Author Archives: Dino

Here we are with yet another module from Parallax Electronics! The MS5607 Altimeter Module. The Altimeter Module is a high resolution (20 cm) altimeter sensor with SPI and I2C bus interface. The module includes a high linearity barometric pressure sensor … Continue reading →

I was on Bald Head Island over the Thanksgiving weekend and while I was there I did a bit of sand casting with Plaster of Paris. Plaster of Paris is easy to obtain and work with. It’s available at most … Continue reading →

Lisa asked me a few months ago about installing French doors in her house. She has a nice sun room just off from the living/dining area and she’s always wanted French doors in the pass through. Since we’ll be living … Continue reading →

This week I’m working with some more products from Parallax Electronics. I’ve spent several hours at the bench figuring out how to get the Compass Module to display it’s readings to 2 x 16 LCD. I started out with the … Continue reading →

This week I completed a hack I’ve been working on for a few weeks. It all started with Ben Heck’s automatic sunglasses hack. He used an MCU and a photocell to flip down some shades in front of his glasses … Continue reading →