Monthly Archives: October 2014

Using the Right Tools

Posted on October 11, 2014 by larry

Amazing how fun projects can be when you have the right tool and a good work area. I been using a cordless drill to make holes in my projects, I finally used a drill press, and it is a JOY … Continue reading →

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Still Tired

Posted on October 10, 2014 by larry

Today was an non-interesting day, I am still trying to fix my server that records shows, and I am more than a bit frustrated. Hoping a new hard drive will help but right now just trying to copy off data. … Continue reading →

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Ankles Sore Giving It A Rest

Posted on October 9, 2014 by larry

After yesterday’s walk I felt a bit of discomfort. I went to the main street today to watch VP Joe Biden drive by and realized I forgot my camera phone. I ran home in slippers and realized I was hurting. … Continue reading →

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Three Miles is Hard

Posted on October 8, 2014 by larry

I remember when 4 miles was nothing, nowadays I struggle with a 3+ run, if you call it a run. Anyway, VP Joe Biden is headed to Renton tomorrow, gonna be interesting to see how that turns out here. Weight: … Continue reading →

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Nearly destroyed my project

Posted on October 7, 2014 by larry

This morning I was trying to shrink my board  by sawing off an edge.  Unfortunately it caught on the saw and destroyed the ethernet component. Lucky the rest of thd unit was ok, lesson learned. Also bid my friend Chris … Continue reading →

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Sense and Show Display

Posted on October 6, 2014 by larry

    Got my Sense and Show Display on a board. It looks good, and it does work, but the code seams bloated.  I am using the uip ethernet library.   Looking to see if the ethercard library will work … Continue reading →

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Phase One Almost Done

Posted on October 5, 2014 by larry

I have four of the units PC boards built.  Phase one is almost done, but I need to get the 6 pro minis going.  I don’t think I have enough of them but I think it is enough to start. Hitting gym … Continue reading →

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Message Display Project

Posted on October 4, 2014 by larry

My Message Display project is almost done. I opted to solder my permanent projects rather than use a breadboard. The top is phase 1 of this project, getting the Arduino Pro Mini on to the PC Board.  Two of the … Continue reading →

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Nice Long Walk

Posted on October 3, 2014 by larry

Today I had a hard time running, so at least I did the 5k+ and added a little bit more, to get some exercise in. The walk is a start, hopefully it will lead to more. Will work out longer … Continue reading →

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Lack of Sleep

Posted on October 2, 2014 by larry

Tough night last night. Tougher day today.  Was so sleepy most  of they day and when I was done with my day I slept so deep. Just doing pushups and situps

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