๐ Mar 23. 2020๐ UncategorizedThe Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage ShedDesigning and building a massive 192 sq ft workshop shed.
๐ Oct 12. 2016๐ UncategorizedFitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)A generic device for... testing fitness trackers. Yeah, testing.
๐ Apr 21. 2016๐ UncategorizedFitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-MaticCompeting in the office step challenge without the Cheat-O-Matic.
๐ Dec 12. 2015๐ UncategorizedDesigning a New Man Cave and WorkshopPlanning the ultimate detached workshop and man cave on 0.8 acres.
๐ Sep 10. 2015๐ UncategorizedFitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical SimplicityThe 3D-printed sequel to the lazies fitness tracker hack.
๐ May 7. 2015๐ UncategorizedCAD: Now My Most Important Maker ToolWhy I stopped winging it and started modeling everything in CAD first.
๐ Apr 28. 2015๐ UncategorizedCharlieplexing MORE LEDs (20, to be exact)Pushing Charlieplexing to the limit: controlling 20 LEDs with an Arduino.
๐ Apr 22. 2015๐ UncategorizedDartboard Backstop from Office CorkboardSaving the drywall with a custom cork backstop for the dartboard.
๐ Mar 5. 2015๐ UncategorizedWhat makes a Maker tick?Asking the big questions about why we build things.
๐ Feb 9. 2015๐ UncategorizedUpdated Office Chairiot Mark II Systems SchematicMapping out the wiring mess of the motorized chair.
๐ Feb 7. 2015๐ UncategorizedQuick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power SuppliesA compact solution for powering 3.3V and 5V breadboard projects.
๐ Dec 20. 2014๐ UncategorizedBourbon Bottle Chandelier - Bluetooth, Dimmable, Hand-craftedA Bluetooth-controlled, dimmable chandelier made from bourbon bottles.
๐ Dec 5. 2014๐ UncategorizedDecember 2014 Office Chairiot Mark II Update: Electronics A Plenty!A deep dive into the custom electronics powering the motorized office chair.
๐ Feb 24. 2013๐ Uncategorized2012 Kentucky Bourbon FestivalMy second pilgrimage to the holy land of Bourbon: Bardstown, Kentucky.
๐ Oct 31. 2012๐ UncategorizedMaking Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The Rest of the PropsCapes, boots, and utility belts for the office superheroes.
๐ Aug 4. 2012๐ UncategorizedPC Power Supply Repurposed for Bench/Breadboard/Tinker UseConverting an old ATX power supply into a benchtop workhorse.
๐ Aug 1. 2012๐ Uncategorizedmeltmedia Hack Day July 2012!Pizza, code, and soldering irons at the office hack day.
๐ Apr 25. 2012๐ UncategorizedAC Current Detection with Allegro AC756 Linear Current SensorsDetecting current flow without cutting wires using a Hall effect sensor.
๐ Oct 27. 2011๐ UncategorizedSolenoid-Powered 6 Brass BellBuilding a ridiculously loud doorbell for the back patio.
๐ Aug 5. 2011๐ UncategorizedDesktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip YearsUpgrading the warp core with blindingly bright SMD LED strips.