Author Archives: Brin

Oct '11 16

Linux Bandwidth Traffic Monitor

by Brin in Computer, Linux | Comments Off on Linux Bandwidth Traffic Monitor

I’ve been looking for good tools on displaying bandwidth monitoring on Linux for a while, and finally came across this good Bandwidth Monitoring article on the different tools avilable for Debian/Ubuntu. Also, found a good capture filter to see the Http Get … Continue reading →

Sep '11 11

Slash Desert Rat

by Brin in R/C | Comments Off on Slash Desert Rat

The Kids designed and help paint my new Desert Rat body for the Slash.

Sep '11 11

Mini E-Revo Stats

by Brin in R/C | Comments Off on Mini E-Revo Stats

JoffaDan’s Mini E-Revo Sped runs on 2S2P 2200mah Top Speed:         36.9 Mph (59Kph) Max AMPs:         55.76 A 3S1P 2200mah Top Speed:        85.75 Kph (6 runs averaged 80Kph, 7th one … Continue reading →

Jul '11 28

UnMount fs – file system busy & mkfs Inodes

by Brin in Computer, Linux | Comments Off on UnMount fs – file system busy & mkfs Inodes

While trying to resize a filesystem, I found that umount failed with busy while fuser and lsof didnt display any files open, found a post the suggest the following fuser -vm /var To create a ext4 fs with more Inodes … Continue reading →

Jul '11 22

Slash Speed Runs

by Brin in R/C | Comments Off on Slash Speed Runs

Did some Speed runs with the Slash on the Bitumen, quite impressed. UPDATE: Top Speed 97km/h Stock 4000Mah Nimh, Std Pinion (13/54T), Center Slipper Top Speed 50kph Max Amps 72A Motor Temp 25c Turnigy 5200Mah 2S LiPo, Std Pinion (13/54T), … Continue reading →

May '11 17

E-Maxx Lowrider

by Brin in R/C | Comments Off on E-Maxx Lowrider

Upgraded the E-Maxx to new Big Bore shocks, and Aluminium knuckles. Didnt quite work out as planned, sits way too low. I’ve got some Losi 4.1 rate light blue 2.5″ springs for the 4 corners (not all 8 shocks), will … Continue reading →

Apr '11 24

Slash VXL 4×4 Short Course Truck

by Brin in R/C | Comments Off on Slash VXL 4×4 Short Course Truck

Got a new RC truck a few weeks ago, mainly for the kids to be able to drive when i’m driving my truck. However, I’ve been having more fun with it than they have. Great little truck for the BMX … Continue reading →

Apr '11 03

Stampede and Slash Battery Tray Sizes

by Brin in R/C | Comments Off on Stampede and Slash Battery Tray Sizes

Been researching different battery sizes, here’s what i found Stampede 2wd VXL – 138 x 46 x 26 or 36 with optional expansion (3725X) Slash 4×4 VXL           – 166 x 49 x 25 or 44 … Continue reading →