darryl ramm’s blog

For WordPress, the “famous 5 minute install” is not something I would be so proud of. Yes the basic install is quick, but I spent about two days on and off getting things working like I wanted to.

After procrastinating for over a year I’ve finally started using my blog. I had previously designed a layout with Movable Type 3.x, basically it looked similar to what you see here but it sat unused. I looked at it again and was going to upgrade the version of MovableType but thought more about what blog software to go with, and with some advice from others decided to switch to WordPress. (more…)

I am installing a DC power cable for the Zaon MRX in my glider so I don’t need to worry about feeding it AA cells. The Zaon has a 2.35mm OD/0.7mm ID barrel style DC power jack and it is hard to find good quality plugs to fit these.

DigiKey has these plugs available with preassembled cables here. Right angle plugs, overmoulded strain relief with 6′ of 11 strand AWG 24 wire with bare ends. I brought ten for myself and some other pilots. (more…)