Solominer
Solominer

Solominer

Working with interesting technology: blockchain, IPFS, infrared and ultraviolet photography/videos


Discussing the other Crypto social media platforms

16 Oct 2019 1 minute read 0 comments Solominer

    When I started in 2017 with Steem there was only Steemit and nothing else. But a few years later, and now we have many options. Though some disguise themselves as Blockchain based. And others really are but have their own issues to deal wit...

Looking for critters by the creek - Infrared Photography

16 Oct 2019 2 minute read 0 comments Solominer

While on hikes, sometimes my friend and I come across some dead fall. Which are trees and plants that have fallen but still produce cover for smaller animals. We look through the bark to see whats underneath.  Camera Model Lumix GH3, modified by Li...

Converting an Action Cam to Full Spectrum Part 2

15 Oct 2019 1 minute read 0 comments Solominer

I have a used action cam that I decided to modify to see in other wavelengths of light, such as IR and UV. In Part 1 the cam was taken apart and the lens was modified. Once the hardware modifications are done, its time to update the software....

Tree canopies above the water - Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography

15 Oct 2019 2 minute read 0 comments Solominer

The trees around this region form a thick canopy. And bodies of water near by are mostly in the shade. It gives them a dark black look in ultraviolet and infrared.  Camera Model Lumix GH3, modified by LifePixel for Full Spectrum  Lens Olympus M.ZUIK...

Upgrading hoses on the solar water pump

14 Oct 2019 1 minute read 0 comments Solominer

When I built my solar water pump setup, I used normal garden hose. This hose is around 5/8th of an inch wide, but my inlets in my 55 gallon barrel and my transfer pump are 3/4 of an inch wide. So I got some 3/4 water hose, called farm hoses. This wi...

Dead trees on the ridge - Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography

14 Oct 2019 2 minute read 0 comments Solominer

Once we got to the ridge where the sky opened up, we saw alot of dead trees. I think most were struck by lightning. Being the tallest on the ridge line, and along with an area that gets alot of thunderstorms I think that is what caused it.  Camera M...

My experience running masternodes for small altcoins, and some of the pitfalls

13 Oct 2019 1 minute read 0 comments Solominer

I discuss some of the issues and occurrences I had running these smaller coin masternodes. Coins in the hundreds rank on coinmarketcap. Ive stopped dealing with these coins since then, and I have alot more respect for the higher cap masternode altco...

Morning in the woods - Infrared Photography

13 Oct 2019 2 minute read 2 comments Solominer

As the sun came up, it climbed over the hills and into the tree tops. I could see it peaking through the dense canopy once in awhile. I took a couple pictures of the sun coming through the tree branches. It produced some interesting lens flares,...

Building my barrel connector for my condensation water collection system

12 Oct 2019 1 minute read 0 comments Solominer

I set up some plumbing connectors to join two large water barrels. By doing this I get more flow and double my capacity. I buy these parts at my local hardware store, and they consist of a tee connector, and three male adapter to thread. And then a...

Tesla soaking up the sunlight

12 Oct 2019 1 minute read 0 comments Solominer

When the sun comes out through the window Tesla is usually the first one around to enjoy its warming rays. She lays there for an hour, or until disturbed by Walter or Luci.    Camera Model Canon EOS Rebel T1i  Lens EF-S 18-55mm  Filter UV filte...