The Smell of Molten Projects in the Morning – Ed Nisley's Blog: Shop notes, electronics, firmware, machinery, 3D printing, laser cuttery, and curiosities. Contents: 100% human thinking, 0% AI slop.

The Smell of Molten Projects in the Morning

Ed Nisley's Blog: Shop notes, electronics, firmware, machinery, 3D printing, laser cuttery, and curiosities. Contents: 100% human thinking, 0% AI slop.

Punched Cards: Character Translation & Positioning

2026-02-06

Machine Shop

Art-ish, Laser Cutter

Resembling a well-worn IBM 029 keypunch ribbon

Halogen Blinky Test

2021-12-07

Electronics Workbench Oddities Science

Blinkies

The first attempt looked … odd
Incandescent Blinky Test

2021-12-06

Electronics Workbench Science

Blinkies

A grossly abused 2N3904 NPN transistor
Humana Unsubscribe FAIL

2021-12-03

Home Ec

Rants

Just a typo that could happen to anyone
Walker Leg Shortening

2021-12-02

Home Ec Machine Shop

Improvements

Drill another hole to move the latch button
Simple Pliers Rack

2021-12-01

Machine Shop

Improvements

Introduced to Mr Belt Sander to peel off the dust of ages
Incandescent Bulb Lifetime: Also Better Than Average

2021-11-30

Electronics Workbench Home Ec Science

Repairs

The green corrosion around the tip seems strange
Lyme Disease, Now With Bonus Babesiosis

2021-11-24

Electronics Workbench Home Ec Machine Shop Science

Improvements | Wildlife

Knocking off a couple of hours in the recliner