Saturday 31 January 2015

Bit of an update

I hope anyone reading this got some time out over the Christmas/New year period to unwind.

First off an update on the boat posted about previously.  We've had her out on the water a couple of times now and she runs great!  She hasn't skipped a beat thus far - so we're looking forward to having her our on the water a lot more for the rest of 2015.

Now that the boat is fixed I've been spending the bit of spare time I get on two bits of electronics related fun.  The first is learning to use Eagle to design PCBs.  My main resource for this is this book.  It's been fantastic.  I do intend to go right through to ordering some boards so when I get to that stage I'll post it here.

The other piece is this course.  I've completed all of the prior PyroEDU courses and think they are awesome.  If you are new to any of the subjects listed - the courses will take you through in a very hands on way with the most basic of hardware requirements.

Stay tuned - who knows what 2015 will bring.

Nixie Clock!

I've wanted a nixie clock for a long time.  A good mate and I talked about doing it over 10 years ago now - and he ordered some IN14 nix...