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.
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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.