Mastodawn

This is dang cool - they coded up a web page you can use to print using USB printers that are no longer supported, all from a web page

https://printervention.app/details

#usb #printers #printing #printervention
#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware #computerHistory #retro #VCF #vintageComputerFestival
#retrocomputing #retroComputers #WallOfRetro #retroTech #retroTechnology
#nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware #laptop #laptops
#upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #WasteNoWantNot #reuse #RepairReuseRecycle
#IT #ITsupport #hardwaresupport #computerrepair
#retroNetworking #networking #wifi #homeWiFi #homenetworking #AP #accessPoint

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Twoowls Elt 🦉 🦉Apr 1

#Sonos play 3 on the bench today, with the well known psu fault caused by crap capacitors and poor design. Customer wasn’t keen to repair as the unit wasn’t worth much… but I suggested it would be better if it was repaired rather than thrown away, and I would do it for cost of components if they made a donation to our local scout group. Win win in my eyes. #repaircafe #RepairReuseRecycle #sonos #electronics #myphoto #aberdeenshire #skillsforlife #scouts

Kingfisher Mar 22

We extended our deck to add some built in planter boxes, which involved pulling up all the old boards ….and instead of wasting the old boards and save some money, we made a stripey pattern of old/new boards. It will eventually even out in color as the wood ages, but for now it is very fun.
#DIY #Carpentry #RepairReuseRecycle #Gardening

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W6KME Mar 18

The failure was nothing more than 1/4" I.D. vinyl tubing. So I replaced that section of the unit. But it was one of the most miserable repairs I have every undertaken...the thing was clearly designed to prevent anyone getting their hands in there to repair or replace anything. I did it in the end, but with far too much bother, frustrations and (literally) blood.

I hate manufacturers like this. Ossur is the name. Great device, hateful company decisions about repair.

#repairReuseRecycle

IrishMASMS Mar 17

The latest find was from my trip to Anchor Electronics to get the GPS receivers (a separate post once I test them out), and I found this battery pack labeled for iPhone 3G & 3GS which has the 30 pin that works on iPods! Once I found the right powered charger and charged up the battery it works great with my classic iPods.

#marchintosh #apple #iphone #ipod #retro
#siliconValley #SillyValley #sanfrancisco #sanfran #sanfranciscocomputers #sanfrancomputers #sanfranciscovintagecomputers #sanfranvintagecomputers #sanfranciscovintagehardware #sanfranvintagehardware
#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware #computerHistory #VCF #vintageComputerFestival #retro #retrocomputing #retroComputers #WallOfRetro
#retroTech #retroTechnology #nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware
#apple #VintageApple #VintageMacintosh #macintosh #mac #mac_pro #mac_osx #MacintoshPr0n
#RetroApple #retroMacintosh
#upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #WasteNotWantNot #reuse #RepairReuseRecycle

Twoowls Elt 🦉 🦉Mar 14

hello fedizens! Please retoot and share for reach.

Has anyone got any experience or info on how to open up a Suunto 9 sports watch? My usual resources are drawing a blank, someone on here may be able to help!

Thanks in advance for supporting local repairers!

#makershour #makerspace #suunto #scotland #RepairReuseRecycle

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Bob K Mertz

Mar 13

@jonshell
I honestly don't think CANBUS would exist if it was conceived in today's world. Manufacturers are doing a hell of job making it harder to access information from the car even with CANBUS (one of the many reasons I won't buy another Honda).

#EV #repairReuseRecycle #righttorepair

Jon Shell Mar 13

If EV batteries are now projected to last beyond the lifespan of the vehicles they're installed in, should we not prepare for that eventuality?

What if, we propose a regulation for car makers that says something like "make your batteries easily removable for the purposes or repair, replacement or recycling"?

How hard could it possible be? Imagine a world with standardized battery mounts. Hey, we have CANBUS, so we *can* do standards in cars.

#EV #repairReuseRecycle #righttorepair

kat donegan 🇵🇸✊Mar 13

feels good to revive instead of buying! thought i'd lost these two, but now i have my old music library back & i'll soon be ditching the cloud. #oldTech #tech #repairReuseRecycle #music #luddites

Oni Mar 11

Having real trouble with this repair. Dictionary was working but buttons were not always responding. Now I've taken it apart and put it back I'm getting nothing. I fear I've made it worse. Not sure if I cracked a trace or knocked a component off. Always a bad time when a repair gets worse #repaircafe #RepairReuseRecycle