Reality

That's the plan. Some will be spent along the way - gotta eat, go places and rent some movies.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

LINKDAY: TED ideas worth spreading

TED is a way for thinkers and doers to present and express their ideas to the world in 18 minutes or less.  From comedians to scientists, from entertainment to politics and everything in between.  Watch a presentation if you have 18 minutes to spare and need inspiration, or just the knowledge that there is more to the internet than people falling down on YouTube.

I have no affiliation with the above mentioned website(s). I only wish to share it.


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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

LINKDAY: KickStarter


KickStarter is a community funded platform for ideas.  For someone with an idea but has no money, put together a presentation and showcase your thoughts and you will have 30 days to try to raise the money.  For someone with money but no idea, browse other campaigns to find one that sparks your interest.  Even if you don't have money or an idea but have a curiosity to watch something bud and grow then there are many people who could use $1 of support.  Each campaign sets a make or break point in determining how much they need to start.  If this minimum is not reached the project will not be funded, no money will change paid to the campaigner and as a supporter no money will be collected from you.  But, if the minimum has been reached or even exceeded, the project will get its funding.

The campaigns are grouped into different areas of interest: Art, Comics, Design, GamesTechnology and more.  Discover something new and when you are ready Start an idea of your own.

A point of warning though.  Please research what you see on this site.  There are many good ideas that need your help but it is up to you to determine if they can complete what it is they say.  Ask yourself what it is you are getting back for your investment.  With different investment levels you can choose how much you risk.


I have no affiliation with the above mentioned website(s). I only wish to share it.


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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

LINKDAY: Geekologie

Geekologie is a place you go for something a little different.  The posts slant towards geeky-techno stuff.  Like maybe a full body sweater, autonomous boat and custom boat/truck.  If you have a bored parrot you can make a bird buggy.

It is also a good place to keep up on future events.  Like maybe a start-up promising a trip to the moon by 2020.  Maybe a peripheral for your PC/Laptop that looks like a tentacle?  There is the latest tattooswedding bands and pizza scented cologne.  Dalek themed Christmas tree and Halo Warthog for sale.

If you are late for an important meeting then you need a taxi ride in a DeLorean.

Geekologie has geekness.



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Friday, December 7, 2012

Upgrade #1 Near Complete


I have finished the NEW circuit board.  It is only "Perf-Board".  Three EasyDriver boards, 10 bar LED and several screw terminals. Oh, yeah and miles of 22-gauge wire.  Now the  EasyDriver is able to operate at 1/8th, 1/4, half, and full step (2 phase) modes.  8 position DIP switch controls the desired mode and the LED lights up for each setting for each board.


Tuesday, December 4, 2012

LINKDAY: Hack A Day

If you are bored with the current state of your electronic equipment then visit Hack-A-Day.  You will find at least 1 new hack each day (hence the name).  Tweek your Cell Phone. Tear apart your computer.  Experiment with your digital camera.  Change to way you watch movies.  Minor to major home improvements.  Not even music is safe from the strange and unusual.

Those of you who play with micro controllers will find a little extra project to try. And, what home is not complete without a robot.

I usually save this site for last when I surf.  I end up spending way more time there than I planned.



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