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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

And the #Panasonic RQ-CR55 with XBS Extra Bass System and Auto Reverse 😁

An old Panasonic stereo cassette player with a set of black earphones is displayed alongside a green cassette tape. The items are placed on a textured surface.

Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026

Just found this photo, I was probably on this train as my dad was the guard for this special service, I'll have the commemorative ticket for it in the loft somewhere!

Golant In 1994 The Lostwithiel chamber of commerce organised several operating days on the Fowey branch perhaps.
with a view to making this a tourist attraction. However there was limited support and the trail was not repeated. 24
July 94 Copyright Roger Winnen

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026

Hmmm, System is ready! Use browser or app to configure.

Terminal window, logged in to HomeAssistant CLI using SSH, the returned information indicates all is well!

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026

Once again, my #HomeAssistant is down... it's responding to ping on IP and name, and the observer page all appears fine. SSH is responding so time to go digging I guess...

Home Assistant observer
Supervisor: Connected

Support: Supported

Health: Healthy

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 05/09/2026

I was at IKEA in Exeter on Thursday and when returning to our vehicle we saw this #Lotus #EV in a camouflage wrap and some gizmos on top and loads of wires to laptops in the cabin. The driver just kept telling the kids it’s from outer space, which they […] [Original post on infosec.exchange]

An electric vehicle with a camouflaged wrap is parked at a charging station, with its driver's side door open. The background features other parked cars and informational signage.

An electric car, covered in a camouflage wrap, is parked at a charging station. The rear view shows a modern design, and the vehicle is currently connected to a charger. The background includes parking structures and faint lights.

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 25/08/2026

I have 2 doves sat on my wall enjoying the rain so much that they are folding back 1 wing at a time to get rain under their wings! #ukrain

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 18/08/2026

There’s tons of #solareclipse photos out there but my favourite that I took is this as the sun was setting behind some trees near us.

An image of a partially eclipsed sun against a dark background, with the silhouette of tree branches in the foreground. The sun appears orange and crescent-shaped. Taken in St Austell, Cornwall, UK, which experienced about 95% eclipsed on August 12th 2026

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 18/07/2026

Double urg… if #Halloween being on sale already wasn’t bad enough, and I know it’s only dog toys but #Christmas already thanks to The Range

A display stand featuring various plush Christmas-themed dog toys, including Santa Claus, a gingerbread man, a snowman, and a reindeer. The stand also has pet clothing items hanging below, with some patterned outfits visible.

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 13/07/2026

Not often you see them show up on Flight Radar etc #USAF #B1 #Cornwall Flight from Fairford fr24.com/40a5dff9

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 28/06/2026

Guessing an unopened #Raspberry #Pi5 8GB RAM is probably worth more than I paid for it when released?!? Complete with PS, case and for some reason I have an unopened smaller PS too 🫣

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 08/05/2026

Fist cruise of the season out of #Fowey #Cornwall ? First one we’ve seen from home at least. www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/s…

A large cruise ship, Spirit of Adventure is visible in the background, while a smaller sailboat navigates the foreground on calm waters of St Austell Bay, Cornwall, UK. The scene is set against a hazy blue sky.

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 23/03/2026

We've had some regular #USAF #B1 refueling action over Cornwall recently. Been getting some views but low sun and haze has stopped me getting good shots, but today was my best capture so far. 4 tankers today with the 2 B1s globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=ae0480

USAF Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker mid air refueling a Rockwell B-1 Lancer in the skies above St Austell, Cornwall

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 25/02/2026

An email from #HMRC addressed ‘Dear customer’ 🤔 you sure about that HMRC! 🙄

An email from HM Revenue & Customs about managing taxable profit, featuring a woman and a man discussing information on a tablet. The header reads "What to keep, what to claim and how to do it."

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 21/01/2026

Always look forward to these messages from #NHS #Blood This was my 58th donation of ‘NEO’ blood that is suitable for newborn babies, potentially saves another 6 babies lives 😊 If you can, #giveblood if you already do, THANK YOU! blood.co.uk

A text message expressing gratitude for a donation made on December 30, 2025. It states that the donation has been issued to Nottingham University Hospital and emphasizes that every donation counts. The time shown is 11:49.

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 19/01/2026

Well I didn’t have seeing the #northernlights as a likely possibility anytime soon in St Austell, probably anytime ever, but actual green waves as well as the glows of red! Not the best photos but was very rushed and overly excited to be seeing them! It’s calmed down now so off to warm up in bed!

A vibrant sky displaying the Aurora Borealis, with shades of purple and green, above a silhouette of houses. Small stars are visible against the colorful backdrop.

A night sky with a faint aurora borealis effect, featuring greens and subtle pinks, above rooftops and a chimney. Stars are visible in the dark sky.

A night sky illuminated by vivid green and pink auroras, with a utility pole and power lines in the foreground. Stars are visible against the colorful backdrop.

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 19/01/2026

Not the best of photos i know but there is a little bit of misty over At Austell and the street lights and rugby club flood lights are giving an amazing effect that tue photo really can’t do justice!

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated rooftops and distant lights, partially obscured by fog. The sky is dark with a few visible stars, and there is a red light on the right side.

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2025

So in Saturday’s 3 hour #Octopus #OctopusEnergy #FreeElectricity session we managed 61.3 kWh peaking at almost 25kW. Only due to car not being quite empty and house battery not initially charging at full rate then getting fully charged, that we didn’t manage so more kWhs.

An energy monitoring interface displaying a graph of energy consumption over time, with data from October 25, 2023. The graph shows varying energy usage in watt-hours (Wh) between 12:00 and 15:00, including notable drops

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 24/10/2025

My effort for tonight's #FreePower from #Octopus Peaking at just over 25kW for a few times, using 19.8kWh in total. Another 3 hour session tomorrow where I doubt I'll be unable to sustain similar demand!

A graph from HomeAssistant showing power use between 21:00 and 22:00 on Friday October 24th, peaking at 25kW during the first 15 minutes tapering away to just under 20kW

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 21/10/2025

Is it just me that’s immature enough to snigger at this product I got emailed about from Kickstarter? 🫢 www.kickstarter.com/projects/rheabe…

JAX SHEET 2.0 The First sheet engineered for Man Jax Sheet 2.0 The First Bed Sheets Engineered For Men

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 09/08/2025

Always great to receive these messages from #NHS #Blood my 57th donation!

A text message expressing gratitude for a donation made on July 31, 2025, confirming that the donation has been issued to Kings College Hospital, and emphasizing that every donation counts.

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 28/07/2025

Here’s an earlier build of the same programme where the balls fall too fast at the end and skip over to the other side causing what I’ve called a bug! Also the next ball got stuck for some reason which I’ve called a lock up.

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 24/07/2025

Seeing a new #Meshtastic node in #StAustell quite near so I’m easily in direct contact. Still doesn’t appear able to connect me to you @dctrud though! 🤣

Aerial map view showing the area around Trethowel, featuring fields and residential areas. A green circle marks a specific location labeled "ARW1," with surrounding roads including A391 and Bodmin Road.

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 12/07/2025

@linker3000 is this your node? If so, managed to hear it all the way down here! I

The image displays a digital interface showing two devices: "Linker3000 Portable" and "HELTEC 2W0JMK." It includes information like device names, a date and time (12/07/2025, 9:

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 12/07/2025

Found this beauty in the house this morning! My photo app informs me it is a swallow-tailed #moth #mothstodon

A pale moth is resting on a wooden surface. The moth has broad wings with faint yellow markings and is positioned with its wings spread out.

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 10/07/2025

Left my ‘mini’ #meshrasric node out on the roof last night and picked up over 100 more nodes, reaching down to France (via Jersey) and over to Ireland! Even had some messages too although seeming no ‘conversation’ Only downside now is this proves I have […] [Original post on infosec.exchange]

A map showing various colorful circles with labels, representing different locations in the UK and Ireland. Notable labels include "Sen1," "Carclaze," "7118," and "14PT." The background features a geographic outline of parts of Ireland

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 05/07/2025

Impressed to discover 40 nodes on way to NQY and back!

A map displaying various nodes or locations, each marked with colored circles and labels, suggesting a network system. Coastal areas and landmarks such as "Torquay" and "Coyote Base" are visible, along with icons for Bluetooth and settings at the

The image displays a map interface with various colored markers indicating different nodes and locations. It features text labels on the markers, showing identifiers like "Rob1," "kef1," and "PRIM." The map appears to cover an area in Cornwall

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 05/07/2025

Off on an outing today so taking my mini #Mestastic node and also a #Meshcore node I quickly setup. Main node is now up on the gable of house to hopefully give a little extra coverage too, lets see what we can make contact with today!

A red electronic device with a small screen displaying the text "D670ADCC" and a battery symbol. It features orange buttons and a textured surface. A USB connector is partially visible in the background.

An antenna mounted on the top edge of a wooden building, with a clear sky in the background.

A compact electronic device with a display, silver casing, and a black antenna, placed on a textured surface. Water droplets are visible in the background.

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 01/07/2025

For my Mini Node I’m in need of some help sourcing what I guess is a #RAK produced Mini IO board but pretty sure it no longer exists 😔 been following this project from Printables www.printables.com/model/286662-rak… And it […] [Original post on infosec.exchange]

Image of a mini IO board, featuring labeled pins (12, 10) and connections for GND, VDD, SDA, and SCL. There are two highlighted areas indicating specific points on the board.

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 30/06/2025

Next tasks are to get the buzzer working on the mini node and environment sensor on the fixed node. Although the fixed node will be in a mostly sealed box it’ll be nice to be aware of the environmental readings. Both of these only a few £ each so was worth […] [Original post on infosec.exchange]

Close-up of a circuit board featuring a temperature and humidity sensor labeled "TEMP&HUMI 1901," with electronic components and connections visible.

Close-up of a circuit board featuring various electronic components, including a buzzer, capacitors, and resistors. The board has visible copper traces and solder pads.

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 30/06/2025

I then had some more fun figuring out CLI commands to configure the RP based Lora chip on this board that will become the fixed node, possibly in repeater or router mode. I also discovered how accurate you need to be with lat/long if you want it somewhere […] [Original post on infosec.exchange]

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 30/06/2025

So life got in the way and only now getting back to playing #Meshtastic Having fun squeezing all this in the tiny case I found on Printables. Also even more fun soldering wires to the board and OLED! Learnt that even if the solder looks ok, it might not be […] [Original post on infosec.exchange]

A small electronic device with a textured white casing and a digital display. The screen shows information, including a user name, time, signal strength, and an undefined distance. An antenna is attached to the device.

An electronic circuit board mounted in a black casing, featuring various components including chips, connectors, and a cable connected to a USB interface. The image is taken from above, showcasing the internal layout of the device.

The image shows an electronic device with a circuit board inside a black casing. It features a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) antenna, various wires, and a small OLED display attached to the top.

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 20/06/2025

Found what I think is a European Hornet in a delivery today! Gave me a bit of a fright initially! Although alive it seems a bit poorly! #insects #hornets

A nearly dead insect, is positioned in a dark plastic tub. The insect has a yellow and black striped pattern, and believed to be a European hornet.

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 19/06/2025

First the easy bit! Take the existing 4631 and GPS module and put on to the new mini board. Eventually will be printing a case but for now, bench testing and it appears to be working as expected.

An open black casing featuring electronic components, including a circuit board and various wires for a Meshtastic node.

The image features a RAK4630 module, a small electronics board with various connectors and components. It includes an antenna, a USB-C port, and labels indicating functionality such as BLE and LoRa. The board is positioned on a metallic surface.

The image shows a black circuit board featuring various connectors, including a USB port, several pin headers, and labeled pads for power and communication signals. The board is identified as "RAK19003 Ver-E."

Image of a GPS antenna circuit board. The board features various electronic components, including a connector, chips, and a barcode label indicating "GPS Antenna." It is placed on a metallic surface.

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Simon :donor: @staustellsimon.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 19/06/2025

Time to play with some different #RAK #Meshtastic hardware. Trying out a new mini base board, a RP2040 based LoRaWAN module, a few new sensors and swapping a few bits to build an Ethernet based fixed station on the house and a mini portable unit for on the move.

An assortment of electronic components laid out on a metallic surface. Items include a Raspberry Pi board, a battery, a GPS module, and several sealed bags containing circuit boards and connectors.

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