Author Archives: Ponder

About Ponder

I'm a train driver from Cardiff, have been married a long time and have 4 wonderful kids... all grown up now! Warning: I tend to lose The Game a lot.

Custom Cases

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Ponder

Thanks to Alun Jones for the custom 3D printed cases for my animated Custom Ingress Resistance Badges 🙂

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I thought I’d try something new (for me) yesterday and made a batch of Welsh Cakes. While they were still warm they were quite soggy in the middle, but once cooled they were very nice! I made a few mistakes, … Continue reading →

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Cycle “Adventures” Volume 98

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Ponder

Over 8 minutes this time around! I’m back in sync with my work schedule now so normal running times should follow for a while. The running theme seems to be the Psychic School Of Motoring and Must Get In Front … Continue reading →

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Tape Emulation

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Ponder

A nice birthday prezzie, a cassette drive emulator for the C64 (Tapuino) 🙂 Really easy to use too, and while disk emulation is faster, there are some interesting tape loaders out there 🙂

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Cycle “Adventures” Volume 97

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Ponder

In this set of clips we have a good variety. Overtaking to turn left, impatient taxi drivers who can’t wait 3 seconds, a pointless bike lane, red light jumpers (car and bikes), some idiot handbrake turning in a car park, … Continue reading →

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Fudge

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Ponder

I tried making fudge today. Failed. Even on maximum heat, I’m unable to get the temperature above 110Â°C. It needs to get to 116Â°C or it won’t set. I started on a low heat to melt the butter and dissolve … Continue reading →

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This Took Too Long

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Ponder

I finally got around to making a couple of Ingress Resistance animated “badges” in readiness for the Bristol event next month. A bit of a hack job with the cases, and would probably improve with practice; cut with a cheapo … Continue reading →

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More Success!

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Ponder

Fixed 99% of the problems. I ordered a new flex cable, which arrived this morning, and fitted that more carefully, re-seated the fingerprint sensor and the rear panel clipped into place more easily than yesterday, and is now cleanly fitting. … Continue reading →

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Success! (Mostly)

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Ponder

Replacement volume/power flex cable fitted. Not an easy task, not perfect but working 100%! For how long I don’t know, but as long as it lasts until Mid April, when I can get a replacement, I’ll be happy 😉

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That Was Quick!

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Ponder

Replacement part for my phone arrived this morning. I’m going to get some double sided tape before fitting!