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18 min read
Dec 21, 2024
Ural Notes Part 1: General Notes
Russell Graves
in
Idaho
Motorcycles
21 min read
Dec 7, 2024
Prison Communication in Canyon County and Idaho State Prisons
Russell Graves
in
Idaho
20 min read
Nov 23, 2024
Charcoal Experiments #2: Propane Fired Charcoal
Russell Graves
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Melbagreen
Biochar
CharcoalExperiments
18 min read
Nov 10, 2024
Charcoal Experiments #1: The Solo Stove Process
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Melbagreen
Biochar
CharcoalExperiments
15 min read
Oct 27, 2024
Seeking Solitude in Glenns Ferry, Idaho
Russell Graves
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Flying
Idaho
17 min read
Oct 12, 2024
Goldendale, Washington Car Meet
Russell Graves
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Society
AnalogFuture
13 min read
Sep 14, 2024
The 14" K&M Krusher: Rock Dust on Demand
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Melbagreen
RockDust
16 min read
Aug 17, 2024
Bickleton, Washington and the Carousel Museum
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Society
AnalogFuture
15 min read
Jul 7, 2024
Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair: Not Filling
Russell Graves
in
Failures
Electronics
HomeImprovement
15 min read
Jun 23, 2024
Property Progress: Septic Tank Removal
Russell Graves
in
HomeImprovement
PropertyProgress
Homesteading
Idaho
19 min read
May 18, 2024
Having a Blast with Ural Petcocks
Russell Graves
in
Engines
Motorcycles
13 min read
May 4, 2024
Hot Pot: Experiments in Stove Burners and Empty Pots
Russell Graves
in
Failures
Homesteading
Melbagreen
18 min read
Apr 20, 2024
2002-2004 Honda Odyssey EGR Passage Cleaning
Russell Graves
in
Automotive
16 min read
Apr 6, 2024
Soraa ZeroBlue: A Beautiful Violet-Pumped LED With Minimal Blue!
Russell Graves
in
Research
Lights
Technology
Spectrometer
17 min read
Feb 10, 2024
Deck Part 4: Stairs, Edges, Umbrellas, and Bats
Russell Graves
in
DeckBuild
HomeImprovement
PropertyProgress
27 min read
Jan 27, 2024
Deck Part 3: Trexing
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DeckBuild
HomeImprovement
PropertyProgress
14 min read
Jan 13, 2024
Deck Part 2: Framing
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DeckBuild
HomeImprovement
PropertyProgress
26 min read
Dec 30, 2023
More Flip Phones: The Sonim XP3+
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Electronics
CellPhones
Technology
Wireless
27 min read
Dec 16, 2023
Solar Shed Part 19: Going Lithium with EG4-LLs
Russell Graves
in
SolarShed
OffGrid
Technology
BatteryPacks
14 min read
Dec 2, 2023
Deck Part 1: Footings and Ledger Board
Russell Graves
in
DeckBuild
HomeImprovement
PropertyProgress
16 min read
Nov 18, 2023
A Return to Records
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
Technology
AnalogFuture
21 min read
Nov 4, 2023
Keropunk Part 5: Mantle Lanterns
Russell Graves
in
Kerosene
Homesteading
Lights
21 min read
Oct 21, 2023
ODroid H3/H3+: x86 SBCs with Qubes and Ubuntu
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
Technology
31 min read
Oct 7, 2023
The Warhawk Air Musem - Nampa, Idaho
Russell Graves
in
Flying
Technology
26 min read
Sep 22, 2023
Ada County Landfill Tour
Russell Graves
in
Idaho
18 min read
Sep 9, 2023
Monster Jam!
Russell Graves
in
Idaho
Kids
13 min read
Aug 26, 2023
Blue Blockers and Night Light Filters for Sleep: Do They Work?
Russell Graves
in
Research
Lights
Technology
Spectrometer
43 min read
Aug 13, 2023
Driving Antique Cars in North Idaho
Russell Graves
in
Willys
Idaho
29 min read
Jul 29, 2023
QubesOS: Silos of Isolation
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
Technology
Wireless
30 min read
Jul 15, 2023
The InfiRay P2 Pro Thermal Imager Review
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in
Electronics
HeatingAndCooling
38 min read
Jul 1, 2023
Bulb Reviews: Incandescents Ancient and Modern
Russell Graves
in
Lights
Electronics
Spectrometer
26 min read
Jun 17, 2023
Bulb Reviews: A Range of Modern LED Bulbs
Russell Graves
in
Lights
Electronics
Spectrometer
19 min read
Jun 3, 2023
Family Trip to The Dalles, Oregon - 2023
Russell Graves
in
Idaho
20 min read
May 18, 2023
Idaho Power Proposed Solar Net Metering Changes 2023 - IPC-E-23-14
Russell Graves
in
Solar2020
Solar
Idaho
14 min read
May 6, 2023
Building the SolarBotics GraviTrack
Russell Graves
in
Builds
Electronics
Solar
17 min read
Apr 22, 2023
Dual Booting Win10 and Ubuntu 22.04 on a 2008 MacBook C2D
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
Technology
17 min read
Apr 8, 2023
Bulb Reviews: Ecosmart Smart Bulb Wi-Fi Tunable and Full Color LED
Russell Graves
in
Lights
Electronics
Spectrometer
18 min read
Mar 25, 2023
Why People Hate Tech: A Response to Tech Entrepreneurship and Shifting Sentiment
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in
Technology
Failures
16 min read
Mar 11, 2023
Bulb Reviews: Philips Smart Wi-Fi Tunable and Full Color LED
Russell Graves
in
Lights
Electronics
Spectrometer
13 min read
Feb 26, 2023
Bulb Reviews: Feit Electric Wifi Smart RGB
Russell Graves
in
Lights
Electronics
Spectrometer
42 min read
Feb 11, 2023
How Your LED Lights and Screens are Killing You
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in
Research
Lights
Technology
Spectrometer
18 min read
Jan 28, 2023
Home Optical Spectrometry: The B&W Tek BTC100-2S
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
Lights
Spectrometer
16 min read
Jan 14, 2023
Ubuntu 22.04 on the ODroid N2+
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
Technology
ARM
18 min read
Jan 1, 2023
Battle of the Boards 2023: Rock5B and Kernel Builds
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
Technology
ARM
19 min read
Dec 18, 2022
New Years Resolutions 2023: Radical reduction in consumer tech use
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
Technology
13 min read
Dec 3, 2022
Improving Thinkpad T430s Bluetooth by Replacing the Wireless Card
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
Technology
Wireless
17 min read
Nov 20, 2022
Keropunk Part 4: Kerosene Heaters Thermal Images and Operating Notes
Russell Graves
in
Kerosene
Homesteading
Lights
28 min read
Nov 6, 2022
Keropunk Part 3: Kerosene Radiant Heaters
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in
Kerosene
Homesteading
Lights
25 min read
Oct 22, 2022
Keropunk Part 2: Lantern Analysis
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in
Kerosene
Homesteading
Lights
35 min read
Oct 9, 2022
Keropunk Part 1: Lanterns
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in
Kerosene
Homesteading
Lights
18 min read
Sep 25, 2022
Solar Tourism in Utah
Russell Graves
in
Idaho
Solar
17 min read
Sep 10, 2022
Golden Spike National Historic Park
Russell Graves
in
Idaho
Engines
24 min read
Aug 28, 2022
Recent Travels: Owyhees and Utah
Russell Graves
in
Idaho
Updates
EVs
23 min read
Aug 14, 2022
The HTI HT-19 Thermal Imager Review
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
HeatingAndCooling
Solar
22 min read
Jul 31, 2022
Journey to the Center of the Junction Box
Russell Graves
in
Solar2020
Solar
Updates
16 min read
Jul 20, 2022
Analyzing iOS 16 Lockdown Mode: Browser Features and Performance
Russell Graves
in
Apple
CellPhones
Technology
Wireless
30 min read
Jul 16, 2022
Solar Troubleshooting: Hunting SMA String Arc Faults
Russell Graves
in
Solar2020
Solar
Updates
19 min read
Jul 2, 2022
Family Trip to The Dalles, Oregon, and the National Neon Sign Museum
Russell Graves
in
Idaho
EVs
20 min read
Jun 18, 2022
Rebuilding a Microsoft Natural Keyboard 4000
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
Teardowns
Technology
11 min read
Jun 4, 2022
The End of the Idaho DBS Solar Plans Review Process
Russell Graves
in
HomeImprovement
Idaho
Solar
22 min read
May 21, 2022
Technology and Diminishing to Negative Returns
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
Technology
26 min read
May 7, 2022
Tech Philosophy Ponderings 2022
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
Technology
ARM
18 min read
Apr 23, 2022
Minecraft 1.18.2 on the Raspberry Pi 4, ODroid N2+, and PineBook Pro
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
RaspberryPi
ARM
13 min read
Feb 20, 2022
Solar Performance Summary 2021 and Lent 2022
Russell Graves
in
Solar2020
Idaho
Solar
11 min read
Feb 5, 2022
Pine64 vs ODROID eMMC Performance Testing
Russell Graves
in
Research
ARM
Technology
16 min read
Jan 22, 2022
Experiments in KaiOS: The Bananaphone and the Flip IV
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
CellPhones
Technology
Wireless
18 min read
Jan 8, 2022
Battle of the Boards 2022: Pi4 vs N2+ vs PineBook Pro
Russell Graves
in
RaspberryPi
Research
ARM
Technology
18 min read
Dec 18, 2021
Raspberry Pi OS: 32-bit vs 64-bit Benchmarking
Russell Graves
in
RaspberryPi
Research
33 min read
Dec 4, 2021
Family Trips: 2600 Miles to Arizona and Back
Russell Graves
in
Idaho
EVs
15 min read
Nov 7, 2021
On the Art of Tractor Tire Replacement
Russell Graves
in
Tractors
Idaho
12 min read
Oct 23, 2021
Flying to Glenn's Ferry and Y Knot Winery for Lunch
Russell Graves
in
Flying
Idaho
15 min read
Oct 9, 2021
Installing Trailer Wiring on a 2012 Chevy Volt
Russell Graves
in
EVs
Automotive
19 min read
Sep 25, 2021
Installing an EcoHitch Invisi on a 2012 Chevy Volt
Russell Graves
in
EVs
Automotive
19 min read
Sep 11, 2021
4k Sectors vs 512 Byte Sector Benchmarks, and a 20 Year Reflection
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in
Technology
Research
Society
25 min read
Aug 28, 2021
The Temtop P1000 and M2000 Air Quality Sensors
Russell Graves
in
Technology
Teardowns
Idaho
46 min read
Aug 15, 2021
Apple, CSAM Scanning, and You
Russell Graves
in
Technology
Research
Apple
12 min read
Jul 31, 2021
Ladybugs!
Russell Graves
in
Idaho
Homesteading
24 min read
Jul 18, 2021
Replacing the drain pump in a LG WM3370HVA Front Loading Washer
Russell Graves
in
Teardowns
Failures
Homesteading
27 min read
Jul 4, 2021
Moving my blog from Blogger to Jekyll
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in
Technology
24 min read
Jun 20, 2021
So... Starlink!
Russell Graves
in
Idaho
Technology
22 min read
Jun 5, 2021
Solar 2020 Part 12: Code, Inspections, Rework, and Operation!
Russell Graves
in
Solar2020
Builds
15 min read
May 22, 2021
Solar 2020 Part 11: South Frames
Russell Graves
in
Solar2020
Builds
20 min read
May 8, 2021
1930 Willys 8-80D: Picking it Up from Oregon!
Russell Graves
in
Willys
Idaho
31 min read
Apr 24, 2021
The Evergreen Aviation Museum and the Spruce Goose
Russell Graves
in
Flying
Technology
Tractors
16 min read
Apr 10, 2021
Solar 2020 Part 10: Installing the Panels
Russell Graves
in
Solar2020
Builds
20 min read
Feb 15, 2021
Life at the Speed of a Tractor
Russell Graves
in
Builds
Homesteading
Idaho
Tractors
13 min read
Feb 6, 2021
Solar 2020 Part 9: Mounting the A-Frame Rails
Russell Graves
in
Solar2020
Builds
26 min read
Jan 23, 2021
Solar 2020 Part 8: Underground Conduit and DC Wire Pulls
Russell Graves
in
Solar2020
Builds
Homesteading
24 min read
Jan 9, 2021
The Apple M1, ARM/x86 Linux Virtualization, and BOINC
Russell Graves
in
Technology
Apple
ARM
2 min read
Jan 2, 2021
The Blog is Back
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in
Technology
17 min read
Oct 10, 2020
End of the Blog: The New Blogger Interface is Broken
Russell Graves
18 min read
Sep 26, 2020
Solar 2020 Part 7: Inverters, Conduit, and AC Wiring
Russell Graves
in
Builds
Solar2020
Idaho
16 min read
Sep 13, 2020
Solar 2020 Part 6: Equipment Overview
Russell Graves
in
Solar2020
17 min read
Aug 29, 2020
Home Solar 2020 Part 5: The House A-Frames
Russell Graves
in
Solar2020
Idaho
Builds
12 min read
Aug 16, 2020
Home Solar 2020 Part 4: Uprights and Side Rails
Russell Graves
in
Solar2020
Idaho
17 min read
Aug 1, 2020
Solar 2020 Part 3: Home Concrete Footings
Russell Graves
in
Solar2020
Idaho
14 min read
Jul 18, 2020
Solar 2020 Part 2: Office A-Frames, Local Wildlife, and Comets
Russell Graves
in
Solar2020
Idaho
Builds
17 min read
Jul 5, 2020
Happy 4th of July in a Dying Empire!
Russell Graves
in
Homesteading
Technology
Idaho
18 min read
Jun 21, 2020
Apple and the ARM Transition
Russell Graves
in
RaspberryPi
Technology
16 min read
Jun 7, 2020
Solar 2020 Part 1: Office Concrete Footings & Side Rails
Russell Graves
in
SolarShed
Solar2020
25 min read
May 23, 2020
On Working From Home and the Joys of Shed Offices
Russell Graves
in
SolarShed
OffGrid
Homesteading
Technology
Idaho
29 min read
May 10, 2020
Upgrading a Power Wheels with an Electric Speed Controller
Russell Graves
in
Builds
EVs
Kids
19 min read
Apr 27, 2020
Slow, Dumb Charging: Quit Charging for EV Charging!
Russell Graves
in
EVs
Technology
17 min read
Apr 11, 2020
GCE Preemptible Instances: Cheap Distributed Compute Cycles
Russell Graves
in
Technology
26 min read
Feb 15, 2020
Low Distraction Lent 2020
Russell Graves
in
Books
Research
Electronics
Technology
22 min read
Feb 1, 2020
Finances, Technology, Repair, and "Enough"
Russell Graves
in
Homesteading
Technology
Idaho
Finances
29 min read
Jan 18, 2020
Makita and Rayovac Battery Pack Teardowns
Russell Graves
in
ToolBatteries
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
Electronics
11 min read
Jan 4, 2020
End of 2019/Start of 2020
Russell Graves
in
OffGrid
Homesteading
28 min read
Dec 22, 2019
Roomba i7+ Clean Base Teardown
Russell Graves
in
Failures
Teardowns
Electronics
Technology
19 min read
Dec 14, 2019
Building a Raspberry Pi 4 Desktop
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
RaspberryPi
Technology
1 min read
Dec 10, 2019
Being sick sucks.
Russell Graves
in
Updates
25 min read
Nov 25, 2019
Battle of the Boards: Jetson Nano vs Raspberry Pi 4 (and overclocked)
Russell Graves
in
JetsonNano
Research
Electronics
RaspberryPi
Technology
37 min read
Nov 10, 2019
What Replaces 1:1 Net Metering?
Russell Graves
in
Solar
HeatingAndCooling
EVs
31 min read
Oct 28, 2019
Random Kid Projects: AM Radios, Line Following Cars, and Powerwheels
Russell Graves
in
Builds
Kids
EVs
Idaho
BatteryPacks
13 min read
Oct 13, 2019
Solar Shed Part 18: Resolving Water Ingress
Russell Graves
in
Failures
SolarShed
24 min read
Sep 29, 2019
A Tale of a Ural Head
Russell Graves
in
Engines
Failures
Motorcycles
25 min read
Sep 15, 2019
Adding a Public EV Charging Station Near Nampa, ID
Russell Graves
in
EVs
Automotive
Idaho
32 min read
Sep 1, 2019
Electric Vehicles in the Treasure Valley
Russell Graves
in
EVs
Automotive
Idaho
16 min read
Aug 18, 2019
Analog Games: Do you play?
Russell Graves
in
OffGrid
Homesteading
Idaho
29 min read
Aug 4, 2019
G600 "600x" Digital Microscope Teardown & Review
Russell Graves
in
Teardowns
Electronics
29 min read
Jul 21, 2019
Running a Post Hole Digger on a Ford 9N
Russell Graves
in
Tractors
PropertyProgress
Homesteading
Basalt
Idaho
29 min read
Jul 7, 2019
I bought a used Chevy Volt - and you probably should too!
Russell Graves
in
EVs
Automotive
Technology
Idaho
19 min read
Jun 23, 2019
Shipping Container Hanging Shelves (and my recycling system)
Russell Graves
in
HomeImprovement
Builds
PropertyProgress
Homesteading
26 min read
Jun 9, 2019
Clank: Reviving an Ancient Netbook (and replacing an iPhone 6S rear lens)
Russell Graves
in
CellPhones
Failures
Electronics
Technology
16 min read
May 26, 2019
The Best USB Power Supply I've Found Yet: A Home Depot Surge Protector!
Russell Graves
in
JetsonNano
Teardowns
Electronics
RaspberryPi
18 min read
May 12, 2019
What happens when you try to quit Facebook?
Russell Graves
in
Technology
12 min read
Apr 28, 2019
The 200th Post Reflections
Russell Graves
26 min read
Apr 14, 2019
nVidia Jetson Nano: Desktop Use, Kernel Builds, and Deeper Analysis
Russell Graves
in
JetsonNano
Research
Electronics
RaspberryPi
28 min read
Apr 7, 2019
Benchmarking the Brand New nVidia Jetson Nano: 4GB, USB 3, $99!
Russell Graves
in
JetsonNano
Teardowns
Electronics
RaspberryPi
22 min read
Mar 24, 2019
Boeing, Airbus, Tesla, and Automation
Russell Graves
in
Tesla
Research
Technology
Flying
11 min read
Mar 9, 2019
Our Little Neighborhood Library
Russell Graves
in
Builds
ChurchPlanting
Idaho
19 min read
Feb 24, 2019
UE Mini Boom Teardown
Russell Graves
in
Teardowns
Electronics
16 min read
Feb 10, 2019
Thinkpad T430S IPS Screen Upgrade
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
19 min read
Jan 27, 2019
Solar Ultrasonic Critter Repeller Teardown
Russell Graves
in
HomeImprovement
Teardowns
Electronics
Homesteading
14 min read
Jan 13, 2019
Shipping Container Shelves
Russell Graves
in
Builds
PropertyProgress
Homesteading
10 min read
Jan 5, 2019
2018 Reflections, 2019 Resolutions
Russell Graves
39 min read
Dec 30, 2018
Roomba i7 Teardown: Why is there a waving cat with a lint roller inside?
Russell Graves
in
HomeImprovement
Teardowns
Electronics
18 min read
Dec 23, 2018
Drones, Gatwick, Flying Things, and Regulations
Russell Graves
in
Drones
Technology
Flying
16 min read
Dec 16, 2018
The EBD-M05 Battery Tester: 19.5V, 5A, 30W, useful software!
Russell Graves
in
BatteryTesters
Electronics
21 min read
Dec 9, 2018
Sides for a Flatbed Trailer: Building a bulk material hauler
Russell Graves
in
Tractors
Builds
Homesteading
17 min read
Dec 2, 2018
Senior Citizen Political Junkmail: The Social Security Roll Call
Russell Graves
in
JunkMail
Homesteading
14 min read
Nov 25, 2018
Property Progress #3
Russell Graves
in
HomeImprovement
Failures
PropertyProgress
Homesteading
Idaho
28 min read
Nov 18, 2018
Church Planting Tech: Rugged Audio/Lighting Cables for Just Over $1/ft
Russell Graves
in
Builds
Electronics
Lights
ChurchPlanting
1 min read
Nov 11, 2018
Open discussion post!
Russell Graves
18 min read
Nov 4, 2018
Cable Building: Technical Experiments and Failures
Russell Graves
in
Builds
Failures
Lights
ChurchPlanting
16 min read
Oct 28, 2018
Cleaning up a TV Install: In-Wall Cable Kits, Wall Mounted NUCs!
Russell Graves
in
HomeImprovement
Wireless
22 min read
Oct 21, 2018
SANUS SF34-B1 Steel Series Bookshelf Speaker Stands
Russell Graves
in
HomeImprovement
Builds
20 min read
Oct 14, 2018
Silencing a NUC: The Akasa Plato X7 Fanless Case
Russell Graves
in
HomeImprovement
Builds
Wireless
Electronics
18 min read
Oct 7, 2018
Stromer ST1 Electric Bike Battery Pack Teardown
Russell Graves
in
ElectricBikes
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
25 min read
Sep 30, 2018
Freezer Repair and Thermostat Teardown
Russell Graves
in
HomeImprovement
Failures
Teardowns
Homesteading
39 min read
Sep 23, 2018
Peak Smartphone: Backlash against the Predatory Smartphone and Social Media
Russell Graves
in
CellPhones
Books
Research
Technology
38 min read
Sep 16, 2018
Project Pi3B+Desk - Making an even better desktop from the Raspberry Pi 3B+!
Russell Graves
in
Builds
RaspberryPi
19 min read
Sep 9, 2018
Raspberry Pi 3B+: The FLIRC Case, Thermals, and GPIO Controlled Fans
Russell Graves
in
Books
Builds
Electronics
RaspberryPi
23 min read
Sep 2, 2018
Tool Battery Teardowns: Craftsman 19.2V and Ridgid 12V
Russell Graves
in
ToolBatteries
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
21 min read
Aug 26, 2018
Technology, Anti-fragility of Property, and Ferrets
Russell Graves
in
HomeImprovement
PropertyProgress
Homesteading
21 min read
Aug 19, 2018
Tool Battery Teardowns: The 12V Lithium Twins (DeWalt and Ryobi)
Russell Graves
in
ToolBatteries
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
24 min read
Aug 12, 2018
Wildfires in the Western United States
Russell Graves
in
Books
Research
Homesteading
Idaho
26 min read
Aug 5, 2018
Church Planting Tech: "Tourizing" XLR and DMX Cables
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
Lights
ChurchPlanting
17 min read
Jul 29, 2018
Bonus Winter Pictures from 2016-2017!
Russell Graves
in
Tractors
Homesteading
Idaho
17 min read
Jul 22, 2018
Property Progress #2
Russell Graves
in
Tractors
PropertyProgress
Homesteading
Idaho
25 min read
Jul 15, 2018
MingHe DPS6015A: Serial Communication Protocol for TTL/RS232/RS485
Russell Graves
in
ReverseEngineering
Arduino
Electronics
34 min read
Jul 8, 2018
MingHe DPS6015A 80V to 60V/15A/900W Buck Converter Review - With Serial!
Russell Graves
in
Teardowns
Electronics
14 min read
Jul 1, 2018
Deck Boxes and Deer Mice: Strengthening a Deck Box
Russell Graves
in
Books
Builds
Failures
Homesteading
23 min read
Jun 24, 2018
The ATORCH "Purple Fan" MOSFET Destroyer and "150W" Load Bank
Russell Graves
in
Teardowns
BatteryTesters
Electronics
3 min read
Jun 20, 2018
New kid, and on birth centers
Russell Graves
22 min read
Jun 10, 2018
A Tale of Two $30 Load Banks: 60V, 150W, one awesome, one junk
Russell Graves
in
Teardowns
BatteryTesters
Electronics
34 min read
Jun 3, 2018
Building the "Ultimate Compost Bin"
Russell Graves
in
HomeImprovement
Books
Homesteading
Idaho
40 min read
May 27, 2018
What's the Difference Between a $150 and $600 MPPT Charge Controller? The MakeSkyBlue MPPT
Russell Graves
in
ReverseEngineering
Solar
Teardowns
Electronics
33 min read
May 20, 2018
Why a Typical Home Solar Setup Does Not Work With the Grid Down - And What You Can Do About It
Russell Graves
in
Solar
Research
OffGrid
29 min read
May 13, 2018
Property Progress #1
Russell Graves
in
Books
Tractors
Builds
PropertyProgress
Homesteading
30 min read
May 6, 2018
So, you wanna go off grid...
Russell Graves
in
Solar
SolarShed
OffGrid
12 min read
Apr 29, 2018
PIREPs #1
Russell Graves
in
Flying
Idaho
25 min read
Apr 22, 2018
Off Grid System Design Considerations and Battery Types
Russell Graves
in
Solar
BatteryPacks
OffGrid
22 min read
Apr 15, 2018
On the Art of Repair: Re-Capacitoring an Old Mainboard
Russell Graves
in
Electronics
62 min read
Apr 8, 2018
Off Grid/RV Lead Acid Maintenance, Charging, and Failure Modes
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Solar
BatteryPacks
Research
SolarShed
OffGrid
4 min read
Apr 1, 2018
40 Days Without Casual Internet: The Results
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CellPhones
15 min read
Mar 25, 2018
Rural Ruin: Old Cabins and Ruins of Civilization
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RuralRuin
23 min read
Mar 18, 2018
Project Pi3Desk: Building an awesome Pi3 desktop with btrfs, USB SSD, zswap, and $30!
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RaspberryPi
20 min read
Mar 11, 2018
Raspberry Pi 3 Thermal Throttling Analysis: The $8 "Moster" Heatsink
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in
Research
Electronics
RaspberryPi
16 min read
Mar 3, 2018
Building a Robust Stone Cutting Bench
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Builds
Homesteading
Basalt
24 min read
Feb 24, 2018
Project Midnight Calm: How to quiet a MidNite Classic Charge Controller for $9
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Solar
BatteryPacks
SolarShed
Electronics
HeatingAndCooling
12 min read
Feb 18, 2018
40 Days of No Casual Internet or Smartphone
Russell Graves
22 min read
Feb 11, 2018
Building a 37V/1kWh Lithium Solar Power Toolbox for $300
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Solar
Books
Builds
ToolBatteries
Electronics
OffGrid
Homesteading
14 min read
Feb 4, 2018
Proclaim MIDI to DMX Converter Programmer and User's Manual
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Builds
Arduino
Electronics
Lights
ChurchPlanting
32 min read
Jan 28, 2018
Building a Proclaim-compatible MIDI to DMX Adapter
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Builds
Arduino
Electronics
Lights
ChurchPlanting
22 min read
Jan 20, 2018
Reverse Engineering the TEC-06 Serial Protocol
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ReverseEngineering
BatteryTesters
Electronics
20 min read
Jan 14, 2018
TEC-06 Serial Battery Tester Review & Analysis
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in
Books
BatteryTesters
Electronics
12 min read
Jan 7, 2018
2018 Resolutions
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HomeImprovement
Electronics
Homesteading
16 min read
Dec 31, 2017
2017 Reflections
Russell Graves
28 min read
Dec 24, 2017
Solar Shed Part 17: More Insulation, and Cutting Foamboard Cleanly
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SolarShed
18 min read
Dec 17, 2017
Building a Cheap Extended Run Tank for my Kipor/McCulloch Inverter Generator
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in
Builds
SolarShed
Homesteading
22 min read
Dec 10, 2017
Tesla's $0.07/kWh Megachargers look entirely reasonable!
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Tesla
Research
EVs
24 min read
Dec 3, 2017
Ford N Series Sediment Bowls (suck): Sealing a 9N/2N/8N Fuel System
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Tractors
Engines
Homesteading
38 min read
Nov 26, 2017
1939 Ford 9N Repair Work: Fuel, Air, and Oil
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Tractors
Engines
Homesteading
21 min read
Nov 19, 2017
1939 Ford 9N Repair Work: Electrical
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in
Tractors
Engines
Homesteading
32 min read
Nov 12, 2017
1939 Ford 9N Repair Work: History and Teardown
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Tractors
Teardowns
Homesteading
26 min read
Nov 5, 2017
Harbor Freight Wind Up Flashlight/Radio Teardown, Review, and Upgrade (Model 98319)
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Teardowns
Electronics
Lights
30 min read
Oct 29, 2017
Building a Trash Hauler From Old Parts
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Builds
Homesteading
24 min read
Oct 22, 2017
Syonyk's Super Stud-Secured Shed Shelves
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HomeImprovement
Builds
Homesteading
24 min read
Oct 15, 2017
Briggs & Stratton Quantum 5HP Recoil Starter String Replacement (with spring rewind)
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Engines
Homesteading
12 min read
Oct 8, 2017
An Adorable BionX 22.2V 6.6Ah Battery Teardown and 9Ah Rebuild
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BionX
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
21 min read
Oct 1, 2017
Driving a 1927 Willys Knight
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Automotive
Willys
19 min read
Sep 24, 2017
DJI Mavic Pro: The Missing Handbook: QuickShot Modes and Dynamic Home Point
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Drones
61 min read
Aug 13, 2017
DJI Mavic Pro: The Missing Handbook: Comprehensive List of Menu Options
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Drones
33 min read
Aug 6, 2017
DJI Mavic Pro: The Missing Handbook: Wifi/Remote Only, Tap to Fly, Fixed Wing, Point of Interest, Attitude Indicator
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in
Drones
33 min read
Jul 30, 2017
DJI Mavic Pro: The Missing Handbook: Active Track, Follow Me Mode, and Gesture Mode
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in
Drones
34 min read
Jul 23, 2017
DJI Mavic Pro: The Missing Handbook: Waypoints
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in
Drones
36 min read
Jul 16, 2017
DJI Mavic Pro: The Missing Handbook: Intelligent Flight Modes
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in
Drones
38 min read
Jul 9, 2017
DJI Mavic Pro: The Missing Handbook: Basic Operations
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Drones
26 min read
Jul 2, 2017
Transient Tester Software: Button Based Menus
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Arduino
16 min read
Jun 25, 2017
Building a 5V Transient Tester for USB Power Analysis
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in
Builds
Arduino
7 min read
Jun 18, 2017
Building Ural-compatible PVC Target Stands for about $25/ea
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Builds
Motorcycles
11 min read
Jun 11, 2017
Solar Shed Part 16: Interior & Exterior Improvements
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in
SolarShed
19 min read
Jun 4, 2017
Solar Shed Part 15: Surviving the Winter (Heating)
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SolarShed
11 min read
May 27, 2017
DeWalt NiCd Tool Battery Teardowns
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in
ToolBatteries
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
17 min read
May 21, 2017
Ryobi One+ Lithium & NiCd Tool Battery Teardown
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ToolBatteries
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
18 min read
May 13, 2017
DeWalt 20V Max 1.3Ah and 18V Nano Phosphate Teardown
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ToolBatteries
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
20 min read
May 7, 2017
Rigid 18V Lithium Ion Tool Battery Teardowns
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in
BatteryTesting
ToolBatteries
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
15 min read
Apr 29, 2017
Can you fry an egg with a DeWalt 20V Max 6.0Ah Battery?
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in
BatteryTesting
Builds
ToolBatteries
BatteryPacks
22 min read
Apr 22, 2017
DeWalt 20V Max 6.0Ah Pack Teardown & Analysis
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BatteryTesting
ToolBatteries
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
16 min read
Apr 16, 2017
Doing the Math: 2016 California Autonomous Vehicle Disengagement Reports
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EVs
Automotive
16 min read
Apr 9, 2017
Ural Gear Up: Oils Change
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in
Motorcycles
16 min read
Apr 2, 2017
Assembling and Installing a Ural Sidecar Windshield
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Motorcycles
8 min read
Mar 26, 2017
Ural Gear Up: Cracked seat post repair and doubling up rubber supports
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Motorcycles
22 min read
Mar 19, 2017
Uraling Through the Winter
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Motorcycles
12 min read
Mar 12, 2017
I2C LCDs: Reverse Engineering the I2C Converter
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Arduino
Electronics
13 min read
Mar 4, 2017
Fixing Fake FTDI FT232RL Adapters (SSOP-28 rework with an iron)
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Arduino
Electronics
9 min read
Feb 26, 2017
LiteESP8266Client: AT Command library on 100 bytes of SRAM!
Russell Graves
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Arduino
Electronics
10 min read
Feb 19, 2017
LiteSerialLogger: Zero SRAM Serial Logging
Russell Graves
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Arduino
Electronics
25 min read
Feb 12, 2017
Common Arduino Library SRAM Use
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Arduino
Electronics
39 min read
Feb 5, 2017
Building a Button Box: Technical Discussion
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Builds
Arduino
Electronics
16 min read
Jan 29, 2017
Building a Button Box: Overview
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Builds
Arduino
Electronics
16 min read
Jan 22, 2017
Progress vs Decline: What to expect going forward
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Research
17 min read
Jan 15, 2017
Charging a Tesla S/X at 350kW: Plausible!
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Tesla
Research
EVs
1 min read
Jan 7, 2017
No Actual Post Today, Sorry.
Russell Graves
17 min read
Dec 31, 2016
New Years: Review and Distraction Reduction
Russell Graves
8 min read
Dec 24, 2016
BionX 350 HT RR L Rebuild to 13.5Ah
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BionX
Builds
BatteryPacks
14 min read
Dec 18, 2016
BionX 350 HT RR L Teardown
Russell Graves
in
BionX
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
23 min read
Dec 11, 2016
BionX 48V 8.8Ah SL 350 HT XL Pack Teardown
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in
BionX
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
8 min read
Dec 4, 2016
A Tale of 3 BionX Packs: Self Balancing LiMn
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BionX
ElectricBikes
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
25 min read
Nov 26, 2016
DSO138 Scope, Acrylic Housing Assembly, and USB Power
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Builds
Electronics
17 min read
Nov 20, 2016
Installing the latest AT firmware on a 4Mbit flash ESP8266 (and others, too!)
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in
Wireless
Electronics
16 min read
Nov 13, 2016
Replacing the Fuel Pump in a Kipor IG2000 or McCulloch FG2000 Generator
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in
SolarShed
Homesteading
9 min read
Nov 6, 2016
Trek Transport+ Battery Teardown (with a new record negative voltage)
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in
BionX
ElectricBikes
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
20 min read
Oct 30, 2016
Tesla Model S 12V Battery Analysis
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in
Tesla
Research
EVs
Automotive
12 min read
Oct 23, 2016
Solar Shed: Part 14: Backup Power
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in
SolarShed
17 min read
Oct 16, 2016
Solar Shed: Part 13: Morning Panels
Russell Graves
in
SolarShed
8 min read
Oct 9, 2016
Solar Shed: Part 12: Panel Mounts Revision 2
Russell Graves
in
SolarShed
44 min read
Oct 3, 2016
SolPad: Number Free Nonsense
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in
Research
Electronics
13 min read
Sep 25, 2016
Solar Shed: Part 11: Panel Mounts Revision 1
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in
SolarShed
13 min read
Sep 18, 2016
HexBright Flashlight Battery Teardown and Replacement
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in
Teardowns
Arduino
Electronics
Lights
26 min read
Sep 11, 2016
DeWalt 20V Max 3.0Ah Battery Pack Teardown & Analysis
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ToolBatteries
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
20 min read
Sep 4, 2016
Building a $10 ESP02 based ESP8266 Arduino WiFi Shield
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Wireless
Arduino
Electronics
16 min read
Aug 27, 2016
SparkFun ESP8266 Wifi Shield: Deep Sleep, Connectivity, and Power
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Wireless
Arduino
Electronics
10 min read
Aug 20, 2016
2014/2015/2016 SkyActiv Mazda3 Oil Capacity & Change Procedures
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Automotive
16 min read
Aug 14, 2016
BionX 26v 9.6Ah Teardown & 18Ah rebuild
Russell Graves
in
BionX
Builds
ElectricBikes
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
22 min read
Aug 7, 2016
Teardown & Review of a $3 Solar Bike Light
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Teardowns
Bicycles
Lights
28 min read
Jul 31, 2016
Solar Shed Summary: My Off Grid Office
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in
SolarShed
11 min read
Jul 23, 2016
Solar Shed: Part 10: Interior Work
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in
SolarShed
13 min read
Jul 17, 2016
Pokémon Go, Ingress, Servers, and Social Interaction
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Society
20 min read
Jul 9, 2016
Solar Shed: Part 9: The Solar System
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SolarShed
11 min read
Jul 2, 2016
Solar Shed: Part 8: Installing the HVAC
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SolarShed
7 min read
Jun 25, 2016
Solar Shed: Part 7: Plywooding the Walls
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SolarShed
11 min read
Jun 18, 2016
Solar Shed: Part 6: Foamboard Insulation
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SolarShed
9 min read
Jun 12, 2016
Solar Shed: Part 5: Roof Insulation
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SolarShed
13 min read
Jun 4, 2016
Solar Shed: Part 4: Wall Insulation and Window Foam
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SolarShed
4 min read
May 29, 2016
Solar Shed: Part 3: Delivery
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SolarShed
8 min read
May 21, 2016
Solar Shed: Part 2: Foundations
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SolarShed
10 min read
May 15, 2016
Solar Shed: Part 1: Overview
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SolarShed
11 min read
May 7, 2016
Video Game Review: YIMBY Barrel Composter Assembly (FeelyVR)
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Builds
HomeImprovement
Homesteading
7 min read
May 1, 2016
Building Temporary Stairs with redwood
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in
HomeImprovement
Builds
14 min read
Apr 24, 2016
Building temporary stairs with cinderblocks
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in
HomeImprovement
Builds
2 min read
Apr 17, 2016
What happens when you order 18650s from China?
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BatteryPacks
5 min read
Apr 10, 2016
Custom Mid-drive Ingress Hill Climber
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in
Builds
ElectricBikes
7 min read
Apr 2, 2016
Custom Mid-drive Cargo Bike
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in
Builds
ElectricBikes
23 min read
Mar 27, 2016
Rad Power Bikes - Rad Rover
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ElectricBikes
EVs
29 min read
Mar 19, 2016
Rad Power Bikes - Rad Wagon Review
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ElectricBikes
EVs
8 min read
Mar 13, 2016
Wheels, Tires, Tubes, and Slime
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ElectricBikes
BicycleParts
21 min read
Mar 5, 2016
Why I think Tesla is building throwaway cars
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Tesla
Research
EVs
14 min read
Feb 28, 2016
BionX PL350 Based Build with Pack Powered Lighting
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BionX
Builds
ElectricBikes
Lights
10 min read
Feb 21, 2016
A Rant About Repairability and Proprietary Systems: Why Electric Bikes Need Rebuildable Batteries
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BionX
ElectricBikes
BatteryPacks
EVs
16 min read
Feb 14, 2016
Teardown, Analysis, and Destruction of a $5 "Laser Bike Light"
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Teardowns
Bicycles
Lights
12 min read
Feb 7, 2016
Electric Long Haul Trucks
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Research
EVs
8 min read
Jan 31, 2016
ZB206+ Battery Tester
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BatteryTesters
15 min read
Jan 24, 2016
Trek Valencia Ride+ BionX Battery Pack Rebuild
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BionX
Builds
SpotWelders
BatteryPacks
10 min read
Jan 17, 2016
Trek Valencia Ride+ BionX Battery Pack Teardown: Part 2
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BionX
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
15 min read
Jan 10, 2016
Trek Valencia Ride+ BionX Battery Pack Teardown: Part 1
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BionX
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
17 min read
Jan 3, 2016
Electric Car Battery Packs and Longevity
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BatteryPacks
Research
EVs
9 min read
Dec 27, 2015
A post-summer review of my vent fans (Seattle Summer Slicers)
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HeatingAndCooling
12 min read
Dec 7, 2015
Cobalt Requirements for a Global Electric Vehicle Fleet
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Research
EVs
2 min read
Nov 20, 2015
My wattemeter arrived! It's crap! G.T.POWER RC 130A Watt Meter and Power Analyzer High Precision LCD 60V GT-Power
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BatteryTesting
2 min read
Nov 15, 2015
My Daily Driver Bike One Year Review: Boring and Reliable
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ElectricBikes
1 min read
Nov 8, 2015
My bike balls arrived!
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Bicycles
1 min read
Nov 6, 2015
How far can you ride an electric bike on the power it takes to produce a Model S battery pack?
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ElectricBikes
Research
EVs
16 min read
Nov 5, 2015
Building a DC-DC converter to run cheap lights from pack voltage
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Lights
10 min read
Oct 22, 2015
TEC-02 Ver 3.0 Semiconductor Battery Tester
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BatteryTesting
BatteryTesters
6 min read
Oct 10, 2015
ZB2L3 v2.0 ZHIYU battery tester
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BatteryTesting
BatteryTesters
4 min read
Sep 29, 2015
Chinese BTY AA3000 NiMH batteries vs Energizer Recharge: A Review
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BatteryTesting
20 min read
Sep 20, 2015
Digital Lithium Li-ion NIMH Battery Capacity Tester Voltage Detector Discharger v 1.1.SP 2013/4/1
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BatteryTesting
BatteryTesters
25 min read
Sep 15, 2015
Schwinn Tailwind Review (in 2015)
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ElectricBikes
6 min read
Sep 7, 2015
Is the bike you're looking at a toy or a tool?
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ElectricBikes
15 min read
Aug 20, 2015
I Am a Backsideist.
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Research
6 min read
Aug 13, 2015
Nexus 5 Bad Battery Symptoms & Replacement
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Technology
14 min read
Aug 6, 2015
Rebuilding a BionX 36v 9.6AH Battery Pack - upgraded to 13.5AH
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BionX
SpotWelders
BatteryPacks
1 min read
Jul 28, 2015
First Gen Moto X (2013) screen replacement notes
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Technology
15 min read
Jul 27, 2015
Bypassing the Schwinn Tailwind Battery Management System
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Builds
ElectricBikes
1 min read
Jul 3, 2015
Schwinn Tailwind Service Manuals
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ElectricBikes
30 min read
Jun 29, 2015
Electric Bikes for Commuting in the Greater Seattle Metro Area
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ElectricBikes
1 min read
Jun 27, 2015
Nexus 4 Faulty Battery Behavior
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Technology
8 min read
Jun 26, 2015
BionX 36v 9.6AH pack teardown
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BionX
Teardowns
BatteryPacks
11 min read
Jun 21, 2015
2011 iZip Ultra Review
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ElectricBikes
1 min read
Jun 19, 2015
Tesla Model S P85D C rate calculations
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Research
EVs
1 min read
Jun 19, 2015
An open letter to Toshiba and Schwinn regarding the Tailwind Electric Bicycle
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ElectricBikes
1 min read
Jun 19, 2015
Chromebook Pixel LS vs Chromebook Pixel
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Technology
19 min read
Jun 7, 2015
Schwinn Tailwind Battery Pack Teardown and Analysis
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Teardowns
BatteryPacks
1 min read
Jun 1, 2015
Koolstop Electric Bike Brake Pads: Are they any good?
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ElectricBikes
Bicycles
2 min read
May 26, 2015
Notes on the Sunkko 788+ Battery Spot Welder from China
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SpotWelders
8 min read
May 24, 2015
"Cree 2000 Lumen Bike Light" Disassembly and Testing
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Teardowns
Bicycles
Lights
10 min read
May 22, 2015
iZip Ultra Pack Rebuild 3/3
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SpotWelders
BatteryPacks
8 min read
May 20, 2015
iZip Ultra 2011 Battery Pack Rebuild 2/3 - The Parts
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BatteryPacks
7 min read
May 16, 2015
Sunkko 788+ Welder failure and repair
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SpotWelders
6 min read
May 16, 2015
Overview of a Sunkko 788+ Welder
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SpotWelders
Teardowns
13 min read
May 15, 2015
iZip Ultra 2011 Battery Pack Teardown 1/3
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Teardowns
BatteryPacks
12 min read
May 13, 2015
My Second Ebike: A properly good build!
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Builds
ElectricBikes
8 min read
May 9, 2015
My first ebike: Lessons Learned
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Builds
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5 min read
May 6, 2015
House fan for vertical windows: DIY Version with 120mm fans!
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HeatingAndCooling
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Prison Communication in Canyon County and Idaho State Prisons
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