Category Archives: Reviews

New pfSense Build

Posted on February 13, 2017 by larry

So I am contemplating converting to a pfSense firewall for my regular network. Here are some Intel NICs I am thinking of using.   I ordered some low profile brackets.  I have an optiplex to test this on as well. … Continue reading →

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Star Trek Beyond

Posted on July 22, 2016 by larry

Saw Star Trek beyond today, it was OK, I will buy the BluRay, but that is because I like the franchise. I have a feeling it will do good, but not blockbuster status. Ran Cedar River again for the 3rd … Continue reading →

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Mounts for ESP-01

Posted on December 29, 2015 by larry

One of the problems with the ESP-01 is mounting it on a breadboard, another is programming it, and finally getting 3.3V power to it when most of your power is 5V. I think I solved all 3. I had this … Continue reading →

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Arduino IDE 1.6.7

Posted on December 28, 2015 by larry

Today I loaded up the Arduino IDE 1.6.7, I liked how the way it updated my libraries, but something in the built in wire library seemed broken. That was a show stopper. Here is a simple sketch that puts text … Continue reading →

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Star Wars VII

Posted on December 18, 2015 by larry

Saw the new Star Wars today, I liked it although one of my favorite characters died. That was in the morning,  this afternoon I took our dog to the vet and this evening the family and I are out and … Continue reading →

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Going home from vegas

Posted on July 1, 2015 by larry

It was a nice trip, I am now waiting for the plane home. Am tired and feel like time waa well spent there. Did pushups and situps knowing I will be on a plane headed home late.

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First Day In Las Vegas

Posted on June 29, 2015 by larry

Although we got in last night, I consider this the first day. Flight was great coming down here, it was scheduled for 6:55 and we got to the airport pretty early. I been playing this myvegas games in order to … Continue reading →

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Meetup at Fairwood Library

Posted on May 4, 2015 by larry

We had another meetup today, this time at Fairwood in Renton. I got to say, it is a NICE place, hope the Cedar River(massive remodel) and Highlands (completely new building) ones come out as good. Parking was a little cramped … Continue reading →

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Son’s First Cross Country Meet

Posted on September 6, 2014 by larry

This was exciting, my oldest son ran his first cross country meet.  It was really motivational too. I talked to one of the coaches and he said that parents can run the open portion of the meet as well.  If … Continue reading →

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PAX 2014

Posted on September 1, 2014 by larry

Wow, this was more fun than I anticipated. The big one was the cosplay, still I usually don’t post individual photos here on my blog, but the crowds were pretty significant.     Total fun. Also I did not just … Continue reading →

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