2010-08-31 :: Classes Started
Classes started last week. Have a bunch of labs this semester but it shouldn't be to bad. I will be uploading anything I do in labs.
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2010-08-29 :: Project Unity Update
Next revision is designed. Looking for someone to take on this commission and get a Project Unity Portable 2600 made by hand. Looking at $400. The PCB is now down to 117mm x 84mm.
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2010-08-29 :: Xbox 360 Laptop Commission and Project Unity Updates
I am looking for someone to commission this Xbox 360 slim laptop from me. Case will be solid mahogany wood with aluminum accents. We are looking at $3500 which includes everything. All cash will be upfront. Most likely it will be done by Christmas but that would be a rough estimate. There will be an on going Work In Progress so you can see how the project is coming along. Email me if your interested.
Still reworking the PCB for Project Unity.
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2010-08-27 :: Interview.
Had an interview with a company today so I didn't get a chance to work on any of my projects.
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2010-08-26 :: LED bulb replacement for Stern Boat Lamp.
Built a little LED pcb that plugs into a stern boat lamp. The automotive bulb in the lamp was way to bright and ruined your night vision along with draining almost 600mA. The new LED bulb draws 50mA and is much easier on the eyes.
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2010-08-25 :: Pinball Machine - Reset Vector - Prototype Display Test.
Here is a little test of one of the 4-digit 7-segment LED displays. This is just a prototype and does not have the 16-segment alphanumeric units on.
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2010-08-25 :: RSS Feed fixed. New banner.
The RSS feed was bugged so I fixed it today. Also drew up a new banner for the site. Looks much cleaner and professional I think.
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2010-08-24 :: Reset Vector Work Log Video #2 and various other videos. XBOX 360 laptop commission.
This is a video dump of the pinball machine.
This is the second work log for the pinball machine. Not much has changed but there are a few ramp ideas and such.
This is an old EM credit unit from a pinball machine. Basically counts how many quarters where inserted into the machine.
Little demo of the flippers and various shots around the playfield. Next video should have working I/O so the slingshots will work.
Now. I am Looking for someone to commission a Xbox 360 Slim Laptop from me.
Case will be solid mahogany wood with aluminum accents. A 3D render of the final product will be sent to ensure you will like the case. We are looking at $3500 which includes everything. All cash will be upfront. Most likely it will be done by Christmas but that would be a rough estimate. There will be an on going Work In Progress so you can see how the project is coming along. Email me if your interested.
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2010-08-24 :: Reset Vector Work Log Video #1
Here is a video of the pinball machine I made a couple weeks ago. I will try and have an update soon. Pinball machine only has working flippers but I have allot of design layouts thought out.
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2010-08-23 :: Reset Vector - Pinball machine announced
There is a new link on the Main Menu to the right. See some pinball related projects there. Still need to make a graphic for the machine so there is a stand in image for the link now.
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2010-08-23 :: Atari 5200 A/V Mod in the works
I just sourced an Atari 5200 so the mod is very close to being done on the design side. Just need to take final measurements to ensure the mod does not bump any thing and to finalize the schematic.
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