Category Archives: Technical

New Power Supply

Posted on October 2, 2013 by larry

I got a new power supply.  I been usually getting some cheap ones and am fed up with replacing them.  So I decided to drop a bit more on my power supply. I did some research and came accross this … Continue reading →

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First Maker Meeting

Posted on September 30, 2013 by larry

Yahoo, my first maker meeting is in the books. Was so happy to see people actually attend. Got to work on my public speaking skills, kept pidgin down and didn’t studder much. Went off topic though, but the conversation was … Continue reading →

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More Stuff In

Posted on September 24, 2013 by larry

I got more stock for my electronic supplies. Still need some other things but getting there.   Weird, on quick glance the baggies make them look like drugs. DEA if you are reading they are not, they are electronic components. … Continue reading →

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Getting Some New Hard Drives

Posted on September 19, 2013 by larry

Finally, getting NAS drives for my file server.   I have previously used desktop hard drives but these drives pcitured above are specifically meant for NAS.  It has TLER (Time Limited Error Recovery) and higher MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure). … Continue reading →

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Meetup created for Tukwila Maker Group

Posted on September 17, 2013 by larry

I finally did it, kind of in a rush though, maybe should have thought of something better. Anyway thought it was free, opted for $45 for 3 months. We will see how it goes.   I hit the gym today, … Continue reading →

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Getting Back to Raspberry Pi

Posted on September 9, 2013 by larry

Today was the first time in a long time that I fired up the Raspberry Pi. It can be a pain to hunt down all the parts needed to get it running. Finally did though.  Hope to try out some … Continue reading →

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Accessing Hard Drive Firmware

Posted on August 28, 2013 by larry

Today I tested out accessing a Seagate hard drive’s serial console. Here is the general setup.   One problem I had was figuring out how the cables connected, here is a top closeup view Its cool because once it connects … Continue reading →

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Deal Too Good To Be True

Posted on August 17, 2013 by larry

Last night I saw this ad for an SSD hard drive.   Deal seemed to good to be true but a little hustle got me the drive. I went to frys early and was able to get the drive, apparently … Continue reading →

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Neverending Work

Posted on July 30, 2013 by larry

The day just does not seem to want to end. I got a who lot to do yet and it is nearly midnight. Have to sneak in my pushups and situps somewhere. I did get my arduino to be able … Continue reading →

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Too Much Going On

Posted on July 25, 2013 by larry

Today was one of the days I felt that I am too dang busy. I got work, my project, side jobs, working out, and family. I feel so overwhelmed, something needs to give, I need to quit something. Hope to … Continue reading →

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