Monthly Archives: May 2017

Arduino and 433Mhz

Posted on May 11, 2017 by larry

I got the arduino receiving 433Mhz radio. It is cool because there are a lot of devices that I can tap in to that support 433Mhz. I am going to try and get a PIR to signal the arduino. Still … Continue reading →

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Nice Evening Ruined (Almost) By Jerk

Posted on May 10, 2017 by larry

My kids and I were at UW getting some ice cream from a small hole in the wall kind of place. We were having a good time, it was a one mile walk (two altogether) and we bonded. Then this … Continue reading →

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ESP-01 and IR

Posted on May 9, 2017 by larry

I don’t know why but it seems like the ESP-01 is really unreliable.  I am trying to build an ESP-01 that can send IR signals. It works sometimes but not others.  I see it on the network. Also seems like … Continue reading →

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Linuxfest Hangover

Posted on May 8, 2017 by larry

As with all conferences I go to, the next few days are full of ideas.  Some actually do come to fruition. One of the things I want to finish, which I been working on forever, is a messaging box.  Over … Continue reading →

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Linuxfest 2017 Conclusion

Posted on May 7, 2017 by larry

Was a great final day of Linuxfest. I did my presentation, it really felt rushed, kind of bummed I could not give more info. Was fun and the attendees were greater than 20. I hope to make my presentation better … Continue reading →

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Linuxfest Missteps

Posted on May 6, 2017 by larry

Weird start to Linuxfest Forgot my wallet Forgot my belt Presentation hours changed Running late to first presentation Actually that last one is normal. Anyway slept at 3AM last night, got back to hotel after a day of Linuxfest and … Continue reading →

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Headed To Linuxfest

Posted on May 5, 2017 by larry

Late leave time, but we will be on the road soon. All packed and ready to go. Organized this year.  Next year hope to go lighter.  

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Packing For Linuxfest 2017

Posted on May 4, 2017 by larry

Started packing up for Linuxfest today. I feel like I still got a bunch more to do. Need sleep though, mistake yesterday for not going to bed earlier. Got a lot ready though.

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ESP8266 Dev Boards Ready

Posted on May 3, 2017 by larry

I got the dev boards all packed up and ready.  Did one final load test to see if it is all good. Batteries are the cheapo Carbon Zinc ones.  According to my calculations they should last the till at least … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Items

Posted on May 2, 2017 by larry

Getting ready with my final items. Presentation is still note done, but I think a few more tweaks and it will be good enough. Got a cool wiring splitter going.  Used the wires in a cat 5 cable to split … Continue reading →

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