Category Archives: Technical

Hauppage Rig

Posted on October 26, 2017 by larry

Here are some pictures of the CentOS rig running the hauppage cards. I have two cards connected via splitter. The bottom connector is for the FM radio. The cards are Hauppage HVR 2250 that have 2 recording channels each, so … Continue reading →

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Tiny Antenna Works

Posted on October 25, 2017 by larry

I have setup the new box downstairs with a tiny antenna. Surprise, it worked.  Got the channels I wanted.  Clearer than when it was upstairs. Should get more pictures tomorrow.  I am loading it with linux right now, originally it … Continue reading →

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Thinking Of Plex Server

Posted on October 24, 2017 by larry

With the impending end of Windows 7 and media center, I need to look at what is available to replace it.  I am thinking of a Linux box with 4 tuners. Was thinking of mythtv, but plex seems to be … Continue reading →

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Resin 3D Printer

Posted on October 23, 2017 by larry

Unusual meetup today, usually we talk electronics, today we talked mostly 3d printers. Someone brought in this gem It is a 3D printer that works by flashing an image on to resin while the platform sinks at each layer. It … Continue reading →

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433Mhz No Need For Level Shifter

Posted on October 21, 2017 by larry

This is just for those superhet 433Mhz Receivers. I tested one yesterday with a 3.3V VCC and I did not see it go over 3.3V. I don’t have it in the image above but I put a 3.3v to the … Continue reading →

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Arduino GSM Works

Posted on October 20, 2017 by larry

I finally got around to getting GSM working with my Arduino. It was dang easy, the sample code just worked. I was able to send out an SMS to my phone Now I got an alternate way to send out … Continue reading →

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Am I Averse to Change

Posted on October 18, 2017 by larry

I think I am, I need to learn to let go. I just realized it today as I updated some VMs I had. One of the things that changed was nagios, the theme changed and there was no way to … Continue reading →

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New Washer and Dryer

Posted on October 17, 2017 by larry

House steadily getting better.  Replaced our 10+ year old washer/dryer.  I am getting tired of fixing things. Have a zero interest loan on this purchase  for 24 months.  Hope to pay it off quicker then that. I really hope by … Continue reading →

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For A Fleeting Moment

Posted on October 14, 2017 by larry

Today I was out and about doing things today, and while I was driving, I felt like running and again. Maybe it is because we were driving down Lake Washington. It kind of felt good. But then later at night, … Continue reading →

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New Nikon 5600

Posted on October 13, 2017 by larry

Got a new camera Here are the contents Pretty happy, we’ll see how it works.  

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