Author Archives: Brin

Jan '11 24

Linux Conf 2011

Attended Linux conf again this year, here are some projects that interested me Bdale’s Greenhouse Ardino shield I-Plugpower point monitoring and managment (Home automation) Arduino Shield List Wihat Arduino and wifly shield and gps shield for war driving PCB manufacture … Continue reading

Jan '11 18

Maxx Crawling

Been looking at using the E-Maxx to do some rock crawling, but want something versatile that i can also use for bashing etc. Few thoughts, Gears, diff’s & tyers 2 Speed Gearbox conversion, and 4ch radio to suit Diff locked … Continue reading

Jan '11 15

Custom Paint on F100 RC Truck

I’ve finished working on my new body for the RC truck, I masked it up with a flame kit and the Missus painted it for me. Looks good! Would do a few things different next time, Orange doesnt spray well, … Continue reading

Dec '10 22

Key Chain Camera

Having a few problems with frame rates on my little key chain camera on my hat cam, wish i found Chuck Lor’s site about them before i bought it. Looks like i have a Fake HD not the real HD

Dec '10 17

Purge objects from squid

To purge objects from squid cache there are a few methods, if you know the exact URL (file) add “acl purge method PURGE” and “http_access allow purge localhost” squidclient -m PURGE http://some.site.com/file.html to purge a subset use the purge utility … Continue reading

Nov '10 08

Backup Linux Box

When creating a second Backup box, install minimal system, use the dpkg –get/set-selctions and apt-get dselect-upgrade use cp -a to copy the following folders/files; NOTE: Avoid copying the whole folder, as fstab / passwd / udev etc. may be different … Continue reading

Oct '10 30

RC Glider Planes

Been looking at RC Gliders, i’ve been recommended the Alula from Dream-Flight, and the Parkzone Radian. Possibly with a Spektrum DX7 from BarnFloor or RCPlanet or ModelFlight. There is a good thread on Alula setup at rcmf.

Oct '10 30

FPV Setup

Pics of my Transmitter, Receiver and Goggles.