Category Archives: Random

Rock Polishing

Posted on 2023-10-14 by Nigel VH

I recently came across some interesting looking assortment bags of rocks for tumbling from Dan Hurd Prospecting, and decided to pull out the old tumbler and give them a go. The rocks arrive as rough chunks, and are loaded into … Continue reading →

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Quick Fiber Optics Tip

Posted on 2023-10-14 by Nigel VH

I was recently having a conversation with a colleague about doing some troubleshooting on a fiber optic network connection he was working on, and was looking for a way to verify light was actually making it down the fiber. There … Continue reading →

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Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner Mod

Posted on 2023-08-29 by Nigel VH

Many portable air conditioners are known to be problematic, and often reviled, for using a single hose to vent hot air outside. The problem with which, is that the air that gets pumped outside has to be replaced in your … Continue reading →

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Laser Cutting a Paper Solder Paste Stencil

Posted on 2023-08-29 by Nigel VH

In the process of working on a PCB for another project, I ended up with a component that was harder to solder properly than I had originally expected, and had not ordered a solder paste stencil with the board. I … Continue reading →

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Customizing a Smart Plug

Posted on 2023-08-29 by Nigel VH

Recently some projects around the house have been in need of some better ‘home automation’ than a standard timer can provide, so I went looking for a smart plug that was either ‘dumb’ enough for my liking (didn’t tie you … Continue reading →

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