Showing entries tagged as: hardware
My Raspberry Pi is up and running.
By isendev.
Posted on 2012/07/13 23:57.
Tagged as: hardware, programming.
Finally, after two long months, my Raspberry Pi is here. And the first impression could not be better. It's a very small, but capable computer that can execute a full fledged OS like Debian Linux with great amount of dignity, and in the next weeks, seems that things will run speedier when ARMv6 "hard float" binaries be available for public consumption :)
The Foundation's main goal seems accomplished: They've created a powerful (and cheap) piece of hardware that turns to be a very nice way to introduce our childs into computing world. Congrats to everyone on the Rasberry Pi team for it!
Now, I'm looking for a case for my little motherboard... Maybe a bit of origami?
Never is too late for an iPhone 4S ;)
By isendev.
Posted on 2012/02/28 23:01.
After facing the ubiquitous Apple iPhone 4S (iOS) vs. Samsung Galaxy S2 (Android) dilemma, I resolved that the Cupertino designed hardware will be my first smartphone. In my hands, the S2 feels alarmingly thin and flimsy. I know that it's only a matter of perception, but I really don't feel comfortable with it. So in my case, the iPhone 4S is the way to go :) A short visit to the Apple Store and it's done! The beast sits gently on my desk...
After a careful unpacking and iTunes sync test, I had to cut my Simyo/KPN Spain SIM card using a MicroSIM cutter (borrowed from a friend) to put the phone online ;)
Computer recycling: LEX Light CV860A CPU fan replacement.
By isendev.
Posted on 2012/02/12 11:02.
I keep working (slowly) on my LEX Light CV860A. Now, I've cleaned the aluminium heatshink and replaced the stock CPU cooler fan with a new "ultra quiet" Noiseblocker XM-1 fan (40mm. diameter / 11dBA.). Here are some photos of the process:
Microsoft Xbox 360 wired controller for Windows.
By isendev.
Posted on 2012/02/10 22:53.
Tagged as: hardware, videogames.
I bought recently a Microsoft Xbox 360 wired controller for Windows. I mainly use it for playing with arcade and SNES/Genesis emulators on my laptop, and I have to say that it works very nice! Excellent build quality and very responsive. It can be used directly on Xbox 360 console. Great when your wireless controller runs out of battery!
