Electrostatic Field Mill Voltmeter Project Leos Bag of Tricks 2020-03-23 | Take and tour of an interesting homemade piece of electrical test gear.We'll take it apart and explore the inner workings, and cover the theory of operation in detail.Facebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
Hacking Capacitive Touch Buttons Leos Bag of Tricks 2024-04-23 | This video demonstrates a simple hack that allows you to automate the activation of any capacitive touch-switch without resorting to painful mechanics or other herky-jerky solutions.
Miniware MDP L1060 Electronic Load Review Leos Bag of Tricks 2024-03-19 | A first attempt at a product review? It's boring, isn't it?
The Ultimate Solar Tracker Leos Bag of Tricks 2024-02-23 | A deep dive into a neat Energy Harvesting Solar Tracker design.For more information about Playative:www.https://playative.com/
Geeze Life Leos Bag of Tricks 2024-02-23 | A brief bit of nonsense for your enjoyment.Life in Thailand.
Isaan Space Program Teaser Leos Bag of Tricks 2023-05-14 | Rocketry as it's meant to be!Watch the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=DnxNWDPMuCc&t=49s
Pong Test Leos Bag of Tricks 2023-05-14 | A bit of RD for the Austrian-American Artist Erwin Redlhttp://paramedia.net
Electronics: Lesson 2 Leos Bag of Tricks 2023-01-22 | The second in the series exploring electronics.We dig a bit deeper into ohms law.If you missed it, start with episode #1:youtube.com/watch?v=SGvOmwZvhVk
Electronics: Lesson 1 - The Fundamentals Leos Bag of Tricks 2023-01-10 | This is the place to start learning electronics. If you tried to learn this subject before and became overwhelmed by equations, this is the video series for you!
The Coriolis Hustle Leos Bag of Tricks 2022-12-04 | We experience an enjoyable scientific fraud at the equator
How to Learn Electronics: Start Here Leos Bag of Tricks 2022-10-25 | In this video we explore the process of learning Electronics from the perspective of self-education. I share the tips and techniques I developed along my personal journey of learning Electronics.Update: The first actual teaching video is up: youtube.com/watch?v=SGvOmwZvhVk
Is Your House Bugged? Leos Bag of Tricks 2022-09-11 | Here we explore how a current loop microphone can provide audio surveillance at low cost and high fidelity.
The Isaan Space Program Leos Bag of Tricks 2022-06-03 | A deep dive into the simple and elegant design of the rockets used to ask for rain from the sky.
Laser Bamboo Leos Bag of Tricks 2021-10-31 | The first project I did with my new 80 Watt CO2 laser cutting machine.
WS2811 on Steroids Leos Bag of Tricks 2021-07-23 | In this video, we explore the technical development of an LED installation artwork by the Austrian-American visual artist Erwin Redl, and in the process, how a part like the WS2811 LED driver can be hacked to deliver performance beyond its original design intention.Check out more of Erwin's works: http://paramedia.netFacebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
Robotic Flowers Leos Bag of Tricks 2021-07-16 | We explore the design and production of some amazing animatronic flowers. I designed the mechanics and turned the skeletons over to a team of experts in the business of making high-end artificial flowers, the results are pretty spectacular.Facebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
The Stirling Engine Project: Episode 3 Leos Bag of Tricks 2021-05-13 | The Third Installment of the Epic 3D Printed Stirling Engine Design Project.Episode #1:youtube.com/watch?v=eZUteOLEKz8Episode #2:youtube.com/watch?v=viEu5FYeKgIFacebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
The Stirling Engine Project: Episode 2 Leos Bag of Tricks 2021-04-05 | Continuing the development of the 3D printed, water-cooled, rhombic drive stirling engine. This episode covers the design of the automated engine testing dynamometer and home-brew electro-dynamic torque transducer.If you missed the first episode, follow this link:youtu.be/eZUteOLEKz8Episode 3:youtube.com/watch?v=TKlq_prpqDY&t=6sFacebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
The Stirling Engine Project Leos Bag of Tricks 2021-03-09 | We explore the design of a 3D printed, water-cooled, rhombic drive Stirling Engine, and the addictive and complex process of its optimization.Episode #2:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viEu5...Episode #3:youtube.com/watch?v=TKlq_prpqDY&t=6sFacebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
Dimming The Undimmable Lights Leos Bag of Tricks 2021-02-10 | In this video, we explore a method of hacking common mains-powered LED fixtures by adding a small extra circuit. We are then able to convert these fixtures into DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) controllable lights that can be integrated into an awesome lighting system.The Code, Schematics and other project files can be downloaded here:http://www.fernekes.com/2021/02/dimming-the-undimmable-lightsFacebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
Remote Lounge Leos Bag of Tricks 2021-01-04 | We take a trip back in time to explore the legendary Remote Lounge, a surveillance-themed bar/lounge that opened 2001 in New York City.We'll explore both the technical details and the sociological aspects of this fascinating project.Facebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
Product Development: Water Tank Monitor System. Leos Bag of Tricks 2020-12-14 | This video explores the process of designing a Water Tank Monitor System from scratch. We explore the process in-depth, from both a technical and philosophical perspective.Facebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
How To Fix Micro USB Leos Bag of Tricks 2020-10-09 | I am sure everyone reading this has at least one product that has a broken Micro USB connector, making it useless.In this video, we explore ways to fix this problem once and for all.Facebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
The Infrared Rememberizer Leos Bag of Tricks 2020-10-02 | This video explores the science of Infrared Remote control, and the design of a simple device to record and playback IR signals - regardless of the protocol used.Facebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
Linear Ratchet Clock Leos Bag of Tricks 2020-09-22 | This video explores the design and construction of a linear ratchet clock based on a bandsaw blade serving as a linear ratchet.Here is a link to the fantastic video that gave me the starting point for my design:youtube.com/watch?v=3_wPH904a_8&t=552sFacebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
The Ultimate Continuity Tester Leos Bag of Tricks 2020-07-02 | In this video, we explore the tricky challenges in trying to design an electrical continuity tester that can survive almost any abuse we can dish out.Schematics Download here:pronto-core-cdn.prontomarketing.com/2/wp-content/uploads/sites/2025/2020/07/Schematics_Continuity_Tester_4.pdfAnother enthusiast has explored and improved on my design, if you want to build one, follow his lead:https://www.xul.it/blog/index.php/2020/08/15/the-ultimate-continuity-tester/github.com/oxullo/uctesterI have no affiliation or sponsorship from Bournes, just helping you find more info about the TBUs.youtube.com/watch?v=teaVJbITCngFacebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
When Robots Attack Leos Bag of Tricks 2020-06-08 | A deep dive into the design and construction of an ambitious robotic art project.Follow this link for the awesome Tensorflow Light on Raspberry Pi tutorial mentioned in the video:youtube.com/watch?v=aimSGOAUI8Y&t=86sLearn how I made the SMD circuit boards shown in this video:youtube.com/watch?v=vq968AFgPhgFacebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
The Inventors Paradox Leos Bag of Tricks 2020-04-27 | In this video, I explore what it’s like trying to develop an innovative new piece of technology. It’s not always glorious, but it’s often delightful. Always remember to enjoy the process and the journey of life.You can download the Patent application here:http://www.fernekes.com/2020/04/the-inventors-paradoxFacebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
All Transistor Clock Leos Bag of Tricks 2020-04-04 | As a teaching exercise for my "Technology for Artists" class, we designed and built an all-transistor digital clock using no chips of any kind - as if we were back in 1960. (we cheated a little on the display)The schematics for this project are available by clicking the link below:http://www.fernekes.com/2020/04/all-transistor-clockIf you are interested in the circuit fabrication techniques used to build this project, check out this video where I explain in detail:youtube.com/watch?v=vq968AFgPhgFacebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
Making a Current Transformer from Washers Leos Bag of Tricks 2020-03-13 | This is a tutorial showing how to make an AC current sensing transformer out of a handful of steel washers.We also do a deep-dive into the design of signal processing circuitry to make our washer transformer into a useful building block.You can download the schematics here:http://www.fernekes.com/2020/04/making-a-current-transformer-from-washers/?ClrFacebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
Techniques and Strategies for Building Electronic Circuits Leos Bag of Tricks 2020-02-26 | Take a deep-dive into smart strategies and methods for building circuit prototypes faster and easier, including a method for making instant surface-mount boards.Facebook: facebook.com/leos.bag.of.tricks
