Category Archives: Technical

New Printer Going

Posted on June 2, 2013 by larry

Finally got my new CISS (Continuous Ink Supply System) going on my printer.  I learned something new, you need to remove the air bubbles in the CISS tubes using the syringe they provide.  This is called priming. Still got my … Continue reading →

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Programming Atmel Chip on Breadboard

Posted on May 31, 2013 by larry

I wanted to reduce the adding and removing of my Atmel chip from my Arduino UNO so I figured out how to use a breadboard with my atmel instead. As of right now the document is incomplete, but hope to … Continue reading →

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So Close

Posted on May 30, 2013 by larry

I got my hackduino going somewhat. It is frustrating in that it does not act consistently. I will keep at it. Back still sore struggle to just do pushups and situps.

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Back Still Sore

Posted on May 29, 2013 by larry

My back is still sore, laying off the drugs though. Gonna do some pushups and situps, even that little still hurts. Hope to rest some more tomorrow, but will give it till this weekend to so how it all goes. … Continue reading →

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First Hackduino

Posted on May 28, 2013 by larry

Finally got all the parts to build my first hackduino. It was EASY!!! Although there some hiccups like miswiring, replacing my batteries on my multimeter, reprogramming a atmel 328 but it does work in the end.   Of course the … Continue reading →

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Worked on Arduino Today

Posted on May 26, 2013 by larry

I figured out a way to keep the ribbon cord on some devices and just at a PIN (High Density ones meant for other plugs) I will do a writeup on it but I found it cool and a better … Continue reading →

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Back Indoors

Posted on May 23, 2013 by larry

Weather is not cooperating so I am back indoors on the treadmill.  Felt out of shape but I need to get miles in. Ran for 30 minutes and burned 493 calories and ran a bit more than 9 laps. Tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Not much left

Posted on May 19, 2013 by larry

Went running today all I could muster up was a 1 lap. At least I was out there, the reason for the slowness was because I was so tired, long day doing stuff out.  Also I just ate dinner and … Continue reading →

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Techstart and STEM

Posted on May 18, 2013 by larry

My kids attended this cool techstart thing today. Kids from different school districts converged on to White Center Washington to display their technical prowess. It was very impressive and there was on huge take away for me, kids want to … Continue reading →

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No Run Today

Posted on May 17, 2013 by larry

I had a different schedule than usual.  Today a vendor had a presentation downtown Seattle.  To attract us there they were presenting a showing of Star Trek, Into the Darkness. I don’t want to do any spoilers but it was … Continue reading →

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