Category Archives: New Toys

Parts Coming In Quick

Posted on January 22, 2025 by larry

So this is the last man standing project. Subject to change of course. I have all the major parts in that drawing except for the LTE unit. That is expected to come in tomorrow. I could theoretically have this functional … Continue reading →

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Too Many Projects

Posted on January 21, 2025 by larry

Adding another project to my list of things I am working on. It was a Raspberry Pi based monitoring, that will be the last host standing in the event of a power outage. Today was the first time installing Rocky … Continue reading →

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Maker Year

Posted on January 14, 2025 by larry

Looks like this year I will be getting more into the makerspace. Ordered a newer 3D printer that can do multi color. I think I am ready. Next thing is to be able to modify my own drawings. I am … Continue reading →

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Rough Day

Posted on January 13, 2025 by larry

New meds keeping me awake, not getting any sleep. Today I went to bed at 5AM and still woke up in time for work. I think the deep sleep I had over the weekend helps. My KVM failed again, I … Continue reading →

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Projects Near Term

Posted on January 12, 2025 by larry

The dev version of my message box is done. You know what, they work.!!! I am actually putting together a production 3rd one. Realistically, this may be Gen 4 plus version. The 3D printer is printing a test model I … Continue reading →

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Oh My Legs

Posted on January 8, 2025 by larry

Did 30 minutes on the elliptical machine today, haven’t done something like that for a while, certainly used a new set of muscles. Good news is I am almost final with my dev prototype. More pics tomorrow, it is still … Continue reading →

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2025 Moving Along

Posted on January 7, 2025 by larry

Year is moving along, yesterday was Three Kings and a time we take down decorations. Most of the decorations are down, just the gutters. I did get my steps in for the first time this year, 10k steps and 10 … Continue reading →

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Alarm Box Done

Posted on January 6, 2025 by larry

I had this for a while now, not functional. Note the raspberry pi, it had a relay connected to it with an Arduino Nano. I just went straight ESP8266, ESP-01 no less It works, can go in to production immediately. … Continue reading →

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Ongoing Electronics Projects

Posted on January 5, 2025 by larry

Couple of the little electronic things I am working on Got some lights ESP relay, my message box dev unit is coming together, and a new way to boot off of an iso. Gonna be fun, but this is a … Continue reading →

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Back to ESP-01

Posted on January 4, 2025 by larry

Got some relays today and need to program some ESP-01 for it Need to make sure your orient the ESP-01 correctly. Anyway it works. Couple other notable maker things, I started 3D printing a development case for my GEN4 message … Continue reading →

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