Allegan County, Michigan
This is where we describe how things work – what are Scootercam’s components, how do they tie together, how to troubleshoot issues
A ton of data is collected, sifted, and sorted for Scootercam, and in fact very little of that data ever gets to the screen. Some of that is due to how the data is packaged by weather data mega-store Visual Crossing. A lot involves how and where I manage the data once it is received. … Read more
All processing is backend: Week-Ahead widget With this version: No front-end data processing! All Processing is done every 2 minutes in the background; small json files deliver the 20 or so datapoints. This is a huge efficiency gain all but invisible to the user. A new widget shows the next 7 days’ icons, expected conditions, … Read more
For generations, residents and visitors along Lake Michigan’s storied shoreline have gathered at the water’s edge, craning their necks and crossing their fingers, wondering if tonight’s sunset would erupt into glory or fade into mediocrity – in human terms, will it slap, or flop? At long last, that restless guesswork is over. Scootercam.net, the irreverent … Read more
But we’re about to find out
There’s been a lot of broken stuff around here lately, and things show up only to vanish. Is the site concept falling into place, or just falling?
Here’s a practical guide tailored for a single-member Michigan LLC like yours: 🧾 1. Separate All Business Finances Absolutely essential. 📚 2. Decide on a Recordkeeping Method Start simple — your main goal is accuracy and clarity. Three levels of effort: Level Method What You Track Pros Basic Spreadsheet (Google Sheets or Excel) Date, Category, … Read more
Right now Scootercam’s a hot mess of one-off scripts written in a sandbox. There’s been no real strategic vision, other than a place to keep me busy, and no plan for the site’s future. I’ve struggled with how to get past that. With the formation of Scootercam Worldwide LLC, I’ve got a new sandbox. WordPress