Category Archives: New Toys

Orange Pi Zero

Posted on February 21, 2017 by larry

Got my Orange Pi in today, took about three weeks to come in. Was pretty excited, but my enthusiasm was soon tempered. There wasn’t much in the box, the device itself wrapped in anti-static bag and a useless insert. One … Continue reading →

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WNDR3400

Posted on February 10, 2017 by larry

Got the WNDR3400 today from Goodwill. This one looks ok, the system seems to boot up better than the unit I had yesterday. Unfortunately the serial console was a challenge to solder cause they were surface mount. Also the connections … Continue reading →

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Final Linksys Model

Posted on February 3, 2017 by larry

So I am set with how the final Linksys mods will be. Look pretty nice and clean.  There is a power supply but it is not in the picture. Here is how the back looks Looks clean, some super glue … Continue reading →

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Cables for Router Console

Posted on February 2, 2017 by larry

I finally got to making these cables.  As before it is slow on the first one, but after a while I got more experience and it was easier. Was thinking of selling these, but will use them for my kits … Continue reading →

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Finding These WNDR3700

Posted on January 31, 2017 by larry

I keep finding these WNDR3700 routers with openwrt on them. I wonder if it is the same person. Anyway, I didn’t realize it was a V4.  I thought it was a 1. Almost bricked it. Got it working though.  With … Continue reading →

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DLink DIR-601 A1

Posted on January 28, 2017 by larry

This is an older router, but I wanted to put a serial connection on it anyway. I have done it in the past, I think to this one but the prior ones did not have a console soldered on. Also … Continue reading →

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Clean Hardware Mod

Posted on January 18, 2017 by larry

Took two days but I feel like my head is clear again.  The cough medicine did a number on me. But today my head felt much clearer and I got to work on some things. Here is a mod of … Continue reading →

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Netgear WNDR3700v2

Posted on January 3, 2017 by larry

Got my hands on an Atheros based Dual Radio router. I have to admit it was hard to flash.   I finally got it to, the trick was to use an older version of DDWRT.  Also this was one of … Continue reading →

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New Pi Media Center

Posted on January 2, 2017 by larry

I set up new media center on a Pi2 today.  This time it is meant to be mobile so I can bring it in the gym. Still running a few tests on it, at least I got the IR remote … Continue reading →

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Liking this new Laser

Posted on December 29, 2016 by larry

I like this new multifunction laser printer I got.  Yes it is black and white but the prints are crisper than anything else I got. The printer I got is the Canon MX416DW. It is a little big for household … Continue reading →

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