Yuntong Smart Balancer
Posted by: Kerosene on: September 21, 2009
My cheap Yuntong Smart Balancer from HobbyKing.com (luv ‘em!) arrived a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been using it a lot, and I’m happy to say that it actually seems to work. The ability to balance “offline” (while not charging) is surprisingly useful, because I can balance my LiPos while my charger is busy doing other (NiMH related) things. $19? Crazy price. I sometimes wonder if HobbyKing is too good to last.
I am not “I Am Not A Paper Cup”
Posted by: Kerosene on: September 21, 2009
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I’m a big fan of disposable coffee cups, but instead of buying 1000 disposable polystyrene cups to use at home, or even buying a DCI “I Am Not A Paper Cup”, I finally found an alternative – I bought a Dunkin’ Donuts plastic cup, and had it shipped all the way from Melbourne FL to Melbourne AU. And I couldn’t be happier. It seals perfectly, looks ridiculous (bonus!), and doesn’t drip when you drink from it. The manufacturer (Capitol Cups) was stamped on the bottom of the cup, so I’ve ordered a few more at a bargain price (same cup – different design), plus a couple of spare lids, from their retail store at www.favoritecoffeecup.com.
BBS: The Documentary
Posted by: Kerosene on: May 16, 2009
I never dialed into a BBS – but I did have a Vic-20, and I’ve still got my Atari STe. Which is probably why I’m totally enjoying the 5+ hours of BBS: The Documentary so much. Anyone remotely interested in the history of computers, technology, and communications should see it. This is the kind of film that kids in school should be made to sit though.
Clan Of Xymox – Medusa
Posted by: Kerosene on: May 15, 2009
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I love drum machines when they’re done right.
$19 kite
Posted by: Kerosene on: May 7, 2009
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I took my new $19 ’stunt’ kite out for a fly today. It’s been at least 20 years since I’ve flown a kite, and I’d forgotten just how much fun it is.
Jaki Crush
Posted by: Kerosene on: April 11, 2009
I was lucky enough to stumble across this relatively unknown Japanese SNES/Super Famicom release back in the golden days of the Super Wild Card. It’s still one of my favourite games of all time (I’m playing it on the GP2X these days), it’s also one of the best SNES/Super Famicom soundtracks I’ve ever heard (up there with The Chaos Engine).
Pinball FTW.
Please help
Posted by: Kerosene on: February 9, 2009
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I just bought an EeePC 901
Posted by: Kerosene on: February 7, 2009
I’m posting this on my new EeePC 901.
I had a bit of trouble deciding between the 1000H and the 901, mostly because I prefer the larger keyboard on the 1000H – but I really wanted something tiny that I could carry around easily, and the 1000H isn’t actually that much smaller (or lighter) than my ancient old Portege. So I went for the 901, which was nearly $200 cheaper, and I’m glad I did. I expected that the tiny keyboard on the 901 would be a bit fiddly to use, and it is – but I’m slowly getting used to it, and as long I remember to avoid using the misplaced right shift key (which could easily be ‘fixed’ by remapping it), my typing is around 80% the speed and accuracy as it is on a full size keyboard. I’m also very happy with the 901’s trackpad – two finger scrolling, three finger right click, etc… I’ve almost stopped reaching for the mouse that isn’t there. For the first time in my life, I think I’ll be able to get used to working without a mouse.
R.I.P 1Up Yours, long live Rebel FM!
Posted by: Kerosene on: January 27, 2009
With the sad passing of what we all came to know and love as 1Up Yours, comes a phoenix from the flames…
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