During November, we suffered loop array wind damage. Fortunately, repairs are pretty easy with a 3D printer on hand. Read more
Category: DIY Projects
My New iPod Nano Replacement
Recently, I went in search of a generic Android iPod Nano replacement, and here is what I came up with. Working well, so far. Read more
SULA Wideband Terminated Loop Antenna
If you missed the SWLing Post articles about SULA, you should check them out. An easy to build small unidirectional loop antenna. Read more
My New Ryobi Lawn Mower
My new electric Ryobi lawn mower moved in this month, replacing my seventeen year old Craftsman gas mower. I guess it was time. Read more
Crimp Coaxial Cable Connectors with Tools
I thought it was time to buy some tools so I could properly crimp coaxial cable connectors. Here’s what I found. Read more
Complex Antenna Controller with Relays
I have a new project using Arduino relays. It’s a complex antenna controller for my diversity receive system. Read more
Arduino Controlled Relays Module
You can use these Arduino controlled relays modules for all sorts of local or remote switching for your radios, antenna and other things. Read more
My Making Projects – 2020 Year in Review
My Prusa i3 3D printer continues to be my “go to” tool for fabrication. Here are some of my making projects from the past year. Read more
Replacing My Shower Door All By Myself
A first for me. I just replaced my shower door. And I did it all by myself. Well, how about that for a DIY accomplishment! Read more
Plastic Worm Gear to Tune Loop Capacitor
So, here’s my mostly plastic worm gear for tuning a butterfly capacitor in a small transmitting loop. If you have a 3D printer, you can make one of these for under $10. Read more