Category: Software Projects

March 16, 2017

Personal Computing Begins 40 Years Ago

My journey in personal computing begins forty years ago. And it started by accident. Read more

December 18, 2016

Outlook RSS Reader – Using RSS Feeds

Odds are that you have an Outlook RSS Reader sitting unused on your desktop. Read more

October 30, 2016

NodeMCU Remote Control System Complete

Using NodeMCU remote control is a piece of cake.

August 14, 2016

Windows 10 Homegroup Vanishes

Here’s what to do when Windows 10 Homegroup vanishes or becomes inaccessible after you upgrade.

July 30, 2016

Windows 10 Upgrades Complete

My Windows 10 Upgrades are done. Finally.

June 14, 2016

Creating WordPress Content – How it’s Done

Some folks have asked how I go about creating WordPress content for Making It Up.

May 11, 2016

Windows 10 Upgrade Not Always Easy

Doing a Windows 10 upgrade can be a challenge. Try doing four at once.

May 5, 2016

MPCNC Table in SketchUp Make CAD

Designing and documenting a wood table in SketchUp Make CAD is fast and easy. That is, fast and easy after you get down the learning curve.

March 12, 2016

TJCTM24024 Module Up and Running

This is the final article about getting my TJCTM24024 up and running with the Arduino.

March 8, 2016

Arduino AD9850 Rotary Encoder Commands

As described earlier, my signal generator is controlled by LCD Keypad buttons and a rotary encoder. The KY-040 rotary encoder is cheap and reliable. You can buy them on eBay for around a dollar each and you should always keep a few around.

Rotary encoders are used to send tuning pulses to an electronic device. Your car radio probably uses rotary encoders for changing volume and frequency. They work by sending pulses when turned. These pulses are on two channels (A and B) and are sent 90 degrees out of phase with each other.