Software Defined Radio for avGeeks

If you want to pick up ATC frequencies or ADS-B data you’ll need an SDR radio connected by USB to a computer (mac or pc) or a raspberry Pi. You’ll also need some radio software that is either payware or free opensource. For ADS-B data I use dump1090 which is free and probably the best one. You need to also run Virtual Radar Server (free) to interpret the data and show it on a map. A much better and thorough explaination of setting this up is found here and is the guide I used to set myself up. I use … Continue reading Software Defined Radio for avGeeks

Portable SSD Sandisk Extreme Pro

SPONSORED LINK: https://amzn.to/3uon6s8 If I go out and film some footage I need very fast SSDs to record RAW video from my camera. The ones that are reliably fast enough are quite hard to track down. Many have fast read speeds but don’t have fast sustained continuous write speeds, even if you use a different capacity of the the same drive. My current go-to is this 1Tb size of the Sandisk Extreme Pro portable. I have two of these which I use with a Black Magic Monitor and Recorder Continue reading Portable SSD Sandisk Extreme Pro

Meta Quest 3 128 or 512Gb

SPONSORED LINK: https://amzn.to/3G1FDwZ I’m fascinated by VR and have had 4 or 5 VR headsets since the first Oculus Quest DK1. I thought I was done tyring new ones until I saw the AR – mixed reality mode of this headset. The screen resolution is so high it’s very pleasant to look at and the 3d pass-through camera mode is so good you can walk around the house with it on and you won’t bump into furniture. I picked this up a few weeks ago and it’s been alot of fun for watching movies, but with Airlink or PC link … Continue reading Meta Quest 3 128 or 512Gb

Moment iPhone Case with lens adapters for Anamorphic shooting and more

Case: SPONSORED LINK https://amzn.to/3sybHW8Drop in lens mounts (M) for Moment case: SPONSORED LINK https://amzn.to/46e4CHM1.33x Anamorphic Lens adapter: SPONSORED LINK https://amzn.to/3szej5Z I’ve been playing with shooting extra wide anamorphic footage with my phone and I purchased this set of gear recently to try it out. I had to drop my old silicone Apple case which was on its way out anyway. This new moment case is a harder wearing impact resistance plastic that feels nice to the touch but not rubbery like the Apple one. The lens mount piece pops in to the hole from behind and snaps in place. M … Continue reading Moment iPhone Case with lens adapters for Anamorphic shooting and more

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds

SPONSORED LINK: https://amzn.to/46bWgAo Still my go-to ear bud whenever I travel. I’m happy with the battery life and the charging case. Sound quality and integration with iOS is great as well as the updates to spatial audio etc. I expect these to last probably a couple years before the charge capacity starts to fall off noticeably. Continue reading Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds

TESSAN Universal Power Adapter, International Plug Adaptor with 4 USB Ports (1 USB C) for US to EU & Australia(Type C/G/A/I)

SPONSORED LINK: https://amzn.to/3Qz2814 The latest travel adapters are nice and compact with outlets for USB power which reduces your need to carry more USB charging blocks with you. Continue reading TESSAN Universal Power Adapter, International Plug Adaptor with 4 USB Ports (1 USB C) for US to EU & Australia(Type C/G/A/I)