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 Operations Manager at…


Back to One

During the heart of winter, I finally made the switch to using Next.js coupled with a Strapi, a headless content management system (CMS),…


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 an online content…


Unity

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 did some simple tests…


juniper-start

Bonsai Start

I was there at the Minnesota Bonsai Society novice spring class. There were dozens of trees and this one spoke to me. In a cycle of…


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 “creative”…


Ethernet crimping

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 of category 5…


Headless & Decoupled CMS

It's been over a year. I've been searching for the right decoupled Content Management System (CMS); avoiding the obvious and exploring the…