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Syntax Highlighter Evolved Arduino / Wiring Brush Plugin

Posted on May 2, 2012 by David Orlo

Syntax Highlighter using C++ for Arduino Code

I finally got around to making a custom plugin also called a “brush” for Syntax Highlighter that properly highlights the Arduino language called Wiring. I haven’t fully worked out the colors for the different themes but so far the colors I have chosen look nice with the Default theme and the Emacs theme. I’m going to work on the colors more and make specific colors for each theme in the future. Check out the before and after pictures, the before is using standard C++ code and the after is using the custom wiring code. I couldn’t find solid instruction on

WordPress show Post Excerpts + Thumbnails

Posted on August 2, 2010 by David Orlo

This article will show you a couple methods for showing excerpts from posts on the homepage, for searches and for archives. First I will show you the manual method of editing the WordPress theme code to accomplish this but I urge you to read on as their is a much more simple way of doing this. First up the manual method using the WordPress the_excerpt() function. I will break this down into a few simple steps and show you how to modify what the function returns. The the_excerpt() function will replace the the_content() function which will be located in a

WordPress – Sticky a Post on the Homepage

Posted on June 17, 2010 by David Orlo

I will explain how to keep a post on the top of your homepage for those of you who want to keep a welcome to my blog style post first on your home page. It’s extremely easy and your going to kick yourself after I tell you how to do it. 1- Download and install WP-Sticky. 2- Log into your WordPress site administration panel. 3- Edit your post or create a new post that you want to be first on your homepage. 4- To the right of your admin panel under “Post Sticky Status” select “Announcement”. 5- That’s it, Enjoy