Category Archives: Technical

Two Projects Near Completion

Posted on June 29, 2013 by larry

Wow, I really kicked it up a notch.  I am pretty much done with one project and close to finishing another.  Helps that both had similar components but I think it is because I stuck with breadboarding and did not … Continue reading →

Posted in Technical, Training | Leave a comment

Significant Progress in my documentation

Posted on June 26, 2013 by larry

I made some significant progress in my publication today.  But as I went through it I felt like a had a long ways to go. I think if I do a section a day, I should be able to produce … Continue reading →

Posted in Arduino, Technical, Training | Leave a comment

Tried To Run

Posted on June 24, 2013 by larry

(Late post, this was meant for yesterday) Tried to run today, but my legs (and spirit) was not in to it. I will try again tomorrow, but for now just gonna walk 1 lap and do some pushups and situps. … Continue reading →

Posted in Arduino, Technical, Training | Leave a comment

Starting My Documentation

Posted on June 20, 2013 by larry

Gonna physically take it easy for two days but I still got a bunch of things to do. I started my documentation and the first step was creating a document to make it easier to make the hook up wires … Continue reading →

Posted in Arduino, Technical, Training | Leave a comment

Done Running Till RnR 2013

Posted on June 19, 2013 by larry

I ran a decent 1 lap today and it marked the last run till RnR 2013.  For Thursday and Friday I have to rest and recharge (also pick up my packet). Yesterday I mentioned I finally made my arduino project, … Continue reading →

Posted in Arduino, Technical, Training | Leave a comment

Finally After Years!!!

Posted on June 18, 2013 by larry

After wanting to do this for years (Since I got my APC9211) I finally redid the core functionally with arduino. I can now, through a web page call, turn on and off various relays to power on devices. Now I … Continue reading →

Posted in Arduino, Technical, Training | Leave a comment

Back In To The Gym

Posted on June 14, 2013 by larry

Finally went back to the gym with the personal trainer. I have not worked out with my personal trainer for over 2 weeks so it felt good.  Actually kept up and did pretty good.  I liked doing something else than … Continue reading →

Posted in New Toys, Technical, Training | Leave a comment

More Parts Came In

Posted on June 13, 2013 by larry

Finally got my 3.3V voltage regulators.  Hope they have enough current to push my ethernet plugs. I didn’t have time to test today but I should do it sometime this next weekend. Just ran a 1 lap and walked one. … Continue reading →

Posted in New Toys, Technical, Training | Leave a comment

Active Fun Day

Posted on June 8, 2013 by larry

Today I got the kids out of the house to join me for Maker Faire in Seattle. We took the light rail which was pretty reasonably priced at $2.50 per child.  I had my Orca card so it was free … Continue reading →

Posted in Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Reviews, Technical, Training | Leave a comment

Bringing Kids To Maker Faire

Posted on June 7, 2013 by larry

I purchased a ticket to maker faire tomorrow in Seattle.  Should be fun and kind of exciting.  Looking forward to it and seeing what is going on. Also plan on taking light rail for this one. I am burned out … Continue reading →

Posted in Technical, Training | Leave a comment