Friday, January 21, 2022

Birdbath update - working well


 I hve ordered and waiting on a float level switch for run-dry protection in case of reservoir water loss.

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Sunday, January 9, 2022

Reclaiming 18V 18650 battery pack - part 2



Cell 5 charged OK; so did the whole pack. We now have a handy 18V@2A power pack for powering projects.

Reclaiming 18V 18650 battery pack - part 1

Note: The electronics in these things commonly monitor the individual cells and for this one (from top) cells 2 & 5 are not being charged correctly. The batteries should come up OK with individual charging.


Cells 2 & 5 are reading very low. I have already charged cell 2 and it's come up to full voltage with current set to 350mA.

Saturday, January 8, 2022

Remembering Holly

On this day 6 months ago we said goodbye to our beautiful girl (RIP)



Photo taken ‎21 ‎November ‎2006.

Medion Wireless Rear View Mirror - Revisited

Purchased this from ALDI in August 2015 and earlier this year it stopped working. I have been dealing all year with the left eyeball and poo...