Kids and cats and fake original Nintendo controllers don’t mix. Well, at least that’s my experience. Not much to write on this one, but the kids are rough on the […]
Still hacking a power cord?
In my last post I talked about my attempts at “hacking” into an IPLC-M4-CORD smart cord. Be sure to check out that post to see how I found my way […]
Hacking a power cord?
Okay, I’m not really much of a ‘hacker’ in the sense that most people think of. I don’t break into things, crack passwords, etc. However, I do like to tinker. […]
Component Level Board Repair
I had a fun day at work today. Often my work revolves around cleaning and paperwork, with the usual computer issues that need reset or rebooted to be resolved. Occasionally […]
OwonOszi on Linux
Last post I wrote about trying to use my Owon handheld oscilloscope (HDS242) with Linux. I had tried several options, and among them was one called OwonOszi. At the time, […]
Owon HDS242 Handheld Oscilloscope and Linux
Recently, I acquired a new Owon HDS242 handheld oscilloscope. Overall, I’m really impressed with it and it is amazing to see technology continue to progress. This handheld unit is about […]
Tesla: Star Wars or Tron?
At work the other day, I got the opportunity to teach a class on inductance and resonance in relation to electronic circuits. So of course, I thought a tesla coil […]
Inkplate 6, A “versatile, easy-to-use, Wi-Fi-enabled e-paper display”
So, my good friend, the Libre Hacker, sent me a link to a new e-paper display that is pretty cool and completely open source! It is the new Inkplate 6. […]
Building a Pinewood Derby Timer: Finishing the arch and adding the last of the wiring!
Well, I finally finished it! The pinewood derby timer is done. Check it out! First, I had to finish the wiring for the lights and the sensors, and then I […]
Building a Pinewood Derby Timer: Wiring in the displays
Now that I have the displays mounted on the pinewood derby timer, it was time to wire them in. I still don’t have lights or sensors in yet, but I […]