I have a nice MythTV setup in the house, which is an open source DVR software project. I also have several IP cameras for security but haven’t been happy with the various software tools I’ve used for viewing and controlling them. I finally decided recently to install ZoneMinder to enable recording video when my alarmRead more
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I learned a cool trick over the weekend – recovering images from the browser cache, specifically from Google Chrome. That may seem a little obscure or unhelpful but believe me, it can be necessary. Right now you’re probably wondering to yourself “but why would anyone need to do that? I don’t really see the purposeRead more
I’m a practicing Electrical Engineer for Sparx Engineering and I just finished the process of becoming a Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. States make their own rules but here in Texas you can’t use the term “Engineer” unless you are registered by the state OR you are employed by a registered firm, and youRead more
Let’s go back in history to a time without global positioning systems (GPS) helping you navigate to your favorite sushi bar. Sometime around 2004, Qualcomm announced they successfully tested assisted GPS on a mobile phone after acquiring the technology from SnapTrack. Now, every mobile smart phone and device takes advantage of GPS. Let’s fast forwardRead more
I’ve worked in two industries where safety and reliability of soft designs are serious concerns: manned spaceflight at NASA and FDA Medical devices (and there was a few years in the Navy Nuclear Propulsion program, but I was just a knuckle-dragging MM3 back then). . And if you are a software engineer in a safetyRead more
Sparx Engineering is always looking at the the latest advances in 3D printing technology. Recently, the MakerBot team revealed the Replicator 2 as the “the best desktop 3D printer on the market”. Let’s take a closer at that statement and compare against other desktop 3D printers on the market. Resolution and volume are key to makingRead more