Canon A2000is Time Lapse using CHDK (1)

May 21st, 2010 in Gadgets, Guides, Time Lapse

I don’t know what it is about them, but time lapse video has always captivated me. It might be the fact that you can live hours in minutes? Maybe in a strange way it is gratifying to watch life pass by without consequences? Whatever it is, they are a lot of fun to watch… and now create!

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Honda Slow Window Syndrome (HSWS) (0)

January 31st, 2009 in Guides

If you are a early generation Honda automobile owner and your power window needs “help” rolling up, you may be a victim of HSWS (honda slow window syndrome). Don’t worry you aren’t alone…

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RC Airplane Flight Box/Field Bag (0)

February 12th, 2008 in Guides, Hobbies, RC Airplanes

Field boxes are an essential part of rc flight. As I graduate from backyard flying, the more I realize this. There is nothting worse than …

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QOS for SOHO VOIP Solved, Tomato Firmware (19)

January 24th, 2008 in Guides, Technology

One of my biggest challenges setting up my Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Voice Over IP (VOIP) network has been related to Quality of Service (QOS). Have you ever been on a VOIP call and had people complain that you sound like you are in a tin can?

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Building a LiPo Charging Station (1)

August 3rd, 2007 in Guides, Hobbies, RC Airplanes

I you haven’t seen/heard about it yet. LiPo batteries can be dangerous, check it out. It is very rare that a lipo would ignite under normal use. It would take charging it at a higher rate than recommended (typically 1C) or a internal short. People have had serious property damage

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