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Oct '10 02

RC FPV

by Brin in R/C | Comments Off on RC FPV

I’ve been inspired by Wobby’s videos on youtube with FPV on RC Cars and Planes, the OSD flights look interesting too. Check out Wobby’s Vid on his HD setup, plus these guides on fvpExplorer and fpvPilot. Handy Wiring Diagram for Serial or Parallel batteries. Camera CCD/CMOS … Continue reading →

Sep '10 29

Backporting Ubuntu packages

by Brin in Computer, Linux | Comments Off on Backporting Ubuntu packages

I needed to backport squid to an older version of Ubuntu (Hardy), he’ere the proceedure with pbuilder. sudo apt-get install pbuilder debootstrap devscripts fakeroot po4a sudo apt-get install  build-essential libldap2-dev libdb-dev sharutils dpatch cdbs libsasl2-dev debhelper libcppunit-dev libkrb5-dev comerr-dev (may … Continue reading →

Sep '10 27

RC Cars

by Brin in R/C | Comments Off on RC Cars

I’ve been looking at buying a RC Monster Truck, i like the Traxxas E-Maxx Brushless, but the HPI Savage Flux also looks good. There are plenty of parts available for the E-Maxx though, and it looks good, has a 2.4ghz … Continue reading →

Sep '10 12

Ubuntu Boot Issues

by Brin in Linux | Comments Off on Ubuntu Boot Issues

After upgrading my Raid1 disks for a larger capacity, I ran into some boot problems, so here’s some notes for next time: Ubuntu Alternate install USB boot is great for booting into a rescue environment. Create a Multiboot USB key … Continue reading →

Aug '10 14

Game Engines

by Brin in Computer, Games, Windows | Comments Off on Game Engines

I’ve been looking to create a game for the boys for ages, i’ve looked a GameMaker and a few other, i still like the idea of Pygame, and other extensions. For real gaming, i’m leaning towards a full 3d environment, like … Continue reading →

Aug '10 02

Bad Company 2 Weapons

by Brin in Computer, Games | 3 Comments

TIP: For Assult and Engi, Improved Explosives is a must! Assult AN-94 (with x4) or M16A2 or M416 (dot) M1911, 40mm GL, 4x Opt, Explmk2, V Alt W or V Armor Engineer XM8c (best gun) or AKS-74U (med range) or Saiga (Short Range) … Continue reading →

Jun '10 29

PyconAu 2010

by Brin in Computer, Conference, Linux | Comments Off on PyconAu 2010

Went to the first PyconAu 2010 conference on the weekend, there was some interesting stuff there that i’ll list below import future – threading with worker limits iPad game called Halogen Infinate 8bit plat-former – source at bzr repository Cocos2d – … Continue reading →

Jun '10 03

Virtual Mail server with SSL

by Brin in Computer, Linux | Comments Off on Virtual Mail server with SSL

There is a good Ubuntu guide on settings up a Virtual mail server with a MySQL backend. I  have ordered a SSL certificate from ServerTastic cheap at $12 p/y, has some good instructions. UPDATE: I’ve installed my Certificate and its … Continue reading →