Monthly Archives: July 2007

Nokia N770 build system.

In work I recently had to build a ‘build system’ for some work we are doing in the enable project. Using the information from here and here, I was able to build a MIPv6 kernel for the N700. The biggest … Continue reading

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Airline Security.

Here is a very interesting link that I came across while reading Bruce Schneier’s blog. It makes you wonder about the “Security” checks that we get put through leaving this country. I wonder if the aircraft at the airports in … Continue reading

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Its the weekend

The weekend arrived after a rather long week in the office. Saturday afternoon was spent catching up on various chores, that were oustanding. Saturday evening I managed to get time on the Shortwave bands. I’m ‘aerially’ challenged in my location … Continue reading

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Gyro’s on the cheap

YouTube video of a demo of homebrew gyro stabilization hack aboard ISS

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AO27 does D-Star

Interesting information on the AO27 homepage about contacts made through the satellite on July the 1st using the D-Star mode. I’ve no idea if I’m too far East or not to access or listen to this satellite. I must investigate … Continue reading

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5.25 Volts

Thats what the 4 x AA pack is reading at 22:25 IST. Obviously the pack wasn’t fully discharged, but still, thats not bad for zero cost charging (lets not get into the argument about the cost of manufacturing the solar … Continue reading

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Battery Charger continued.

It was quite dull this morning when I got up. At 08:00 I measured the battery pack at, 4.98 Volts, the panel was showing 5.6 volts. The experiment continues.

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Battery Charger.

Have you ever gone to the drawer looking for 4 batteries for something or other, only to find a) you don’ t have 4 of any similar type, b) you have no idea if they are charged or not. I … Continue reading

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