Controlling the Light, part 2
My introduction to DMX and controlling light really started back in the late 90’s. I was working as the Interactive…
Back to One
During the heart of winter, I finally made the switch to using Next.js coupled with a Strapi, a headless content…
Controlling the Light, part 1
At the start of any project, I review the requirements and ask questions. What is the playback device? Does it require…
Unity + BrightSign, part 1
I love the idea of a BrightSign, a small device without the overhead of Windows to drive some interactive content. I…
Bonsai Start
I was there at the Minnesota Bonsai Society novice spring class. There were dozens of trees and this one spoke to me.…
At Home with Category 6, part 2
The right tool for the job. That phrase is a core principle in my work and home. Sometimes I’ll explore workarounds and…
At Home with Category 6, part 1
If only I had known. It had been years since I crimped my last bit of ethernet cable. I’ve pulled and crimped many feet…
Headless & Decoupled CMS
It's been over a year. I've been searching for the right decoupled Content Management System (CMS); avoiding the…
Happiness with Unity’s Cinemachine
Once I dug into the Cinemachine tool, just after a few online tutorials I knew it was the right choice to simplify…
Suggestions for the Event Software Developer
There is no better time than to observe users in the wild than day one of a trade show. After setting up monitors and…
My First Code
My first bit of coding wasn’t a webpage or application but a laserdisc controller. The RA Gray IDC-02 was a small metal…
Under Pressure or Slow & Low
I have two tools in my arsenal to combat the short time for our daily family time, our pressure cooker and slow cooker.…