DesertCodeCamp USB Code
Sunday, June 21, 2009, 03:00 PM - Programming, Electronics
I recently taught a class at DesertCodeCamp using a Microchip 18F2455 PIC and C# code to build a Generic HID device to connect to a stoplight. The code for the project, as well as the JALEdit editor with all the options set to compile it and the bootloader update program are included in the zip here.

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Twikini twitter client for Smartphone
Thursday, June 18, 2009, 11:04 AM - Windows
I tried out the Twiking twitter client for Windows Mobile Smartphones (aka no touch screen) and so far I am really impressed. It allows you to get your public timeline, and reply to or retweet messages with one keypress.



Configurable update times lets me conserve battery, and the cache helps save network usage. So far I like the interface and the simplicity, and the ability to tweet out what I am listening to in Media Player is interesting.

Head on over to http://www.trinketsoftware.com/Twikini and check it out for yourself!


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HP Mini 1033 Memory Upgrade
Monday, June 15, 2009, 08:02 AM - XP
I upgraded the memory in my Mini from 1gb to 2gb, and it nearly doubled my battery life! Before the upgrade I was running at just over 2 hours of battery time on a full charge, and my disk swap rates were through the roof. Now, after the upgrade, the hard drive is much more relaxed, and I get nearly 4 hours on a full charge.

Not too shabby for a $29 upgrade if you ask me!

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Mini is back ONLINE!!
Monday, June 15, 2009, 07:52 AM - Windows, Home Server, DesertCodeCamp
As you may already know, my HP Mini (the one that I had been doing my PIC development on) crashed 30 minutes before my presentation at DesertCodeCamp and I had to "wing it". Luckily, I had set up the Windows Home Server (WHS) that I bought for Sherry for Christmas on Wednesday night, and the automatic backup had created a couple of backups.

I loaded the PC Recovery cd onto a bootable USB key, and then spent all day messing around with the drivers before I finally found the right LAN driver. Once I got the correct driver in place, everything came together and the Mini restored the backup in about 30 minutes, and I was right back where I was on friday night.

Windows home server saved me, and I will get the code up from my CodeCamp session ASAP.

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Scott Guthrie is Coming Again!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 02:17 PM - Programming, .NET, ASPX
Scott Guthrie, .net power ranger and slayer of dragons, is coming to Phoenix again on May 26, 2009! Make sure you click "Order Now" below (yes it's still free), head on over, and get signed up!



You don't want to miss this!

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