Monthly Archives: January 2013

I think I’ll just let the video tell you all about this one. This will be a multi-part project that should be complete by Spring, or sooner Keep on hackin!

I started building the Parallax Elev-8 Quad Copter this week! In this first video I do a step by step build of the motor and boom assembly. The ELEV-8 quadcopter is a flying robotic platform that is lifted and propelled … Continue reading →

As I was getting the new work shop organized I discovered that my old Zenith AM/FM vacuum tube radio wasn’t working properly. When the tubes warmed up it emitted a 60 cycle hum from the speaker, which is usually a … Continue reading →

I’m getting settled in to my new work space here and this time around I decided to build some good strong shelves for storage. Shelves are great for this because you can easily see and access what you’re looking for. … Continue reading →

This past weekend I helped a friend go through her now deceased Grandfather’s work shed to help sort things out, and in exchange for my help she said I could keep any old electronics gear I found. Well I found … Continue reading →