Category Archives: Training

This is all items related to my physical training.

Raspberry Pi Relay

Posted on January 27, 2016 by larry

Nearly four years ago (short by a month) I got an arduino to locally turn a relay on and off for a power strip. http://www.apolonio.com/blog/?p=1890 I have revisited that project again using a Raspberry Pi 2. It required a lot … Continue reading →

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Baby Steps with New Shoes

Posted on January 26, 2016 by larry

I got my new hurricane shoes and I tried running today, although my feet were comfortable, it was absolutely still a struggle to run a simple mile on the treadmill. Prior to running a mile I told myself I was … Continue reading →

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Meeting with KCLS

Posted on January 25, 2016 by larry

Today I met with an employee with KCLS on how we can bring STEM to kids. First I need to think of a simple display to captivate kids.  I then need to come up with a long term plan to … Continue reading →

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Exhibit Box 2016

Posted on January 24, 2016 by larry

Here is the new box I have for 2016 exhibits.  Hopefully there will be many exhibits this year. Still a lot more to work on but it looks pretty good.  I am happy with it so far. From left to … Continue reading →

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More Tech

Posted on January 23, 2016 by larry

Today I got my new exhibit setup, still got some things to work on.  Running out of time though. Been working on my VOIP project too, I found my old PAP2 and I think I can use it for a … Continue reading →

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Getting In To VOIP

Posted on January 22, 2016 by larry

Was a really interesting tech day.  First I got in to VOIP and SIP.  I even spun up an asterisk server, or at least tried to. Then later in the day I had issues with PDF and trying to get … Continue reading →

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Couldn’t Sleep Last Night

Posted on January 21, 2016 by larry

Back to sleep struggles.  Not sure why I cannot sleep without ambien. I have stuff to do today, so I won’t be going to bed soon. Still hopeful I will get some straight sleep though. I think I need a … Continue reading →

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Sleeping Little Better

Posted on January 20, 2016 by larry

I been sleeping a little better but I am still struggling.  I did go to bed before midnight, but I think I need to get to bed even sooner. If I get up early enough, I think I will consider … Continue reading →

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Almost Gout

Posted on January 19, 2016 by larry

Yesterday I thought I hurt my foot, this morning I thought uh oh, this feeling like gout. I went to the Dr, and it may be a mild bout with gout.  No exercise till pain goes away. But high BP … Continue reading →

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Amazing Cisco DSL Modem

Posted on January 18, 2016 by larry

This modem I have for my DSL line is over 10 years old, I wouldn’t doubt it is closing in on 15. But it still outperforms a new Actiontec I purchased. With the end in sight for my DSL line, … Continue reading →

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