Category Archives: New Toys

Friend of Zoneminder

Posted on February 12, 2021 by larry

Got a new project, it is an extremely small one. This one I think I am posting on github. Just a simple setup to show a bunch of cameras. Snow coming down, did not go to PT today. Weight: 323.6

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New Server Can Handle It

Posted on February 11, 2021 by larry

I just tested zoneminder against one of my development boxes and it did impress. My old zoneminder box is on Dual Xeon E5649, the test zoneminder is running it on a Ryzen 3 3100, the production one will be on … Continue reading →

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The Big Game 2020

Posted on February 7, 2021 by larry

Not sure if I am allowed to say it, this is a personal blog, but the Superb Owl was played today. Kind of low interest for me. No Seahawks. Watched it though, didn’t seem competitive. First weigh in on new … Continue reading →

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Scale is Wrong

Posted on February 1, 2021 by larry

Weighed in today, can’t believe this weight. I cant fathom how I had such a huge weight gain in a little time. Had a good workout today, felt bloated. Starting to track what I eat though. Added an HDHR to … Continue reading →

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Finally Got Supported Channels

Posted on January 31, 2021 by larry

I decided to commit to a set of channels Here are ones that work directly with my antenna in the attic 4.1 KOMO KOMODT (KOMO-DT) OK 4.2 Comet KOMODT2 (KOMO-DT2) OK 4.3 Charge! KOMODT3 (KOMO-DT3) OK 5.1 KING-HD KINGDT (KING-DT) … Continue reading →

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HD Homerun

Posted on January 30, 2021 by larry

Engineering my media network, specifically the TV recording options. I have 6 HD Homeruns and two dual Hauppage cards. I figured out how to record things on both systems to test. Still working though TV signal issues but I think … Continue reading →

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Well What Do I do Now

Posted on January 28, 2021 by larry

Got my P4 8GB, which I have plans for, and also my Pico, which I have no idea what to do with. Pico was cheap enough, it was the Pi4 8GB that was pricey. Going into my Pi Desktop. More … Continue reading →

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New Cameras Up

Posted on January 24, 2021 by larry

Got some wifi cameras up and moved all my BNC cameras off the NVR and no streaming via ethernet. Above is the new IP cameras I have Below is the DVR for the BNC cameras. The smaller one on the … Continue reading →

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Smart Light Bulbs

Posted on January 16, 2021 by larry

I got some smart light bulbs come in the other day, some tp-link kasa bulbs. Hoping they can work without the app. They are TP-Link LB130 model. Will do a review later. Still not sleeping right. Weight: 322.2

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Intro to new workout program

Posted on January 14, 2021 by larry

Today I went in to the Lifestyle 365 program and got my initial training. Wow, it combines a lot of what this blog is about Fitness/Weight Loss IOT/Technology The program combines an app(mywellness), a trainer(Carly), and tracking (via bluetooth device … Continue reading →

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