Monthly Archives: March 2011

The April Fool’s episode, Screaming Altoids!

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Dino

Here it is the very first project just in time for April Fool’s day! I call this one “Screaming Altoids”. It’s a simple 555 timer oscillator put inside an Altoids tin. When the unsuspecting consumer of said Altoids opens the … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Hacks | 6 Comments

Hack A Week mentioned on The Amp Hour

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Dino

The guys at The Amp Hour mentioned Hack A Week on their show yesterday! Thanks Chris Gammell and Dave Jones! The Amp Hour is a great weekly radio show that I always look forward to. You just never know what’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Website Discussion | Comments Off on Hack A Week mentioned on The Amp Hour

First Hack is Built

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Dino

Yawn! Monday morning…. got the coffee in front of me getting this busy week started. This is moving week! Yes that’s right, at the same time that I start a big project like this I decide to move! Actually it … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Hacks | Comments Off on First Hack is Built

Hacking the first project!

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Dino

I spent some time this morning updating the theme here on my Word Press based site. I like it! Right now I’m at the bench working on the very first hack for Hack A Week! You can watch on the live stream… Free live … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Hacks | Comments Off on Hacking the first project!

Welcome to Hack A Week!

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Dino

It’s not about computer hacking, it’s about hardware hacking! Hi I’m Dino Segovis, a self taught electronics and hardware “hacker”. It’s going to be a wild ride here for the next year as I work to come up with, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Website Discussion | 3 Comments