Shiny New Computer Setup
Upgrading to a new computer is exciting, but can also be a pain. Last week I replaced my primary desktop computer with a new laptop, and the setup has involved some bumps in the road. Read on for my take…
Category Bit Bucket
Miscellaneous distractions and diversions.
Explaining 4K 60Hz Video Through USB-C Hub
USB-C offers exciting new capabilities, including external monitors connected through the USB port. USB-C converters to DisplayPort or HDMI are common and inexpensive. USB-C hubs with external monitor support are also common, but understanding their capabilities and limitations can be…
Take a Tour of BMOW Labs
They say you can tell a lot about a person by looking at his work-space. I thought it would be fun to take a break from stuffing boxes today, and make a short video tour of the BMOW Lair. I’ve…
Part Selection and Schmitt Trigger Oscillator
I often obsess over little details of my circuit designs, and the daisy-chain adapter for Floppy Emu is no exception. The design needs a small CPLD for the daisy-chaining logic, and for various reasons I have narrowed the choices to…
The Demon Razor that Wouldn’t Turn Off
What do you do when a battery-powered appliance won’t turn off? And when it’s a sealed unit, so removing the batteries is impossible? And when its body starts to grow disturbingly warm? That’s the situation I found myself in a…
Halloween LED Matrix and PSU Death
In preparation for Halloween this year, I built a large and colorful LED matrix. After programming it with monster-themed animations, it looked fantastic! Months passed, and when October 31st finally arrived, at dusk I hung the LED display outside by…
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