I am back to playing with computers again as well as the HB2 router. The router itself is fully functional but it is one of those projects that will never be finished. I just keep trying new features. The computer is a necessary tool in running the CNC program (MACH3). That is what makes the HB2 do its thing. My baby computer died, That computer I was going to leave in place for Taig CNC...
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First Radio Station WN8EHS
This is way back at the beginning. The year is 1969. I am but a mere 22 years of age. A year back from my Navy tour of duty and a naval reservist, and no more than a year into my marriage. It was Chief John Petrick at the reserve center that gave me my novice exam. He was also there when I made my first QSO (contact) with K2UCE. Her card is first on the bulletin...
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Over the weekend I got the HB2 Router into a full production run on a carving for the first time. At last it is a living breathing (well not exactly) machine. It has been a long time getting to this point but the results were well worth the effort. I think the machine itself is a mechanical wonder just looking at it. I chose a very detailed and difficult design to be the first run...
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I have been updating the home computer. Today I purchased a new keyboard to replace the Microsoft “Internet” keyboard I have been using. The old keyboard has been serviceable, but it always felt “cheap” in its key action. You know, the keys are a bit “wiggly”. The whole keyboard just felt like plastic. I also use the computer late at night in a darkened room. Not totally dark, as I had to have a light...
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