Posted inElectronics & Retro Gaming
HP 95LX reassembly video
This video shows how to reassemble an HP 95LX pocket computer from 1991. The video provides detailed instructions for returning your 95LX from parts to a working unit.
Posted inElectronics & Retro Gaming
Atari 400 repair and composite video mod
I recorded a set of videos recently documenting some troubleshooting of an ATARI 400 system, and the conversion from RF to composite video. There was so little info out there about this mod that I thought even my crummy video would help.
Posted inAstronomy Astrophotography
August 2017 Solar Eclipse
My 5 favorite shots of the 2017 solar eclipse from Oregon. Nikon D750, AstroTech AT65Q refractor, Manfrotto tripod, SkyWatcher Star Adventurer.
Posted inAstronomy Astrophotography
IC434 Horsehead and Flame Nebulas in Hydrogen Alpha
I revisited an old favorite for my first quick test with my new Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4.
23 x 600 second integrations, Baader Hydrogen-Alpha filter, FSQ-106EDX4 @ f/5, SBIG ST-8300 with FW5 filter wheel, processed with PixInsight.
Posted inPhotography
The TurtleCam returns…
I picked up a cheap Raspberry Pi 2 model B a while back and decided to use it to resurrect the TurtleCam. I added on the old version Raspberry Pi 5MP camera and got a BME280 ic2 temperature / pressure / humidity sensor from AdaFruit, mixed in a little Python and WeeWx magic and boom… Instant webcam / weather station. 🙂
I’ll eventually update this post with build details but in the meantime you can check out the live feed from the TurtleCam by clicking on the image below:
