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Re: Things You Need To Know This Week – April 10, 2015

Tekee — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 12:44:57 -0000

I love that new quote tweet feature. I'm compelled to respect attribution, but I want my followers to see my face in their twitter streams when doing so.

Re: Xonay Labs | Michael Teeuw

Tekee — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 16:12:01 -0000

Yep. I had not selected "new line" in the Arduino IDE serial monitor. Previously, I was using the serial monitor in codebender, which does not offer a newline option. Thanks again, now on to figuring out how to best retrieve and display my last tweet. I suppose processing or Python might be my best route to doing that.

Re: Xonay Labs | Michael Teeuw

Tekee — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 15:27:01 -0000

This is fantastic, thanks for sharing! I am running your sketch on Windows 7. The only problem I'm having is that it only seems to update the message if you send the update before "contentString" scrolls across for the first time. I am using the Arduino serial monitor to send the new message. Any thoughts on what I'm doing wrong?

Re: Getting Started with MicroView

Tekee — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 18:25:25 -0000

Thanks. When might the replacement arrive? Do you want me to send this one back?

Re: Getting Started with MicroView

Tekee — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 12:17:05 -0000

I've tried both the Codebender and Arduino IDE. I've tried both Arduino Uno and Microview. I've reinstalled the FTDI drivers. I've tried this on two different computers. The Microview is obviously getting a reset signal, but does not proceed past getting three blinks of the RX led. Verbose output from the Arduino IDE shows the error "avrdude: stk500_getsync(): not in sync: resp=0x00."

Re: Getting Started with MicroView

Tekee — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:10:26 -0000

Can't upload sketches. I've been through the whole setup several times, yet when I get to step 4 - run your first sketch, the Microview resets and the programmer's rx led blinks three times and the upload fails. I get the same result using a FTDI breakout adapter.

Re: Once in a Ryle, Putting Things In Motion

Tekee — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 12:57:27 -0000

Huge congratulations! I wish you all the success that you deserve.

Re: We Need You: Help Us Find The Best Google Reader Alternative

Tekee — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 22:10:14 -0000

I have high hopes for DIGG reader, coming out on tomorrow... supposedly.

Re: On Daydreams and Nightmares

Tekee — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:58:24 -0000

This, my friend, is the gift that parenthood brings. At least that is what I blame all my present fears, dreams, and nightmares on. For me, being a parent has been the stem of all awareness, especially fear! It started 23 years ago and I don't think it intends to subside any time soon. Paying for college? Yes, it comes like a freight train and you will face it down like a champion. Regrets surrounding the loved ones you've lost? You will find a way to turn regrets into fuel, fuel to leave your loved ones behind with no regrets.
Things fall apart. Only the fully conscious, kind heart will even attempt to put them back together. You Michael, have just that sort of heart. Keep fighting the good fight and loving your family with all your soul, and someday the nightmares will all make sense.

Re: I am terrible at a couple things. Exercising is definitely one of them

Tekee — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:51:01 -0000

Everything you say here rings true with me as well, although I don't pay enough attention to my diet like I should. I wish we lived closer to each other, I'd ride with you. We should try and set something up some Saturday morning, soon.
Also, I am a bit of a data freak too, but you knew that. I've seen that you are trying a couple of apps. I am on DailyMile if you want to check that out. http://www.dailymile.com/pe....

Re: I have an organization problem

Tekee — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:36:46 -0000

Speaking of Evernote. One of my favorite gems is to add your personal evernote email address to a circle in Google+ called "Bookmarks." Then, you can share articles and posts that you come across while surfing on G+ to that circle, and bam! It goes straight to evernote.

Re: 30 Things To Do Before 30

Tekee — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 15:33:39 -0000

Change the 5K to a 4K, then join the fun at Avery on the morning of the 4th of July!
http://www.active.com/triat...

Re: What it Means When You Lose A Reader

Tekee — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:59:29 -0000

How sad, yet very awesome that someone let you know that you were important to him. You're tribute to this fan is exactly what I would expect from you Erika, simply beautiful.

Re: Changes…

Tekee — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:06:06 -0000

You are a blessed man Kyle Perkins. Keep on living an loving, just the way you do. Hannah is a lucky girl!

Re: On the Funeral Song: An Unexpected Goodbye

Tekee — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:23:39 -0000

I echo all of your sentiments here Michael. The waiting, the optimistic prognosis in your own head, all the while knowing that you could write the end scene and it wouldn't resemble what you were thinking or hoping for. It's a tough decision on what move to make when you are living so far from where the heartache is taking place, especially when you are trying to do right by the needs of your own young family. Although I was able to be by my father's side during most of his two weeks in ICU, I too missed that final moment and have a touch of guilt over it. We only wanted to go home for a few hours, bathe our children of the undeniably depressing hospital smell, and catch a few hours of quality sleep before doing it all over again the next day. The next day came only a few minutes after falling asleep. That ring that had an ominous depth to it... yeah, it was the worst.
Then, when my mother died? I've told you that story so you already know that I may find myself needing to put it down in written words eventually. I suppose I'm just waiting for my record to slow its backward spin.

Re: Nine! Nine! Nine!

Tekee — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:06:30 -0000

So happy to be among the lucky ones who get to share the awesomeness that is your son! He truly is a beautiful little human being! That little bit where he is pulling himself up... so inspiring. Thank you and Adam for creating Eli, he is going to be HUGE!

Re: Kit-A-Day Giveaway: MakerBot Thing-O-Matic 3D Printer (#5 of 5!)

Tekee — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:33:45 -0000

Fifth try is the charm. Here's hoping I finally get drawn for a prize!

Re: Kit-A-Day Giveaway: Gakken Mechamo Inchworm

Tekee — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:13:14 -0000

Sign me up!

Re: On Spirituality: A Letter to a Loved One

Tekee — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:44:13 -0000

Perfectly put Michael. There is a vast difference between religion and spirituality. For some people, they exist together harmoniously, for others, it poses a never ending series of questions. The day we stop asking questions is the day we stop being human, right?
I was raised by a metaphysical being who taught me to respect every denomination, not necessarily for their god, but for their actions of belief. I'll never forget the day when Mom greeted two Krishnas at the front door. As an adolescent, I would always just goof on their eccentric ways and chants and move on my way, but not my mom. She silently listened to their opening greeting and politely folded her hands, bowed and said, "Hare Krishna" and closed the door. They walked away unoffended. My jaw dropped to the floor, "Mom! You're one of them?" "No" she said, "but I respect that they believe in something strongly enough to take action on it and they are just trying to make the world a more peaceful place." She went on to explain more about the differences between religion and spirituality... the same things you have brought to light here, striving to be empathetic, benevolent, tolerant, & open-minded.
Two things I hold in high regard in this life are the willingness to question and the courage to take action. Am I good at these two things? Not so much, but I keep trying.

Re: Kit-A-Day Giveaway: Arduino ADK TinkerKit

Tekee — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:05:51 -0000

This would be an epic win! Send this one my way please!

Re: Kit-A-Day Giveaway: MakerBot Thing-O-Matic (#4 of 5)

Tekee — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:25:16 -0000

Taking another shot at the most prized of the prizes!

Re: Kit-A-Day Giveaway: TV-B-Gone Kit + Red Blinky POV + Minty Time Clock

Tekee — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:47:49 -0000

I'm bound to win eventually, right? ... RIGHT?

Re: Kit-A-Day Giveaway – Bulbdial Clock Kit

Tekee — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:29:25 -0000

Want it. Need it. Gotta have it!

Re: Kit-A-Day Giveaway: Arduino UNO + Beer Making Kit + DrinkShield

Tekee — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:15:09 -0000

This giveaway has my name written ALL over it!

Re: Kit-A-Day Giveaway – ProtoSnap Pro Mini

Tekee — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:55:17 -0000

I could definitely put these components to good use. Crossing my fingers!