Updates from transistor-man.com https://transistor-man.com/ https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 7 April 2024 06:52:46 -0400 transistor-man.com https://transistor-man.com/trans-man-rss.gif https://transistor-man.com/ 200 200 Used windsurfing boards are available off season for cheap, but who has the time to wait around for wind? This writeup is a quick modification to add electric propulsion and zip around on the water on a budget. electric_surfboard.html Sun, 7 April 2024 04:38:38 -0400 Updating a 2014 era large format industrial 3D printer into the modern era, with open source hardware and software. type_a_machines_revival.html Fri, 5 April 2024 04:38:38 -0400 In this write up I get around some of the thermal limitations of the Lenovo thinkvision Pro 2840m, a first generation 4k monitor. The modification is non-intrusive, and only basic tools are needed. lenovo_4k_repair_update.html Fri, 11 Feb 2024 04:38:38 -0400 Quick repairs and upgrades to an ancient tapping stand tap_stand_repair.html Thurs, 10 Feb 2024 04:38:38 -0400 Have you ever knocked over a camera on a tripod? What if the tripod could knock you over instead? This is a goofy tripod that uses a counterweight mass to prevent it from actually falling over. wobble_stand.html Thurs, 1 Feb 2024 04:38:38 -0400 Did your android Signal install fail and you want to restore those old chats? Time to dig and generate a backup file from raw desktop signal files and trick android into adopting it as if nothing happened. restoring_android_signal_from_desktop.html Wed, 10 Jan 2024 04:38:38 -0400 Does your CAD laptop run it's battery dry in less than 3 hrs? Do you like working off in the hills and want access to a longer runtimes on your power hungry desktop-replacement machine? lenovo_ebike_adapter.html Fri, 1 Nov 2023 04:38:38 -0400 This quick write up details adding a google fuse drive without having to install gnome / heavily modify your working CNC linuxcnc-google-drive.html Sat, 10 Dec 2022 04:38:38 -0400 A list of excellent folks and their respective websites excellent_people.html Fri, 9 Dec 2022 04:38:38 -0400 Want ~500W of water resistant battery charging on a budget? This quick write up details re purposing a CC-CV led supply for battery charging and adds in a small watt-hour meter for checking on charge status. bike_repair_stand.html Tue, 6 Dec 2022 04:38:38 -0400 Do you have 'that bike' with the dubious derailleur that just needs some twiddling? This write up details building a mobile bike repair arm with integrated scale. bike_repair_stand.html Fri, 2 Dec 2022 04:38:38 -0400 Quick Guide to removing the pre-installed software [ahem bixby] from the s10e. httpss://transistor-man.com/s10e_cleanup.html Tue, 25 Jan 2022 04:38:38 -0400 Reviving a recycled snowblower, adding new controls and basic thermal vision. httpss://transistor-man.com/electric_snowblower_9000.html Tue, 20 Feb 2018 04:38:38 -0400 Build log of a portable electric mountainboard that shrinks and fits in a normal checked bag, able to be brought on an overseas flight. httpss://transistor-man.com/mountainslider.html Sat, 02 Sep 2017 04:38:38 -0400 A quick 'upgrade' of a dell 3007 monitor to address power supply brownout due to thermal loading. https://transistor-man.com/Dell_3007_repair.html Mon, 27 Mar 2015 04:38:38 -0400 Enjoy Nimbus MK1? The following details upgrades to the Nimbus project, to increase its load handling capability, range and night-time visibility. https://transistor-man.com/flying_nimbus_updates.html Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:38:38 -0400 What does a recycled (heavily used) go kart tire, an action-packed three-phase servo drive and a gyro/accelerometer have in common? A Balancing Skateboard Contraption. https://transistor-man.com/flying_nimbus.html Mon, 29 Oct 2014 04:38:38 -0400 At the last moment a group of mitersians decided to build an entry for the Detroit makerfaire powerwheels racing series https://transistor-man.com/miters-jeep.html Mon, 6 Aug 2014 04:38:38 -0400 Build log of a submersible motor assembly https://transistor-man.com/submersible_thruster.html Mon, 2 Jun 2014 04:38:38 -0400 Build log of newly upgraded ice-scooter https://transistor-man.com/electricscooter_tundraupgrades.html Sun, 23 Mar 2014 04:38:38 -0400 Build log of a haistly thrown together battlebot https://transistor-man.com/atomic_bumble_prime.html Sun, 16 Feb 2014 04:38:38 -0400 Detailed build log of 7kw electric scooter https://transistor-man.com/electricscooter_mk01.html Fri, 20 Dec 2013 04:38:38 -0400 Detailed Upgrades of Scara 3D Printer Robot https://transistor-man.com/3dprinter_upgrade1.html Fri, 4 Oct 2013 04:38:38 -0400 Quick guide for repairing Motorola S305 Bluetooth headphones https://transistor-man.com/bluetooth_headset_repair.html Mon, 28 Sept 2013 04:38:38 -0400 Quick Build guide for making a sliding inverse panorama camera track https://transistor-man.com/semicircle_track.html Mon, 21 Apr 2013 04:38:38 -0400 Procedure for re-flowing a GPU on a broken Macbook pro laptop https://transistor-man.com/macbookpro_gpu_reflow.html Tue, 10 Dec 2012 04:38:38 -0400 Low cost electroplating tin https://transistor-man.com/electroplating_busbar.html Mon, 28 Sep 2012 04:38:38 -0400 This is a simple walk through on getting the Panda Wifi USB card working in ubuntu 10.04, https://transistor-man.com/ubuntu_usbwifi.html Mon, 8 Aug 2012 04:38:38 -0400 Turning a 'rescued' 1980's robotic arm into a giant 3D ABS printer, https://transistor-man.com/3dprintbot.html Mon, 2 Jun 2012 04:38:38 -0400 Low cost setup for kite aerial photography https://transistor-man.com/shark_kite.html Mon, 22 Jun 2011 04:38:38 -0400 Upgrade Low cost multichemistry charger, adding external communications and interface to logging software https://transistor-man.com/echo-6.html Mon, 10 Dec 2011 04:38:38 -0400 Quick weekend project: Build indoor exercise bike video game controller https://transistor-man.com/killercycle.html Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:38:38 -0400 Quick method for 'dying' printed circuit boards, make your DIY etched boards more pro-looking for cheap https://transistor-man.com/dyepcb.html Mon, 12 Feb 2011 04:38:39 -0400