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The new lab, again and a fish light controller

Posted on April 16, 2011 by smackaay

Nothing special in todays update but I figured I’d post a few things for the fun of it. First off I guess is my lab. I’ve been using it for a month or so. A little small, but at least … Continue reading →

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Little LCD tester

Posted on April 2, 2011 by smackaay

Well, after some playing around and getting my electronics feet back, I’ve finally rediscovered some passion. This little project is something I’ve wanted to do for quite some time. Basically it’s an HD44780 LCD tester. A very simple device but if you’re … Continue reading →

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Coolant mixture sensor (psuedo-refractometer)

Posted on March 15, 2010 by smackaay

A bit ago I got the idea of trying to determine the mixture of coolant vs. water by detecting both light occlusion of the mixture and the wavelengths blocked / passed. This initial device is just a rough prototype that … Continue reading →

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