My name's Bryan; I just moved to MSP from DFW, TX in late June. I'm a radio operator (KE5OSR) and computer engineer, and enjoy playing with electronics, computers, and security systems. I'm currently a self-employed IT Consultant, but am looking for a new job in the area. Before I became a member of TCM, I was a member of the Dallas Makerspace. I'm still in the process of migrating my content from over there to here, so in the meantime, you can learn more about me and my projects on my user profile over there.

If you need to get a hold of me, I try to be available on the #tcmaker irc channel, or you can im/smtp me via googol: smittex.

• TC Maker Portfolio
• Classroom Computers
• APRS
• Weather Station
• (unnamed bluetooth project) → prerequisites for an open sourced smart hard- & soft- ware facilities management

• 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM computer - #11
• 0.75 Gallon Softsoap hand soap
• Stainless Steel Kegerator (w/ CO₂tank, 15.5 gallon keg shell, Blue Moon keg handle)
• 5* 80 GB HDDs - ($20; freegeek)
• 512 MB RDRAM - ($4; freegeek)
• 700 watt PSU
• 4* SATA HDDs
• 2* Socket 775 Heatsinks - ($22; microcenter)
• Arctic Silver - ($11; microcenter)
• 2* packs of 4 Black Permanent Markers ($2; Wal-Mart)
• 4* Reveal light bulbs
• Old IBM workstation (for parts)
• ISA GPIB (IEEE 488-2) card
• Time & Brainpower (Priceless)

• 30 MHz HP Spectrum Analyzer
• 12 MHz Wavetek Arbitrary Function Generator
• Aoyue Digital SMD/SMT Rewrk Soldering Station
• Lab Stand
• USRP1
• USRP Daughterboads
• USRP Antennae
• Zebra Thermal Label Printer
• D-Link DIR-601 802.11n Router
• Uniden Bearcat 895XLT

Inventory

I have a bunch of electronic parts and components, chemicals for chemistry experiments and demonstrations, electronics tools, and lab equipment that is available for sharing and/or purchase. Please email me for access. Here's a snippet:

RSS

• How to Compile Linux Kernel from Source to Build Custom Kernel (2013/06/14 06:18)
• DIY Open Source Laptop (2013/06/12 13:45)
• Node Roundup: evilscan, pm2, connectr (2013/06/11 18:00)
• Educational BoosterPack 8 bit FFT spectrum analyzer (2013/06/10 16:00)
• Learning letters, particularly R, F, I, & D (2013/06/10 06:00)
• Open Zigbee sniffer (2013/06/09 19:01)
• Echolocation pinpoints where a gunshot came from (2013/06/09 08:01)
• ROM dumper test rig (2013/06/08 19:01)
• HackRF based radio spectrum analyzer (2013/06/08 09:00)
• USB infrared receiver looks good sitting in your livingroom (2013/06/08 08:01)
• App note: Solar power DC-DC converter (2013/06/08 08:00)
• AngularJS and SVG (2013/06/06 18:00)
• Geek deals: $180 discount Dell XPS 12 convertible, 50-inch plasma | Deals | Geek.com (2013/06/02 12:02)
• Building a miniature x-ray tube (2013/06/02 10:00)
• Programming AVRs using Raspberry Pi SPI interface (2013/06/02 05:26)
• Circuit Board Design for Beginners (2013/06/02 04:20)
• TP-Link router turned into a DALI automated lighting controller (2013/06/01 16:01)
• Complicated iPhone garage door opener (2013/06/01 14:01)
• DIY Deck Ambiance with Flickering LEDs (2013/06/01 11:00)
• Geek deals: $650 for Dell Inspiron 15R laptop with touchscreen | Deals | Geek.com (2013/05/31 07:13)