Karl Swanson

@karlcswanson
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over a year ago, i gave a talk at the xoxo conference about a mural, a mcdonald’s, and a man. (but it was also secretly about life, and legacy, and meaning.)

finally, i’m blogging the full story, with behind-the-scenes details, and a video of the talk.

i hope you enjoy this read. https://cabel.com/wes-cook-and-the-mcdonalds-mural/

Wes Cook and the Centralia McDonald's Mural

A personal story about discovering a mural in a McDonald's, an unknown artist named Wes Cook, trying to save the mural, and a conference talk about it all.

cabel.com

I’ve been tinkering with the ADALM-Pluto the last few months. Claude and I put together this multisite multi band spectrum management tool.

https://github.com/karlcswanson/spectrum-pluto

GitHub - karlcswanson/spectrum-pluto: Multiband multisite spectrum monitor for frequency coordination

Multiband multisite spectrum monitor for frequency coordination - karlcswanson/spectrum-pluto

GitHub

lldp-bar is another small tool i've been working on. This script puts LLDP/CDP info right in the mac menubar.

It's been great for field work. I don't always have a LinkRunner on me, lldp-bar makes it easy to identify ports/switches for troubleshooting and configuration.

https://github.com/karlcswanson/lldp-bar

I've been working on chrony support for some old HP GPSDO lab gear.

#TimeNuts

https://github.com/karlcswanson/gogpsdo

GitHub - karlcswanson/gogpsdo: HP Z3805A gpsdo chrony daemon

HP Z3805A gpsdo chrony daemon. Contribute to karlcswanson/gogpsdo development by creating an account on GitHub.

GitHub

I created a custom PTT microphone for Shure wireless systems. Tune in next week to watch me turn an old cable modem into a spectrum analyzer!

https://github.com/karlcswanson/producer-mic

GitHub - karlcswanson/producer-mic: Custom PTT mic for Shure wireless systems

Custom PTT mic for Shure wireless systems. Contribute to karlcswanson/producer-mic development by creating an account on GitHub.

GitHub

Sometimes, I forget I can just watch "The Great Escape" (1963) any time I want.

What a wild time to be alive.