Alarm contacts

June 19th, 2019

This is a link back to an article that recommends using Tane Pill contacts for door/window alarm contacts. 

Book Scanner

June 19th, 2019

As I move more and more away from physical books to electronic books, I've wanted to convert some of my books to digital format and reduce the need for physical shelf space.  I've been interested in building a book scanner for some time now but cost and space to store the scanner have been issues.  Since moving to the new house, I don't have a good place for a huge bookshelf so it has become more important to convert my books/magazines to a digital format.  Here are a number of links to book scanners.

Building a Book Scanner Rig
Why Scan Your Own Books?
Tenrec Builders LLC (Purchase Archivist Quill Complete Kit)
Camera Recommendations
Optional Foot Pedal
pi-scan
Pi Scan -- Testers Needed
ScanTailor
ScanTailor Tutorial
Platen - how to build/best materials
The Archivist: A DIY Book Scanner
DIY High-Speed Book Scanner From Trash and Cheap Cameras

CHDK Custom Camera Firmware

CHDK Wiki
Prepare your SD card

PVC scanner

A new scanner design using plastic tubing
Easy Book Scanner Part 1 The component parts and how it is constructed an overview
Easy Book Scanner Part 2 The Framework of the Scanner
Easy Book Scanner Part 3 Lighting, book preparation, cameras and cover

Facebook Groups

June 19th, 2019

TS100 Soldering Iron

June 19th, 2019

I have a nice soldering station, but often times I'm not able to bring my work to it so for quite some time, I've been looking for a solid portable iron that I can take with me.  I recently ran into a video about the TS100 soldering iron.  I purchased one shortly thereafter and it has exceeded my expectations.  It is portable, heats in seconds and even can run on DeWalt 20v batteries with the appropriate adapter. 

Links:

How to update TS100 Firmware
TS100 Soldering Iron | Install Ralim Firmware and Custom Colored Case Shell

Chevrolet SS

June 19th, 2019

After several months of searching nationwide, I located a 2017, six-speed manual transmission Chevrolet SS.  This post is dedicated to various links relating to the Chevy SS.

Map of trip from Delaware to San Martin: here

Production Statistics: All Chevy SS Production, Sales, and Information Breakdown

2014
2015
2016
2017

Official master production list - all years

Miscellaneous

Rear seat dual USB charge ports