Getting Netflix in Australia (or any other country outside USA that doesn’t allow Netflix)
How I set up a reliable, low-maintenance way to access Netflix in Australia before it officially launched. VPN routing on a Linux gateway with auto-failover.
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Power Generator – Part 2
Part 2 of the DIY power generator build. Converting a petrol engine to produce 12V DC and 240V AC output. Frame fabrication, alternator mounting, and wiring.
Fix caravan/camper trailer door
Fixing the door on my parents' 25-year-old camper trailer. Replacing worn hinges, realigning the frame, and making it close properly again.
Fixing my Hakko soldering station
Diagnosing and fixing my Hakko soldering station. Opened it up, traced the fault, and got my favourite piece of workshop equipment back in action.
Power generator – Part 1
Part 1 of building a DIY power generator from a salvaged petrol engine. Concept, parts sourcing, and planning for 12V DC and 240V AC output.
My first Car PC, from 1999!
Blast from the past - my first car PC build from 1999. Custom-built an in-dash computer before it was cool. Photos of the original install.
Nintendo NES USB controller, from 2002!
Converting an original Nintendo NES controller into a USB gamepad, built back in 2002. One of my earliest hardware hacking projects, still works today.
Outdoor home theatre projector stand
Building a stand for my outdoor home theatre projector. Part of the backyard cinema setup - covers design, construction, and weatherproofing.
Plant climber frame
Building a durable wooden climbing frame for snow peas in the vegetable patch. Simple construction with treated pine that lasts multiple growing seasons.