Extractor switch
In order to wire up the three-way switch for the extractor, I had to reverse engineer the contacts and the manual was both in Chinese and also applied to several different models and it was not clear which one I
Posted in: Electrics
Tags: extractor fan, switches
What a year, 2019
A surprisingly packed year, with several magazine articles and completed projects along with 2 talks.
Posted in: Yearly Review
Tags: 2019
How to Properly Sand and Refinish Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors can look amazing, adding character and value to your home. Plus, they’re timeless, able to transcend decades. In 2018 alone, Americans spent more than $3.5 billion to acquire this style. Unfortunately, wood flooring only looks excellent if it’s
Posted in: Guest
Tags: DIY, floors, Renovation, sanding
Grove – Wrappers
Recently, Seeed wrote to me and asked to sponsor the site. As I’ve used Seeed before, I was happy to accept and they sent me a voucher to use. They mentioned that there were some Grove modules I might be
Posted in: Beginners
Connectors – Quick Tip
One issue I constantly hit with my projects is connectors. Specifically not having enough space for them. They always turn out larger than I expect. So my quick tip of the day is to put all of the connectors in
Posted in: Electronics
Xmas revisited
2 years back I was approached to write a simple tutorial for a magazine that was due to be launched. That Magazine turned out to be HackSpace. Due to the timing, I decided to do a simple Christmas lighting project.
Posted in: Electronics
Circuit Playground Classic
For an upcoming project, I’ve been having a play with the Circuit Playground board. This circular board has a selection of sensors, lights and touch capability. There’s a great demo for the board when you turn it on with a
Posted in: Electronics
Tags: Arduino
5 Mistakes Every Beginning Woodworker Makes
Woodworking is a centuries-old craft that many people spend a lifetime perfecting. So it makes sense that you might hit a few snags when you’re new to the practice. That’s okay. What’s important is, of course, to keep doing it
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Tags: woodworking
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Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
