Category Archives: New Toys

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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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 →

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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 →

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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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My Raspberry Pi Is Here!!!

Posted on March 7, 2013 by larry

My Raspberry Pi finally arrived. Didn’t take that long to get here, but I was really excited when I saw on the shipping tracking page that it was delivered.   Here it is compared to my Arduino and an Ethernet … Continue reading →

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My 2013 Training Shoes

Posted on March 2, 2013 by larry

Finally got some new shoes, kind of needed em.   First time I went Saucony shoes, although I do have their socks. I learned that my old shoes were a little to narrow, I got wide feet so that explains … Continue reading →

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Didn’t Make My Weight Goal

Posted on February 28, 2013 by larry

Bummer, last day of the month and I am way off cracking the 280 mark. Gonna be a tough slog these next 3 months. Its not to say I am slacking off though I ran a Treadmill 30 today Time: … Continue reading →

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Cool Cool Cool soooo Cool

Posted on February 27, 2013 by larry

I finally got my usb wifi to work. Wow simply wow.  I am at awe. I am so happy, I went beyond getting the wifi to work, I was actually able to crack a WPA key. I have to admit … Continue reading →

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USB Wireless for Linux

Posted on February 22, 2013 by larry

This was going to be a review for the Sabrent USB-A11N which is a USB Wireless N adapter. I been trying to find a small, Linux compatible USB adapter, and this one certainly fits the billing. Here is the back … Continue reading →

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