Programming Dynamic database driven authorization policies in .NET Core 3.0 (Blazor) by Michael Earls Assume we had a requirement to dynamically load our authorization policies from a database. To make things easy, let's make the policies specific to a given resource, or page. Different pages can share
Programming Baremetal programming, Assembly Language, and FPGAs by Michael Earls I've been exploring how to program in assembly language lately. It's been a fun experience. I just ordered a Raspberry Pi 4 with 4GB of RAM from Adafruit. It should be here by
Light up LEDs on an Arduino UNO using Assembly Language by Michael Earls I've been exploring assembly language the past few weeks. As a .NET developer, I've never really been all that careful with memory (why worry? Just put more RAM sticks in it). Assembly language
Driving the Max7219 7-Segment Display Device from a TinyFPGA using Verilog by Michael Earls I recently bought a TinyFPGA to replace my Mojo FPGA. The primary reason for this was the outdated toolset required by the Mojo (Xilinx ISE Web doesn't properly run on Windows 10 without
FPGA Installing TinyFPGA BX Requirements (APIO) on macos Sierra by Michael Earls I recently purchased a TinyFPGA BX. I thought I would go ahead and install the prerequisite software while I'm waiting on it to arrive. I didn't expect it to go so bad. It
Simple Max7219 7-Segment Timer on Arduino Uno by Michael Earls I was just playing around today and thought I'd write an Arduino Uno program that increments a timer displayed on a MAX7219 7-Segment Display. It was a pretty straight forward process. I had
Music Reason won't load my VST plugin (Softube modular) - macos by Michael Earls In this post, I discuss how I solved the issue of not being able to load a VST in Reason 10.
Programming Getting Started with microservices the sane way. Part 4: Tying it all together with logstash by Jeff Tyler Tying rabbitMq to logstash and integrating with elasticsearch and kibana
Programming Getting Started with microservices the sane way. Part 3: ElasticSearch and Kibana by Jeff Tyler Set up a basic kibana and elasticsearch docker instance in order to explore the demo data and see how they work.
Programming Getting Started with microservices the sane way. Part 2: RabbitMq by Jeff Tyler Minimal setup for a rabbitMq instance running in a Docker Container.
Programming Getting started with Microservices the sane way. Part 1: Introduction by Jeff Tyler When thinking about microservices you have to think beyond the APIs. Maintaining communication and consistency is where it starts getting complicated.
Programming Useful docker and docker-compose commands by Jeff Tyler Commonly used docker commands that I sometimes take for granted until I forget one of them.
Reading Keep Your Child Reading Every Day by Thompson Earls The traditional bedtime story may work for your family, but don’t worry if it’s not a good fit. There are so many other reading opportunities throughout any given day.
3D Printing Handling Extrusion Issues on the Ender 3 by Michael Earls The Ender 3 is a great 3D printer. It is inexpensive and is a good starting printer (as well as a great reliable printer for more advanced users). It is easy to upgrade
drones DJI Spark Drone - Our newest acquistition by Michael Earls We picked up a DJI Spark drone yesterday so we could create some aerial photography. It's a lot of fun to fly. It's also very easy to fly. All you have to do is hit the takeoff button and it will hover 4 feet in the air. When you raise altitude, it will maintain it when you stop.
Michael As a programmer, I tend to see the world as broken, and I don't like how that makes me feel by Michael Earls I've been trying to be more positive lately. I can sometimes be a real downer with my wife and I'm recognizing that. In trying to narrow down why my brain sees everything in
3D Printing Is 3D Printed Terrain the Future, or just a passing Fad? by Michael Earls I have to admit, I bought my second 3D printer (an Ender 3 Pro) with the sole purpose of using it to print terrain for a Pathfinder game that I am the GM
3D Printing Ender 3 Woes - Time for maintenance by Michael Earls I recently started printing some large objects. The prints were taking between 14 and 16 hours. After printing 2 pieces (I'm printing an update of this Shuttle from the 2nd Dynasty Starship III
3D Printing Setting up Klipper with Ender 3 and BLTouch by Michael Earls In a previous post, I discussed installing a BLTouch Auto bed leveling sensor onto my Ender 3 Pro 3D printer. In this post, I will discuss how I got faster print speeds using
3D Printing New Patreon Site by Michael Earls I have decided to start a Patreon site to support my 3D terrain design efforts. By becoming a patron, you enable me to more easily afford the tools, materials, and software that I need to make more free terrain.
3D Printing Getting things to stick to a glass bed on my Ender 3 by Michael Earls So, today I printed a 3.25 hour print. it took me three failed attempts using a brim (the brim kept coming off the bed) on my glass bed. I tried to raise
3D Printing New Design - Futuristic Computer Terminal by Michael Earls I posted my latest design to Thingiverse. This is the first one that I've developed completely in Fusion 360 that I didn't use the Lithophane generator for.
3D Printing New Designs on Thingiverse - Jan 21, 2019 by Michael Earls Here are a few designs that I've posted to Thingiverse lately
Programming Create a simple IRC Bot with .NET Core by Michael Earls I had an urge to write a simple IRC chat bot with .NET core. Why? Just because I could. I wanted a quick project for the night, so I figured out how to
GURPS A Tale of Two Species - Introduction by Michael Earls This is the introduction for our new GURPS RPG game that we started today.
