Replacing the Figaros drivers side speaker Technology Connextras 2020-07-22 | The end isn't exactly what I wanted to have happen. The thrilling conclusion will be coming shortly.
Answering your pinball questions - Williams Aztec Q&A Technology Connextras 2024-09-09 | Link to the IPDB page where you can get the schematic:ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=119The main channel pinball vid: (part 1)youtube.com/watch?v=ue-1JoJQaEg00:00 intro00:40 How do you actually play pinball successfully?07:11 The game’s difficulty settings08:35 Ball saves and high scores10:00 What happens when you max out the score?11:36 What if you add quarters at the wrong time?14:11 What if you add five quarters?16:23 Cheating with magnets18:00 Can the machine do two things at once?22:45 All about flippers29:32 What if the machine is unplugged mid-game?32:52 The machine has a bug with a funny fix35:10 Power consumption37:21 Why/how do some lights flash?39:58 How much did the machine cost new?41:20 How the machines were mass-produced44:50 My on-location story (when I had it at a restaurant)48:40 My modifications for on-location duty51:59 How do you set these to free play?53:07 The ways these machine break (and what’s wrong with this one)57:50 Adjusting switches1:00:46 Why are there so many switches? Why not share them?1:02:58 Bundle wires - fire hazard?1:05:17 How many times have I been zap?1:06:47 Transformer high-tap
Heres what Numitron tubes in an actual product look like Technology Connextras 2024-07-12 | Still just... not great.Original Video: youtu.be/YGT1EvmDJh4
Connextras dishwasher follow up (the sequel) Technology Connextras 2024-06-11 | splish splashthis'll get you to the main channel vid:youtu.be/jHP942Livy0
Google Location Services are fundamentally broken and have been for years Technology Connextras 2024-04-04 | For the love of all things holy, somebody look into this and DON'T YOU DARE suggest that I hit the "submit feedback" button or whatever. Here it is! In front of however many thousands of people! ACT ON IT
HVAC sizing follow-up (aux heat, shared walls, sizing for heating, runs all the time, etc) Technology Connextras 2024-03-13 | The original video this is in response to: youtube.com/watch?v=DTsQjiPlksAThe condensed version:youtube.com/watch?v=_hAuKtoRxJI
HVAC professionals arent sizing equipment appropriately [condensed version] Technology Connextras 2024-03-07 | Are you looking for the full version?youtube.com/watch?v=DTsQjiPlksA
This snow blower has 2-year-old gas in it. Lets see how it starts. Technology Connextras 2023-11-02 | This is a follow-up to last year's shenanigansyoutu.be/hQFkbg7he-4
Tamper-resistant outlets arent all the same - a follow-up Technology Connextras 2023-09-26 | Yep. A follow-up to this video on the main channel:youtube.com/watch?v=vNj75gJVxcE
Developing C-41 color film at home is actually pretty easy Technology Connextras 2023-07-23 | Follow along in this very chill video with bad audio and yes, there will be a part 2
My thoughts on GM and Fords move to abandon the CCS connector in favor of NACS Technology Connextras 2023-06-09 | The title says all. More than anything my ego's taking a hit - I really didn't see this happening. But, so long as it happens as it seems like it will, there's really nothing to be all that mad about. A single plug standard is what we really need, and while I'm not 100% confident that this will lead us there, at least with adapters we're functionally there.
A surprisingly effective feature of mini-split heat pumps (at least... I think so?) Technology Connextras 2023-04-24 | Maybe I'm completely misattributing this behavior to the clean coil but I am still just flabbergasted — gob smacked, in fact — by how clean the coil still is after four years of not caring for it at all.
A long-winded 1-year ownership report on my Hyundai Ioniq 5 Technology Connextras 2023-04-08 | Almost entirely good!00:00 Intro / overall thoughts01:14 My car’s paint is s p e c i a l03:32 I had an oopsie04:31 Problems getting it repaired10:10 I got bitten by the 12V battery discharge bug16:30 Charge scheduling issues20:06 A tangent about new car reliability23:30 Other incidental issues25:57 I’m really happy with it - and why32:19 Efficiency (HEAT PUMPS FOR THE WIN)37:49 Highway Driving Assist40:35 Two HDA glitches44:56 A small Android Auto glitch46:50 The stereo is… okay48:10 Some controls are buried49:45 The car really should have a rear wiper51:25 The Brake Lights Are Bad58:00 Some HDA behavior could be better1:05:36 Recap? I guess?
A 24-hour test run of the Hyundai Ioniq 5s Vehicle-to-Load function Technology Connextras 2023-03-13 | Howdy! It went real good, all things considered.
Some following up, and why I wont push you towards rooftop solar Technology Connextras 2023-03-05 | Yep. It's-a-that.If you got here without seeing the first video, here's a link:youtube.com/watch?v=CVLLNjSLJTQ
Gas stoves arent really that fast - even standard electric is faster! Technology Connextras 2023-01-30 | Really!00:00 Intro01:32 Backstory07:15 Testing Procedure08:41 A note on CO2 and why I'm measuring it10:02 Ikea pot, 4 quarts - large gas burner17:10 Same pot, new stove25:50 Kettle, gas stove29:44 Real-world CO2 spikes from cooking30:57 Kettle, Electric stove34:25 Going over data from off-camera tests40:36 Why does electric feel slower?41:47 Right, the kettle!43:23 Advantages/Disadvantages of gas vs. electric45:12 Electric stove's big disadvantage (and how to overcome it)51:25 Power outages53:45 The many advantages of electric you may not have considered1:02:27 Why I didn't go induction
Critical Program Reading (1975) - 16mm Film Technology Connextras 2022-12-25 | This is a 16mm film titled "Critical Program Reading" I applied some color correction as this is very faded. Mostly this worked well but there are some magenta backgrounds that are... intense!Little information is known about this film. Credits are very incomplete, and there was no information left in the film can. Credits open with "Edutronics Presents / Structured Programming Techniques/ Part 1 Critical Program Reading: Structuring and Unstructured Program /Produced in Cooperation with ETHNOTECHGerald WeinbergDennis GellerTom PlumCopyright MCMLXXV Edutronics Systems International, Inc.
I found a really easy way to make milky frosted glass for light fixtures Technology Connextras 2022-12-05 | Honestly can't believe this worked so well. SOME NOTES, THOUGHSo I screwed something up with the pour you see here. But actually I'm not entirely sure I did? It looked a bit weird so I inspected it and genius me let the cups fall into the shade and ruined it so I needed to start over again.When I did, I went just a touch heavier on the glue and also spent more time twirling the bowl around before flipping it over. I got much better coverage, probably because it let the mixture get a little tacky.However, on the re-pour I decided to try not-at-all with regard to eliminating bubbles and... this was a mistake. You definitely want as few bubbles as possible for best results. Gotta build that vacuum chamber.Bottom line, this appears to be a pretty decent setup but longevity is TBD. And if you've got some techniques to improve things please share below! But my overall recipe is as follows:1. Mix equal parts by weight water, acrylic craft paint, and PVA glue. Stir thoroughly but avoid introducing air at all steps.2. Pour onto inside surface of whatever you're coating. Rotate object for even coverage.3. Continue rotating for 15 minutes, ensuring every area gets covered multiple times. Mixture should thicken slightly which helps ensure a uniform appearance.4. Stand object up and let excess drip out, then dry overnight.Good luck!
I still dont get the point of switches ON receptacles Technology Connextras 2022-12-02 | Gotta get this off my chest.
My snow blower has old gas in its tank. But it was stabilized — will it start? Technology Connextras 2022-11-22 | Dads everywhere want to know.
Sights and Sounds — Wurlitzer Statesman 3400 Jukebox Technology Connextras 2022-11-17 | In this Sights and Sounds video, we're going on a deep dive into the mechanisms and operation of the Wurlitzer 3400 series jukebox, also known as the Statesman.Here's a link to the original video:youtube.com/watch?v=NmGaXEmfTIoOther Sights and Sounds videos:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmBDJoIaNRGhzFvRS83o08sBDAJhIh4K6
EV charging thoughts for renters, multi-family buildings, on-street parking areas, etc. Technology Connextras 2022-09-09 | Ain't that a mouthful of a title!Here's the video you might have come from to get here: youtube.com/watch?v=Iyp_X3mwE1w
Some more Kettle Thoughts (including; Microwaving Water!) Technology Connextras 2022-06-06 | Yep. There's a video out there that this one is a follow-up to. It's also like a week late. Anyway, here's the original video:youtu.be/_yMMTVVJI4c
My EV road trip return had two small hiccups, and the state of the Bolt EV (and Volt, too) Technology Connextras 2022-05-19 | Description tells all / most. Here are the relevant vids:The Road Trip video: youtube.com/watch?v=1Vm_ASm2zfsMy video on DC Fast Charging: youtube.com/watch?v=sZOuz_laH9I
More vaguely-informative ramblings about low pressure sodium lamps Technology Connextras 2021-12-31 | Yep. Just talkin' about this thing and low-pressure sodium lights for a bit. Oh and we plug it into the Kill-a-Watt and take a look at its power specs.
So... the minute hand shows progression — apparently we think of time in wildly different ways Technology Connextras 2021-12-30 | Yeah. Weird.
A story about a camera with very old batteries that havent leaked and still work somehow Technology Connextras 2021-12-29 | This is a story about a set of cheap batteries in a camera. It's riveting.
Sights and Sounds: Pioneer CLD-M301 (LD player / 5-disc CD changer) Technology Connextras 2021-12-28 | Here's the second Sights and Sounds video. Finally.This is a verrrry strange machine and I love the lengths Pioneer went, here. One might call it over-the-top.Here's a playlist containing all of these videos:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmBDJoIaNRGhzFvRS83o08sBDAJhIh4K6
Tru-Tone C9 LED Christmas lights - an overview Technology Connextras 2021-12-27 | Several weeks after mentioning them, here's a look.If you're looking to order some, while it looks like they still don't have any sort of pre-order capacity, they do offer a newsletter signup on the website: tru-tone.com
Sights and Sounds: Laserdisc players Technology Connextras 2021-10-01 | Welp. This is the first! I hope you find it valuable and enjoyable.
I took a cross-country train trip! Technology Connextras 2021-09-25 | I took a train! Here are my thoughts!And don't you come for Amtrak. Let's be proud of the things we've built and nurture them - not destroy them.
A very rambly Coleman Lantern follow-up. Turns out they rarely make sense in 2021 Technology Connextras 2021-08-04 | Ugh. This one's not excellent. But I hope you at least enjoy the bonus stuff.Link to the video this is about:youtu.be/D_qFWoa_HR400:00 Intro and Geiger Apology01:20 Dual-fuel running on gasoline02:44 Why cover the pump hole?04:10 Fragile mantles05:47 Ask me how I know (mishaps)08:21 Kerosene lantern accessory11:25 Shutting lanterns off12:45 Lighting kerosene lantern in real-time (and discussion)23:00 Propane vs. white gas27:25 Context for next discussion29:38 Batteries or gas mantles?42:20 Emergency lighting
How to use, more info, and further thoughts on hurricane (Dietz) lanterns Technology Connextras 2021-06-21 | Here's a link to the video on the main channel:youtu.be/tURHTuKHBZs
How to calculate when heat pumps make financial sense (and other heat pump follow-up thoughts) Technology Connextras 2021-04-02 | It's a video! About heat pumps! And other thoughts.Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=7zrx-b2sLUs
Even *more* humidifier thoughts! Technology Connextras 2021-01-13 | Yep. The follow-up to the follow-up, which is actually a follow-up this time.Original video: youtu.be/oHeehYYgl28Teardown of the Vicks thing: youtu.be/TC9-t47tKts
Is a Vicks vaporizer an electrode boiler? Technology Connextras 2021-01-13 | We find out.Original video: youtu.be/oHeehYYgl28
This videos a wash Technology Connextras 2020-12-22 | Yup. The entire pre-wash section from this video. Because some of you asked for it.Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=_rBO8neWw04
Sharp Carousel Multiple Choice - Follow-up, questions answered, etc Technology Connextras 2020-11-12 | This video is a follow-up to the main-channel video on this lovely Sharp microwave:youtu.be/UiS27feX8o0
Follow-up; weirdness of getting through-the-viewfinder shots Technology Connextras 2020-10-30 | That's it!Here's the original video: youtube.com/watch?v=r_uBHmAhnfo
A slightly explosive touch-lamp follow-up (standby energy consumption) Technology Connextras 2020-09-12 | Yep.Oh, here's a link to the video this is a follow-up to;youtu.be/TbHBHhZOglw
Re-replacing the Figaros drivers side speaker (and also the passengers!) Technology Connextras 2020-07-23 | And now for the heartwarming conclusion.Part 1: youtu.be/-byahpq9H08
Modern engine control musings and Fixing a Figaro Technology Connextras 2020-07-12 | Yep. It's pretty much just that. Links to the Aging Wheels videos about this weird little car are down below;Review:youtube.com/watch?v=HE2dKZ492TARepairs:youtube.com/watch?v=YMlmNNOolKgMe driving the finest in East German engineering:youtube.com/watch?v=0wpElvW4o2A
Junk! 2! Technology Connextras 2020-04-14 | Words words and wordy words.I did this before! The last one is here; youtu.be/l1INnewNHSwI guess I'll need a playlist at some point...
Connextras; Chest Freezer Follow-up Technology Connextras 2020-04-07 | Were you looking for the video that this is a follow-up to? Good news! Here's a link;youtu.be/CGAhWgkKlHI
Going through old junk! Stories, organization, and other things. Ep 1/? Technology Connextras 2020-03-29 | The title is pretty much the whole story! Let me know if you liked this video and I'll make some more!
I painted light bulbs and put them outside. Heres what happened. Technology Connextras 2020-02-27 | Is that title clickbaity enough?Oh, here's a link to what this is about, in case you somehow got here without knowing already; youtube.com/watch?v=ebkD6DzZDlA
Gratuitous Honking Technology Connextras 2019-12-13 | Annoy your friends and neighbors with this... well I guess it could be called a video
Connextras: The JVC LCCS monitor has some quirks Technology Connextras 2019-12-12 | As promised, a link to the original video:youtube.com/watch?v=z-q8ehzHeQQAnd the Macrovision one, tooyoutube.com/watch?v=-VqsU1VK3mU
TC2: More RGB Weirdness Technology Connextras 2019-08-28 | Hey! Are you looking for the video that this is supposed to be a follow-up to? Fantastic! Here's a link:youtu.be/uYbdx4I7STgThat's... that's about the only thing I need to put here, right? I mean, all the other fun stuff is over there. You should go check it out. Seriously. It's rad. Go. You won't regret it. It's amazing. Fantastic, even. Would recommend.
Our product works! You can prove it with this test we included for you! Technology Connextras 2019-08-04 | In which a strange man on the Internet gets upset at these blue light blocking glasses he bought.
