Work is being done on both the hardware and software. Personally I like the hardware aspects more, but the software is a necessity as well. For this post I am focusing on power for the project.
Repurposed PCB – BAM
B.A.M. moving forward
I received the hardware from digitalspace.com! Shipping was quick (I’m slow – LOL), the packing was well done. Sorry I am not one for unboxing photos. Here is one with pieces and parts setup for testing.
I decided to go … the rest of the story. . .
My NeXT item(s)
Some days I surprise myself with what I have collected, kept, and am just now digging up. The latest find is a series of NeXT marketing slicks. They aren’t that slick, but printed on matte, heavy stock paper.
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A twist in every tale.
I removed, from public, some of my recent content. It will be back but in an expanded form. Sorry if anyone is looking for the BSD articles that were here. Check back soon.
BSD v Linux – Battle for My Desktop
Well Apple has done it to me; they are making me look elsewhere for my OS needs. I have been with Apple since an Apple Plus and have used Apple products my whole career. … the rest of the story. . .
More blinking lights
I have been working on and then sitting on the latest design for my WS2818 LED controller board. It is designed to work with the NodeMCU variety of ESP-2866. When I was getting ready to send off the snowman, I … the rest of the story. . .
First post of the New Year – not really, just kidding’
My prayers go out to the good people at PCBway.com that helped make this project possible as well as other effected. And anyone effected by the outbreak.
The first post of the New Year and it is covering my (last … the rest of the story. . .
Changing the wireless MAC in Mac OS X
I had an earlier script I was using to change my MAC address. Just one good idea of many when out and about in the wild west of public wireless.The couple of times I checked the address had changed just … the rest of the story. . .
Quick update
WOW! It has been more than a little while since I have been here. Well, here I am for a quick update.
I have a couple of holiday posts about ready to go up as well as an article for … the rest of the story. . .
A rare type of phone
Well, a rare find for most. I have been with the organization since 1986 and this phone has been in the same spot. I wonder if it still gets used?
Yikes!
Where did the time fly? I turned around for a second and The leaves turned colors, it got cold, and now suddenly it is Halloween. Then the year is down hill from here. There is still a lot to get … the rest of the story. . .
B.A.M. Update – It Lives!
The past couple of nights I have been working towards having the BAM, a pintograph, up and drawing. Last night was the night; mostly.
I did run into one issue. The motor was not responding to control via the L293D, … the rest of the story. . .