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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: Almost Automated Punching

2026-02-11

Machine Shop, Software

Art-ish, Laser Cutter

Definitely not competitive with an experienced operator on a real IBM 029 keypunch machine

Goose Parade

2021-07-24

Oddities Science

Wildlife

The sidewalks sport a rich assortment of goose poop
Amber Side Marker Light Hackery

2021-07-22

Electronics Workbench Machine Shop Recumbent Bicycling

Improvements | Mini-lathe | Repairs

The new LED is no more off-center than any of the others
Another Power Outage

2021-07-21

Home Ec Oddities Recumbent Bicycling

Repairs

We have no idea how a can of white paint got involved
Bafang Charger Cord Anchor

2021-07-20

Electronics Workbench Machine Shop Recumbent Bicycling

Improvements

The weakest spring contacts ever made
Just One More …

2021-07-17

Aphorisms Home Ec Oddities

Repairs

Perhaps they were loading it from the end
The Value of Closeout Pictures

2021-07-13

Machine Shop Oddities Photography & Images Recumbent Bicycling

Repairs

Normally, aiming the cable into the channel is no big deal
Bafang BBS02: Improved Motor Reaction Spacer

2021-07-12

Machine Shop Recumbent Bicycling Software

Improvements

The upper curve is now symmetric