Category Archives: Technology

A better Arduino

I have an automation project. Like a CNC, but different. Anyway, some computer-controlled sensors and motors and stuff. Normally, I would reach for an Arduino for this task, but I stopped, for two reasons. First, there was a particular protocol … Continue reading

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New Pronto is here!

You know that you’re a geek when you spend half a day programming your TV remote. The new Philips Pronto TSU 7000 arrived today. It’s a bit larger than the trusty TSU1000, but still very manageable single-handed. The colors are … Continue reading

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Tuna’s Dark Underbelly

…pun kind of intended. So I showed up at home with 28 tuna fillets. I wish I could have gotten one fish cut into steaks instead of filleted, but that’s the way it goes. I decided that I wanted some … Continue reading

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