Category: Temporarily Offline

This project started from silence. I sprinkled candy on a USB sound fob, tried to wire it, and it was HARD. What if this was easy? That’s my life’s motto.

🚀 Turn your old radios into digital-mode powerhouses! In this video, I show you the TOADs DI board and the new DI6 daughter board — a plug-and-play sound card interface that connects your radio to your computer over USB-C.

With just one board, you can run:
• Winlink 📡
• APRS 🚗
• FT8 🌐
• ANY digital mode you want

No more struggling with cables, custom wiring, or expensive interfaces — the TOADs DI6 makes it simple. (Of course if you like that kinda thing, the TOADs DI is for you!)

📌 In this video, I’ll show you:
• What the DI6 is and how it works
• How to connect it to your radio & PC
• Live demo of digital modes in action
• Why it might be the easiest way to bring your rig into the modern digital world

👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/7gANAdQgpcM

👉 TOADs DI board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 TOADs DB6 Board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di

Need a case?
👉 5% off TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G

👉 VK/ZL Orders: https://hamradiodx.net
👉 UK/EU Orders: https://shop.m0jsx.radio/

Tools:
👉 Pinecil USB Powered Soldering Iron: https://geni.us/eGZf3
👉 Solder Wick: https://geni.us/wERS4t
👉 Solder: https://geni.us/DOeI
👉 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 6 Pin Mini Din Cable: https://geni.us/mKzF
👉 CT-164 10 pin to 6 pin adapter for yaesu radios: https://geni.us/9TtM7C

👉 3d Printer STL files available on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc

#DIYProjects #TechHacks #LifeHacks #EasyMode

I took a brand-new PC, straight out of the box, and installed Linux Mint instead of Windows 11 — no tweaking, no command-line nonsense, no pain.

The PC:
👊 PELADN WO4 AMD Ryzen 5
👊 32GB RAM
👊 1TB SSD
👊 Tool Free Case
👉 Amazon Link: https://geni.us/o0Ar 👈
• Discount: 10% off
• Code: PELADN1220
• Validity window:
– Starts: Dec 19, 2025 (05:00 PST)
– Ends: Mar 31, 2026 (23:59 PDT)

In this video, I show:
• How easy Linux Mint is to install on modern hardware
• Why you don’t need Windows preinstalled anymore
• How I replace common Windows apps using alternative.to
• What comes built-in with Linux Mint (and why it’s enough for most people)
• How fast you can go from “new PC” → “fully usable system”

This isn’t a “Linux for nerds” demo.
This is Linux for normal people who just want their computer to work.

If you’ve ever said:
• “Linux is too complicated”
• “I won’t have the apps I need”
• “It’s only for programmers”

…this video is for you.

No hype. No coping. Just a clean install and real-world use.

Windows isn’t mandatory anymore.
And once you see how easy this is, it’s hard to unsee.

👊 Finish him.

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🫵 We want YOU on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc
🕊️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KiloMike9Golf
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Let’s build a digital interface! This requires soldering, but you can do it. Start somewhere easy, with a friend helping out. Here I am, helping you out!

🚀 Turn your old radios into digital-mode powerhouses! In this video, I show you the TOADs DI board and the new DI6 daughter board — a plug-and-play sound card interface that connects your radio to your computer over USB-C.

With just one board, you can run:
• Winlink 📡
• APRS 🚗
• FT8 🌐
• ANY digital mode you want

No more struggling with cables, custom wiring, or expensive interfaces — the TOADs DI6 makes it simple. (Of course if you like that kinda thing, the TOADs DI is for you!)

📌 In this video, I’ll show you:
• What the DI6 is and how it works
• How to connect it to your radio & PC
• Live demo of digital modes in action
• Why it might be the easiest way to bring your rig into the modern digital world

👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/7gANAdQgpcM

👉 TOADs DI board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 TOADs DB6 Board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di

Need a case?
👉 5% off TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G

👉 VK/ZL Orders: https://hamradiodx.net
👉 UK/EU Orders: https://shop.m0jsx.radio/

Tools:
👉 Pinecil USB Powered Soldering Iron: https://geni.us/eGZf3
👉 Solder Wick: https://geni.us/wERS4t
👉 Solder: https://geni.us/DOeI
👉 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 6 Pin Mini Din Cable: https://geni.us/mKzF
👉 CT-164 10 pin to 6 pin adapter for yaesu radios: https://geni.us/9TtM7C

👉 3d Printer STL files available on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc

#DigitalInterface #Soldering #DIYElectronics #TechProjects

Watch a prototype go from messy breadboard to sleek, soldered package. See perfect parallel alignment, bright LEDs, and a clean finish. Ready for radio magic!

🚀 Turn your old radios into digital-mode powerhouses! In this video, I show you the TOADs DI board and the new DI6 daughter board — a plug-and-play sound card interface that connects your radio to your computer over USB-C.

With just one board, you can run:
• Winlink 📡
• APRS 🚗
• FT8 🌐
• ANY digital mode you want

No more struggling with cables, custom wiring, or expensive interfaces — the TOADs DI6 makes it simple. (Of course if you like that kinda thing, the TOADs DI is for you!)

📌 In this video, I’ll show you:
• What the DI6 is and how it works
• How to connect it to your radio & PC
• Live demo of digital modes in action
• Why it might be the easiest way to bring your rig into the modern digital world

👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/7gANAdQgpcM

👉 TOADs DI board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 TOADs DB6 Board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di

Need a case?
👉 5% off TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G

👉 VK/ZL Orders: https://hamradiodx.net
👉 UK/EU Orders: https://shop.m0jsx.radio/

Tools:
👉 Pinecil USB Powered Soldering Iron: https://geni.us/eGZf3
👉 Solder Wick: https://geni.us/wERS4t
👉 Solder: https://geni.us/DOeI
👉 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 6 Pin Mini Din Cable: https://geni.us/mKzF
👉 CT-164 10 pin to 6 pin adapter for yaesu radios: https://geni.us/9TtM7C

👉 3d Printer STL files available on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc

#Soldering #Electronics #DIYProject #TechSkills

I started selling the AIOC on my website… I figured why not test it with the Baofeng Mini, right? Turns out there’s a little problem, and today, we’re going to figure out what that is – and fix it! Probably.

👉 AIOC: https://temporarilyoffline
👉 Baofeng Mini: https://geni.us/JUINJb
👉 Dremel Rotary Tool: https://geni.us/YACqC3k

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👉 Fun Stuff 👈
🫵 We want YOU on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc
🕊️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KiloMike9Golf
😸 Github: https://github.com/TemporarilyOffline

Where possible, all links are affiliate links, this youtube thing is an expensive endeavor and every little bit helps.

Unlock APRS on your Retevis RT95 / AnyTone AT778UV with the TOADs DI digital interface and Direwolf. In this video, I walk you through wiring, circuits (PTT, audio in/out, COS), and connecting everything so your rig finally talks digital.

Whether you’re tinkering with an RT95, experimenting with APRS, or just curious how Direwolf ties it all together — this is a full build-through you don’t want to miss.

👉 Step By Step Command Line Guide: https://temporarilyoffline.com/blogs/tos-blog/unlocking-aprs-on-the-rt95-with-the-toads-di-and-direwolf

👉 Get Yours Here: https://temporarilyoffline.com
👉 TOADs DI Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di
👉 TDirewolf Documentation: https://github.com/wb2osz/direwolf

👉 Mobile Radio: Retevis RT95 / AnyTone AT778UV https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075M9QV8P?maas=maas_adg_446CB3EA62B1DB3C535EA860810BF769_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
👉 Handheld Radio Vero VR-N76: https://geni.us/Hc9b5L

Parts Needed:
👉 M3 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 100k Ohm Trim Pot (Variable Resistor): https://geni.us/uvjMuq
👉 10k Ohm Resistor: https://geni.us/JOHso
👉 BC547 Transistor: https://geni.us/SALAj
👉 4.7uF Capacitor: https://geni.us/9qfi
👉 Breadboard: https://geni.us/ruOylg
👉 Dupont Wires: https://geni.us/Hs41kGJ
👉 TRRS Breakout: https://geni.us/Y00d
👉 Treedix RJ-45 Breakout Board: https://geni.us/rjCLNC

Works with ANY radio and YOUR imagination!
👉 Winlink
👉 Allstar
👉 APRS
👉 FT8
👉 JS8Call
👉 Packet Radio

📡 Get your rig on the air with digital modes — APRS, packet, and more!

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👉 Fun Stuff 👈
🫵 We want YOU on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc
🕊️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KiloMike9Golf
😸 Github: https://github.com/TemporarilyOffline

Where possible, all links are affiliate links, this youtube thing is an expensive endeavor and every little bit helps.

Prototype complete! The project moves from a messy breadboard to a neat, self-contained package. Let’s plug it in and see the super bright green LED light up!

🚀 Turn your old radios into digital-mode powerhouses! In this video, I show you the TOADs DI board and the new DI6 daughter board — a plug-and-play sound card interface that connects your radio to your computer over USB-C.

With just one board, you can run:
• Winlink 📡
• APRS 🚗
• FT8 🌐
• ANY digital mode you want

No more struggling with cables, custom wiring, or expensive interfaces — the TOADs DI6 makes it simple. (Of course if you like that kinda thing, the TOADs DI is for you!)

📌 In this video, I’ll show you:
• What the DI6 is and how it works
• How to connect it to your radio & PC
• Live demo of digital modes in action
• Why it might be the easiest way to bring your rig into the modern digital world

👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/7gANAdQgpcM

👉 TOADs DI board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 TOADs DB6 Board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di

Need a case?
👉 5% off TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G

👉 VK/ZL Orders: https://hamradiodx.net
👉 UK/EU Orders: https://shop.m0jsx.radio/

Tools:
👉 Pinecil USB Powered Soldering Iron: https://geni.us/eGZf3
👉 Solder Wick: https://geni.us/wERS4t
👉 Solder: https://geni.us/DOeI
👉 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 6 Pin Mini Din Cable: https://geni.us/mKzF
👉 CT-164 10 pin to 6 pin adapter for yaesu radios: https://geni.us/9TtM7C

👉 3d Printer STL files available on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc

#ElectronicsProject #DIYElectronics #TechBuild #LEDLights

Explore how to connect Yaesu radios with 6-pin data ports to the Toads Digital Interface Board. Future videos will cover using this setup with older radios.

🚀 Turn your old radios into digital-mode powerhouses! In this video, I show you the TOADs DI board and the new DI6 daughter board — a plug-and-play sound card interface that connects your radio to your computer over USB-C.

With just one board, you can run:
• Winlink 📡
• APRS 🚗
• FT8 🌐
• ANY digital mode you want

No more struggling with cables, custom wiring, or expensive interfaces — the TOADs DI6 makes it simple. (Of course if you like that kinda thing, the TOADs DI is for you!)

📌 In this video, I’ll show you:
• What the DI6 is and how it works
• How to connect it to your radio & PC
• Live demo of digital modes in action
• Why it might be the easiest way to bring your rig into the modern digital world

👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/7gANAdQgpcM

👉 TOADs DI board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 TOADs DB6 Board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di

Need a case?
👉 5% off TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G

👉 VK/ZL Orders: https://hamradiodx.net
👉 UK/EU Orders: https://shop.m0jsx.radio/

Tools:
👉 Pinecil USB Powered Soldering Iron: https://geni.us/eGZf3
👉 Solder Wick: https://geni.us/wERS4t
👉 Solder: https://geni.us/DOeI
👉 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 6 Pin Mini Din Cable: https://geni.us/mKzF
👉 CT-164 10 pin to 6 pin adapter for yaesu radios: https://geni.us/9TtM7C

👉 3d Printer STL files available on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc

#Yaesu #RadioInterface #HamRadio #DIYElectronics

KM9G reviews the Toads DI board and DI6 hat, which add a USB sound interface to older radios lacking built-in USB audio. Breathe new life into your vintage equipment!

🚀 Turn your old radios into digital-mode powerhouses! In this video, I show you the TOADs DI board and the new DI6 daughter board — a plug-and-play sound card interface that connects your radio to your computer over USB-C.

With just one board, you can run:
• Winlink 📡
• APRS 🚗
• FT8 🌐
• ANY digital mode you want

No more struggling with cables, custom wiring, or expensive interfaces — the TOADs DI6 makes it simple. (Of course if you like that kinda thing, the TOADs DI is for you!)

📌 In this video, I’ll show you:
• What the DI6 is and how it works
• How to connect it to your radio & PC
• Live demo of digital modes in action
• Why it might be the easiest way to bring your rig into the modern digital world

👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/7gANAdQgpcM

👉 TOADs DI board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 TOADs DB6 Board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di

Need a case?
👉 5% off TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G

👉 VK/ZL Orders: https://hamradiodx.net
👉 UK/EU Orders: https://shop.m0jsx.radio/

Tools:
👉 Pinecil USB Powered Soldering Iron: https://geni.us/eGZf3
👉 Solder Wick: https://geni.us/wERS4t
👉 Solder: https://geni.us/DOeI
👉 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 6 Pin Mini Din Cable: https://geni.us/mKzF
👉 CT-164 10 pin to 6 pin adapter for yaesu radios: https://geni.us/9TtM7C

👉 3d Printer STL files available on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc

#HamRadio #TechReview #USBInterface #DIYElectronics

Most Meshtastic nodes still treat your phone like a mandatory control panel.

No phone nearby? No typing. No replies. No fun.

This device changes that.

👉 Single Pack: https://geni.us/FlB0r
👉 2 Pack: https://geni.us/PP8qt
👉 Screwdriver Kit: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 Tablet: https://geni.us/et6U

In this video, I walk through a new Meshtastic tracker based on the Seeed Studio Wio Tracker L1 that lets you compose and send messages directly from the device itself. No Android “control surface” required once it’s set up. The screen, joystick, and firmware finally make the node usable on its own.

That’s a big deal.

Is the on-device keyboard perfect? No.
Is it usable? Absolutely.
Is this a step in the right direction for Meshtastic hardware? 100%.

If you’ve been frustrated by phone-dependent nodes, this is worth a look.

I’ll see you in the mesh.

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👉 Fun Stuff 👈
🫵 We want YOU on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc
🕊️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KiloMike9Golf
😸 Github: https://github.com/TemporarilyOffline

Where possible, all links are affiliate links, this youtube thing is an expensive endeavor and every little bit helps.