An old but still useful version of the Nord Sample Editor — perfect for older systems and legacy Nord keyboards (Electro 3, Stage 2, Wave, etc.).
If you’re keeping an old setup alive, this one might save you some trouble.
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Line 6 POD HD500 EEPROM (U6)
I finally managed to pull the contents out of the U6 (24LC256) EEPROM, the little 8-pin chip sitting right next to the USB port on the Line 6 HD500 Main Board (35-00-0386-1).
What it does
The CY7C68013A (EZ-USB FX2LP) is a USB microcontroller from Cypress. On power-up it has no firmware in ROM – it needs code to be loaded either from the host PC or from an external I²C EEPROM.
In the POD HD500, that code lives in the 24LC256. This EEPROM holds the firmware that configures the USB controller: USB descriptors, endpoint setup, and any custom routines the Line 6 engineers built in. Without it, the device would just enumerate as a generic Cypress USB controller. With it, the FX2LP comes up as a Line 6 POD HD500, ready to handle streaming and control messages.
You can grab the dump here (zipped BIN + CRC32):
A Message to Anyone Who’s Asking “What’s Wrong With the World?”
We live in a time when companies put profit above people, governments often serve private interests, and the system seems rigged against the ordinary citizen.
You’re not imagining it.
You’re not alone in feeling it.
But here’s the deeper problem:
This moral decay isn’t just a side effect of capitalism. It’s being weaponized.
Authoritarian regimes—especially Russia—exploit this loss of trust. They point to our greedy corporations, corrupt politicians, and media chaos and say:
“See? Democracy is a lie.”
“Freedom is a scam.”
“You’re better off with a strongman who controls everything.”
It’s a trap. A powerful one.
Their goal isn’t to make you love them. It’s to make you hate your own system so much that you give up on fixing it.
But here’s the truth:
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Capitalism without ethics becomes exploitation.
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Democracy without trust collapses.
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And disinformation thrives on confusion, not facts.
The solution isn’t to burn it all down.
The solution is to rebuild integrity—in business, in government, in ourselves.
Start by not giving in to cynicism.
Start by calling out unethical behavior, even when it’s legal.
Start by believing that truth still matters—and spreading it.
That’s how we win.
Not by being louder.
But by being clearer, cleaner, and braver.
Asus P8H61-M-LE SLIC Bios
A mate of mine has made for me a SLIC bios for the ASUS P8H61-M-LE mother board.
The BIOS and the certificate can be downloaded here:
Burza Binance už není důvěryhodná
Před několika dny jsem s údivem zjistil, že můj účet na Binance.com je omezen pouze na výběry. Když jsem se snažil vyměnit spotovou měnu, Binance mě neustále přesměrovávala na ověření účtu, které následně nebylo možné provést, protože ovládací prvky byly uzamčeny. Přitom jsem ale ověření úspěšně dokončil asi před půl rokem, kdy jsem si účet založil.
To bylo velmi znepokojující, protože moje peněženka obsahovala Continue reading Burza Binance už není důvěryhodná
Binance cannot be trusted any more
A few days ago I was amazed to find out that my Binance.com account was restricted to withdraw-only. When I tried to exchange spot currency, Binance kept redirecting me to account verification, which subsequently could not be done because the controls were locked. However, I successfully completed the verification about six months ago, when I opened my account.
This was very disturbing because my wallet contained Continue reading Binance cannot be trusted any more
Studiologic SL88I GRAND – Black Keys Sensitivity Fix
Some black keys must be pressed hard to actually play the sound. The cause, believe it or not, is the poor design of the black keys. Here is how to fix it.
Continue reading Studiologic SL88I GRAND – Black Keys Sensitivity Fix
JLCPCB Library for Eagle
If you’re looking for JLCPCB parts library for Eagle editor, here it is!
As one of many, I discovered JLCPCB, a manufacturer that produces prototype circuit boards quickly and cheaply. They can also fit SMD components, but here comes the catch: you have to specify a part number for each component. Doing it by hand proved to be a pain in the ass.
That’s why I wrote a program that can extract the data from JLCPCB SMT parts catalogue and insert them into a template Eagle library. Using that app I can quickly update whole library with current part numbers.
The library looks like this:
The project also contains a custom modified ULP script that can export BOM and ULP files with a single click!
Project home is at Github:
Česká hybridní klávesnice pro Windows
Česká hybridní klávesnice vznikla jako alternativa pro všechny, kteří neustále přepínají mezi českou a US klávesnící, protože jim nevyhovuje ani jedna. Je určená Continue reading Česká hybridní klávesnice pro Windows
KAWAI CA78 – Noisy touchscreen fix with a sticky tape!
This article describes how to fix noises coming from the piano speakers during touch screen activity. No firmware update helps here. You’ll need a good old screwdriver and a bit of sticky tape.
The issue is caused by the internal ground loop, between Continue reading KAWAI CA78 – Noisy touchscreen fix with a sticky tape!