Linker3000
@linker3000.com
My career began in electronics & now it's in IT. I talk nonsense here about my hobby stuff: Electronics, STEM, IoT, Meshtastic, Vintage 8-bit computers. My dog is called Holly & she's much cuter than me | West Sussex, UK | Views are my own humble opinions.
I just got an email from Stack Overflow. Seems I've not logged in since April 2023.
Boy I must be a REALLY l33t coder!
Boy I must be a REALLY l33t coder!
November 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I just got an email from Stack Overflow. Seems I've not logged in since April 2023.
Boy I must be a REALLY l33t coder!
Boy I must be a REALLY l33t coder!
Our office broadband comes into the building through here.
Don't breathe too hard.
Don't breathe too hard.
November 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Our office broadband comes into the building through here.
Don't breathe too hard.
Don't breathe too hard.
October 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Just checking that the MeshBop #Meshtastic messaging app coped with the UK time change. Yes, I must put the prototype node into the case I have for it.
October 26, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Just checking that the MeshBop #Meshtastic messaging app coped with the UK time change. Yes, I must put the prototype node into the case I have for it.
I find the whole thing utterly thickening.
October 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM
I find the whole thing utterly thickening.
This cheap USB tester started to read 4.29A all the time. Anyone seen this - is it a known issue - and fixed it? Apart from doing a visual around the current sensing resistor & chip and a PCB clean I've not dived deeper yet because it's likely not worth the time, but am happy to have thoughts. Ta.
October 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
This cheap USB tester started to read 4.29A all the time. Anyone seen this - is it a known issue - and fixed it? Apart from doing a visual around the current sensing resistor & chip and a PCB clean I've not dived deeper yet because it's likely not worth the time, but am happy to have thoughts. Ta.
Just testing some (not yet released) newsyness goodness on MeshBop for #Meshtastic.
github.com/linker3000/M...
github.com/linker3000/M...
October 17, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Just testing some (not yet released) newsyness goodness on MeshBop for #Meshtastic.
github.com/linker3000/M...
github.com/linker3000/M...
My 'weekend project' visual, extensible message trigger / response app for #Meshtastic, written in Node-RED, has just had a major rewrite.
I've also thrown in a Sea state / tidal report and severe weather warnings.
github.com/linker3000/M...
I've also thrown in a Sea state / tidal report and severe weather warnings.
github.com/linker3000/M...
October 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
My 'weekend project' visual, extensible message trigger / response app for #Meshtastic, written in Node-RED, has just had a major rewrite.
I've also thrown in a Sea state / tidal report and severe weather warnings.
github.com/linker3000/M...
I've also thrown in a Sea state / tidal report and severe weather warnings.
github.com/linker3000/M...
Meshbop V0.11 Beta for #Meshtastic is coming soon. Lots of code tidying, some new triggers and even easier setup on Node-RED. Here's some lovely screenshots.
October 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Meshbop V0.11 Beta for #Meshtastic is coming soon. Lots of code tidying, some new triggers and even easier setup on Node-RED. Here's some lovely screenshots.
It's tiiiiiny. Going to try using it with async out to a Heltec V3 #Meshtastic node as my permanent MeshBop node.
October 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It's tiiiiiny. Going to try using it with async out to a Heltec V3 #Meshtastic node as my permanent MeshBop node.
I know the North of the UK has had it worse, but my MeshBop #Meshtastic app has been broadcasting messages, based on a Met Office feed, every hour, for the South too. Good job little Raspberry Pi. Stay safe everyone.
October 4, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I know the North of the UK has had it worse, but my MeshBop #Meshtastic app has been broadcasting messages, based on a Met Office feed, every hour, for the South too. Good job little Raspberry Pi. Stay safe everyone.
Maybe I could cope with a mid-range CRSlO.
October 2, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Maybe I could cope with a mid-range CRSlO.
Fixed an iPhone / watch charge pad for my better half today. The usual...a USB-C port with solder cracks on the fixing tabs, causing the PCB connections to flex and break. Tabs fixed, then some drag soldering with a fine tip, followed by a tidy with some flux and braid on the joints did the trick.
September 20, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Fixed an iPhone / watch charge pad for my better half today. The usual...a USB-C port with solder cracks on the fixing tabs, causing the PCB connections to flex and break. Tabs fixed, then some drag soldering with a fine tip, followed by a tidy with some flux and braid on the joints did the trick.
Sofa annexation is a thing.
September 18, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Sofa annexation is a thing.
Yep and you can still get them..from Richer Sounds, which always has good prici.....waaaat.
(I kept it budget with a Pioneer PL-200X. Still got the stack.)
(I kept it budget with a Pioneer PL-200X. Still got the stack.)
September 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Yep and you can still get them..from Richer Sounds, which always has good prici.....waaaat.
(I kept it budget with a Pioneer PL-200X. Still got the stack.)
(I kept it budget with a Pioneer PL-200X. Still got the stack.)
This "Cover Opening TOOL" turned up on my desk. I have no idea what it's for (apart from 'covers'!?). It seems to be made from fibreglass, like a thick piece of PCB material. Micro SD card for scale. Ideas ANYONE!?
September 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This "Cover Opening TOOL" turned up on my desk. I have no idea what it's for (apart from 'covers'!?). It seems to be made from fibreglass, like a thick piece of PCB material. Micro SD card for scale. Ideas ANYONE!?
Rescued from a lab chuckout.
September 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Rescued from a lab chuckout.
Aaaah. I spent money. I may want to spend more.. I'm popular.
September 7, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Aaaah. I spent money. I may want to spend more.. I'm popular.
Gotta be a bot or fake account?
The robotic-like replies are too (uselessly) responsive compared to the actual company.
Seems I'm a marked man.
The robotic-like replies are too (uselessly) responsive compared to the actual company.
Seems I'm a marked man.
September 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Gotta be a bot or fake account?
The robotic-like replies are too (uselessly) responsive compared to the actual company.
Seems I'm a marked man.
The robotic-like replies are too (uselessly) responsive compared to the actual company.
Seems I'm a marked man.
Tesco AI or human on the fritz.
You dog wants ice cubes.
You dog wants ice cubes.
September 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Tesco AI or human on the fritz.
You dog wants ice cubes.
You dog wants ice cubes.
Kerrygold Shrinkflation at Tesco?
September 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Kerrygold Shrinkflation at Tesco?
That sure looks like the real deal compared to my copy...
August 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
That sure looks like the real deal compared to my copy...