Tag DIY
The Challenge In keeping with my tendency to prefer to build/develop a solution instead of just buying something off the shelf, I’ve completed a super quick and satisfying solution for my new Kobalt tool chest. I wanted some localized lighting… Continue Reading →
I seem to be on a roll lately with these ESP8266 based projects, but they are so fun and useful, it’s not difficult to identify new uses. This project originated from another project I just completed, building my own solder… Continue Reading →
Automating my home has been a journey I’ve been on for several years now and at no point in that journey did I feel the necessity for a $200USD doorbell. Not that I don’t see use cases for it or… Continue Reading →
My Home Automation Journey Several years back, I got into the home automation game, sadly for me, at the time I was trying to automate “all the things”, it was just too chaotic lacking any standardization, was severely limited in… Continue Reading →
I’ve recently redesigned my Retro WiFi Radio project to include some “extra” functionality and the design requirements required some tiny spacing of the components in addition to some tiny SMD parts. While I’m all for hand soldering SMD when needed,… Continue Reading →
Today, I decided I would try my hand at a simple Irish home medicine that turned into a popular soft drink. GINGER ALE! Ginger ale was used some time ago to treat anything that ailed you but now thanks to John McLaughlin, it’s more commonly associated with a refreshing soft drink.