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[Endurance: Ironman 1406] California 2022, First Full Ironman
The Full Ironman 140.6
That was Fucking Awesome!!! I finished my first Full Ironman 140.6 and had Mike Reilly announce as I crossed the finish line “You Are An Ironman!”
โSwim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, run 26.2 miles- BRAG FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. โ โ John Collins, IRONMAN Founder
[Endurance: Ironman 703] Oceanside 2021, First Ironman
My first Ironman 703. That was Fucking Awesome!!! I finished first Ironman 703. I only had one month notice and pulled the trigger!!! Focus on the Swim and wing the Bike and Run. But I did it!!!
[Project: Blockchain] Algorand Hackathon 2021
Algorand 2021 Hackathon Results!!! I’m In the Finals and won 3rd. I’m an army of one too!
[Project: Blockchain] Algorand Crypto CornHole
9th Blockchain IoT projectโฆ๐ Algorand 2021 Hackathon CornHole + Arduino + Algorand = FUN
[Project: Blockchain] Algorand Crypto LED Cube
Arduino ESP32 using Algorand Blockchain to Send message to 64×64 LED Cube!!!
[Project: Blockchain] Algorand Tutorial 2: Create PureStake Account and Python Transaction
Algorand Blockchain using Python to send transaction via PureStake API
[Project: Blockchain] Algorand Tutorial 1: Create Account
Algorand Blockchain using Python to create account on TestNet.
[Project: Blockchain] Algorand Dog Ball Launcher
Arduino ESP32 using Algorand Blockchain to Launch Tennis Ball for Dogs!!!
[Project: Blockchain] Algorand DoorLock
Arduino ESP32 using Algorand Blockchain to unlock/lock Door!!!
[Project: Blockchain] Algorand RentACar
Arduino ESP32 using Algorand Blockchain to Rent A Car!!!
[Project: Blockchain] Algorand IoT Candy Machine
Arduino ESP32 using Algorand Blockchain to dispense candy!!!
[Project: Crypto] More Ethereum Mining
Added More Video Cards to mine more Ethereum!!!
[Project: Bike] Bike Fuji SL1-Pro Change Out Cables
Change Out brake and shift cables ๐
[Project: Machine Learning] CarVisionML
Cool car vision project that uses Jetson NX to do machine learning while driving around ๐
[Project: Reinforcement Learning] NesClassicMarioRL
I forked this cool Reinforcement Learning project with NES emulator and Mario Bros, but the added twist is the hardware is real and on an NES Classic!
[Project: Holiday] Xmas20 Surprise
Wanted to do something special for my Mom! So I installed a Christmas light show with music to make her happy!
[Project: Embedded] Hands On RTOS with MCU’s Part 3
The focus will be on ‘System View’ a debugging software that is used after firmware is built just like ‘Ozone’. The dev hardware also needs to be connected to the computer for debugging for ‘System View’ to work. The difference from ‘Ozone’ is program execution cannot be halted/interrupted and must be run in real-time toโฆ
[Project: Embedded] Hands On RTOS with MCU’s Part 2
The focus will be on ‘Ozone’ a software that is used after firmware is built. It takes in ‘.elf’ (Executable Linkable Format) file that provides cross-referencing with with source code to debug the RTOS. The ELF contains enough info to program the MCU and also contains the links in the source code which is usefulโฆ
[Awesome #10]: Listening to Classic Rock!
The music today sucks! Classic rocks endures and puts a smile on my face… Awesome!!! Link to my friends Spotify Playlist here: Classic Rock
[Project: RC] RC Truck Xmaxx Performance Testing
Performance testing the upgrades to Xmaxx… Very high acceleration and wheelies…
[Project: RC] RC Truck Xmaxx Upgrade ESC Again Part 3
Upgrade ESC again for 3rd time. Castle Creations Mamba XL is no go.
1) Castle Creations Mamba XL cuts out for some reason, even after advanced config via link. 2) Replaced Castle Creations Mamba XL with HobbyWing Max5 3) So much reliable and AWESOME!!!
[Project: RC] RC Truck Xmaxx Upgrade Drivetrain Part 2
Upgrade Drivetrain part 2.
1) Replaced old set screws with long hex socket heads to gear assemblies 2) Added blue Loctite to secure set screws 3) Added bike grease to gears for lubrication
[Project: RC] RC Truck Xmaxx Upgrade Drivetrain, ESC, Motor
Upgrade Drivetrain, ESC, Motor…
Drivetrain: Heavy Duty Gears 1:1 ESC: Castle Creations Mamaba XL (200Amps+), 1/5 Scale Motor: High Power 5892 Lepard Motor 1340kV, 1/5 Scale
[Project: Embedded] Hands On RTOS with MCU’s Part 1
Finally found a really good RTOS book that contains enough info on RTOS basic concepts, mature FreeRTOS, stable IDE, debug tools, affordable hardware and most importantly ‘SystemView – Real-time Analysis and Visualization’.
[Awesome #9]: Chillin in Carlsbad CA
Chillin in Carlsbad! Hard to explain unless you lived here. Nuff said… Awesome!!!
[Awesome #8: Observing my fitness]
I like observing my fitness over the years… It’s pretty impressive… Awesome!!!
[Awesome #7: Aerobic Workouts]
Aerobic Workouts! Especially endurance sports like swimming, cycling and running… Endorphin rush! Awesome!!!
[Awesome #6: Cooking]
I like cooking! Especially Italian… Spaghetti is my favorite! Awesome!!!
[Awesome #5: Exploring the Bay Area]
I like exploring the Bay Area! I try to never go to the same place twice! Awesome!!!
[Awesome #4: Drinking good beer]
Drinking good beer! Buzz Buzz Buzz… Awesome!!!
[Awesome #3: Wearing my hats]
Wearing hats so I don’t have to comb my hair. Awesome!!!
[Awesome #2: Watching Bevis and Butthead]
Child of the 80’s! Everything is either “cool” or “sucks” huhuh… Awesome!!!
[Awesome #1: Watching sunsets in North County SD]
Because who can say no to sunsets by the beach? San Diego North County is the best!!! Awesome!!!
[Workouts: Bike] CLIMBING Glendora Mountain Road, Glendora Ridge Road, Mt Baldy Village, Mt Baldy Ski Lifts, Return
Workout Bike…
My favorite bike ride in SoCal!
Scenic Ascent thru Glendora Mountain Road and Glendora Ridge Road. Heart Attack Climb up to Mt Baldy Ski Lifts. Fast Descent on Mt Baldy road back to Los Angeles!
[Trends: Julia] The next upcoming programming language…
If there was a reason to learn another programming language it would be now… Not too long ago developers and research scientists came together and found a new programming language called Julia. Most liked to develop algorithms in python quickly, but hated porting the algorithm to faster languages like C because of all the overhead.โฆ
[Trends: TinyML] Machine Learning on the Edge
It seems there is a growing number of developments with machine learning on the edge… Machine learning at the edge? What is it? In a nutshell, a tiny neural network on a microcontroller with really low power requirements. Sometimes as low as <1mW. Why is this important? Well the future will have many devices onโฆ
[Thoughts] OLD website port complete!
It’s finally complete! I have successfully ported critical projects from my 2015 website. It has been on my TODO list forever…
[Thoughts] Lot’s O Updates to Website!
Lot’s of additions to the site. Mostly projects before 2020. The written content will be very sparse, but a picture is worth a thousand words. More so…. Lots of pictures is orders and orders more than a thousand words. More coming as time goes on…
[Soft Dev: Blockchain]: Ethereum Dev Environment Setup
The Goal: Setup an environment to develop decentralized applications via Ethereum.
[Project: 3D Printers] 3D Printer Ultimaker 2+ Upgrade Octoprint and More
Upgrading… Ultimaker 2+ Upgrade to Octoprint and more
[Startups: Radial Medical]THE STRUGGLE IS REAL!
In the Silicon Valley every startup company has drama. Not to say there is none whatsoever is an insult. There are many moving pieces to get to the goal. It takes the right combination of team members, timing, hard work, due diligence, luck and most importantly investors. The last one is especially important and oneโฆ
[Soft Dev: ML]Monte Carlo Methods: Calculating Pi
Use Monte Carlo methods to calculate Pi!
[Project: Aquariums] Aquarium Bowls
Aquariums are cool! Aquarium Bowls at work and home can be relaxing…
[Thoughts] DEPRECATED Old website
Sometime in 2015 I had a website from long ago. I did some cool stuff and had lots of projects but decided to create another site moving on from a time gone by. The site still exists but is no longer under my control… But strangely enough it’s still up… So while it still exists,โฆ
[Thoughts] Why? Why not…
I decided to post cool stuff I’ve seen and learned… Why do this? Because we live in interesting times and a lot is changing so blogging is cool… Most of the most important things happening in the world are happening under-the-hood and not so obvious at first glance so talking about them is cool… Algorithmsโฆ
[Thoughts]My First Blog Post
This is the first post on my new blog. Iโm just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.
[Project: Aquariums] Aquarium Bonsai Tree and Willow Moss
Aquariums are cool! Bonsai tree with Willow Moss!
[Project: Gaming] Gaming Nintendo Switch Case Upgrade
Upgrading… Nintendo Switch clear case upgrade!
[Project: RC] RC Truck Rustler Upgrade Pelican case and Raspberry Pi
Upgrade Rustler with Pelican case and Raspberry Pi
[Project: RC] RC Truck Rustler and Bashing
Unboxing RC Truck Rustler and Bashing
[Project: Fun] Fun Costume Pickle Rick Upgrade Hair
Pickle Rick needs an upgrade! How about some cool hair!
[Project: RC] RC Drone BetaFPV Upgrade Spektrum RX and SDCard Logger
Upgrading Spektrum RX and SDCard Logger.
[Project: RC] RC Truck ERevo 2.0 Upgrade Wheelie Bar and Dustcover
Upgrading Wheelie Bar and Dustcover
[Project: RC] RC Truck TRX4 Upgrade Light Kit and Motor
Upgrade with Light Kit and Motor
[Project: Robots] Robot Autonomous Baby Donkey Car
I made a Baby Donkey Car!
[Project: Robots] Robot Truck TRX4 Autopilot
I added autonomous mode to my TRX4!
[Project: Bike] Bike Fuji SL1-Pro Upgrade Cassette 11-29T
Upgrading… Upgrade bike to 11-29T Cassette
[Project: Computer] Computer Desktop PC Ryzen 2080Ti Upgrade Fans, Backup HDD and RAM
Next major upgrade requires fans, backup HDD and RAM!
[Project: Bike] Bike Reynolds Carbon Wheels Repair Wheel Truing
Repairing Carbon Clinchers via wheel truing
[Project: Aquariums] Aquarium Square Nano
Aquariums are cool! This is a square nano type freshwater aquarium!
[Project: Embedded] Embedded x16 Raspberry Pi Beowolf Cluster
Lots of Pi’s!!! Supercomputer Pi!!!
[Project: Maker] Making Maker Hospital Egg
Building something good for kids in the hospital Maker style.
[Project: Fun] Fun Gingerbread House 2018
Gingerbread House is yummy and cool!
[Project: Aquariums] Aquarium Work
Aquariums are cool! Aquarium bowls at work can be relaxing…
[Project: Crypto] Crypto Cryptominer RX580 Rig Upgrade x2 More Cards
More Hashpower!!!
[Project: Computer] Computer Desktop PC Ryzen 2080Ti
Custom PCs are cool! Ryzen + Geforce 2080ti = More power for machine learning projects!
[Project: Fun] Fun Costume Pickle Rick
Something fun for Halloween… Why not a really cool Pickle Rick with LEDs!
[Project: Electronics] Electronics One Tesla Kit
Electronics are cool! I assembled a One Tesla Kit
[Project: Tools] Tools Spectrum Analyzer Rigol DSA815-TG Hacking Infinite License
Hacking Infinite License
[Project: Robots] Robot Donkey Car Upgrade RC Controller
Upgrade the RC Controller
[Project: Bike] Bike Fuji SL1-Pro Modding Power and Cadence Meter
Modding my Fuji SL1-Pro power meter and cadence meter
[Project: RC] RC Drone Vortex 275 Upgrade 3D Printed Skids
Upgrading… 3D printed skids
[Project: RC] RC Drone Vortex 150 Upgrade 3D Printed Skids
Upgrading… 3D printed skids
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