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== '''Larz''' ''<small>(aka Lawrence)</small>'' == | == '''Larz''' ''<small>(aka Lawrence)</small>'' == | ||
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=== ''elektor Embeded Linux system <small>(aka GNUBLIN)</small>'' === | === ''elektor Embeded Linux system <small>(aka GNUBLIN)</small>'' === | ||
Just got this little beauty. It is tiny, simple, and looks to be a lot of fun (once I figure out what I want to do with it). | Just got this little beauty. It is tiny, simple, and looks to be a lot of fun (once I figure out what I want to do with it). | ||
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== '''Future Projects''' == | |||
=== Adding Powerline Ethernet, Home Plug, etc to some projects === | |||
=== Add FPV-First Person Video transmitter and camera to quadcopter === | |||
This would allow flying in first person mode. | |||
=== Add a transmitter and video camera on a stabilised gimbal to quadcopter === | |||
This is an RC controlled camera operated by second person, separate from FPV camera, used for reconnaissance or imagery. | |||
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=== ''Anything Forrest Mims published'' === | === ''Anything Forrest Mims published'' === | ||
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== '''Fun Toys''' == | == '''Fun Toys''' == | ||
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Project Idea: Put these chips into some projects. | Project Idea: Put these chips into some projects. | ||
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== '''Past Computers''' == | == '''Past Computers''' == | ||
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=== ''TRS-80 (Z-80)'' === | === ''TRS-80 (Z-80)'' === | ||
This was my first | This was my first proper mod. | ||
In 1978, the TRS-80 only displayed upper case characters. This was done to save one chip. With only 7 RAM chips in the video circuit, the system was limited to displaying the first 128 characters of the character ROM. | In 1978, the TRS-80 only displayed upper case characters. This was done to save one chip. With only 7 RAM chips in the video circuit, the system was limited to displaying the first 128 characters of the character ROM. | ||
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Boo-YAh! | Boo-YAh! | ||
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