A couple of weeks back, my Linksys wireless router went dead. The lights were not blinking, and my computer couldn’t detect it. It was funny though. It was not raining, and neither were there lightning. It was broad daylight. The funniest thing was that the router and modem were connected to the same power bar, but only my router shorted out. The modem was still happily blinking [or not, as the router was disconnected already] away. I was very sad because when I bought the router, I had planned it to be a long term purchase .. because it’s so handy and convenient. Wireless and all.
Ever since then, I’ve had to camp outside at the hall on the dining table to go online, connected to the modem via ethernet cable. Gah, the inconveniences! Being outside meant I couldn’t surf comfortably in my own room, have that privacy that I am used to, and worst of all, there were ants crawling over my laptop! Ants are the worst.
Thankfully, after plugging in the adapter which has an adjustable voltage rating that I bought yesterday for my project, I found that it wasn’t my router that was fried. It was just the adapter. Imagine the joy it brought to my heart. I was so happy to see the lights blinking again. Praise God.
I’m gonna go buy an adapter later today. And keep my adjustable voltage adapter for my project. Ehehe.
Speaking of fried electronics, I’ve got this fear that is gripping me. I’m working on an electronics project, and it requires a power source. With the RM270 RFID module shown above … I’m afraid that if ever I make a mistake of connecting it wrongly, it’ll fry that small module! Sigh.
I know some people back in Penang have been praying for me. Thank you very much. I’m beginning to see little little breakthroughs in my project, and I’m convinced of the power of your prayers. Thanks again! You know who you are!
David[woohoo!]
And you’re already messing with RFID? Not sure if the Scandinavian countries are into it yet along with the U.S. Shall go and have a look.