My DIY ESP32 DevBoards Work
It took a LOT of troubleshooting, and I hit so many dang blockers that I abandoned the project for a number of months. Finally needing to use these in April this year, I got back… Read More »My DIY ESP32 DevBoards Work
The FJ40 Mudcrab – Breaking World Records!
2023-08-02 Update: Added pics below Background Luke Purdy, known from Aussie Salvage Squad, has been working with his team of friends and volunteers for nearly two years now on an old rust-bucket they picked up… Read More »The FJ40 Mudcrab – Breaking World Records!
All About Peltier Modules
Aka thermoelectric couples. Here I try demonstrate what a Peltier module does, how it’s not a refrigerator, how you can use it in reverse, and some safety cautions. You also get to see me light… Read More »All About Peltier Modules
$17 Cast Iron Skillet, and Perfect Rib Eye!
Video URL if you want to jump straight to it: https://youtu.be/ICLegQ5ytMg This low-cost but somehow high-quality Anko branded skillet from Kmart is an absolute steal! See the link below for the product, and I am… Read More »$17 Cast Iron Skillet, and Perfect Rib Eye!
Flashing & Troubleshooting ESP32s
Here I have my first prototype, that I solder together and test out. No sponsorships here, just trying out the new boards that arrived and running into a few technical issues! Makerfabs CP2104 I use:… Read More »Flashing & Troubleshooting ESP32s
Kmart 5-in-1 Salad Maker
Get it. Be impressed! I enjoyed using it, and will probably use it more frequently when I have a bit more room in the new place for all my unending appliances. Product Page: https://www.kmart.com.au/product/5-in-1-salad-maker-43173136/ Don’t… Read More »Kmart 5-in-1 Salad Maker
Designing an ESP32 DevBoard, Part 1
I want to use ESP32 C2 and C3’s in various projects where they are much more easily integrated if they’re vertical. I spent a number of months designing what I wanted in EasyEDA, and then… Read More »Designing an ESP32 DevBoard, Part 1
Healthy Choice Electric Food, Bread & Meat Slicer
I like it, and I’ll use it, but it ain’t great. Ol’ mate does heaps of jerky on it and has never had an issue. Just be VERY careful with your fingers – it does… Read More »Healthy Choice Electric Food, Bread & Meat Slicer
Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K
It could have been dropped in transit, it might just be a bad batch, but having multiple faults, terrible support, and having spent hundreds on resin trying to get it working, I’m done and it’s… Read More »Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K
$2 Repair of a Ubiquiti LightAP-120
This just died randomly. Turns out (we found later) the switch – a USW-24-150 – killed it. Turns out it was just the coils though, so an easy fix and kind of the point of… Read More »$2 Repair of a Ubiquiti LightAP-120