Construction – Page 4

‘Lab’ description

Posted on2017-11-25

‘Lab’ description I made a new description of my electronics lab (or workbench) and the equipment and tools that I use here. I’ve tried to do so in categories. The most elementary tools and equipment has been described. … Read the rest

New version of MINDSTORMS

Posted on2017-09-26

New version of MINDSTORMS There is a new version of MINDSTORMS out, version 1.3. It gives us the possibility to edit MyBlocks that we’ve been building before, when for example, we want to add a parameter, change the icon, things like that. Check it out here! … Read the rest

8 bit computer, test the Output Module

Posted on2017-09-09

8 bit computer, test the Output Module Today I hooked up my Output module – still on breadboard – to the signals from the PCB modules. As you can see in the video below, it works so far. At first, the clock pulse was very messy, but adding a 100nF… Read the rest

Building up my workbench

Posted on2017-09-02

Building up my workbench Today I finished building up a rack for my equipment on and above my workbench. First I sawed all pieces to measure, I felt like an IKEA factory… I used 12 mm meranti plywood, and 44 x 44mm legs. The shelves will rest on 40mm high… Read the rest

8 bit computer, building the ALU

Posted on2017-08-19

8 bit computer, building the ALU I’m in the process of building the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) for my 8 bit computer. So far, as you can see, the complete B register and half of the A register are built. In the open space in the middle the ALU… Read the rest

My Workbench

Posted on2017-07-16

My Workbench Cleaned up my workbench today, to make room for my new RIGOL. It will fit in between the signal generator and the parts cabinet, see video below. Really satisfied with my little setup so far. The power supplies still need to come forward a little bit, I’m thing… Read the rest

Raspberry Pi controlled elevator movie

Posted on2017-03-29

Raspberry Pi controlled elevator movie Finally, here it is, the movie explaining my Raspberry Pi controlled elevator. Have a look:… Read the rest