• Home
  • Site Map
  • Contact
facebook
linkedin
rss
twitter
google_plus
email

Keep Mike Rollin’ – A Thank You to so Many
Medicare is Broken – Trying to Get a New Wheelchair for over 6 Months
Almost died the other day…
A look back on 2013, where’d Quadomated go?!?
Saving money with Sylvania Ultra LED Lightbulbs
  • Home
  • Adaptive Awesomeness
    • Home Automation
  • Conquering Life
  • Hell with Disability
  • Universally Designed
  • Media Gallery
    • Building a Home
    • Caleb the Super Dog
  • Keep Mike Rollin’ – A Thank You to so Many

    I sit here this morning, thinking about the past week, and especially last Thursday night trying to come up with a suitable way to say thank you to so many, but also express so much more. It’s so difficult to put to words what the last week meant to me, and honestRead More
    08 Mar 2017
    Quadomated
    0
  • Medicare is Broken – Trying to Get a New Wheelchair for over 6 Months

    That’s right, Medicare is broken and not just a little bit either… In writing this, I want to make something very clear from the start; I’m doing this in hopes of making some sort of positive change, in hopes that a congressperson or a representative, or someone veryRead More
    12 Feb 2017
    Quadomated
    18
  • Almost died the other day…

    Complacency, that’s what almost killed me this past Wednesday.  Carefree, doing something I’ve done 1000 times before, without a care in the world, thinking everything would just be okay. Let me tell you what happened, not so you’ll feel bad, or be like “Mike…!  I’m soRead More
    05 Jul 2014
    Quadomated
    10
  • A look back on 2013, where’d Quadomated go?!?

    Okay, okay, okay, you’ve got me… I haven’t been much of a blogger these past 9 months. A few of you have even written me personally to make sure everything was okay, and I’m sure many of you have wondered what the hell happened to Quadomated?!? Well I’ve been great,Read More
    13 Jan 2014
    Quadomated
    5
  • Growing up in Small Ski Town USA

    My father takes a left-hand turn on to the Graves Road with our rusty old station wagon, as we bump up the dirt road into the parking lot of Big Rock early that Saturday morning. It’s 7:20 AM, more than an hour and a half before the mountain opens for the day, and thereRead More
    14 Feb 2013
    Quadomated
    13
  • My New 2008 Braun Entervan XT

    State of Maine Charging me an Extra $800 Sales Tax For My Wheelchair Van!

    Time for a major rant! This little doozy has been gnawing at me for over 4 months, ever since I purchased my new to me, but definitely used handicap accessible van, and got charged $800 sales tax by the State of Maine for handicap equipment that had already been taxedRead More
    28 Jan 2013
    Quadomated
    22
  • Dragon Mobile Assistant

    Samsung Galaxy S3 – Totally Hands-Free with Dragon Mobile Assistant

    This post is about setting up and using a cell phone completely hands-free.  While it is heavily tailored for those with high-level disabilities it could also be very useful for anyone looking to use a cell phone hands-free while driving. Okay, so I’ve finally found aRead More
    24 Jan 2013
    Quadomated
    19
  • Tempurpedic Ergo Adjustable Bed Automation - A Closer View of the Board, Solderable Holes, and Connections

    Do-It-Yourself Tempurpedic Ergo Adjustable Bed Automation

    Had one of the funniest/most rewarding geeky evenings last night figuring out how to automate my Tempurpedic Ergo Adjustable electric bed with my good ole automation buddy Andrew.  Since getting this whole Quadomated home automation stuff together one of my biggest wishRead More
    12 Jan 2013
    Quadomated
    10

Recent Ramblings

Keep Mike Rollin’ – A Thank You to so Many

08 Mar 2017
Quadomated
0
I sit here this morning, thinking about the past week, and especially last Thursday night trying to come up with a suitable way to say thank you to so many, but also express so much more. It’s so difficult to put to words what the last week meant to me, and honestly I’ve got...
Read More

Medicare is Broken – Trying to Get a New Wheelchair for over 6 Months

12 Feb 2017
Quadomated
18
That’s right, Medicare is broken and not just a little bit either… In writing this, I want to make something very clear from the start; I’m doing this in hopes of making some sort of positive change, in hopes that a congressperson or a representative, or someone very high up in...
Read More

Almost died the other day…

05 Jul 2014
Quadomated
10
Complacency, that’s what almost killed me this past Wednesday.  Carefree, doing something I’ve done 1000 times before, without a care in the world, thinking everything would just be okay. Let me tell you what happened, not so you’ll feel bad, or be like “Mike…!  I’m so gl...
Read More

A look back on 2013, where’d Quadomated go?!?

13 Jan 2014
Quadomated
5
Okay, okay, okay, you’ve got me… I haven’t been much of a blogger these past 9 months. A few of you have even written me personally to make sure everything was okay, and I’m sure many of you have wondered what the hell happened to Quadomated?!? Well I’ve been great, everything...
Read More
Sylvania BR30 Ultra LED Lightbulbs

Saving money with Sylvania Ultra LED Lightbulbs

25 Feb 2013
Quadomated
9
LED, lightbulb, Sylvania Ultra LED
I’m weird!  Okay, we already knew that, so what’s so special about today 🙂 I’m just giddy with excitement about my new LED light bulbs.  As in, every time I turn on the lights I now look up at the ceiling with a big smile on my face and chuckle at all the money I’m saving and how...
Read More

Adaptive Awesomeness

Sylvania BR30 Ultra LED Lightbulbs

Saving money with Sylvania Ultra LED Lightbulbs

25 Feb 2013
Quadomated
9
LED, lightbulb, Sylvania Ultra LED
I’m weird!  Okay, we already knew that, so what’s so special about today 🙂 I’m just giddy with excitement about my new LED light bulbs.  As in, every time I turn on the lights I now look up at the ceiling with a big smile on my face
Read More
  • Fujitsu 15RLS2 Ductless Mini-split Heat
  • Fujitsu 15RLS2 Ductless Mini-split Heat
  • Fujitsu 15RLS2 Ductless Mini-split Heat
  • Fujitsu 15RLS2 Ductless Mini-split Heat
  • Fujitsu 15RLS2 Ductless Mini-split Heat
  • Fujitsu 15RLS2 Ductless Mini-split Heat

Fujitsu 15RLS2 Heat Pump Installed – My Initial Thoughts

06 Feb 2013
Quadomated
26
energy efficiency, Fujitsu, heat pump
Check it out… our Fujitsu 15RLS2 ductless mini-split heat pump got installed this past Friday!  Initial thoughts… I like it a whole lot, but there are definitely a few things to keep in mind with this technology.  More about th
Read More
Dragon Mobile Assistant

Samsung Galaxy S3 – Totally Hands-Free with Dragon Mobile Assistant

24 Jan 2013
Quadomated
19
Dragon Mobile Assistant, hands-free, Samsung Galaxy S3, telephone, voice recognition
This post is about setting up and using a cell phone completely hands-free.  While it is heavily tailored for those with high-level disabilities it could also be very useful for anyone looking to use a cell phone hands-free while
Read More

Conquering Life

Keep Mike Rollin’ – A Thank You to so Many

08 Mar 2017
Quadomated
0
I sit here this morning, thinking about the past week, and especially last Thursday night trying to come up with a suitable way to say thank you to so many, but also express so much more. It’s so difficult to put to words what the last
Read More

Almost died the other day…

05 Jul 2014
Quadomated
10
Complacency, that’s what almost killed me this past Wednesday.  Carefree, doing something I’ve done 1000 times before, without a care in the world, thinking everything would just be okay. Let me tell you what happened, not so you’ll
Read More

A look back on 2013, where’d Quadomated go?!?

13 Jan 2014
Quadomated
5
Okay, okay, okay, you’ve got me… I haven’t been much of a blogger these past 9 months. A few of you have even written me personally to make sure everything was okay, and I’m sure many of you have wondered what the hell happened to
Read More

Universally Designed

Sylvania BR30 Ultra LED Lightbulbs

Saving money with Sylvania Ultra LED Lightbulbs

25 Feb 2013
Quadomated
9
LED, lightbulb, Sylvania Ultra LED
I’m weird!  Okay, we already knew that, so what’s so special about today 🙂 I’m just giddy with excitement about my new LED light bulbs.  As in, every time I turn on the lights I now look up at the ceiling with a big smile on my face and chuckle at all the money I’m saving and how
Read More
  • Fujitsu 15RLS2 Ductless Mini-split Heat
  • Fujitsu 15RLS2 Ductless Mini-split Heat
  • Fujitsu 15RLS2 Ductless Mini-split Heat
  • Fujitsu 15RLS2 Ductless Mini-split Heat
  • Fujitsu 15RLS2 Ductless Mini-split Heat
  • Fujitsu 15RLS2 Ductless Mini-split Heat

Fujitsu 15RLS2 Heat Pump Installed – My Initial Thoughts

06 Feb 2013
26
Fujitsu 15RLS2 Mini-split Heat Pump System

Fujitsu Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps

14 Jan 2013
4
  • Beautiful Sunny Winter Day - Low Sun Angle on 1/2/2013
  • Family Room Windows - A beautiful, sunny, blistery winter day - 0°F with 20-30 mph winds
  • Family Room Windows - Lookout Deep the Sun Radiates into the Space
  • Beautiful Sunny Winter Day - Caleb Enjoying the Sunshine

The Passive Solar Effect

02 Jan 2013
15

Anderson Casement Window – 24 VDC Electric Motor Automation

29 Nov 2012
11

Please like the Quadomated Facebook Page!

06 Nov 2012
0

Hell with Disability

Medicare is Broken – Trying to Get a New Wheelchair for over 6 Months

12 Feb 2017
Quadomated
18
That’s right, Medicare is broken and not just a little bit either… In writing this, I want to make something very clear from the start; I’m doing this in hopes of making some sort of positive change, in hopes that a congressperson or a representative, or someone very high up in
Read More
My New 2008 Braun Entervan XT

State of Maine Charging me an Extra $800 Sales Tax For My Wheelchair Van!

28 Jan 2013
22

Don’t Let Stupid People Ruin Your Day

07 Nov 2012
23
0 Followers 0 Fans RSS Subscribers

Subscribe to Quadomated

The Quad in Quadomated

I’m just one happy geeky quadriplegic engineer living life to its fullest! With the majority of my body paralyzed and a very upbeat attitude I have a unique perspective on technology, living life, building homes and everything in between.

Recent

Popular

Comments

Keep Mike Rollin’ – A Thank You to so Many

08 Mar 2017
No Responses.

Medicare is Broken - Trying to Get a New Wheelchair for over 6 Months

12 Feb 2017
18 Comments

Almost died the other day…

05 Jul 2014
10 Comments

A look back on 2013, where’d Quadomated go?!?

13 Jan 2014
5 Comments
Sylvania BR30 Ultra LED Lightbulbs

Saving money with Sylvania Ultra LED Lightbulbs

25 Feb 2013
9 Comments

Growing up in Small Ski Town USA

14 Feb 2013
13 Comments
Fujitsu 15RLS2 Inside Unit

Fujitsu 15RLS2 Heat Pump Installed - My Initial Thoughts

06 Feb 2013
26 Comments
My New 2008 Braun Entervan XT

State of Maine Charging me an Extra $800 Sales Tax For My Wheelchair Van!

28 Jan 2013
22 Comments
Dragon Mobile Assistant

Samsung Galaxy S3 - Totally Hands-Free with Dragon Mobile Assistant

24 Jan 2013
19 Comments
Selling my Ford Econoline E-150 Wheelchair Van - Getting Loaded up on the Car Carrier

The end of a legacy… Goodbye Big Black!

21 Jan 2013
No Responses.
Hands-Free Bluetooth Speakerphone BlueAuntS4

CALL TO ACTION - Completely Hands-Free Cell Phone?!?

18 Jan 2013
40 Comments

How I Broke My Neck and Became Quadomated

16 Nov 2012
29 Comments
Fujitsu 15RLS2 Inside Unit

Fujitsu 15RLS2 Heat Pump Installed - My Initial Thoughts

06 Feb 2013
26 Comments

Don’t Let Stupid People Ruin Your Day

07 Nov 2012
23 Comments
My New 2008 Braun Entervan XT

State of Maine Charging me an Extra $800 Sales Tax For My Wheelchair Van!

28 Jan 2013
22 Comments
Computer Set up for Quadriplegic

Computer for a Quadriplegic

01 Oct 2012
19 Comments
Dragon Mobile Assistant

Samsung Galaxy S3 - Totally Hands-Free with Dragon Mobile Assistant

24 Jan 2013
19 Comments

Medicare is Broken - Trying to Get a New Wheelchair for over 6 Months

12 Feb 2017
18 Comments

How I Got My Dream Job as a Ski Lift Engineer

06 Dec 2012
17 Comments
Beautiful Sunny Winter Day - Low Sun Angle on 1/2/2013

The Passive Solar Effect

02 Jan 2013
15 Comments

My wife has been a quad for 19 years and...

11 Dec 2018

In reading this, as you pointed out...

24 Nov 2018

I don't have use of my arms but I can...

04 Nov 2018

I am trying to motorize my Andersen 400...

30 Oct 2018

new android app for HAI/LEVITON Omni...

25 Sep 2018

Dragon NaturallySpeaking might work, but...

24 Dec 2017

We need an update!

01 Aug 2017

Hi, I was astonished to hear your story...

24 Feb 2017

Thanks Sue! Too bad we need to bug our...

15 Feb 2017

Makes me furious..sure hope King and...

14 Feb 2017

My Hangouts

  • AVS Forum – Audio/Video/Sound
  • CareCure Forum – Spinal Cord Injury
  • CocoonTech Forum – Home Automation
  • Engadget Blog – Obsessive daily coverage on gadgets & consumer electronics.
  • KnowBrainer Forum – Voice Recognition
  • Lifehacker Website – Life hack tips, tricks, and technology for living better in the digital age.
  • The Green Button Forum – Windows Media Center and Home Theater PCs

Tags

aerial photos American Olean automation beautiful day bulldozer Caleb CCI computer concrete concrete forms dirt door sensors drywall earthwork Earthworks electrical energy efficiency excavator framing garage HAI Omnipro II incredible insulation lumber overview paint plumbing quadriplegic radiant heat rigid insulation roof roofing roof trusses sheetrock siding skid steer Somfy ILT Thank You tile UPB voice recognition window windows window sensors window shades

Recent Comments

  • Robert Rahto on CALL TO ACTION – Completely Hands-Free Cell Phone?!?
  • Junecat on Medicare is Broken – Trying to Get a New Wheelchair for over 6 Months
  • Charles Uretzky on CALL TO ACTION – Completely Hands-Free Cell Phone?!?
  • Ted on Anderson Casement Window – 24 VDC Electric Motor Automation
  • Ha Thomas on HAI Omnipro II Test Bay

Popular Posts

Hands-Free Bluetooth Speakerphone BlueAuntS4

CALL TO ACTION - Completely Hands-Free Cell Phone?!?

40 Comments

How I Broke My Neck and Became Quadomated

29 Comments
Fujitsu 15RLS2 Inside Unit

Fujitsu 15RLS2 Heat Pump Installed - My Initial Thoughts

26 Comments

Don’t Let Stupid People Ruin Your Day

23 Comments

Categories

  • Building a House (96)
  • Conquering Life (45)
    • Adaptive Equipment (5)
    • Service Dog (12)
  • Disability (3)
  • Homepage Slideshow (35)
  • Technology (36)
    • Automation (25)
    • Computer (4)
    • Energy Efficiency (4)
    • Home Entertainment (1)
    • Voice Recognition (3)
  • Web Design (1)

Contact Me

  1. Name *
    * Please enter your name
  2. Email *
    * Please enter a valid email address
  3. Message *
    * Please enter message
Copyright 2012 Quadomated
Home | Site Map | Support | Contact