My loop prototype learnings this summer are mainly about waterproofing and reducing intermittent performance. It’s time to move on to the final build. Read more
Postal Rate Controversy and Economics
Figuring out the postal rate controversy is tough. You need to consider a complex cost structure and the politics of mail delivery. Read more
E-Packet Electronics Delivery
E-Packet electronics delivery from China is really cheap for me, which is why I source my parts offshore whenever I can, even if I have to wait a few weeks longer. Read more
Panasonic Cord Cutter Home Phone
We’re not quite there yet, but this Panasonic cord cutter paves the way to get rid of the old land line, and just rely on cell phones at home and away. Read more
Cheap Chinese E-Commerce Threatened
You may have heard that the days of cheap Chinese E-Commerce may be ending. Or at least being disrupted. Here’s why. Read more
Neal Stephenson Writes Great Science Fiction
Human nature rules, even in the well traveled worlds of science fiction and alternative reality. Neal Stephenson writes some of these best stories. Read more
Personal Transportation Modes Waste Energy
Even if we go electric and driver-less, only 2% of energy used actually moves a person. We need better personal transportation modes. Read more
Apollo Inspired Mankind – Fifty Year Gap
Apollo inspired mankind greatly. What came next? Not much, it seems. Fifty pretty dry years for mankind. Witness POTUS on Twitter. Read more
Sound Card Radio – Our First ADC
Recently, Guy Atkins mentioned his first software defined radio receiver, the FlexRadio SDR-1000. In particular, he mused about trying to get this gear to work with different PC sound cards. Read more
Jamie’s Tree – Growing Up Fast
Every time I look at Jamie’s tree, I think of him and the fun we had planting and nurturing this new life in our back yard. Read more