I've noticed a lot of small storage items appearing in shops made of bamboo. I bought a pen holder and started wondering if these would make a good project case. I'm still considering that, but haven't thought of a suitable project for it. Maybe if it had a stand so that it sat at this... Continue Reading →
Finally, a decent quality prototype breadboard for a reasonable cost
Getting decent quality prototype breadboards for a reasonable cost is something that has eluded me for years. I think I have finally found a reliable source. Those advertised on eBay or at least the cheaper ones seem that I have previously purchased too often have poor metal connectors inside. It can be difficult to insert... Continue Reading →
A deceptively simple but not very secure security key
I recently recalled an interesting security key for a building car park at a block of units we stayed at a few years ago. It was a small block of units with maybe 10 - 20 units in the whole complex, probably built in the 1970s. Underneath was a carpark with a roller door to... Continue Reading →