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TP-Link VR1600v Firmware Dump Attempt

Nix McRetro // 30th May 2021 // Guides

The TP-Link VR1600v VDSL/ADSL Modem Router. Just a word of warning, this post does not result in a successful firmware dump. Over five days I had a look into how to dump the firmware off a spare modem I had. This wasn’t my main modem, it wasn’t even my backup... Continue reading

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood - Donations in 2020

Nix McRetro // 27th March 2021 // YouTube

I always enjoy giving blood, mostly because I like the pretzels afterwards. Maybe there’s more to it than that though as you can just buy pretzels from the shops. Blood donations here in Australia aren’t compensated with a cash bonus, voucher or otherwise. It’s all for the common good. Not... Continue reading

Holden VY Commodore Car Repair: Chapter 5 - Cabin Temperature Sensor Replacement

Nix McRetro // 4th March 2021 // Repairs, YouTube

The final video in the series of the trusty VY Commodore. We revisit the cabin temperature sensor and replace it. A success? Not really, but I guess it was fun to do? Maybe not fun, but a few steps in the right direction - even if we didn’t get it... Continue reading

Holden VY Commodore Car Repair: Chapter 4 - Key Programming with the KF200

Nix McRetro // 13th February 2021 // Repairs, YouTube

These car keys with batteries in them are ticking time bombs. Batteries do not last forever and you can typically expect 10 years on these Commodores. This one was well overdue. Enter the KF200. I like to think of it as the King Flasher 200. It was kind enough to... Continue reading

Holden VY Commodore Car Repair: Chapter 3 - Locating the Cabin Temperature Sensor

Nix McRetro // 7th February 2021 // Repairs, YouTube

Amongst all the trinkets inside the car behind the steering wheel lies an ambient temperature sensor for the cabin. It is not very exciting but does serve a very good purpose. This video goes over where it is located. Some background, we found that climate control would be warm when... Continue reading