10.x smeserver-roundcube
March 12, 2022
First let’s get a burner web server. 1VCPU 2GB RAM 50GB HDD 2000GB transfer / month $8.50 / month Custom ISO: https://mirror.pialasse.com/releases/10/iso/x86_64/smeserver-10.0-x86_64.iso [OKAY] 110.232.112.179 online. [OKAY] A record. http://aleph.coeleveld.com is online. [OKAY] SSH secure shell online – note: configured very basic for now in case I need to share credentials with devs. [OKAY] yum […]
Insulation
February 27, 2022
The purpose of insulation is: to keep moisture out and prevent mold / mildew inside a structure. to keep the inside temperature constant in both winter (cold) and summer (hot) There are a number of distinct components that go into wall / roof cladding: cladding vapor barrier insulation air gap To add to the confusion, […]
Cavity Slider
February 10, 2022
Photos Click to enlarge. From left to right: wash basin and floor waste -> toilet -> shower. Cavity slider is XO meaning left hand side is sliding (= door leaf) and right hand side is fixed (= cavity fame). Requirements Head: Quality anodized track with double bearing rollers Finish: no architraves; square set (also called […]
Welding
January 11, 2022
Acronyms D/C or DC = direct current = (~180 max typically) = most common. used for welding steel / stainless. A/C or AC = alternating current = optional extra, used for welding aluminium, often has pulsed mode. Duty cycle = percentage of time that a machine will safely operate without overheating, within a certain time […]
The making of a chip
January 1, 2022
“The transistor is arguably the most significant invention of the 20th century. A human hair is about 70 microns. A micron or micrometer (represented as µm) is a unit of measurement equal to one millionth of a meter or one thousandth of a millimeter. 50-micron chip technology requires doping of silicon, creating P-N semi-conducting structures in […]
AoC 2021 Advent of Code (Python)
December 31, 2021
Advent of Code (AoC) is an Advent calendar of small programming puzzles for a variety of skill sets and skill levels that can be solved in any programming language you like. Go check it out: Advent of Code Input files: adventofcode2021inputs.zip 2021 Day 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 […]
Clipsal C2025WE installation template
November 14, 2021
Take a photo from as far away as possible at maximum optical zoom to reduce parallax effect. Make sure camera lens is as vertical over the center of the object as possible. Notice how the walls of the screw terminals holes are not visible as the camera is centered accurately. Make sure the picture is […]
Air compressor
October 27, 2021
Unit conversion 1 inch = 25.4mm 1 bar = 14.5 psi (pounds per square inch) 1 cfm = 38.3 lpm (litres per minute) 1hp = 0.75 kW Air compressor Garnet grit blasting requires a free air delivery (FAD) of 18-22 cubic feet per minute (500-700 litres per minute) of airflow at at least 100 pounds […]
The Freeze-Frame Revolution
October 12, 2021
You monster, I thought. You mass-murdering motherfucker. You liar. You impostor. You helpless machine. You innocent puppet. You false friend. “I hate you,” I said. “I’ll kill you if I can.” “I’ll save you,” it said. “If you let me.” “The Freeze-Frame Revolution” Peter Watts — spoiler alert — Our mind […]
Kinetic art wind spinner
October 1, 2021
Kinetic Wind Spinners from Evergreen Garden Anthony Howe – Di-Octo Ivan Black – Hex Ivan Black – Vane Series (disc square star) Ivan Black – Golden Section George Rickey – Breaking Column The location of the pivots is not critical. The closer to the base, the more counterweight […]