the-shelf trainers notes training materials training resourcesDo free training materials downloads really help us or do they actually cost more in terms of testing and adapting?
Rapid BI
MARCH 11, 2011
Date News 2011 off-the-shelf press release ready made ready to use training materialsProviding staff & employee training - budgets are getting tighter and tighter. Increasingly managers and training departments are having to find creative ways of doing "more for less". Buy our ready to use solutions for you to deliver and lead internally for low cost.
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MARCH 21, 2019
This is especially true with telcos that overly rely on third-party commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) vendors or systems integrators (SIs) to implement new capabilities, and to run operations.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2018
HPE’s Spaceborne Computer, the first commercial off-the-shelf computer which was launched into orbit last year and can process teraflops of data in […]. Imagine a super powerful computer processing teraflops of data in zero gravity. What was until now a figment of imagination or perhaps a scene from a sci-fi movie is soon becoming a reality.
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