May 2025

2025, June 22    

Month 5 has been and gone (as has most of the funds in my bank account), and its time for another update. Could this be the update you have all been waiting for? No (unless for some reason you want to hear a random person talking nonsense...)

First things first, health! The weight loss continues (albeit at a slower pace), and I'm becoming more accustomed to the 800 calories per day. It's not easy (putting it politely), however it is nice to feel lighter on my feet. That said, my clothes are now too large and I look ridiculous (first-world problems I know).

True to form, my car has received another software update which sadly is worse than the previous. Aside from lane-assist periodically wanting to drive me into a ditch (I don't blame it, sometimes), the auto-hold is now off by default and doesn't like to stay on. My love for this vehicle is draining as fast as my bank balance.

My work on Meshtastic continues, and there will be another article about it once I sort an antenna issue. It's been interesting doing range-tests and seeing seriously mixed results (more on that at a later date).

The work on phone forensics also continues, though now its getting into the ridiculous. While it's been a (mostly) fun learning curve so far, I've come to realise I don't like working with BGA chips, and I especially don't like sealing solution / glue. Depending on how things go I may write an article about it.

Another busy month is ahead (when is it not), and with any luck the sun might make an appearance. Until next time ;)