Category Archives: Technical

More House Repair

Posted on July 29, 2017 by larry

Cleaned the house some more, this time pulled out some tiles, also moved all of my IoT devices to use a physical box on the subnet as to reduce reliance on VMs. Another thing we are looking at is how … Continue reading →

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Ebay IP Camera

Posted on July 23, 2017 by larry

I knew I was taking a chance when I purchased this camera from a Chinese Ebay seller It cost me 35.50 with free shipping. The Ethernet and DC barrel connector or ones a purchased prior. The lens hood is junk, … Continue reading →

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Bubble Run Tomorrow

Posted on July 21, 2017 by larry

Took a break today, going to run the bubble run tomorrow. But my foot is acting up again, so I will not be running quickly. Hope I will be OK. I did get couple devices up and running for a … Continue reading →

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BME280 Sensor

Posted on July 13, 2017 by larry

Finally got my BME280 Sensors, kind of tricky to work. I like it though, seems cool. Hope to get it running 24/7 I did work out in the gym and walk cedar river.

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New Laptop

Posted on July 11, 2017 by larry

Got my first Core i7 E6410.  Also has 8GB of RAM. Unfortunately there is no bottom plate.  Luckily I was able fit one from another one. Also got a smartphone selfie stick that can detach and attach to a tripod. … Continue reading →

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Geared Up For Video

Posted on July 9, 2017 by larry

Got a lot of things setup for my videos. Built a fresh plain image of Windows 7 Here is a screen shot of the Intro Here is my recording studio/bench Need to get some videos out now.  Also looking at … Continue reading →

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Traffic Light ESP8266

Posted on July 6, 2017 by larry

I finally got the faux traffic light going.  It is cool because it does light up.  Now I want a loud alarm to go with it. But the big progress today was getting an updated script that I can set … Continue reading →

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July 4th 2017

Posted on July 4, 2017 by larry

What a chill day, ran in the morning to get it over with, Bar B Qued in the evening. Got some new gear together, one was a hard drive cleanup. Unfortunately I did not complete my goals. Not 1 movie. … Continue reading →

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New Toys

Posted on July 3, 2017 by larry

Got my new radio sensors but I do not think they are the right frequency. Also noticed that I been picking up some signals that may not be mine.  Looks like some neighbor is using the 433Mhz. Also got some … Continue reading →

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End of Spring 2017

Posted on June 19, 2017 by larry

Yesterday was the Rock and Roll Marathon and I did not participate.  But I am looking forward to Summer 2017.  I am changing a few things, for one I got a new fit bit charge. Got it at Sam’s club … Continue reading →

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