i hacked on an automatic water-filler to our Terra Kaffe. this is a super quick and easy project anyone can do with minimal tools, and it should only cost around $25! … continue reading ⇨
posts in topic: hardware
i finally designed & built a custom mechanical keyboard this year (open hardware/software made it easy)
i’ve been meaning to build a fully custom mechanical keyboard for a long time… though not a completely from-scratch KB, this project was a few notches above just assembling a kit. … continue reading ⇨
how-to root the ASUS MeMO Pad 7 (ME70C / ME70 / K01A / ME7000C) (step-by-step instructions)
there’s a plethora of cheap (~$50) refurbished ASUS MeMO Pad 7’s commonly available on sites like eBay, Woot, and DailySteals. however, i found a lot of out-of-date instructions for rooting and conflicting info due to different versions of the MeMO Pads. … continue reading ⇨
quickie: how-to fix a cracked Henge Docks vertical 1st gen stand for Macbook Pro
i really dig my Henge Docks vertical docking stand so i was bummed when the connectors stopped lining up consistently. on quick inspection i noticed that the thin plastic between each connector had split in 3 locations … continue reading ⇨
wiring the Mobilinkd TNC & automatic on/off (Jeep tablet based APRS part 2)
in the last post about APRS i explained why i was interested, where the Mobilinkd bluetooth TNC fit in, and how to get the basic radio/TNC/tablet setup working.
as promised, i’m following up now that i’ve gotten everything in its final configuration for backcountry use. this post will cover installing the Mobilinkd in a vehicle … continue reading ⇨