Todd takes a look at a blown HVAC control board. His sister’s HVAC stopped working and Todd being the nice guy he is decided to have a look to see if it can be fixed. Turns out the control board is controlled by a PIC microcontroller, there was also a blown darlington transistor DIP package. After replacing the transistor package it was determined that the PIC was also defective.
Molson Canadian knows how to make an interesting Beer Fridge. While most would simply give the high tech illusion Molson Canadian has actually went to great lengths to allow the tech in the fridge to actually work the magic. In all cases the goal is to unlock the fridge to enjoy some cold beer. The methods to open the fridge has changed from version to version. There is one
If you are into foam cutting this DIY product is sure to give you some inspiration to make your own. Â The system takes an image which is processed so that it can be cut with this PVC built system. The tolerances are not very good at 0.5 to 1mm but for foam cutouts that is probably all you need. If you would like to purchase one instead of building
This is camping season, a Portable Solar Power Supply would come in handy this time of year. This one is small enough you can lug it around and it is simply to charge with the exterior solar panel. Leaving this out on your picnic table during the day will ensure you can charge all of your gadgets when you need to. Everything that is used are off the shelf
If you are looking for an extra boost in the morning, how does a custom message just for you printed on your coffee sound? That is exactly what this 3D Printed Latte Art Machine does! “The Ripple Maker employs 3D printing and inkjet technology to adorn the top of your hot beverage with complex designs that could take the form of someone’s name, their face, or even a personalized message to the attractive customer
Chris Gregg made a an interesting Computer Printer made from a Typewriter, the typewriter is an old mechanical style and there is a bunch of electronics and solenoids attached to make the magic happen. The solenoids press the appropriate keys to type on the keyboard. One issue is that a microcontroller with enough outputs to drive this number of solenoids is not that common in the DIY space. Chris
