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father - husband - pilot - engineer - vehicular geek web: https://saahbs.net (all posts), https://cwmouse.com

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Gaming on Linux I recently posted about upgrading Windows 10 to 111 to continue receiving security updates. Even after such upgrade, there are numerous problems with Windows. It is not open source, it is full of spyw...

Upgrading to Win11 will continue security updates. Even after such upgrade, there are numerous problems with Windows ... my remaining use case for Windows was to run games. This is no longer necessary - let me show you how!

... more on: saahbs.net/post/2025110...

#linux #windows #bazzite

07.11.2025 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First Fly-in of 2025 The 140 now has over 20 hours after engine overhaul. While continuing the break-in process, I finally had an opportunity to make it to a Fly-in! I attended an annual Fly-in organized by EAA Chapter 37...

The 140 now has over 20 hours after engine overhaul.

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I attended an annual Fly-in organized by EAA Chapter 376 out of Sierra Sky Park (E79) in Fresno, CA.

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saahbs.net/post/2025101...

#cessna140 #flyin #aviation #pilot #flying

12.10.2025 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Honda Grom for Sale facts 2020 Honda SF Grom with 2,359+ miles The best looking Grom generation (2nd) I’m the second owner and ride it regularly see my posts about it here: #grom synthetic-motorcycle-oil changes every 50...

My 2020 Honda SF Grom is for sale

- 2,359+ miles, asking $3.5k
- The best looking Grom generation
- Second owner and ride it regularly
- Synthetic-motorcycle-oil changes every 500mi
- This example is better than new for less money than new.

... more on: saahbs.net/post/2025092...

#motorcycles

22.09.2025 02:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CWMouse Melting CWMouse is printed in PLA material. Since mid-2025, I’ve been including in packaging a note with storage temperatures reminder. PLA softens at 140F, which is easily exceeded in a locked vehicle (or Pe...

CWMouse is printed in PLA material. Since mid-2025, I’ve been including in packaging a note with storage temperatures reminder.

PLA softens at 140F, which is easily exceeded in a locked vehicle (or Pelican case) on a ...

more on: saahbs.net/post/2025082...

#cw #cwmouse #hamradio #3dprinting

24.08.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Haha, im cw only user :) funny that we picked the same radio and should both be happy with it. Speaks well of the design.

22.08.2025 01:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Picture of qrp labs qcx mini and qmx with 3d printed magnetic protective covers.

Picture of qrp labs qcx mini and qmx with 3d printed magnetic protective covers.

I got mine this week too! I like that it is identical size to qcx mini :)

21.08.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I ended up ordering one of these from Amazon and love it! The smoothness and print quality is top notch.

Have you considered offering STL files? I might want to reprint mine in PETG-CF for hot summer days. But also, I know that design theft is a real thing, so I can understand why you might not!

11.08.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I did some PLA testing and the only failure mode is hot-car.

I've had a paddle in California sun on a cinder-block, 24/7 for a hot week. With free-air, I couldn't get it to reach temperatures leading to softening and deformation.

I also considered printing in white or wood-pla - no interest yet :)

12.08.2025 01:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As far as open sourcing - its on the table - I won't be making these forever, so eventually I'm thinking of open-sourcing :) [I already have a successor in the works...]

12.08.2025 01:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Home of the CWMouse Iambic Paddle CWMouse is a CW (Morse Code) dual paddle key designed by me Mike β€œSaahbs” Sabala - KN6FQM. It is an affordable lightweight QRP/POTA/SOTA/Base Station paddle using mouse micro-switches and ball bearing...

I'm happy to special print one in PETG if you order via cwmouse.com Stripe link and leave a note requesting PETG. I don't have CF, but structurally, the design is already pretty beefy and CF won't make any/much difference in heat resistance. I'm all setup for PETG, but am not offering it by default.

12.08.2025 01:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Adam! I'm glad you like it. I have considered offering kits, but getting the assembly process (and design) optimized for time and outcome (even for myself) was a process. I'm worried people would force things, fail and be unhappy with the end-result leaving bad reviews. ...

12.08.2025 01:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Underside of power panel to be directly attached to a battery.

Underside of power panel to be directly attached to a battery.

This was a one off, with APP pigtails glued into the custom design panel and everything wired internally inside a small center-void. I used off-the-shelf volt-meter PCB and USB-charger PCB. This is the only picture I snapped with unit fully wired before being attached to the battery.

30.06.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can one take an exam online now??? Where at? Please advise.

22.02.2025 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Marana AZ Fatal Mid-Air Collision 19 Feb
YouTube video by blancolirio Marana AZ Fatal Mid-Air Collision 19 Feb

does this look like a politician's fault, or bad human decision making? -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTq6...

20.02.2025 03:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

To install ADSB-out (in US) it needs to be FAA certified and installed by an aircraft mechanic. This means that the VERY cheapest ADSB-out will cost $2500 installed.

That is 50x more expensive than your RTL SDR rx suggestion.

Adsb is only a tool, just as airband radio and good procedures.

20.02.2025 01:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How much does an ADSB out transceiver cost (including install)?

20.02.2025 01:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

All the recent aviation accidents have causes years in the making. Please critique rationally instead of seeing what you want to see.

08.02.2025 06:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

amazing style, looks like 3d voxels made of 256-color ascii - very unique!!

07.02.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What bbs ansi telnet centric terminal do you recommend for linux?

I found gnome-terminal with ibm-vga9 font, TERM=ansi, 80x25 and ctrl-h on backspace working well for most BBS telnet connections and ansi intensive door games.

01.02.2025 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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2o fOr beeRS | 8-Bit Boyz A fun wild BBS with lots of Mystic customization, super active sysOp, most of the FTNs you want to read, 100s of door games and personal touches like the AN ...

looks interesting, haven't played TW2002 in a while :)

8bitboyz.com/bbs-listing/...

31.01.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Szkoda że nie można śledzić postów bezpośrednio po tagach (jak w ActivityPub).

31.01.2025 06:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is a ham radio (amateur radio) paddle (input device) for sending Morse Code (CW stands for continuous wave).

31.01.2025 06:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Old is New I returned back to Internet’s roots, to a personal web server. Back to the basics from the world of centralized, controlled and censored platforms. Decision Instead of running Mastodon, or any of alte...

I returned back to Internet’s roots, to a personal web server.

Back to the basics from the world of centralized, controlled and censored platforms.

#web

more here:

saahbs.net/post/2025010...

31.01.2025 04:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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