From here on out I am going to keep all updates and new tidbits on the WiiU Gamepad with a RPi CM4 with RetroPie project. I will try and keep big updates pointed out, but it is going to be … the rest of the story. . . “WiiU4Pi Gamepad”
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Friday Surprise
After a long, busy week Friday was welcomed. When I got home the kids let me know I had a package, from overseas. Huh, I haven’t ordered anything lately. It was pizza night so the package was forgotten for a … the rest of the story. . . “Friday Surprise”
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Keweenaw County History
Oh, there is much to tell, but here is the teaser. I have a Platt Book of Keweenaw county that has been handed down in my family. It from G.F. Sanford Company circa 1880. Some of the names are different … the rest of the story. . . “Keweenaw County History”
Read moreS.S. Castledore
I am a lover of history. And when I can stumble upon a piece of not lost, but misplaced history, is a great feeling. This discovery came from a flea market find; an old album. This album is from a … the rest of the story. . . “S.S. Castledore”
Read moreLights out. . .
After 28 years of working at the University, I have decided to weigh anchor and try something different. Prospects there when from dim to dark past few years. A hard decision but in … the rest of the story. . . “Lights out. . .”
Read moreWiiu4Pi – Compute Module
This is a project that has been off and on the past few years, mostly off. My first attempt a few years ago was a Sony PSP with a RPi Zero W and custom motherboard. That didn’t go so well. … the rest of the story. . . “Wiiu4Pi – Compute Module”
Read moreCustom Art Deco’ish RPi case
I recently put together a Raspberry Pi media player with a 2.5″ hard disk to go with it. Just the Geekworm board and Pi look a little lonely and not very aesthetically pleasing. I was looking for a case, but … the rest of the story. . . “Custom Art Deco’ish RPi case”
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EspoTek Labrador Board
Oscilliscopes have always caught my attention, but not having a real need for one there is little excuse for the price they cost. A while back I saw this USB board and some software that created a simple, yet useful … the rest of the story. . . “EspoTek Labrador Board”
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Volumio – little black box
Updated
Recently I put together a media player. My house hasn’t seen a stereo in years and I was getting tired of always having to have ear buds in to listen to anything. In the back of my workshop was … the rest of the story. . . “Volumio – little black box”
Read moreBack in Town
WOW, it has been way too long. With that being said, I have big plans up my sleeve. There are several projects to share, from a low-end yet very useful electronics tool to building a media center and custom case. … the rest of the story. . . “Back in Town”
Read morerunning with the ghost – draft project
I have been, like others, getting ready to tunnel out from Apple’s Walled Garden; but this is the subject of an upcoming post. I will stick to the issue at hand.
It has always been a challenge to get FreeBSD/GhostBSD … the rest of the story. . . “running with the ghost – draft project”
Read moreDon’t let Freedom slip away
“Born Free”
Fast, on a rough road riding
High, through the mountains climbing
Twisting, turning further from my home
Young, like a new moon rising
Fierce, through the rain and lightning
Wandering out into this great unknown
And I don’t … the rest of the story. . . “Don’t let Freedom slip away”