2008 - Page 2 of 6 - Go do something cool today!

A new record! and some stats.

Today, a new record. 12.5kwh produced today, with LOUSY weather. I've gathered the system stats for the past couple months, just as we've started changes. Hopefully I'll have better stats…

RobPatton October 1, 2008

Life Stuff

Carlos! Ver 2.0 now with more citizenship.

I've known Carlos a long time. Great guy. I make fun of him, because that's what I do. I am told I have less things to make fun about now,…

RobPatton September 30, 2008

Tech

Time for some old skool electronics kit building

So I love electronics, Everyone should know. So I thought it would be a fun weekend project to bring Ty over and do some kit building. This project is a…

RobPatton September 30, 2008

Solar Power Tech Treehugger Stuff

Tracker #1 is ALIVE! and Making Power!

Tracker #1 has been moved to its new home, and wired up to the system. This baby really kicks out the power, all day long. Sadly we've had terrible weather…

RobPatton September 30, 2008

Rants Tech

HD-DVD – Still alive and doing well….

HD DVD sales are currently strong in the States, reports the Financial Times. The doomed high-def disc format was effectively cancelled by backers Toshiba and co earlier in the…

RobPatton September 30, 2008

Money Solar Power

Lots of news to report, but not now.

Just a note of interest. Solar power purchases are exempt from Florida Sales Tax

RobPatton September 29, 2008

House Stuff Solar Power Tech

Yet another Record!

I've crossed another milestone, a new record has been set here. A new peak output, I've produced 16amps of 120v during the day on solar. Next step should get me…

RobPatton September 23, 2008

Just plain weird Money

Man Successfully Used a $200 bill

Man Sucessfully Used a $200 bill HALIFAX COUNTY: North Carolina cops are searching for a guy who successfully passed a $200 bill bearing George W. Bush's portrait and a drawing…

RobPatton September 20, 2008

Humor