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RIP Steve Jobs

I've never been one to idolise, nor one to have personal heroes, but to me, Steve Jobs has always been a hero and an inspiration since my first foray into Apple Computers, and it's colourful history. I love watching his keynotes (even after knowing what was launched or announced), they...

Shoots & Shits

I really need to sort my day-to-day cameras out... I'm down to my iPhone and a Sanyo (looks like a snub-nose handgun) for my day-to-day snapping, and minus the convenience of the iPhone camera, they're all quite crap. I'm always impressed, and made to feel slightly embarrassed, by the quality...

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Hovercrafts & Models

Another car boot, another treasure trove of finds - including an RC hovercraft, sets of Star Wars model kits and a pristine Scalextric set... Awesome! Like the RC boat, the hovercraft features twin props, that deliver forward/reverse/left/right, with a third channel controlling the inflation fan. I've already...

Arduino RC Boat Speed Controller Part 1

Prompted somewhat by coincidence, we happened upon a small model boat exhibition this bank holiday weekend, in the grounds of Holdenby House [http://www.holdenby.com/] alongside it's food festival. I took plenty of pictures of the boats (and birds of prey in their falconry centre), but neglected to take...

Lithuania 2011

Back from Lithuania end of last week, and getting back into things slowly after the bank holiday weekend... It was a mix of errands and a bit of relaxation, with plenty of furniture moving - mostly around Alytus and surrounding countryside. Had a couple of really great days - including...

Notable Absence

This month has flown by; I really can't figure out why July has come and gone seemingly overnight. Admittedly, I've been incredibly busy; new projects, finishing old projects and a new routine. I've still got a back log of projects that I've hinted at before - idiotically, it's not even...

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