Back in 1984 I started my post-high school education at DeVry. I was there to get a ET certificate (Electronic Technician). The first project that I worked on was the Console 80, and it was the basis for all experiments…
Console 80 Refurb Project
Simple Desk: Riser
This is the latest in a series of projects for the simple desks I build a couple years ago. The previous projects are located here: Simple Desk Simple Desk Drawers Simple Desk Cable Management The goal is to get the…
HP xw4400 Motherboard Retrofit
Project goal: To retrofit a new ATX motherboard into a HP xw4400 computer case. The HP xw4400 case is quite heavy and very well constructed. Not the flashiest of designs, though it was made for the business environment. Looking at…
Amplifier Project – Part 4
This is the fourth part in the Amplifier Project series. This covers the entire process of building an audio amplifier based on the information located at Red Free Circuit Designs. The first three parts of this project are located here:…
Babbage’s flyer from 1988
Here’s a flyer recently discovered in a box with other miscellaneous papers: a Babbage’s flyer from 1988. Of note is Microsoft Excel and the verbal war against Lotus 1-2-3. Also, the California Raisins had a game, for reasons unknown. Ultima…
Review: La Crosse Technology Wireless Weather Station c84612 – Updated
This is a review of the La Crosse Technology Model c84612 weather station. Manufacturer: La Crosse Technology Model: c84612 Web: http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/c84612 Place of Purchase: Costco Cost: $84.99 Technical Support: (608) 785-7920 Originally published: Dec 26, 2013 @ 16:14 Updated: 04JAN14…
Book Binding Project
Began this project with an RTF file opened in Word and printed booklet style, duplex-ed. Printed on 24lbs paper with a card stock front and back (inner) cover. Using a paper cuter, all sheets were cut in half and stacked…
Amplifier Project – Part 3: Power Supply
This is the third part in the Amplifier Project series. This covers the entire process of building an audio amplifier based on the information located at Red Free Circuit Designs. The first two parts of this project are located here:…
Audio Technology Model 510 Peak Responding LED Display
I’ve had this Audio Technology Model 510 LED VU meter since the 80’s. Just recently rediscovered in a box, I thought I would do a little research on it. There is nothing that I could find. No specs, no company…
Workbench Power Upgrade
I’m fortunate to have a great place to work on projects, the workbench is a Workplace Systems Series 1000 with a fixed riser assembly and a 20A wire-through. The wire-through has not been used previously, but the Tripp Lite power…
Review: Pittsburgh Watch Link Remover Pliers
Manufacturer: Pittsburgh Model: 66267 Web: http://www.harborfreight.com Place of Purchase: Harbor Freight Cost: $17.99 This is a very specialized tool, it’s sole purpose in life is to remove the pins that hold together the links that make up a watch band. …
Amplifier Project – Part 2
Sourcing Parts The part sourcing turned out to be more difficult than originally thought. The concept of harvesting components turned out to be a bit optimistic, there were but a handful of parts that can be used, mostly to do…