OutPut

Halot Sky Break-fix

Creality Halot Sky Troubleshooting Break-fix

Creality Halot Sky – Resin Liner Change Out

Lab Work – Working Out The Bugs, Halot Sky Resin Printer

Before you begin you own 3D printing, journey, including purchasing a 3D printer, we need to discuss break-fix: the Halot Sky Break-fix which follows up on the LCD replacement just a few months ago.

First, it is crucial to understand how to maintain and troubleshoot printers. The same applies to addressing major printing issues, such as breaking down the entire printer to the board level. This also includes dealing with misprints, which can occur frequently. Proper care, cleaning, and resin management are essential tasks, including swapping resin liners and cleaning resin drips meticulously.

Liner Change

Liner Frame

New Liner

Attached are few sneak peek video clips and photos of our latest test prints and demos. We have some ‘real-world’ solutions coming soon. More creations on 3D software and 3D applications such as TinkerCad, Autodesk – AutoCAD, Creality (design) software, SolidWorks and more. We have started with TinkerCad and AutoCAD so that we can print prototypes and finish products within a few hours. Got any ideas? Need 3d prints? Leave us a comment or drop us a line on the Connect. Please include: file type, filament, sizes etc. Let’s see what we can come up with! As usual leave a comment below, let us know what you’re thinking?

Raspberry Pi Touch

RPi Touch Running Linux

7″ Touchscreen Kit Build, Flash and Boot

Tech And Tools – Raspberry Pi Touch

The new Raspberry PI Touch, imager simplifies the process of accessing, flashing, changing, and running your favorite OS.

Making it seamless and ready-to-use. It’s like a game changer for RPI enthusiasts. You can play games, surf the web, and do everything you can locally on this Raspberry PI Touch device. Gamers can also try out RPi Game Emulators and more. To get started, you will need an the new Raspberry kit or parts, a touchscreen USB tethering cable or USB Fob, and your OS of choice.

Drone Accessories

Pi Unboxing

Raspberry Pi Setup

Unwrapped

Board

We recommend starting with the latest version of each, and using the new imager/software available through Raspberry Pi Imager. One of my absolute favorite tests to run on these mini pcs, testing difference flavors of Linux. A great way to learn other operating systems, UI etc. Certainly a more user friendly way to test variations of OS flavors as well. Below is a full list of items and links, assuming that the items are in stock.

Boot and Install

Build

Imager

Marketing

Desktop

If you enjoyed the Raspberry Pi article and want to learn more about other IoT builds, or Apple Repairs – M1 Chip… be sure to check out Debian Buster Snapdragon 410c Build. Feel free to leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts!

New Creality Series

A Makers-space Featuring Creality 3d Printers

Creality 3d Printing Series – Ender 3 Neo Max & Halot Sky

Lab Work – Creality Settings

3D printing? If you have a need, give us a call. We will be posting a handful of new work in the weeks to come. From testing and prototyping, to 3D model printing and extruding, resin printers versus PLA/TPU filament printers, the the trials and the tribulations i.e. issues we faced while running our 3D printers. Check out the latest Creality Ender series printers, as we will be covering the Max Neo in this article.

I have attached a few sneak peek video clips and photos of the New Creality Series, showcasing our latest test prints and demos. Als have some ‘real-world’ solutions coming out soon. We will also be putting out some polls regarding 3D software/applications – TinkerCad, AutoCad, Creality (design) software, SolidWorks and more. We have started with TinkerCad and AutoCad so that we can print prototypes to finish products within a few hours.

In The Lab

Creality Tablet

Prototypes

Got any ideas? Do you need 3D prints? Leave us a comment, drop us a line on the Connect, please include: file type, filament, sizes, etc. Let’s see what we can come up with!

As usual leave a comment below, let us know what you’re thinking?

Halo Infinite Video

The Chief Survives, Catch The Halo Infinite Video

A @FightinCowboy Let’s Play

Video – Halo Infinite Video

The video is available now, brought to you by @fightinCowboy! Watch @fightinCowboy’s Let’s Play play-through, of Halo Infinite, the best adventure yet. It took me years to warm up to Halo again… as there never seemed to be enough time in the day to spend on it. However, this on the other hand, this one does not disappoint.

Hot Take

The Master Chief does it again, conquer the enemy, save the world. Simple. This Halo play-through is epic, fun to watch, easy to follow along and virtually take on the world of Halo. Be sure to watch the Halo Infinite video by @fightincowboy. Above all, Microsoft has out done itself with Halo Infinite. A good time to be had, @fightinCowboy brings us an instant classic – Halo Infinite.

Watch this video and similar ones on YouTube or dive into other videos in the videos in the video category on our website.

Handy Noco Jump Box

The NOCO Boost Plus Gets You Back On The Road

NOCO 12-V Jump Starter Box

Gear – NOCO

Recommended: NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000 Amp 12-Volt UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter Box, Car Battery Booster Pack, that also functions as a Portable Power Bank Charger, and Jumper Cables and is suitable for use with up to 6-Liter Gasoline and 3-Liter Diesel Engines.

When you need a jump start because your battery is dead, I can’t recommend the NOCO Boost jump box enough. It has helped me over 5 times now in the span of a year. Once with my new SUV, and the others times with my JEEP. After swapping the battery as shown below, we were good to go. However, it was the jump box that kept us going during troubleshooting and testing. This has happened more than 5 times in year, which is more than most people experience in 10 or more years I highly recommend keeping a jump box in your car. The NOCO Boost GB40 is a safe and accessible booster pack with jumper cables and an ancillary charger for gasoline and diesel engines*. We recently used the NOCO jump box to start up the ’06 Wrangler after a radio and headlamp update. Of course this doesn’t come without it’s own issues, hence the need for a jump.

Battery Boost

NOCO Jump Box

NOCO Unboxing

Connection

Fully Charged

Find this battery jump box and other recommendations on the shop page. Or, just a few suggestions here before you take off. The NOCO has saved our trips a few times now. Older vehicles get less use of them later in life, especially our off-road vehicles. That said, if you can pick up a NOCO jumpstart, do. They vary in price, so be wise. Two, the Schumacher 100 amp charger/start and satellite backup batterieswas our old go to. This charger/jump start does require an outlet… so you can see why we opted for the NOCO for now. No time to waste when we have dogs ‘in tow’ i.e. Ruby and Zeus.

We will be sharing the latest radio upgrades soon. Just know that we are no longer use the factory lamps, head unit, and speakers – we now use brands like Pioneer, Kicker, Bazooka, and more…

There are a few items I recommend in a pinch, this NOCO jump box, the blast match, a charging source (generator, 9v hack, batter backup pack) and some way to fashion some clean water – for drinking, cleaning, cooking, wound care, and more. Obviously food is another, but these few items can keep you safe and sound in most cases in everyday life, hiking on the trail, driving in the car (short/long distance). A pocket knife or all-in-one EDC tool works as well, for general maintenance, tool and/or application.

Email Deliverability Issues

Testing Deliverability With The MXToolbox

MXToolbox, Solve Email and Deliverability Issues

Tech And Tools – Finding The Right Tools

The right tools for the right job, Email Issues; Deliverability. Give MX Toolbox at try.

Sometimes choosing the right tools is more about solving the right problem rather than creating more problems with additional tools. What do I mean by this? Are you experiencing domain issues, spam problems, or email deliverability challenges? If you need DNS assistance, consider using MX Toolbox. The MXToolbox web app offers a variety of tools to address DNS questions, domain issues, spam, or hacking concerns. I often rely on the MXToolbox “SuperTool” for support in these areas. This tool is incredibly useful to have in your digital toolbox for email, domain, and DNS support. Additionally, support representatives for tiered hosting, email, and specific applications can also provide valuable assistance.

ToolKit

Manage

Blacklist

Commands

Lookup

Findings

Tools Full Details

Verify

Anyway, take a look at the screenshots, no time like discovering deliverability issues just after the holiday. It’s good time to kick the tires on a less common issue these days. MX Toolbox is my go to application when I need digital eyes on a problem. There are several images here, so hopefully you can get an idea of what’s available. You can also visit MX Toolbox – Supertool.

Do you Fuzz? Screaming Frog or SEMRush? Email issues? Flush your system and server cache often. Delete old accounts, clean up the clutter and fix email risks and issues associated with email services.

Don’t overlook the ‘all tools’ link on the far right side of the main navigation, which is the ‘toolshed’ mentioned earlier. If you choose to click on the ‘all tools’ link, your next step will be to view All Tools in the tertiary navigation, specifically the first tab navigation in the main body.

CoC Legend League

The Legendary Game of Clash Of Clans (CoC)

Clash Of Clans Legend League at 5000+ Trophies

Lab Work – Clash of Clans Legends League

League Update – Level 15, Clash of Clans Hero Updates… theLegend League trophy push has ended for now, currently sitting at 5095 trophies. There is no need to continue pushing at the moment as I have upgrades to focus on: hero(s), defensive troops/buildings, new pets to upgrade.

Picking up where we left off, the latest post covered the new level 15 Townhall (TH) upgrade, new characters, pets and more… Since then, we’ve been battling it out, making a strong trophy push to see how far we can go without any trouble. The Legend League is different from normal play, with limitations on battles per day and trophy retention. We quickly found out that our clan and TH status are not ready for prime time. The Legend League it self is different, fun, and offers an interesting take on the game. However, it’s no joke. We are able to maintain around 100 trophies without losing or gaining, but this hinders our ability to upgrade. Our TH/clan setup needs some work before we can progress further in the league.

5000+ Trophy Push

This specific profile is different from my others, likely the most frequently used, and definitely has the most troop upgrades. However, anyone can reach the Legend League with some conditions. While any Clash of Clans member can push trophies past the 5000+ mark, the catch is that there are far many more maxed out players waiting to compete. The Cost-to-Benefit (CBA) or Return of Investment ROI) is mild when playing with a non-maxed clan, as no gold is lost.

Legend League Leaders

Opening

Off To War

League

Let’s Battle

Attack

Results

If you need to upgrade, my suggestion is to focus on dropping out and farming. Ultimately, do the farming until you can max out your clan. Keep in mind that you won’t be able to earn money, elixir, or dark elixir to upgrade your Town Hall either. By participating in 8 battles a day, you will only receive rewards based on those battles. At the end of the day, the trophies you earn or lose will be added or subtracted from your total, and those who remain above 5000+ threshold will stay in the league. Currently, I am just below 4800 trophies and on my way down, but I am still in the league. This experience has been a good test for my clan and Town Hall, both there is still much work to be done in order to compete in the Legend League. For more COC updates, Supercell changes, details, links, and more, continue to Clash On!

Ender, Halot & Prusa 3d

3d PLA, Resin and TPU Printers

Creality, Prusa or Something else? Ultimaker

Gear – 3d Printers

With the holiday season in full swing, thought it might be worth while to do some research on a 3D printer… Should we go with Ender, Halot & Prusa 3D? Should we choose extruded filament or resin? Which brand offers the best cost/benefit ratio?

More on the Creality series of printers below same for boards and software for the Creality brand. I want to be careful not to exclude other brands of course, feel free to check out Elegoo, Dremel, Prusa (mentioned prior), Bambu Lab, and Anycubic.

After conducting our research, in shop testing, we found a printer that meets the shop needs. Once the device has been received, we will provide more information. Stay tuned for updates on the device, our 3D lab startup, and our first runs. Let me know in the comments below: should I choose Prusa or Creality CR Series Ender series or Halot Series?

3D Printers

Ender

Prusa

There are a couple of different models, filament types, series, etc. to choose from. We are considering the Ender 5 Plus, Halot Series (Resin) versus the Prusa I3 MK3S+. Perhaps some other tools to go with the printer as well, such as wash/cure, filament, bed, boxes/enclosures, etc. There are lots of options to consider. The point is, we are looking for the best option for the shop. Help us understand why and what factors might have influenced your decision to purchase a 3D printer. Should we choose something else? Dremel, MakerBot, Ultimaker, LulzBot… there are more options out there, but it is time to narrow down the list.

As usual leave a comment below, let us know what you’re thinking?

Trail Welding Video

A Fix For The Trail

@BleepinJeep – On the Go

Lab Work – Trail Welding Video – @BleepinJeep, Welding On The Trail

Need a weld? In a bind? @BleepinJeep covers “Welding with Jumper Cables and Car Batteries”, in a handy video out on the trail.

Hot Take

Listen up, here is an easy way to fix parts, metal on the go. Those of you who go out on the trails, off-roading with a group, hill climbing with the sandrail, and rock crawling out West. @BleepinJeep’s got you covered.

Happy I have extra batteries, 2 – 8020-164 35 RedTop Optima Batteries (somewhere between 2-4 years old). Perfect for trail riding, mudding, swap runs and outages. Outages or broken parts, more specific, anything that can break while you’re rock climbing, sand railing, off roading, jumping, trailing, hopping or camping. That last one might be even more important, while having the camp necessities, power is required to run electrified gadgets and refrigerators.

Always remember, an additional battery if you can. If there is a complete outage, no battery juice, then the NOCO jump box. The NOCO will keep you going on the trail. Believe it. The NOCO is the way to go, weld and mend parts that is easily mendable on the trail or climbing. Check out @BleepinJeep and his Trail Welding video.

Watch this video and others like it on YouTube or check out our other videos found under the video category on our website. Drop us a comment if you will, tell us about the things you keep around while off-roading, 4-wheeling, rock climbing or trail hopping!

Schumacher Charger And Starter

Recharge And Start On The Go

Schumacher Chargers – SC1308

Tech And Tool – Need A Jump, Choose the Schumacher Charger And Starter

In the field, around the shop, need a jump? The Schumacher Charger and Starters is a tremendous help in a pinch, supports longterm life and care for your car, marine or small atv/SxS batteries.

Schumacher Charger and Starter Features

100 A engine start
30 A boost
6/2 A charge/maintain for advanced diagnostic testing, engine starting and charging
Powerful enough for starting SUVs, trucks and large batteries
Battery and alternator tester ─ provides charge level and helps diagnose electrical problems
Digital display, LED indicators and button controls ─ for ease and accuracy
Microprocessor controlled ─ automatically adjusts the amperage rate to charge and maintain
Multi-stage charging for added precision, safety and battery life
Float mode monitoring ─ automatically maintains optimum battery charge
Auto voltage detection ─ 6 or 12 volt
Reverse hook-up protection ─ charger will not operate if clamps are reversed; LED will flash.

Solid Jumpstart Power

On that note, may I dar to say that this charger never fails. Every time the Jeep battery dies, the Schumacher Jumpstart box does the trick. Additionally, we rewired a section of the Jeep’s wiring system to run the car stereo, speakers, sub, amp, and new lights. As mentioned before, this charger provides a little extra kick when needed; the 100a engine start feature is a nice touch. For the price, on Amazon ~$110.99, you cant beat it. Of course, pricing may vary. This charger has saved enough in batteries alone.

Let’s Take A Closer Look

Schumacher

Optima

Next, the Schumacher keeps extra batteries in storage charged. The charger maintains and prepares batteries for their next job. At some point, we will use these batteries for some lowfi, lowtech home ‘metal working’, or in the case of running a quick fix on a trail-locked Jeep or 4-wheeler…

Batteries, Charging and Backup Systems

Using batteries in series will maximize your ability to get the job done in any trail condition. For our test case, we will be using metal working to weld some items around the house. This will allow us to scratch that old welding itch and learn how to fabricate metal at home. The main goal is to practice welding. Novice welding is suitable using a DC welding electrode to patch metal, fix broken metal items at home, or simulate a trail repair. Alternatively, you can also try a little welding at home. For more information, check out ‘BleepinJeep’. I will be posting a quick video on the concept titled “Welding with Jumper Cables and Car Batteries” via BleepinJeep.

From backup satellite batteries to chargers, in a pinch get a charge. Have a look at the Schumacher Charger and the NOCO Jumpbox for automotive batteries. The Matrix Power Supply for electronics and even a 9v battery in a pinch. Various chargers with means to charge your technology in an emergency, storms or traveling abroad. Gone are the days of needing multiple batteries for your cell phone.

As usual leave a comment below, let us know what you’re thinking?

WW3 – Coalition Win

Team Win, A South American Cohort Win

WW3 – Coalition Win

Lab Work – Conflict Of Nations: WW3

WW3 – Coalition Win – 4th Place. Game over. Ending with a 4th place finish, in this case, the South American Coalition merged victorious, leading me to a 4th place overall finish. JMVH claimed 1st with 3414 provinces and cities conquered.

The Conquest

Athens

Research

Destroyer

Ankara

Antalya

Aleppo

Karbala

Kuwait

Tehran

Alliance

Iraq

Attack Iraq

Basrah

Turkey

Heraklion

Baghdad

Diyarbakir

Mosul

Infantry

Syria

Intel

We covered everything from battleship research to destroyers, capturing cities like Aleppo, Kuwait, and Tehran before forming the alliance. Once the alliance was established, we swiftly moved to seize large portions of crucial cities, port cities, and continents. That strategy was clear: dominate the seas, conduct research, and conquer swiftly.

Check out CoN: WWIII online now. We took over the world starting from South America. Alternatively, you can read about our journey in WW3, from the beginning in Take On The World – Conflict of Nations: WW3 to our finish in 4th place. Our first priority was to build a navy, researching better equipment and resources. The game progressed quickly, with conquering happening fast. It was an overwhelming experience for our enemies. We will be back online later this week possibly next, for our next game. Also, look up my username – ‘sudosen’ for more details.

AppleTV 4K & MagSafe Battery Pack

Apple Accessories and More

4K View & Battery Life On The Go

Gear – Apple Safe Mag Pack & TV 4K

Update: AppleTV 4k & Apple Magsafe Battery Backup Review

Apple Accessories

AppleTV 4k

MagSafe Battery Pack

Let’s check out the AppleTV 4K & MagSafe Battery Pack… starting with the AppleTV. I’ve been using an older AppleTV 4K to complement the 4k monitors; but its time for an upgrade. Today is the day. I’ve decided to update the office AppleTV to AppleTV 4K to match resolutions, colors, etc. via dual screens used as separate displays. The purpose, MacBook Pro (MBP) has some shortcomings such as limitation of dual monitors or multi-monitors that are not NOT Apple branded. This seems to be a new limitation, and I’m not sure why this might be the case. I’ll leave that to your imagination to figure out. The goal is to use the new 4K version so that I’m not required to adjust resolutions to 3840 x 2160 over multiple monitors while reducing resolution/reducing pixel space via MBP settings for desktop views, apps, windows, etc.

That said, the new MBP still needs some work, I will be frank. I’m not a fan of the limited HDMI connections without Apple specific dongles or Apple monitors. I need to do address this at the hardware level while desiring to run dual screens without Apple-branded screens, monitors, or TV’s. This is a self-imposed limitation without dongles. Unfortunately, I’ve tried multiple dongles or HDMI extender hardware/software without success. iCreate products have their own limitations, and screen observations, meaning Apple OS updates create software problems by iCreate device for months… The idea is simple: run multiple screens as separate screens with the same resolution. More on the AppleTV 4K to come.

MagSafe Battery Pack

In the meantime, let’s cover the MagSafe Battery Pack. Are trips or travel in your near future? Tired of short-term battery usage, removing apps and settings to preserve battery life? Consider adding a Apple Mag Safe Battery Pack. I(we) added the Apple Mag Safe for long-term battery needs, away from the office, traveling, or going to the stores. Are you looking for a battery pack? The latest from Apple, is the MagSafe Battery Pack, also try the – Belkin BOOST Charge, Pro Magnetic Power Bank.

Honestly, these battery packs do the job and more. They are great for those who are always on the run, constantly using apps, and watching videos on their phones. If you are running multiple apps at once, playing games, watching videos, and more wirelessly, these battery packs are for you. You are not tethered to a wall or a power station. Start by buying one, and I’ll provide my final verdict in a couple of weeks. Check back soon.

Before we continue, here are a few other articles on Apple iOS, other devices and updates that you might be interested in. For example, the MagSafe Battery Pack, for finding more power on the go, using Dual SIMs and eSIMs. Apple mouse, a ‘pass’ in our book, trackpad in a pinch or some more affordable Logitech mouse will do. Alternatively, you may want to explore a more minimalist approach with LightPhone products. Check out other Apple posts, like more on the Apple iPhone 12 updates.

Let’s conclude this article on AppleTV 4K & MagSafe Battery Packs shall we? As usual leave a comment below. Have feedback on the MagSafe Batter Pack? Apple TV 4K, MBP? Let us know what you’re thinking?

AirMap by DroneUp

Take Flight, AirMap by DroneUp

AirMap for Drones, Setup and In-Flight App

Tech And Tools – Fly With Confidence – Airmaps

Get FAA approval to fly with AirMap by DroneUp… Are you looking for FAA compliant drone flight apps? Airmap makes flying easy and understandable. Fly with confidence while staying within legal requirements and having the knowledge to fly approved.

From installation to usage, AirMap by DroneUp for iOS or Airmap – for Android will help you understand what is happening in the airspace above you, how to fly with approved FAA flight status, log your flights, and more.

Airmaps iOS And Android

Welcome

Connect

FAA Plan

Zones

Restrictions

Brevard County

From t’s & c’s, to maps, flight logs and FAA approval to fly safely, make sure th get approved with FAA-approved flight requests. Check Kennedy Space Center to learn about the airspace above and around Kennedy. Familiarize yourself with the warnings and requirements, as well as the maps and flight restriction in and around the areas within your airspace.

Need more flight apps, or drone apps for flight approval? Leave us a comment below and we will find some additional drone apps for you. While you’re here take a look at other FAA related articles, FAA Hurricane Update from 10/1 and FAA Drone Safety from 4/19. Although these articles are now archived, it’s important to remember that drone flight rules are drone rules. Most importantly, make sure to stay compliant and safe while flying.

Apple iPhone Dual Sim

Run Dual SIMs, New iPhone

iPhone Dual Sim cards, Utilizing Physical and eSim Cards

Tech And Tools – Dual SIMs

Running dual sim cards(eSim) on a iPhone

Let’s check in on the latest mobile news, next month look for a new iPhone 12 testing series utilizing dual sims (one phone, two numbers). One onboard (physical) sim card and a new eSim (digital). So far, so good. It’s not as burdensome per se to juggle two numbers on one phone versus, two phones with separate operating systems. Nor is it exhausting to switch between the two mobile signals, wifi etc…

Dual SIMs

Cellular

Setup

QR Code

Initiate Transfer

Transfer

Plans

Transfer Complete

Dual SIMs

Next, I want to try out the automatic switch and manual switches between the two numbers, volume of calls and call clarity had some trouble with the Samsung G series signal moving between cities or town-to-towns. Regardless, here are a few tips on utilizing dual SIM cards – updates required iOS (15+ or higher). It states iOS 16 or + higher, or a combination of newer device and iOS.

Finally, I can confirm the switch from the Samsung to an iPhone 8, updated to iOS 15. The latest updates and patches are now available for the iPhone 8 build. Installation was uneventful. Let’s wrap up the last installation steps:

A simple switch of the Bluetooth
Agreement of transfer
Confirmation

Activation is required, when moving from a physical SIM to an eSIM.

Once you’ve made the choice to convert, the SIM will move accordingly. Don’t quote me on the ‘when’, as a new series will cover the move, tweaks and behavioral changes for the switch. More information on the iPhone 12 can be found here. Or, if you’re interested in the path we took moving from the Samsung Galaxy S20G or S21 5g to the Dual sim iPhone, that can be found here. The Samsung Galaxy was the precursor and foundational experience running dual SIMs. In case you have to reset your Samsung Galaxy, check out this article as well. The same goes for the exploration and research of other smartphones on the market and the experience we were looking for.

As usual leave a comment below, let us know what you’re thinking?

Clash Of Clans Game Updates

Clash Update, Heros, Bases, Strategy, Potions and More

Clash Of Clans – Lvl 15 Updates

Lab Work – Clash

Clash – CoC Updates – Level 15, Hero Updates, Electro Titans, Monolyth and more

First, in the latest Super Cell update, our CoC Updates, Clash takes on a magical theme. Yes, I said it, magical. The magic theme is quite satisfying. Upgrades are kept to a minimum. Be prepared for the hero’s welcome, Hero’s, Electro Titans and Monolyth steal the spotlight in this update. The same goes for the new Hero Pets – Frosty, Diggy, Lizard and Phoenix. These cool little additions are nice bonus feature along side the magical elements introduced in this update. Although, Frosty, Diggy and the other pets are still a few weeks away in my games, I can see how they will complement hero attacks, attack strategy, and different types of attacks.

Farming, Trophy Hunting

Secondly, remember that upgrading farming remains core to the game as now that Level 15 has been reached. However, other games are lagging behind in the TH11 space and even TH6. For those of you who are just starting out, focus on building strategy, hero, and defensive upgrades first, followed by gold/elixir/dark elixir and army camps, and so on.

Updates

Opening

Base

Farming

Complete

Upgrades

Battle Pyramid

New Character

Battle Data

Thirdly, do not forget to upgrade your troops as often as possible, as your storage capacity increases with what I would consider secondary upgrades. Bombs, air bombs, walls, etc. should be upgraded last. From my own experience, upgrading walls and additional defensive measures is easier to do last because there is extra cash and elixir in the blank.

Lastly, there have been a few more CoC updates and added benefits. These benefits include O.T.T.O. in the builder hall as well as upgrades for the high-level battle machine. We do not cover everything, but focus on what we believe may be more motivating for early players or those new to the game. There is hope! Check out Legend League updates and more. Enjoy, Clash On!

As usual leave a comment below, let us know what you’re thinking?

Conflict of Nations: WW3

Take On The World – Conflict of Nations: WW3

Recommendation – CoN: WW3 – Grab a friend, join the game, conquer the world

Download Conflict of Nations

CoN:WWIII – Conflict of Nations: WW3 is the new app in town. Team up with a friend, form a friendly coalition and conquer the US or the world. Games are available in both long and short (4 hour) formats.

A friend and I decided to conquer the world starting with the short 4-hour game. This helped us learn the process, develop strategies, and build effective teams.

CON – Conflict Of Nations

Attack

Find A Game

Navy

Take Bermuda

Battle

On Land

Sub Attack

Take The NE

Force

Take Quebec

Attack Ontario

CA Ours

While games are not always a top priority for me, when they do catch my interest, Conflict of Nations: WW3 definitely did. I teamed up with Ivy to take on the world. This is my second time playing, while Ivy has been going strong for weeks, if not months. More on Clash of Clan shortly, I was just looking for a long term, Stratego or Dune but in a quick and user-friendly war game.

Need more Clash of Clans, Conflict of Nations? Please leave a comment below, please share who how your adventures online are going!

Ham Radio Technician License Study

Get Hamm’ed, Become A Licensed Operator

Get Licensed – Ham Radio Technician License – Use The HamRadioExam App

Materials – Ham Study

HamRadioExam – Technicians License. For those of you seeking Ham Radio study guides, licensing questions, study help, etc. look no further. Give Roy W.’s app HamRadioExam or HRCC Ham Study a try.

Although time seems to fly by, it is important to find time to study, take the test, and pass this exam. Like most secondary actions or things you might ‘want’ to do, do not continue to put off the testing… Try the Ham Radio Exam App – Technician’s License for yourself. With a swipe of a finger, you can test your knowledge, take practice tests and practice quizzes on the side. Clash of Clans, Conflict of Nations WW3 aside… most of our time has been spent practicing for this exam. Overkill? Maybe, but like many certifications, and licenses there are times when you just need to know the basics. In this case, Ham Radio operators have to take greater responsibility with their hobby, so to speak. Why? The FCC fines…

Let us begin by considering ARRL membership, which is not necessary, but it’s worth checking out before you delve into the FCC licensing. Continuing with your testing is worthwhile, as it may take days, weeks, or even a few months to fully grasp the knowledge needed to pass your exam through HamRadioExam – Technician License now. Just took a peak at the local exam schedule provided by (https://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session)ARRL (Amateur Radio Association) for our own testing time. More importantly, if you have not started the process yet, being here on the ARRL site, learn why you should obtain your Ham Radio License.

As usual leave a comment below, let us know what you’re thinking?

Lockpick NES Video

Pick This, The NES Console Lock

The LockPicking Lawyer Picks The NES Lock

Tech And Tools – Lockpick NES Video – Latest From the LockPicking Lawyer

The LockPicking Lawyer continues to be one of the top content creators. For all intense and purposes, the LockPicking Lawyer is awesome.

Quick Pick

First of all, the Lockpicking Lawyer has great content, a shop called Covert Instruments and now on Rumble, @lockpickinglawyers has gained 18k subs. He is fetching 4.5M on YouTube! Additionally, that is crazy sub numbers. Honestly, this is a great channel, this makes learning fun. Next, learning how this LockPicking Lawyer unlocks all kinds of locks including locks on an ’80s NES console, is fascinating.

For me, the more interesting lockpick videos are for car locks, bike locks, gadget locks; even simple locks. Similar to the lock featured in the NES Console Lock video. Next, some of the cylinder locks, the name brand “master” kind of locks, and the videos of well known locks. “Master” brand locks might be the best, giving an insiders look at how locks work.

Finally, this is a fantastic channel. It’s very interesting to understand that locks provide more piece of mind or act as a deterrent rather than actually keeping someone out of whatever is locked. Honestly, it’s crazy to think about how simple locks are, and how easily they can be unlocked with the right tools. It’s dastardly, and creepy!

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Apple iPhone 12 Features

New Phone, iPhone Features and Functions

Apple iPhone 12, Work Phone Upgrade

Gear – iPhone 12

Need an upgrade? Make the jump, follow along with our own iPhone8/iPhone11 upgrade – iPhone 12

Let’s start with this, no, the need didn’t exactly meet the demand for an ‘upgrade’… This was more about staying on part with the other Apple products in the office. Want and need ended up being more of a test than anything else. Don’t judge the messenger here, it was a simple cost/benefit analysis over want versus need. So, the decision was made to go with the newer iPhone 12, not the latest model, but newer than the iPhone 11. Here’s the main point: with a recent switch to the SG215g for our personal use, it was time for a work update. With that in mind, the decision was made, and the Apple iPhone 12 was acquired just before the hurricane.

Iphone And Case

Case And Phone

Office Phone

Not ideal, but I’ll keep it brief. I needed to upgrade my work phone, so I went from an iPhone 11 to a 12. It was a quick upgrade, but it came with its own set of problems. My goal was to buy a more durable, newer device, while keeping it simple no fancy features like health or home IoT software. The iPhone 8, in my opinion, might be the best phone Apple has made. I’ve been using it for work and travel since it was released, and it has never let me down. That’s why I gave it a ‘buy it’ rating.

Moving from the iPhone 8 to the 11 was a good decision, as it didn’t come with unnecessary Apply Bloatware like Health, Homekit, and Siri. I find bloatware unnecessary, annoying and a waste of space and money. The 11 provided better processing power, screen time, hotspot support, and what seems like more manageable privacy and security settings for the user. However, it feels like this device is constantly sharing data, which I see as a huge negative. More power is good, but what is it really for, and does it benefit the user. This iPhone 12 now my work phones, as I couldn’t justify upgrading to the 13 or 14. Check out other Apple posts, like more on the Apple TV and MageSafe Battery pack.

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ADT LCD Panel Wiring

Wiring – ADT Security Panels and Electronics

Let’s Rewire the ADT Touch Screen

Lab Work – ADT Control Unit

Archived for Future Reference, ADT Wiring Touch Panel. Need help? Just remember to always take a quick picture for historical backup value.

It’s time to cut, rewire and reinstall. This article will serve as a reference for ADT installations, specifically for the new generation touch panels. Think of it as a guide on how to reinstall touch panel wires post-improvement.

Additionally, if this serves as a reference for those who may need help with future wiring or rewiring exercises, a picture can be invaluable. It’s pretty simple: focus on the main wire for power. Since is wireless system, there aren’t really any other wires. First and foremost, we encountered a minor issue with out ADT Touchscreen security system and needed to deactivate the system.

Secondly, we needed to relocate the system from the frontside of the wall to the backside. Sounds easy, right? Ultimately, it didn’t take long to move the screen from the front side to the back, which happened to be the interior actually the backside was the interior of a vented closet. The only note here, don’t forget which one is + (positive) and which one is – (negative), 50/50 shot on this.

Ready to Reinstall

There is no way to fail. Ideally, you’ll just move the unit, pick a new spot and wire up the wireless control panel. The problem comes in a small form, battery on the underside of the unit, and two connections. We have a red, black and white wire connector and the two lead wires are black and red which read (GND) and +9v. There is truly, only one way to push in the connector, while the black and red wires should be easy, Red Hot +, Black Ground -. ADT wiring goes like this find a new spot, screw in the touchpad screws, clean the wires, clip and prep, small screwdriver to push in the wires black for GND and Red for +9v. Push on the control panel.

Hey, before you go, this article is similar to our calculator work… a few screws, a new battery, a solder or two and done. Got to keep these old electronics running as intended. We will keep the quick electronics fixes coming! Check back for more lab work.

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