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My next trip will be a real doozy!
*Update: The deal of getting the SW-51 (from the previous blog post) fell through. There were just to many negatives in getting that...
Robert Hopkins
Sep 18, 20255 min read


I am 99% sure about this... ScaleWings SW-51
The picture says it all. A brand new ScaleWings SW-51! Of all the images of real P-51's I have seen, I like the blue color the best. I...
Robert Hopkins
Sep 6, 20252 min read


A Dire Straits Classic in “The West Wing”
When “Brothers in Arms” by Dire Straits begins playing during the final moments of The West Wing, Season 2, Episode 22, “Two Cathedrals,” it becomes far more than background music. It becomes the emotional center of the episode. The song is used almost in full, carrying us through President Bartlet’s grief, anger, faith, and resolve. It moves with the story so naturally that it feels less like a soundtrack choice and more like the episode’s heartbeat. You won’t find the full
Robert Hopkins
Aug 6, 20253 min read


I've got a fever, and the only cure is more cowbell!
Bruce Dickinson, i.e.: Christopher Walken are the men! If you have no idea what I'm talking about, then... Go to YouTube and search for...
Robert Hopkins
Jul 19, 20252 min read


Genelec Studio Monitors and a Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre Interface
Making the Switch: Why I'm Reimagining My Studio Setup Ever look at your gear collection and think: What is all this stuff, anyway? 😎...
Robert Hopkins
Jul 16, 20252 min read


Creating IFR Flight Plans using Perplexity and Little NAV Maps
How to efficiently create any IFR flight plan, using Little NAV Maps and exporting the results to X-Plane or MSFS. Perplexity.AI (copy...
Robert Hopkins
Jun 28, 20253 min read


Line 6 Helix Stadium XL - FTW!
I’m here checking out the Quad Cortex amp and effects floor pedal, which seems to be the go-to for professionals these days… Then, I...
Robert Hopkins
Jun 20, 20252 min read


We went live with Version 2.0 yesterday (plus a video)!
Last month was a real challenge for me. Spending the entire month training all the volunteers at work really took its toll. Staying...
Robert Hopkins
Jun 2, 20251 min read


Back to work I go!
Next week is looking busy as I kick off two new development projects. First up is a straightforward enhancement: to support FISH’s grant...
Robert Hopkins
May 17, 20252 min read


Vacation and flying to far off places!
After a solid six weeks of intense 60-hour work weeks, I'm finally grabbing a well-deserved break! My "to-do" list around the house is...
Robert Hopkins
May 14, 20251 min read


I'm finally done training volunteers!
This past month has felt like the longest of my life. I’ve been battling the flu for most of it, while also training all 73 volunteers on...
Robert Hopkins
May 8, 20251 min read


I feel so bad...
I either caught a throat virus or have strep throat. My temperature has been swinging back and forth from 99.6° to 101° the last two...
Robert Hopkins
Apr 15, 20252 min read


One week down, and all is well!
It’s been a long week—twelve-hour days, every day—but honestly, I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. Just twenty minutes before we closed...
Robert Hopkins
Apr 11, 20251 min read


Two whole days and zero issues!
I can’t tell you how nervous I was about how things would go at the food bank during the first few days - but to my surprise, everything...
Robert Hopkins
Apr 8, 20252 min read


Well... It's time to rock-n-roll!
LOL! And here you thought the band was finally taking off? Not quite, Rosarita! I’ve spent the last two weeks training users on the new...
Robert Hopkins
Apr 5, 20251 min read


Since I have so much free time...
Right... NOT! I’m upgrading to a Mac Studio M4 Max with 128GB of unified RAM shared between the CPU and GPU. This beast will power...
Robert Hopkins
Apr 1, 20251 min read


Yes, I've been busy.
No time to mess around with blog posts - I've been swamped at work! Burning in computers (eight so far!), running network cables, hooking...
Robert Hopkins
Mar 20, 20251 min read


It's comin' along nicely!
My preparation for returning to drumming is complete. After numerous videos, my drum set is set up and nearly perfect. I'm looking...
Robert Hopkins
Mar 3, 20251 min read


We are pseudo-live with our hardware/software!
This past weekend and today, I spent most of my time installing the network and computers at FISH, Inc., a food and clothing bank. While...
Robert Hopkins
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Maybe it's time to beat on something...
Is there a hidden meaning behind that subject line? You decide! I'm keeping my lips sealed! 😎 I need a drum set to start recording my...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 22, 20251 min read
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