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Category Archives: Making
A better Arduino
I have an automation project. Like a CNC, but different. Anyway, some computer-controlled sensors and motors and stuff. Normally, I would reach for an Arduino for this task, but I stopped, for two reasons. First, there was a particular protocol … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Electronics, Knowledge, Making, Science, Technology
Tagged ascom, K8055, op amp, ULN2803
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News from the B front
Mom came home from her business trip, and B and I stopped in at the Lego store on the way to the airport to surprise her. He seemed intent on a project, and about 45 minutes after we got home, … Continue reading
Coop Build, day 2 – raise the roof
Our build team reverted to Kristi and I, as Cliff and Nikki headed home today after a nice Memorial Day weekend visit. I headed back to Home Depot to pick up some tar paper and roofing nails, and picked up … Continue reading
Chicken coop in progress
After much deliberating, we finally settled on a plan for the chicken coop. It’s a pretty big structure, 4’x8′, but should handily contain our 8 birds. We picked up lumber at Home Depot last night; 4 sheets of ply, 13 … Continue reading
Lucy is a born Maker
Lucy was home with pinkeye yesterday (about her 1,000th bout of it, nothing really to report), and I needed some bits and bobs, so off we went to the hardware store. Now, hardware stores are not really the most family-friendly … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Making
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Leisure time
from the halfway point of the winter break, I have had a lot of time to unwind. I’ve been fishing a lot. Cliff caught a nice 8# steelhead on the Ugly Stik. The river was in perfect condition, a lot … Continue reading
Posted in Electronics, Family, Fishing, Magic the Gathering, Random Thoughts, Travel, Videogames
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They don’t make them like this anymore
To get an idea of the game I’ve been working on, look for ZAngband (I think it’s on Sourceforge). Try it out. Ignore the 1980s style “graphics” and get a feel for the gameplay. Try a Warrior first, move on … Continue reading
Posted in Making, Videogames
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