Author Archives: larry

Phase One Almost Done

Posted on October 5, 2014 by larry

I have four of the units PC boards built.  Phase one is almost done, but I need to get the 6 pro minis going.  I don’t think I have enough of them but I think it is enough to start. Hitting gym … Continue reading →

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Message Display Project

Posted on October 4, 2014 by larry

My Message Display project is almost done. I opted to solder my permanent projects rather than use a breadboard. The top is phase 1 of this project, getting the Arduino Pro Mini on to the PC Board.  Two of the … Continue reading →

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Nice Long Walk

Posted on October 3, 2014 by larry

Today I had a hard time running, so at least I did the 5k+ and added a little bit more, to get some exercise in. The walk is a start, hopefully it will lead to more. Will work out longer … Continue reading →

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Lack of Sleep

Posted on October 2, 2014 by larry

Tough night last night. Tougher day today.  Was so sleepy most  of they day and when I was done with my day I slept so deep. Just doing pushups and situps

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Getting Good With Soldering

Posted on October 1, 2014 by larry

Today was the first time ever, I liked soldering. I am getting good at it, the things that really helped my like soldering are A Good Soldering A work area with space (not cramped) Ventilation Light Clean Tip Rosin I … Continue reading →

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New Makerspace

Posted on September 30, 2014 by larry

There is a new makerspace in Renton called Frankenstein Makerspace. I like it because it opens up the use of tools for me.  Hopefully I can help him become successful as well.  I will do a better article later. Got … Continue reading →

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Another Meetup

Posted on September 29, 2014 by larry

Whoa, the days keep staying busy. Still a whole ton of stuff left on my list of things. Kinda beat down, got home and relaxed. Just doing pushups and situps.

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Crashes Everywhere

Posted on September 28, 2014 by larry

What a not good day, crashes everywhere. My PC sure did not like the new rebuild, it seems like mediacenter just did not want to update. Then one of my external face VM servers crashed, that was a disaster.  Tried … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding My PC

Posted on September 27, 2014 by larry

Spent the day and most of the night rebuilding my PC. Just got one or two more software packages to go.   There is a problem with downloading electronic program guides for the media center part.  Hope it is resolved soon. … Continue reading →

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Back to Back Busy Days

Posted on September 26, 2014 by larry

Another busy day, hardly had sleep so it is actually worse. Good news is I got a lot done, patched more Linux servers, got some new hard disks.  I am excited. Anyway, posting early, gonna do some pushups and situps.

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