I ordered a new computer widescreen (16:9) monitor yesterday. I wanted a smaller one (21.5”) than my main screen and with HDMI input. HDMI is becoming common in monitors these days. It also has a DVI and a D-SUB port. There are several more amazing specifications. It is full 1920×1080 HD resolution (1080p), LED, 5ms and is priced at only $150.00 with cables. It is an Asus VS228H-P. I am going to run the HDMI...
Continue reading...Ramblin’ Dan’s Gallery
I just put up a new photo gallery attached to RamblinDan. The URL is gallery.ramblindan.org. I had another gallery located at photo.tedatum.org (also a sub-domain of this blog’s URL) for many years but the spammers found out they could post comments so I had to make a change. No more comments. The old URL now links to the new. I created the original photo gallery just so I could post the pictures I took over...
Continue reading...The Real Raspberry
Yes, see… I do have it in hand, literally. This is probably some of the first batch of China made Raspberry Pi. No problem, I am excited there was NOT a big delay in receiving my Pi. No power up yet as I have to first download the OS onto the card. I do have everything I need except time. Just have to make some of that. Christmas prep and cookie making is going on...
Continue reading...Raspberries
Well, I’m going to have a little Pi in my face after Christmas. I ordered the $35.00 Raspberry Pi credit card size computer from MCM Electronics today. Just what I need is another micro computer but this little machine is already a classic. Like I said in the previous post, “I would like to have one to play with…” This is probably the worst time of the year to order one. They seem to be out...
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