Author Archives: Soumyanath

Old Hobby in New Age

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Soumyanath

After my (mis)adventure with ordering a micro controllers in QFN pack, I decided to play it safe. Meaning take the new things in baby steps. To start in the uncharted territory ordered a development board and programmer from the “source” … Continue reading →

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My favorite quote

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Soumyanath

You do your thing and I do mine. I am not in this world     to live up to your expectation. You’re not to live up to mine. You are You and I am I. If we meet, then it is … Continue reading →

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Remembering fall colors

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Soumyanath
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Hobby Electronics is not same any more

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Soumyanath

Gone are the days when electronics hobby meant spending a tidy sum in building most funky amplifier in the town. In my student days it was mostly transistors, with some ICs making its appearance. All electronics had their legs that went … Continue reading →

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Kesab Babu

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Soumyanath

When we are in class nine we discovered a short, stern figure, He was with short dhoti, khadi kurta, head cocked on one side with Shantiniketani bag hanging at one side. The man symbolized defiance; with an eternal frown he … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 25, 2011 by Soumyanath

View from my balcony

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Minnesota State Fair

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Soumyanath

Minnesota state fair is one place possibly every one in Minneapolis comes. It is part of cultural tradition that dates back to 1859. It is fun to see so many people at a time. Official record shows on this day … Continue reading →

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Debilal

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Soumyanath

“Apne safed hati dekh liye” — “Have you seen the white elephant” A short dark man in shorts suddenly darted in front of JRD Tata as he was making his round in the shop floor of Jamshedpur Plant. Most thought … Continue reading →

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A Personal Website

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Soumyanath

A personal website is like owning your own house in the cyberspace. Like house, it comes in all shapes, sizes, features, flavors. It also has its own advantages and issues. Craze for personal website started with GeoCities and AltaVista making … Continue reading →

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Simple Electric motor

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Soumyanath

This is a simple motor with explanation how it works This one takes the cake in its innovation:  So simple, that it is now difficult to explain

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