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August 17, 2020October 1, 2024

Galaxy s10+ Damage Video

Nokia 3310

Gear – Galaxy s10+ Damage Video, hot swap for the Nokia 3310

Switch to backup to the backup phone, Nokia 3310, as the Samsung S10+ lost power, its glass is damaged, and more. See more…

The Samsung S10+ is now considered DOA, damaged tech and it’s time for a phone swap. Time to trash the old Samsung S10+ and swap in a fan favorite, the Nokia 3310 3g version. So, new version, same old workhorse of a phone. Never would I think of swapping a Nokia for a Samsung… but no phone, means no business. The S10+ is/was in this case, a great smart device. The only hang up is the Google-fied version of a Samsung Phone. Can’t much out of it if you don’t have a Google account to shop, download and run apps on the phone.

Let’s change that, with a Nokia swap. These phones are legendary, long battery life – check, cool games – check, texting/sms – check, radio – check. What more could you possibly want out of a smartphone. And did I mentioned it can even take a fall from 5ft (assuming normal drop patterns and free fall speeds etc.,) this Nokia can take alot of punishment. Batteries are replaceable too! Ah, I remember those days, unlimited talk, text, snake… back up battery just in case.

I wonder why the world moved on from smartphones like the 3310? Well it’s time to get back to work, Nokia swap done and now its time to make some calls.

August 17, 2020October 4, 2024

Barebones Torch Video

C Battery Light Source

One The Bench – Barebones Light Source

Lab Work – C Battery Barebones Torch Video

Side projects: cleaning up some old solder welds, and built a small light source, see the barebones torch video. I thought I would put together a simple video showcasing how to make a small device that lights up a room using just a C Battery, Paperclip and a lightbulb see more…

I came across this video sometime ago and also saw it pop up in an at home science experiment. This is a simple little experiment with a C battery. Honestly, I would assume you could make this small flashlight with most electronics ‘sized’ batteries. Again, this is just an assumption of course, as I didn’t try the experiment with a difference size myself.

So, choose a battery, grab a paperclip and untwist the metal. Untwist/twist the paperclip so that it can touch both poles, positive and negative, and do the same for a twist around the bulbs base. This will allow the battery’s charging poles to pass the required electricity to light the bulb. Voila! Light in a pinch. For more at home experiments or ‘light in a bind situations’, you can always see our video playlists, or check the video category on our website.

August 16, 2020September 27, 2024

eMax Quad Motor Rewire Video

Drone Rewire, Resolder Power On

Hack-a-thon, Patching eMax TH2

Lab Work – eMax Quad Motor Rewire Video

After the crash, the eMax TH2 needed a new Flight Controller (FC) or FC Board, motors and fan blades. A quick peek underneath, revealed that everything was good as new with the new FC, motors, copper leads, LED’s, and alarms all working as expected.

Time has moved on since this original video post, I wanted to share other Emax content where applicable. If you’re looking for Emax content, give these a shot (in reverse order from this postings date) – Emax FC, Emax Fix Part 1 and Part 2, Quadcopter Rewire video (this post), and the TinyHawk 2 mini project. More to come, stay tuned.

January 9, 2020September 29, 2024

Kung Fu NES Video

Kick & Punch, Beat ‘Em Up

Video – Kung Fu NES Video

Shout out to @NintendoComplete, for the great play-through. See more…

Best Beat’em Up… games include Kung Fu, TMNT Arcade, Final Fight, and the Double Dragon Series… I don’t know about this one. Kung Fu was the first karate or martial arts game I played, so, maybe a broader category like beat’em up, action RPG, combat, fighting, boxing etc. would be a better pitch. In that case, the game tiles broaden to include the Street Fighter series, Mike Tysons Punch-Out! Batman, Castlevania (while I’m writing this, watching Rondo Of Blood for Turbo Grafx), Shinobi, Ninja Gaiden, God of War, Black Myth Wukong (a buy, so, a soon-to-buy) current the Elden Ring Samurai build, and Rise of Ronin (purchased, but not yet played).

Should I also include Rise, Rampage, Golden Axe, and Altered Beast on this list as well? I didn’t get into the UFC or WWF games as much, but Pro Wrestling yes. When considering all marital arts games, there are only a few: Kung Fu, Street Fighter, Virtual Fighter, Soul Caliber and now Elden Ring.

Returning to Beat’em Ups, martial arts, or whatever it may be and NES Kung Fu. I think Kung Fu is still one of the best games out there, even for a late 1985 release. Horizontal scrolling, punch, kick, and jump kick… a definitive “buy” today if I had a way to play the game. Nintendo Switch* I never understood the bee enemies or the fireball, bee throwing, dragon appearing enemy seems unfair or the final battle, guessing Mr. X. Silva saved. *Is there a Nintendo Switch in my future? We will find out!