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Born a sconie right on Lake Michigan, lived in Iowa for a handleful of years for college, then moved to Sota where I live currently. Software Engineer for 20+ years, Ham Radio Operator, lover of retro gaming, old time radio and the outdoors.

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Heltec v3 now in a power cycle loop

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Heltec v3 now in a power cycle loop - midwest.social

Just got a new case for my v3 and now all it is doing is going through a power cycle loop showing the splash screen and nothing more. Pulled the battery and tried only USB power but same result. Has anyone seen this issue? Running the current beta firmware and it was working fine for a few weeks so i doubt it’s a SW issue.

When I see a Kevin Meme - midwest.social

For all you Midwesterners, whats in your junk drawer?

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For all you Midwesterners, whats in your junk drawer? - midwest.social

My wife wanted to order a spice rack for our kitchen that fit in the cabinet. Our current setup was just a mess so she found one on Amazon and called to me to get the tape measure out in the garage. I yelled back…grab the tailor’s tape in the junk drawer. Sure enough it was sitting between the set of random keys, a new bag of neon fish bait and an assortment of 9 volt batteries. So…whatdaya got in yer junk drawer?

Think this song sums up week one

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Think this song sums up week one - midwest.social

Recommendations for SNES style controllers supported by retro handhelds

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Recommendations for SNES style controllers supported by retro handhelds - midwest.social

I have an RG353V currently running ArkOS. Works great, plugged it into my TV and looks great there too. Tried both a USB Xbox controller and PS3 controller and neither seem to be recognized (both of which I know Linux kernel models exist to support). Wanted to pick up a couple of SNES style controllers (kids mostly play Nintendo games) but wasn’t sure if anyone could vouch for specific brands or models they know work on these platforms.

What are your thoughts on the Carbon Engine?

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What are your thoughts on the Carbon Engine? - midwest.social

This just popped up in a feed of mine, looks like an interesting project bringing retro games to new consoles. I guess I’m wondering what other’s think. Would you be willing to buy your old game again?

When did WTMJ become a Chicago station?

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When did WTMJ become a Chicago station? - midwest.social

I live in Minnesota so I subscribe to the MLB.com [http://MLB.com] radio plan every year. Noticed that WTMJ has lots of ads about Wrigley Field and Chicagoland businesses. Just very strange. Have I just not noticed this until the last year or so?!?

Post Game Thread 7/6: Cubs 5 Brewers 6

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Post Game Thread 7/6: Cubs 5 Brewers 6 - midwest.social

The Crew forces a split of the series with a win against the Cubs. | |1 |2 |3 |4 |5 |6 |7 |8 |9 |R |H |E |LOB| |-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-| |CHC |0 |1 |0 |0 |0 |2 |0 |2 |0 |5 |8 |1 |7| |MIL |0 |0 |0 |0 |4 |0 |1 |1 |x |6 |6 |2 |6|

Post Game Thread 7/5: Cubs 4, Brewers 3

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Post Game Thread 7/5: Cubs 4, Brewers 3 - midwest.social

A failure to close puts the Cubs ahead in the series. | |1 |2 |3 |4 |5 |6 |7 |8 |9 |R |H |E |LOB| |-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-| |CHC |0 |0 |1 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |3 |4 |9 |0 |7| |MIL |0 |0 |1 |0 |0 |2 |0 |0 |0 |3 |9 |2 |7|