Category Archives: Training

This is all items related to my physical training.

Passed My VCA Exam

Posted on August 17, 2016 by larry

So in order to get the VCP 6 VMware certification I have to take two tests.  The first one is the VCA.  I took it yesterday with minimal study time… and well I failed. So I went through a crash … Continue reading →

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More WeMos Arrived

Posted on August 16, 2016 by larry

I got a couple of more WeMos D1 and now I am able to put it in to my prototype unit. This time no pins and the whole unit fits in to the receiver.  

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ESP8266 Interesting EEPROM issue

Posted on August 15, 2016 by larry

Another meetup today, I started the discussion on the ESP8266 and saving WiFi settings, but before the meetup I though about how secure the ESP8266 EEPROM is. I think if you save anything unencrypted on to the EEPROM, it will … Continue reading →

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Not Much Today

Posted on August 14, 2016 by larry

Been quiet day, woke up late and we did go out to buy my daughter new running shoes. I needed a break though.  Back to a regular schedule tomorrow.

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Perseid Meteor Shower

Posted on August 13, 2016 by larry

At 1AM the kids and I packed up in to the car and went off somewhere east (we weren’t sure where) to see the Perseid meteor shower.  Not sure it was a bust, but I saw 2 falling stars. But … Continue reading →

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Zero Energy Left

Posted on August 12, 2016 by larry

I tried to run today, but I was so tired.  The lack of sleep and lack of breakfast wasn’t helping. I need to eat breakfast, also need some sleep. I did sleep after dinner though, hoping to go and see … Continue reading →

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Really Moving on PIR

Posted on August 11, 2016 by larry

I feel like I am really progressing with the new PIR. I should have something reasonable in a few days, I hope by the end of the week I will have something that is Alpha and presentable, and by end … Continue reading →

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New PIR Motion Sensor

Posted on August 10, 2016 by larry

I finally opened up the new 1byone motion sensor I got The package it came in had two boxes in it The receiver board looks the same as the bunker hill ones but they are different. Also the transmitter uses … Continue reading →

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Looking for Smart Scale

Posted on August 9, 2016 by larry

I didn’t run that hard today because I had other stuff on my mind. For one thing I need to get a new scale, I found a smart one, I should have just gotten it and called it good. Then … Continue reading →

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Took New Shoes For A Run

Posted on August 8, 2016 by larry

Went on Cedar river again for 2 miles Time: 32:39 Not great time, but certainly better, also I am not hurting like before. Feeling pretty good actually, want to run some more. We will see after the end of the … Continue reading →

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