Archive for March, 2011

Dumpster Dive for Treasure at ThinkGeek.com!

Dumpster Dive for Treasure at ThinkGeek.com!

The people over at ThinkGeek.com sell some pretty awexome stuff for the Geek in us all!  Obviously, not every product works as expected and some get returned.  ThinkGeek can’t resell it under good conscience, so they end up tossing it!  OH NO!!!  Well after you scale the fence and black out the security cameras, you can literally dive into a …..

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My Greatest Hack Yet

My Greatest Hack Yet

I’ve been exposing my son Malachi to electronics and building things since he was born, and figured it was time to teach him how to solder.  I purchased an electronic kit from a local electronics retailer, Fry’s Electronics.  They sell more electronic components than Radio Shack.  The kit that was selected was the Traffic Light kit… because I thought it …..

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MicroScope Revisited – First Thoughts

MicroScope Revisited – First Thoughts

I just received my Xprotolab from Gabotronics.com and wanted to share my first thoughts with you guys.  Check out the video and post any comments or questions you have.  Be sure to check out the video to see how Gabriel Customized my Xprotolab just for me!  So cool!!!

This oscilloscope is so cool and feature rich, I wish I had purchased …..

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Cradle Swing Motor Controller Modification (Vid Added)

Cradle Swing Motor Controller Modification (Vid Added)

It’s Baaaaaaccccckk…

This swing has had a rough life.  Last week the controls finally had enough, and burned up completely.  This left me with a swing that doesn’t rock. On it’s way out it left me a parting gift, it shorted out my new motor…Sigh.  So now i have set out to “Make it right” and make my own PWM motor …..

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10,000+ Views!!! Thank you all!!!

10,000+ Views!!! Thank you all!!!

Wow! We just passed 10,000 views on FightCube!

Thanks for tuning in everyone.. we will continue to bring you fresh hacks in the coming weeks.

555 Contest Entry – Brett (FightCube)

555 Contest Entry – Brett (FightCube)

Here’s my 555 Contest Entry!  A Nixie Tube Keychain!

Check out the schematics here:

Check out the video here (QUICK VERSION):

Here’s the super extended video (LONG VERSION):

I originally created the first video to get entered in the contest JUST BEFORE THE DEADLINE.  Had to cut out most of the details to get this cut and uploaded to the 555contest with 6 minutes …..

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