Author Archives: mjpete
Crockpot Handles
My wife provided me with a neat little project. The handles on our crockpot broke. We could have bought a new one for $20, but my wife thought it would be fun if I made the handles on the 3D … Continue reading
Kobra 2 Max
After many years of using my son’s old 3d Printer, Qidi Tech I, I’ve upgraded to an Anycubic Kobra 2 Max. This large format printer has a print bed that is 420 x 420 x 500mm. This is a significant … Continue reading
Hello Centos 9 Stream
Lately Ubuntu has been driving me nuts on my one desktop. Every few weeks LivePatch makes changes to the system and it no longer boots. I’ve tried disabling updates and LivePatch, only to find the system non-bootable a few weeks … Continue reading
Configure Xwiki as Root Website
Once Xwiki is installed and running, the default URL is http://wiki.petersens.ws/xwiki. Which is ok and works, however I don’t like specifying the application after the website. If I typed http://wiki.petersens.ws, tomcat would display it’s default banner. Instead I really wanted … Continue reading
Installing XWiki on Centos 7
With Confluence migrating to a full cloud solution and no longer supporting small user deployments, I’ve been pushed into looking at other solutions. In looking around, I liked the support surrounding Xwiki, plus I use Xwiki at work so there … Continue reading
Tools for 3D Printing
I’ve compiled a useful set of tools that are a must for 3D printing. Starting on the left, the typical pliers, cutters and needle nose pliers are a must. I use them to cut a fresh edge on filament and … Continue reading
3D Printing
My son, MJ, bought a 3D printer about 6 years ago. He used the printer up at college and for a year or so afterwards. Recently, as he was moving into a new apartment, the printer found its way back … Continue reading
Barbecue Rebuild (We’re talking major surgery)
We bought our current barbecue about 5 years ago. Within a few weeks after purchasing the grill, the propane regulator failed in the open position. Basically the propane free flowed and the grill reached a temperature of about 700 degrees. … Continue reading
Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
The annual Petersen pumpkin carving contest was again a complete success. We had four entries this year. Mom was supposed to be an impartial judge, so of course she declared everyone a winner. SMH.
MJ Graduated RPI
MJ graduated from RPI! He completed both the mechanical engineering and aeronautical engineering degrees in December. Three and a half years for 2 Bachelor degrees. In May he walked in the graduation ceremony. (Mom made him!!) Actually I think he … Continue reading