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

MP1584 With Current-Mode Feedback

2021-08-09

Electronics Workbench Recumbent Bicycling

Improvements

Burning half a watt is Good Enough for the purpose
Natural Gas Meter non-Protection

2021-08-08

Oddities

Rants

They’re not providing any protection.
Clearwing Hummingbird Moth

2021-08-07

Photography & Images

Wildlife

A wonder to behold
Wheelbarrow Rebuild

2021-08-06

Home Ec Machine Shop

Repairs

A few hours of Quality Shop Time
Tour Easy: Bafang 11.6 A·h Range

2021-08-05

Electronics Workbench Recumbent Bicycling Science

Memo to Self

Each 10% increment of battery charge delivers about 7 miles
Amber 1 Watt LED: MP1584 Hackery

2021-08-04

Electronics Workbench Recumbent Bicycling

Improvements

The trimpot is entirely too twitchy
Amber 1 Watt LED: First Light

2021-08-03

Electronics Workbench Recumbent Bicycling

Improvements

Burning half the power in a simple dropping resistor is a Bad Idea™