2022 Hydroponics setup
As usual the system didn’t work when I set it up. This time the top float was not working right. when down it was on and when up it was pulsing. So I tried to replace it but I had the control system powered when I went to plug it in and it shorted to […]
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Toaster Trouble
I removed the T-type thermocouple and installed a K-type thermocouple by drilling a hole and bolting the probe so it sticks into the oven area just above the mid rack and towards the back. I also installed the ITC-106VH which I finally received after returning the counter Amazon sent me by accident. I then went […]
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Finishing up the Hutch Light
When I bought the LED strip for the other project i also bought a splicing kit which actually didn’t have anything for this particular situation where I needed a male to male connector to go between the LED strip and the LED controller board. What I ended up doing was cutting two connectors and soldering […]
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Computer Desk Light
I have a computer desk with a hutch and unfortunately not enough light reaches my keyboard and desk surface. So I wanted to add a light. (Cue the comedic music) Phase 1I had a spare LED light left over from when I was installing them for room lighting around the house. It is about the […]
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Improved Toaster Oven
This project started because I had an Omega PID temperature controller that was laying around forever and I thought it would be nice to have an accurately controlled toaster oven. I mean an industrial PID controller must be able to regulate the temperature withing a few degrees which has to be better then the bi-metal […]
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MAME Arcade Project
Sometimes I will get an idea in my head and it will become an all consuming obsession until I at least make an attempt to make it a reality. This is the case with the MAME Arcade Project. I was on YouTube and saw an episode of “All Work and No Play” where they had […]
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