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Arduino Serial PHP Fix…

July 21, 2010 in Arduino

So for all of the problems everyone has been having with the provided source code for all of my Arduino Serial PHP projects, I have a possible fix. Please watch the video below for more information.

Server Power Consumption Video…

July 21, 2010 in Server Computers

I have below, the video to go with the results of the server power consumption testing on my xSeries 345 IBM server. Check it out!

The Server Power Consumption Results

July 6, 2010 in Server Computers

The results of the testing for the power consumption of the IBM xSeries 345 server are in. I placed in line a Kill-A-Watt meter that measures the power consumption and draw from any device that plugs into the wall socket at 120 volts. This is a very nifty device and can show you the power [...]

Inside A crank Flashlight…

July 5, 2010 in Equipment Autopsy

I recently made a video on YouTube about the guts of a crank powered flashlight. Check it out below.

I was amazed how little it consumed…

July 3, 2010 in Apple Computers, Computers

So for the last 819 hours, I have been monitoring my iMac’s power consumption. Here is the data I have come up with. In 819 hours the iMac used 15.73KwH of electricity. When the computer is off it draws 0 watts. When idle it draws about 70 watts and in use draws about 73 to [...]

Barcade Project Update…

July 2, 2010 in Arcade Project

Here is an update on the barcade project I have been working on the past few months. I have some pictures below I wish to share with you.

The developers have done it again…

July 2, 2010 in Cocoa and Objective-C, Software Development

I love what the developers of the WordPress blog app for the iPad have done. It is such an improvement from the iPhone version. Besides having more real estate to work with, the app is smoother, nicer looking and feels great to use. I purchased the iPad this week and so far I am loving [...]

It’s been a long time…

July 2, 2010 in MissionDuke.com

Sorry it’s been a while. I have been working a lot and had very little time to do anything for myself. I am forcing myself into talking again about all the things I love with all of my readers wether I have time or not. I will make time to write about these things and [...]