I ran into a snag with my decTOP, which I was planning to use as a radiation monitor: it does not power itself back on after a power failure. This should be changeable in the bios, but it’s inaccessible and emails to Date Evolution have gone unanswered. The power pin is normally 3.3v, [...]
I’ve gotten into the habit of keeping a pack of bottled water and some granola bars in my truck, for occasions when I miss lunch. I figure it’s cheaper, more convenient, and probably healthier, than fast food, but I usually end up with bottles scattered all over the place. I have some old barn [...]
The CNC router is now complete, mechanically. It took longer than I expected due to a couple missing/incorrect parts, but I’m pleased with how things are looking. I haven’t started with the wiring yet. I have a computer to run EMC2, but I was using it as a test server for another [...]
I just got a player piano on craigslist. The veneer needs some repair and it ought to be refinished, but it plays! I’ve been casually looking for a player piano for the last couple years, but everything I’ve come across has been either too expensive, or in need of significant restoration. [...]
I ordered a CNC Router kit from Patrick Hood-Daniel’s BuildYourCNC website. There are a lot of bolts in this kit! The wood is medium-density fibreboard. I suspect it’s plenty sturdy for most of what I’ll be doing, but I still want to mount it to the table.
I’m short a few pieces, but [...]
What you need, when you need it
September 6, 2010