Blog: Software

Ready to take your OpenStreetMap skills to the next level? In this post, we walk you through creating a custom tile server for the entire European region—from setting up powerful hardware to generating map tiles and serving them on your own web server.

by Sven Reifschneider • 16 September 2024

Ever wondered what it takes to create your own map server using OpenStreetMap data? Spoiler: it’s a long, winding journey filled with challenges, retries, and valuable lessons. In this post, I share my experience navigating the complexities of OSM.

by Sven Reifschneider • 09 September 2024

Ever wanted to maintain high-precision time in your local network, independently from public NTP servers? Whether for projects like an ADS-B airplane tracker or just to have an ultra-precise time source, setting up a GPS-based NTP server on a Raspberry Pi can be the perfect solution. In this detailed guide, I'll walk you through every step of the process.

by Sven Reifschneider • 22 July 2024

In the realms of technology and writing, there often lurk unsung heroes. These crucial elements may not always be in the spotlight, yet they are indispensable in our daily lives. One such silent hero is Markdown. This lightweight markup language has proven to be a powerful tool for efficiently creating and sharing content.

by Sven Reifschneider • 24 January 2024

A guide on using a USB webcam under Linux for time-lapse photography or providing a live photo feed for the internet.

by Sven Reifschneider • 26 May 2014 • 1 comment

On older systems, Samba 4 isn't always readily available, yet this newer version offers numerous advantages.

by Sven Reifschneider • 26 May 2014 • 1 comment

PentaPaper is a new software solution for photographers and sole proprietors and creative freelancers. I'd like to share my goals and vision for this project.

by Sven Reifschneider • 27 January 2014 • 17 comments

For the WMR200 Weather Station, Weewx stands out as the best software option on Linux.

by Sven Reifschneider • 29 October 2013 • 1 comment

Easily create a Mini-NAS using the Fujitsu Futro S400 Thin Client.

by Sven Reifschneider • 25 October 2013 • 2 comments

A guide to repurposing the Fujitsu Futro S400 Thin Client into a mini-server.

by Sven Reifschneider • 23 October 2013 • 6 comments