Electronics FAQ

Introduction  In a previous post ( Adding new elements to OpenWrt's LuCI on GL-MiFi ) we saw how to add new entries to the web interface of a device running OpenWrt by adding/editing files directly on the device itself. In this post we will see how to create an installable .ipkg package to do the same. We will be using the OpenWrt SDK on an Ubuntu host to build the  .ipkg package. I will be using Linksys's MR8300v1 WiFi router which runs on Qualcomm SoCs based on the ipq40xx platform (Quad core ARMv7) Setup the development device (aka router) Provide internet to the development router by connecting a LAN cable from your home WiFi router's LAN port to development routers WAN port. Connect a straight LAN cable from your laptop to router’s LAN port Install OpenWrt from https://openwrt.org/toh/linksys/mr8300 [Optional] Install again if you want to ensure that same version of OpenWrt is in both flash partitions ...

Was looking for a phone holder for our Creta that wouldn’t fall down while driving on bumpy and dismal roads of India. Found this gem for ₹1,448 . It can clamp on to the edge of your console organizer and holds the phone in exactly the right position. A piece of advice, cover the screw with some heat shrink sleeve and tape so that the groves of the screw don’t damage the edge of the console organizer.   Improved version made from stuff bought from Mr DIY, because the clamp kept falling off whenever you the phone by mistake or went over a speed bump. Had to cut off the clamp behind the holder to  stick the steel plate there. Steel plates stuck to the back of the holder using Feviquick 

If it were upto my mom (I have the Standard Indian Middle Class Version), she would have continued to use this wooden chopping board for another decade. But her kharchila beta, will save her from herself. Lets make her regret going on a vacation.😂 Buy:  Mango Wood Chopping Wood  

The tale of the non-VESA monitor Never buy a monitor that doesn’t have a VESA mounting hole . But in case someone dumps a working one on you. There are mounts available for monitors without VESA mounting hole. And if there is very little gap between the wall and your monitor, you would want to get one of these right angled HDMI Couplers: https://amzn.to/3XVX628 or https://amzn.to/3Y4SMh7   A Type C to HDMI with charging pass through would be a nice addition as well And if you want a place for your speakers get a shelf    The table is from Ikea External Monitor and Bluetooth Mouse For extra screen real estate, get a Type C Monitor . And finally a bluetooth mouse trumps a regular wireless mouse - coz no dongles! Freed up USB port.