Monthly Archives: April 2015

One Connection Raspberry Pi Display

Posted on April 20, 2015 by larry

I finally figured out the pins needed to get the Raspberry Pi connected to a DVD Slave display using a simple 4 pole 3.5mm connection.   The Pi is a Raspberry Pi 2 but should work with a B+ as … Continue reading →

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Another Seahawk Run

Posted on April 19, 2015 by larry

Downgraded to a 5k but still felt good with the results compared to last year. Kind of sore, but a good sore the rest of the day. What felt really good was taking a shower and a nice nap in … Continue reading →

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Pre Seahawk 5k Run

Posted on April 18, 2015 by larry

Yup, I downgraded again, I think I could have finished the 12k this year though, but my knee is still healing. Just chilling today, gonna rest for tomorrow.  Minimal pushups and situps.  

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Trying To Get My GPS Working

Posted on April 17, 2015 by larry

Its interesting, but frustrating, I am trying to get my GPS shield to work. I have it outside now and hopefully my sketch is right. But I think the problem is the speed between the arduino and the shield.  It … Continue reading →

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Day Packed Again

Posted on April 16, 2015 by larry

So much to do, I am worn out. Got some stuff at Fry’s/ Went to work in the morning for a meeting. Then looked for a ramp for my Kart. Then had to pick up my youngest son and we … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Pi and Updates

Posted on April 15, 2015 by larry

I got my USB3 and SSD drive put together and I tried it on a Pi.  Kept disconnecting, I did some research and found the B+ versions need the firmware updated. I did the two commands apt-get update apt-get upgrade … Continue reading →

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Taxes Due

Posted on April 14, 2015 by larry

Ack, call me Mr Procrastinator. Taxes due tomorrow, gonna pull an all nighter if I have to and get these taxes done. Unfortunately, there is an issue with my mail server I need to deal with. Just doing pushups and … Continue reading →

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Getting Van Ready

Posted on April 13, 2015 by larry

Today I spent a nice chunk of the the afternoon cleaning up the van that will transport my cart. Really mossy, also inside had a weird green powder, I am thinking they were spores. Just did pushups and situps.

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Tulips 2015

Posted on April 12, 2015 by larry

Today I pretty much just enjoyed the day. We did our annual Tulip Festival visit, a tradition for sure but a little different. This year I made the wrong turn and we ended up at a different farm. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Still Redoing My Network

Posted on April 11, 2015 by larry

Network really coming together, so much flexibility and possibilities. But hoping setup is not too complex.  Looking to simplify key security systems. Freezer had a stink smell today, cleaned the back and it helped a bit, hope the smell is … Continue reading →

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