Verified all parts

I've verified all of the custom Eagle parts that I've made and I also started on a partial layout today. It's good to be working on this stuff again.

More decoupling on media server

Today I did some more work on decoupling the media server. I changed the video object code so that an arbitrary number of observers can register to receive screenshots for every frame. This is a change from the old behavior where only the main loop could receive screenshots.

Backup utility finished, data backed up!

I finished writing my backup utility and I finished making a full backup of all my valuable data (6 DVD-R's worth) so now I'm ready to resume Dexter work. Woohoo!

Did more decoupling work on the media server

Yesterday, I did some more decoupling work on the Dexter media server. Basically, I added multiple uses of the http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifObserver Design Pattern which means that the timer class and the video renderer class are more decoupled from each other. Also the input class is more decoupled. When timing events and input events occur, they are broadcast to generic "observers" of which there can be an arbitrary amount. Before, they were broadcast to specific class instances which caused undesirable coupling.

I have a new son!

My latest cool project is raising my new son who was born one week ago.

Here are some pictures: hope this works

Time to get upgraded version of Eagle

I've gone back and forth about this for a while but I think I've finally settled on the idea that purchasing an Eagle license is the next step. Unfortunately, this will cost $500. It will take me a while to store up that kind of cash. If anyone wants to donate to help speed the process along, let's talk; I must add a caveat that Dexter remains a "spare time only" project and may never be completed, so there _is_ an element of risk involved.

Mocks for C#

For those who are interested in getting better at unit testing in C#, here is a quick write-up I've made giving some quick recommendations (with example code).

Check it out my quick reference for Rhino mocks.