Category Archives: Weigh In

Pressed Into Action

Posted on August 15, 2026 by larry

Thought I was going to do something simple today for parkrun like time keeping, but the director asked if I could be a tail walker instead. I accepted, so I did actually do a 5k. My intent was to walk … Continue reading →

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LED Ticker Display Functionally Done

Posted on August 14, 2026 by larry

My display is functionally done This totally works, I currently have tomorrow Seahawks game displaying on the screen. Hoping to see scores update as the game progresses. Will report tomorrow. Weight: 313.0

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3D Printer Maintenance

Posted on August 13, 2026 by larry

It’s been over a year since I got this printer, and it is time to do replace the hot end. This has been coming out of my prints. So took it apart and am in the process of replacing the … Continue reading →

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Working My Way Back… again

Posted on August 12, 2026 by larry

Not as bad as last time I came off of prednisone, but I feel like I have a better understanding where I am at and the training I need to go through. Did a decent treadmill run of about 3.2MPH … Continue reading →

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Bigger LED Ticker

Posted on August 11, 2026 by larry

I started putting together the larger version of the LED tracker. There are some new problems that are coming up, for one it needs more power. Another is ESP32 signal, it may not pass properly across all of the LED. … Continue reading →

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LED Project 90% Done

Posted on August 10, 2026 by larry

Wow quickest turnaround in putting together a project. Will get more out tomorrow, but working on building one 3 times the length. All powered by an ESP32 This is just a prototype for familiarization. I am working on the first … Continue reading →

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New LED Message Board

Posted on August 9, 2026 by larry

I am going to try and make this board It is from this youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gu4G6VifsE Going to begin printing everything now. I got most of the electronics. Looks like I need 3 of them. Weight: 313.8

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Gonna be on Steroids a bit longer

Posted on August 7, 2026 by larry

Went to the doctor today, and looks like am going on prednisone a bit longer. Instead of cutting off tomorrow, we want to ramp down because the smoke in the air is going to persist for a few more days. … Continue reading →

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Prednisone Kicking In

Posted on August 6, 2026 by larry

Got 2 more days of power walking and no pain due to Prednisone. The doctor said I should be ok and will not have any weird recurrence when I stop. I forgot what it was like to walk down stairs … Continue reading →

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Slowly Getting Better

Posted on August 5, 2026 by larry

Still bad, but feeling better. The smoke is still bad, going to check out the news in a bit to see how bad it became. I think I am headed for a crash because the meds are keeping me up … Continue reading →

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