Dirt and Wormz;

Where my interests squirm and werm

Hello world! I am keysmashing in html and css using sadgrl.online's guides.

House Rules;

  • no "awoo" after 6:30pm on week nights
  • do not antagonize Gizmo

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Entry: 6/9/26

Just want to start off by saying that I have ZERO experience with repairing electronics. I purchased a Leapfrog Leappad #32200 with the hope of cracking it and installing a Linux e-reader on it. I thought my pc would be able to recognize it so I could get to work, but it won't even power on.I haven't found a schematic online after looking (for only two minutes).

Tinkering:

tried new batteries, cleaned the contacts (a little crusty), opened up the case, checked the capacitors (not bloated or exploded), and tried two mini-b cables.

What I learned:

  • mini-b cables are only for data transfer and not power.

    What next?

    I just ordered a 5.5mm 9v power cable to see if I can get this thing to cooperate. And if that doesn't work, unfortunately it is going into the [parts] pile.

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    Books I've read in 2026;

  • Gideon the Ninth; Tamsyn Muir *Not a huge fan
  • Harrow the Ninth; Tamsyn Muir *Didn't really like
  • Nona the Ninth; Tamsyn Muir *The best one in the series
  • Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs to Die; Greer Stothers *Fun! Funny! and weird

    Stuff I read last year!

    i'm pissed that Amazon bought out Abebooks. so now it's Bookshop(new) and Better World Books(used)

    wOW! So many new friends!!!1

    Last updated 6/10/26