Hello World, Intoducing myself to the SteemIt crowd!
Time to stop lurking and tell you a bit about myself and why I am here.
Who am I:
I am a semi-retired IT Professional (fancy name for someone who keeps computers working). I worked 20 years for a company that hired out IT people like myself to help small business owners who could not afford full time IT support. Now I do some IT for a small non-profit to earn some extra money. I started my career as a UNIX support person with SCO UNIX. Then due to that market having more paying customers, I started supporting Windows computers. I did not give up my love of UNIX based computing.
Why I am here:
I have three technology related things that I enjoy working with and learning.
Raspberry Pi
I have been a UNIX/Linix user from the 1980's and when I discovered the Raspberry Pi single board computer in 2012 I was hooked. It's small size, low power and low cost makes it ideal for small projects and as a learning tool.
Python programming language
I have done programming in various languages, but have decided at this time that Python is the one to learn. It also was part of the reason for the name Raspberry Pi and is very often used in programming the Raspberry Pi.
Solar power
As I grow older and wish to have less of an impact on the environment, I became interested in solar power. I do not have the money to invest in a full on solar powered home. My brother gave me a couple of used solar panels and batteries. So now I am experimenting with a small scale solar power system. Additionally I only power my collection of Raspberry Pi's from solar power.
Tying it altogether:
I am now able to experiment with solar power by running the Raspberry Pi's and then writing programs in Python to monitor the power coming from the solar panels. I also have a Raspberry Pi that is logging temperature both inside the house and outside. As I am now trying to write about my experiences on SteemIt @rishi556 has started me looking into how to use Python programs to monitor and work with the Steem blockchain. Of course I will be running these on my Raspberry Pi's.
Why the persona @mytechtrail
I had attempted to start a blog 5 years ago, but did not put alot of effort into it. At that time I decided to call it My Technology Trail as I was trying to document my trail thru various technologies.
[Special thanks to @rishi556 and the gang on the Platforms discord for being so welcoming.
Also thanks to posts by @nerdi, @spencercoffman and @iamwhatiamnotfor prodding me to do my introduceyourself post]
You do not look old enough to be retired!!
Thanks, just about to hit 1/2C + 11. Can you figure that out?
Of course I can work that out, senility has not set in here yet at 1/2C-3. I think I may well have to go beyond 1/2C+11 before I retire though.
Well my goal is to come as close to my Grandfathers fullC
Walcome to steem
Thanks, I have been lurking reading a lot of posts and decided it was time to properly join in.
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Nice, I would like to see the projects that you create with the raspberry pi in here. I'm thinking about getting one to start playing with it myself.
It is an inexpensive way to gain new skills. Are you a Linux user at this time?
Yes and I'm teaching myself to program in python at the moment, I'll probably just buy one of the kits that are in amazon next week.
I really like adafruit.com as they have good prices and an awesome learning library.
Welcome to Steemit @mytechtrail!
I wish you much success and hope you find Steemit to be as rewarding and informative as I have.
Here are some links you might find useful.
Your stats on SteemNow
Your stats on SteemWorld
Your stats on SteemD
How to use Minnow Booster
How does Steemit actually work?
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Oh yea, I have upvoted you and followed you. Many blessings from @introbot & @bycoleman
Great introduction post! I like the story behind your username. Welcome to Steemit!
Thanks, I was trying to be unique, but it still applies.
Welcome to Steemit.
This is a platform that rewards you for your actions and transactions, but the truth is, it sounds simple but it is deeper. I know a community that can help you settle in as soon as possible and show you around.
You have to grab the opportunities all around you. At Steemitschool we give you knowledge and educate you how we make $500 in your first month on steemit.
Be a part of our discord channel because in Steemitschool we only win together.
Join us on discord
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Thanks, I have joined the Steemitschool on discord and start doing the things mentioned in the welcome post tomorrow. Are you using the same name on discord?
Welcome
The lurking around syopped here 😂
Your #introduceyourself is very nice.
Its All about blogging on this platform and this blockchain. Blogging is it,blog on and you Will be succesfull! 🤛
You Will earn money. 💴💸💰
I blog every day and love it!❤️
Helpfull is the Steemify App its Free in the Appstore go cheque it out. And good luck🍀
Greetings from Brittandjosie - Holland 🇱🇺
Thanks for the kind comments. I hope to blog daily as well. Time will tell.
I'm excited to see what you are going to bring. I really want to know more about your python journey and your solar panel journey.
Welcome to Steemit, I hope you like it here very much, I followed you, I hope this is mutual ;) A lot of interesting things ahead, good luck!
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