Raspberry Pi Node-Red hangs on start

The Problem If you have experienced a LONG delay (5 minutes!) after Node-Red is started after a reboot, then here’s the solution.  But first the symptoms.  When Node-Red starts it puts out lines like this: Starting as a systemd service. Started Node-RED...

Project Completed

I recently needed to create hardware and a web page that would give me control of our Verizon FIOS Digital Video Recorder.  They have an upgrade which gives this capability but I prefer to use my skills and implement it myself. If you are interested in reading about...

Boston Digital Newsletters 1992

While turning out some old files I found these 2 newsletters from Boston Digital and thought others might find them interesting.  They are from 1992.  Boston Digital was a precision milling machine manufacturer based in Milford, Massachusetts, and was founded by Tom...

An Impressive Software Development Feat

Around 1970 my father, Geoff Stearman, developed a piece of software called FABAL.It was a two-pass assembly language program designed to run on Feedback Ltd’s Abacus educational computer.  I have created a document that details why I consider the development of...
Back On The Old Treadmill

Back On The Old Treadmill

It’s About Time … and Weight! When I was down in Florida last winter and spring I decided it was time to do something about my waistline.  About time I hear you say!  To that end I started to use the gym at the clubhouse on a regular basis.  The equipment...
Do You Crave Pickled Onions?

Do You Crave Pickled Onions?

Hate paying the high prices for imported British pickled onions in US supermarkets but love that tangy crisp taste?  If you do then this easy recipe is what you need. Uncle Rick’s Pickled Onions Recipe