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In an attempt to consolidate my web-holdings, I've moved my blog from DaleWheat.info to blog.DaleWheat.com. I'm still using the outstanding Posterous service, but now have it attached to my main web site. This move was mostly prompted by my domain registrar's unusual request that I actually pay for all those cool domain names I registered, oh, I guess it was a year ago now. Pish & likewise tosh, I say.
Just to be clear, now, just because I keep a [we]blog does not mean I am a blogger. I am not a reporter or a journalist, nor do I write reviews or ferret out cool things on the web for your amusement. I am a professional writer and when I'm not being paid to write, I write about what interests me and sometimes about things I've done, just to keep in the habit, ya'know.
Due to extensive restoration work on my house (where I live and work), I will be forced to close business for 3-4 weeks. Existing orders will be shipped on time. New orders will be delayed, possibly until the new year. Your patience is appreciated.
I've been secretly posting to a new web site for the last few days. Now it's time to share it with the world. Please hop on over to DaleWheat.info and see what I've been blathering on about. It's ever so much easier for me to update than this ratty old thing, so logic dictates that I should update it more regularly.
I'm using the Posterous online service to post articles, photos, videos and random rants. So far it's been easy and reliable, two important qualities that I admire greatly. It's easy because it is based on email, which is something I mostly understand.
Reader comments are encouraged, which is a first for me, but will be moderated for the time being. Be nice or at least constructive. Let me know what you think!
I'm teaching a short, hands-on class tonight at 7:00 PM at the DPRG World Headquarters in Garland TX. The title of the class is "How to Build an Arduino-compatible Physical Computing Platform on a Solderless Breadboard". You can download the course manual for free. The manual presently only covers the assembly of the Arduino-compatible circuit on a solderless breadboard. Programming examples and additional circuitry will be added on the fly during the class. You can attend the class for free. See the DPRG web site for maps and directions. The only thing that has a monetary cost are the course materials, which are $25. That's cheaper than a "real" Arduino, plus you get a large prototyping area and additional components to play with. Seating is limited to ten students. I'm pretty sure it's already overbooked. I hope to have a new class very soon. Please contact me if you would be interested in attending.
Attendees! Bring your laptop! Class starts promptly at 7:00 PM.
Pay for the class using PayPal or any major credit card: $25.00
A PayPal account is not required.
Maker Faire 2009 was a blast! I'm back home again after 4,291 miles, ten states, eight days and three time zones (whew!). I had a lot of fun there, met a lot of wonderful people and came back with a noggin full of great new ideas. Give me a day or two to sleep and catch up on my chores and we'll get back to Full Time Fun Stuff.
Welcome to my web site. Please have a look around. I hope you find something fun, interesting or useful.
I am a full-time freelance writer and part-time student. I write mostly about technical subjects such as robots, electronics and computers. I invent products to have something to write about. I've returned to college permanently to keep my technical skills updated.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or comments for me. All my contact information is available at the bottom of this page.
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Being a full-time writer, I have so little time to write about what I write about. Head on over to the Writing page to see what I've been writing.
My calendar of upcoming events and plans for the future are chronicled on the Future page. Take a look and see where our paths may soon cross.