Desert Musings: 2016

This allowed me to provide 48VDC over the Ethernet cable and then regulate it down to 12VDC at the device... This allows for much longer cable runs due to less voltage drop. The 4 Port POE injector has a jack that was just the right size for the 48VDC CISCO power supply I had laying around. Power can also be supplied using the screw terminals or you could use these terminals to "daisy chain" to another injector module."

WS-POE-8-48v60w Passive 10/100 Power over Ethernet PoE Injector for 8 IP Cameras, VOIP Phones or Access Points, 48 volts, 60 Watts Total Power:

https://smile.amazon.com/WS-POE-8-48v60w-Passive-Ethernet-Injector-Cameras/dp/B0086SQDMM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_147_7?ie=UTF8&dpID=51xScg8BY2L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=FGQFSXA1J3X4G44CZV2P

• power 8 Cameras, WiFi AP's or IP Phones with 60 watts total power

• power any 802.3af device - any 12v,PoE device (see video for info)

• Wall mount version

• 8 data in, 8 data + PoE out

• this is not a switch - you use it to add PoE to any switch or router

• extend power to 328 ft or 100 meters

• power is on all the time. 2.1mm DC connector

Power Supply Included

• 48 volts DC, 1.25 amps, 60 watts

• 110 to 220 volt AC operation

"802.3af and 802.3at PoE devices have internal voltage regulators. They may require 12v when using a DC power adapter. But, if they're powered using a PoE switch or mid-span PoE injector, they receive a higher voltage (usually 48v) on the Category cable, then step the voltage down internally to whatever is needed. 802.3xx PoE technology allows each device manufacturer to design their equipment as they need, simply taking the "bus" voltage then dropping it using an internal voltage regulator. The supply side of the circuit sends a constant voltage, independent of the component or its needs."

"This device is the 10/100 version - since two pairs are used for data, and 2 pairs for power. There are Gigabit versions "WS-GPOE" that use transformers to share power and data - so all 4 pairs are active and gigabit rates are supported "

PiPoE - powering a Raspberry Pi over Ethernet:

http://www.instructables.com/id/PiPoE-powering-a-Raspberry-Pi-over-Ethernet/

The project uses these components:

A DC power supply - any voltage between 12V and 24V, regulated or unregulated, will do. In my tests, powering a Raspberry Pi used under 200mA at 15V, so make sure the supply is rated at least 250mA (at 15V) or 300mA (at 12V) for each Pi you will be powering.

A passive PoE injector box. The one in the pictures was £7 on Amazon for a 4-port one - many other types are available.

A short length of CAT5 cable with a RJ45 plug attached. (I cut the end off a short Ethernet patch lead where the plug on the other end had broken).

A DC-DC step down converter module. (Search for 'LM2596' on Amazon or eBay - the one shown in the pictures was about £2).

A PCB-mounting RJ45 socket.

A two-pin 0.1" pitch socket (for a Raspberry Pi), or DC jack plug (for Beaglebone)

A small piece of prototyping pad board. (Note this has to be pad board not strip board).

Wire, cable ties

A DIY PoE solution:

https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3059

Spare wires Power over Ethernet (POE) Injector and Splitter adaptors:

http://www.cjemicros.co.uk/micros/individual/newprodpages/prodinfo.php?prodcode=4D-RPI-POE-IS

How do I modify my Raspberry Pi to be powered over PoE?

http://raspberrypi.stackexchange.com/questions/715/how-do-i-modify-my-raspberry-pi-to-be-powered-over-poe

DC Power Over Ethernet (Injector Adapter) For: Router, AP, Switch, Hub:

http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Power-Over-Ethernet-POE-Adapter-For-Rou/

Monday, June 20, 2016

Check Out this Survival Shotgun that can Fire 12 Different Calibers and Fits in Your Bug Out Bag - Freedom Prepper

http://freedomprepper.com/guns-and-weapons/check-survival-shotgun-can-fire-12-different-calibers-fits-bug-bag/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=survivalshotgun&utm_term=survivalshotgun&utm_content=survivalshotgun

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Windows 10 secret settings make your computer run faster and look better | Komando.com

https://www.komando.com/happening-now/362674/windows-10-secret-settings-make-your-computer-run-faster-and-look-better

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

LT1 Swap information

http://lt1swap.com/

Monday, June 6, 2016

Pistol Powerhouse: The 9x23 Winchester - Shooting Times

Looks like a 38 Super running a lot higher pressure:
http://www.shootingtimes.com/ammo/cartridge-review-9x23-winchester/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_term=shootingtimes&utm_content=ammo

Friday, June 3, 2016

Microsoft's Official Guide for a DIY, Raspberry Pi-Powered Magic Mirror with Face Detection

http://lifehacker.com/microsofts-official-guide-for-a-diy-raspberry-pi-power-1780388446?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Taurus Millennium G2 review - 9mm CCW pistol

http://www.shootingdaily.com/articles/the-ultimate-ccw-we-found-it/?utm_campaign=Storylift+-+QOD6V0GX&utm_source=Storylift&utm_medium=QOD6V0GX&utm_content=A

Sunday, May 29, 2016

Dan Wesson Revolvers

http://www.notpurfect.com/main/dwrev.htm

The New Dan Wesson .357, Back with a Vengeance - GunsAmerica Digest

https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/the-new-dan-wesson-357-back-with-a-vengeance/

Saturday, May 28, 2016

Reborn Ex-Military 1984 K5 Blazer

http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/1604-christopher-hufstetlers-reborn-ex-military-1984-k5-blazer/

AR-Stoner AR-15 A3 Upper Receiver Assembly 7.62x39mm 16 Barrel

Would need magazines also ($329 - May 2016):
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/104578/ar-stoner-ar-15-a3-upper-receiver-assembly-762x39mm-16-barrel

Other sources - often without Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) and charging handle ($239 and up):
http://palmettostatearmory.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=7.62x39+upper

http://www.radicalfirearms.com/category-s/2087.htm

https://www.hardenedarms.com/ecCat_32

http://www.badgerstateordnance.com/categories/spartan-built-upper-receivers/7-62x39.html

http://daytonatactical.com/collections/7-62x39-parts/products/16-7-62x39-upper-10-quadrail-with-bcg-or-charging-handle

http://www.deltateamtactical.com/Ar-15-AR-16-Complete-Upper-Kit-762x39-Nitride-Hbar-Barrel-12-Keymod-Handguard-NO-Bcg-_p_4519.html

https://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=281&CFID=99014334&CFTOKEN=87890482

Making An AR-15 in 7.62×39 Work Reliably:
http://www.alloutdoor.com/2014/11/25/making-ar-15-7-62x39-work-reliably/

Also 9mm upper: https://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=303&CFID=99014334&CFTOKEN=87890482

#AR-15, #AR15, #AR-40, #AR40, #AR-45, #AR45, #AR-9, #AR9, #AR-16, #AR16, #M-16, #M16,

Swenson Semi Drop-In Barrel 1911 400 Cor-Bon conversion

Should also buy a matching bushing and a 24# - 26# spring (or strongest available):
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/516168/swenson-semi-drop-in-barrel-1911-400-cor-bon-1-in-16-twist-5-government-steel-matte-black

More info: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/.400_Cor-Bon

Another source (4.25, 5, & 6" barrels): http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/barrels.aspx

See this article also: Gun Tests 1911-hotrods-400-cor-bon-460-rowland-and-the-50-GI-2

.400 Corbon - Handguns and Conversions:
https://www.liquisearch.com/400_corbon/handguns_and_conversions

" Since a .400 Corbon conversion virtually matches the performance of the 10 mm yet does not require purchasing another handgun, some call it the "cheap man's 10 mm." A conversion also retains the versatility of easily converting back to .45 ACP as needed."

"Lone Wolf Distributors also offer a drop-in conversion barrel in 400 cor-bon for the Glock 21. StormLake offers drop-in for Glock 21 and Glock 30."

Ruger SP101 Trigger Job Guide

http://www.sp101trigger.com/

454 Super Redhawk review

http://www.sixguns.com/range/454_super_redhawk.htm

How to Build an NP203/205 Doubler For A 4L80E Transmission

Also mentions a completely new transfer case option:
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/transmission-drivetrain/1605-how-to-build-an-np203205-doubler-for-a-4l80e-transmission/

Friday, May 27, 2016

Converting a 1911 to 7.62x25 Tokarev - Shooting Times

Reloading might be required to address cartridge length issues.
http://www.shootingtimes.com/gunsmithing/converting-a-1911-to-7-62x25-tokarev/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_term=shootingtimes&utm_content=shootingtimes

Uses Wilson / Nowlin style ramped barrel (9mm / 38 Super):
http://www.jgsales.com/j-g-sales-7.62x25-tokarev-barrel-kit,-6,-for-1911-wilson,-kimber,-springfield-in-9mm-or-38super.-new.-p-6472.html

For non-ramped frames (9mm / 38 Super):
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/1289530.htm#1289530B

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

1997 Jeep Engine Swaps - JP Magazine

Choices for larger Jeeps also:
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/154-0610jpmp-jeep-engine-swaps/

Jeep Engine Swaps - GM TBI V8

http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/0810-4wd-gm-small-block-engine-swap/

Top 10 Dumbest Jeep Engine Swaps - Jp Magazine

Along with suggestions for better swaps:
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/engine/154-1006-top-10-dumbest-jeep-engine-swaps-ever/

Recoil Reduction: Ports vs. Compensator - Shooting Times

http://www.shootingtimes.com/gunsmithing/recoil-reduction-ports-vs-compensator/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_term=shootingtimes&utm_content=shootingtimes

Monday, May 23, 2016

EngineStat - Safeguard and tune your classic car's engine! — Kickstarter

Need money for the Apple app:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1323380625/enginestat-safeguard-and-tune-your-classic-cars-en/description

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Colt Stainless 1991 Commander: Classic carry, updated

http://www.guns.com/review/colt-stainless-1991-commander-classic-carry-updated/

American Rifleman | Springfield EMP4 Pistol Evaluation

A slightly smaller 1911 - scaled for the 9mm:
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2016/5/19/springfield-emp4-pistol-evaluation/

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Quick and Clever Workshop Storage Solutions | The Family Handyman

http://www.familyhandyman.com/workshop/storage/quick-and-clever-workshop-storage-solutions?trkid=FBPAGE_TFH_20160521_Blockbuster_Organizing_Workshop_Slideshow

Friday, May 20, 2016

Top 1970’s Classic or Muscle Cars Real People Can Afford

http://coolridesonline.net/news-blog/news-entertainment/top-1970%C2%92s-classic-or-muscle-cars-real-people-can-afford/

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Build This Beautiful Modern Bench Using Only 2 x 4s

Monday, May 16, 2016

Build These DIY Drill Holsters Out of PVC

5 Tools You Shouldn't Overlook at Yard Sales

Tell Your iPhone to Notify You When It Connects to Your Car's Bluetooth

http://lifehacker.com/tell-your-iphone-to-notify-you-when-it-connects-to-your-1776532314

Jarvis Is a Facebook Chat Bot That Can Handle Your Reminders

http://lifehacker.com/jarvis-is-a-facebook-chat-bot-that-can-handle-your-remi-1776834190?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

Sunday, May 15, 2016

A Modern 1976 Jeep Wagoneer Sleeper

http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/1509-a-modern-1976-jeep-wagoneer-sleeper/

1974 Ford Bronco - Brand Loyalty

A big Ford Windsor motor and strong axles are part of the package:
http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/1508-1974-ford-bronco-brand-loyalty/

Seven Boring Cars That Are Quicker than a 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Arduino Bipolar Stepper Motor -Use Arduino for Projects

http://duino4projects.com/arduino-bipolar-stepper-motor/?utm_content=buffer034cd&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

America's 1st Freedom | First Gear | Ammunition—These Aren’t Your Daddy’s Cartridges

Two piece casings with permanently color coded bases. And more ...
https://www.americas1stfreedom.org/articles/2016/5/8/first-gear-ammunition-these-arent-your-daddys-cartridges/

Authors of FBI Study Backtrack: Mass Shootings Are Not Increasing - Breitbart

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/06/11/authors-of-fbi-study-backtrack-mass-shootings-are-not-increasing/

3 surprising uses for old tech | One Page | Komando.com

Old cell phones, tablets, and PCs put to use:
http://www.komando.com/columns/358480/3-surprising-uses-for-old-tech/all

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Salvaging Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) and more

http://www.instructables.com/id/Salvaging-Liquid-Crystal-Displays-LCDs/

ESP8266 Support WIKI

http://www.esp8266.com/wiki/doku.php

ESP8266.net — The Internet of Things with ESP8266

http://esp8266.net/

Shared from Twitter: Home Control in 2015 | Scargill's Tech Blog

Home Control in 2015 | Scargill's Tech Blog from Peter Scargill's Tweet

Download the Twitter app

Everything ESP8266 - ESP8266-12-f documentation

http://www.esp8266.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=9484

Online Shopping esp8266 - Buy Popular esp8266 - From Banggood Mobile

They carry a variety of inexpensive one board computers:
https://m.banggood.com/search/esp8266.html?p=PU22124098863201603C

Friday, May 6, 2016

Making Your Own Coffee Can Forge | Make:

http://makezine.com/2016/05/06/making-your-own-tin-can-forge/

How to run Android apps in Windows with a virtual machine | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2922321/run-android-apps-in-windows.html

Chronos Will Turn Any Watch Into a Smartwatch - Bloomberg

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-11-05/chronos-will-turn-any-watch-into-a-smartwatch?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=US_M%2FF+_25-64+_Lookalike+%28US%2C+1%25%29+Chronos+Celery+Orders&utm_campaign=RF_WW_Desktop+and+Mobile+Chronos+Promoted++Press+Post+Engagement+Lookalikes

The Toyota GT86 Shooting Brake Concept is real

Two door wagon version of a sports car.
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/05/06/toyota-gt86-shooting-brake-concept-official/?ncid=edlinkusauto00000016

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Shooting Illustrated | Building a Live-Ammo-Firing Han Solo Blaster

https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2014/2/20/building-a-live-ammo-firing-han-solo-blaster/#.VyorufKo7tY.facebook

Review: RIA .22 TCM Conversion Kits - Shooting Times

Shortened 223 for a 1911 or many other semi-auto handguns:
http://www.shootingtimes.com/gear-accessories/review-ria-22-tcm-conversion-kits/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_term=shootingtimes&utm_content=shootingtimes

Monday, May 2, 2016

Tranny Ratios (mostly Chevy)

http://www.oldengine.org/unfaq/leadfoot/trans.htm

An image of the site:

Automatic Transmission Gear Ratios

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Reverse
GM
Powerglide	1.76	1.00			1.76
TH350	2.52	1.52	1.00		1.93
TH400	2.48	1.48	1.00		2.00
200r4	2.74	1.57	1.00	0.67	2.07
700r4	3.06	1.62	1.00	0.70	2.29
4L60E	3.06	1.62	1.00	0.70	2.29
4L80E	2.48	1.48	1.00	0.75	2.08
Chrysler
727	2.45	1.45	1.00
904	2.70	1.54	1.00
518	2.45	1.45	1.00	0.69
500	2.74	1.54	1.00	0.69
Ford
C-4 & C-6	2.46	1.46	1.00

Horsepower requirements for some transmissions

TH350 -- 35hp
    
700r4 -- 70hp
    
  727 -- 40hp
    
  904 -- 35hp
    
 E4OD -- 65hp

Southwest Power Sports (4x4) trucks, etc.

Home page:
http://www.southwestpowersports.com/

Tire Size & Lift Kit Chart

http://www.southwestpowersports.com/TIRE%20&%20LIFT%20KIT%20CHART%20SL.HTML

GEAR CHANGE & TIRE SIZE CHART

With explanation
http://www.southwestpowersports.com/GEARCHANGE.HTML

gear-chart.gif 618×332 pixels

RPM at 65 MPH - black is optimal for daily driven vehicles:
http://www.southwestpowersports.com/gear-chart.gif

Sunday, May 1, 2016

revolving workbench

Double the number of tools mounted on your workbench.
http://www.coloradowoodsmith.com/#!revolving-workbench/c1yvi

colorado-woodsmith

http://www.coloradowoodsmith.com/

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Mounting a solar panel on a vehicle

Note that small solar panels won't provide enormous amounts of energy, but they can keep small electronics working, particularly if they keep a spare car battery topped up. A coworker uses a panel on his Nissan Xterra to run everything required to login into work from the desert when he gets paged on camping trips (assuming a cell signal is available).

The first link from camperizecom.com
http://www.camperize.com/solar-panel-mounting.html

A similar link:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/79454-Solar-Panels-Installed-On-Roof-Rack

Amazon searches for useful products:
"30 watt solar panel" - multiple small panels can be more flexible in mounting. 60 watts or more seems desirable. Check overall dimensions and allow space for mounting brackets.
"Solar panel controller" - required for most panels. Match to power output.
"Solar panel vehicle mount" - a variety of fixed and adjustable mounts are available.

At the current state of the art, factory installed solar panels aren't worth their cost:
https://www.technologyreview.com/s/410454/does-car-mounted-solar-make-sense/

Seven of the Most Fun Front-Wheel Drive Cars You Can Buy

Not necessarily the most powerful or the most expensive models:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/g6511/best-front-wheel-drive-cars/?

How SpaceX's Red Dragon could change the way we land on Mars | The Verge

http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/29/11526886/spacex-red-dragon-spacecraft-mars-propulsive-landing

Friday, April 29, 2016

Arduino Bluetooth Basic Tutorial

Make lights flash with your cell phone ;-)
http://m.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Bluetooth-Basic-Tutorial/

14 Tiny Colorado Towns With Amazing Restaurants

http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/colorado/tiny-co-town-restaurants/

A 1963 Chevy II Nova Built For The Open Road

The 292 is a truck motor. The largest "car" inline 6 is the 250. This one seems to fit well:
http://www.superchevy.com/features/1508-a-1963-chevy-ii-nova-built-for-the-open-road/

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Mini CNC machine Arduino Based & Adafruit Driver Motor L293D v1 & 2*Mini Stepper CD/DVD player #1

http://m.instructables.com/id/Mini-CNC-Machine-Arduino-Based-Adafruit-Driver-Mot/

Saturday, April 23, 2016

10 Projects to Organize Your Garage

https://club.craftsman.com/blog/10-projects-to-organize-your-garage?utm_medium=%22spredfast%22&sid=sf24730265&utm_content=sf24730265&sf24730265=1

Friday, April 22, 2016

The Top Vehicles That Make It Over 200,000 Miles - What Cars Last 200,000 Miles

Mostly trucks and SUVs but an interesting list:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a19560/top-cars-to-make-it-over-200000-miles/

Thursday, April 21, 2016

VyOS - Router Software

http://vyos.net/wiki/Main_Page

The Ars guide to building a Linux router from scratch | Ars Technica

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/04/the-ars-guide-to-building-a-linux-router-from-scratch/

This hacked Game Boy hides a Raspberry Pi and hundreds of games | The Verge

http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/7/11383166/this-hacked-game-boy-hides-a-raspberry-pi-and-hundreds-of-games

Build a Raspberry Pi-Powered Linux Laptop That Fits in Your Pocket | Make:

http://makezine.com/projects/build-raspberry-pi-powered-linux-laptop-that-fits-your-pocket/

How to make a Mobile Charger

Uses a 9 volt battery to power a USB port:
http://m.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Mobile-Charger/

Opera just added a free VPN to its browser for anonymous internet access | The Verge

http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/21/11477036/free-vpn-opera-web-browser

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

PICTAR. Probably the best iPhone camera-grip ever built. by Ohad Cohen — Kickstarter

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mymiggo/pictar-probably-the-best-iphone-camera-grip-ever-b/description

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

How to Reload 7.62x54R for Mosin Nagants - Shooting Times

http://www.shootingtimes.com/reloading/reload-7-62x54r-mosin-nagants/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_term=shootingtimes&utm_content=shootingtimes

Monday, April 18, 2016

The 9mm Automatic: A Better 9mm Cartridge - Shooting Times

http://www.shootingtimes.com/ammo/9mm-automatic-better-9mm-cartridge/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_term=shootingtimes&utm_content=shootingtimes

LT1 Swap - LS wiring diagrams etc.

Good reviews:
http://lt1swap.com/

10 surprisingly practical Raspberry Pi projects anybody can do | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3043022/computers/10-surprisingly-practical-raspberry-pi-projects-anybody-can-do.html#slide1

Reloading Ammo: Annealed Brass the Hot Way to Extend Case Life - Gun Digest

http://www.gundigest.com/ammunition-reviews-articles/reloading-handloading-articles-advice/how-to-reload-ammo/reloading-ammo-annealed-brass-hot-way-extend-case-life

#Anneal, #Annealing, #Annealer, #Aneal

Friday, April 15, 2016

The First Step Toward Alpha Centauri: Sailing To Mars | Popular Science

http://www.popsci.com/first-step-toward-alpha-centauri-sailing-to-mars

Thursday, April 14, 2016

AC LED Drivers - LEDSupply Blog

http://www.ledsupply.com/blog/#article/1337

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Intel on the cheap: Chip maker ships $15 Quark maker board | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3055372/internet-of-things/intel-on-the-cheap-chip-maker-ships-15-iot-developer-board.html

Monday, April 11, 2016

This Free Checking Account Means I’ll Never Pay an ATM Fee Again

http://www.thepennyhoarder.com/free-checking-account-aspiration/?media_buy=102ea4a5d36b7e1832f3afe84320eb&aff_id=4&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid

Thursday, April 7, 2016

She Almost Tossed Her Old Cooler. Instead She Spent $30 To Make Something Incredible!

http://www.littlethings.com/refurbished-rustic-cooler/?utm_source=country&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=hacks

Monday, April 4, 2016

The TTB XJ - A Common Cherokee With an Uncommon Suspension

http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/1602-the-ttb-xj-a-common-cherokee-with-an-uncommon-suspension/

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Scientists Have Already Built a Prototype Greenhouse for Mars | Motherboard

http://motherboard.vice.com/read/scientists-have-already-built-a-prototype-greenhouse-for-mars

Prepare Your Retirement Portfolio for a Downturn

http://wealth.kiplinger.com/reader/kiplinger/prepare-your-retirement-portfolio-for-a-downturn

No Replacement For Displacement: The 10 Largest GM Engines

http://www.enginelabs.com/engine-tech/engine/no-replacement-for-displacement-the-10-largest-gm-engines-ever-made/

Friday, April 1, 2016

7 Essential Vitamins You Need After Age 40 | Prevention

Including B12 -
http://www.prevention.com/health/vitamins-you-need-after-age-40

Thursday, March 31, 2016

How to Mount Scope Rails on a 1911 for Bullseye Competition - Shotgun News

http://www.firearmsnews.com/guns/handguns/1911s/scoping-the-1911-for-bullseye-competition/

How to Mount a Scope on an M1 Garand - Shotgun News

http://www.firearmsnews.com/uncategorized/how-to-mount-a-scope-on-an-m1-garand/

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Diabetes Drug Metformin Can Cause Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Something to pay attention to:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/03/30/vitamin-b12-deficiency-metformin.aspx?x_cid=20160330_nonlead2_vitamin-b12-deficiency-metformin_facebookdoc

21 New Subcompact Pistols and Revolvers For 2016

http://www.personaldefenseworld.com/2016/03/21-new-subcompact-pistols-and-revolvers-for-2016/#beretta-px4subcompact-l-2

Gun Review: STI Guardian 9mm 2011 - The Truth About Guns

15 round capacity compact 1911:
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2016/03/jon-wayne-taylor/gun-review-sti-guardian-9mm-1911/

Workshop Tips and Helpers | The Family Handyman

http://www.familyhandyman.com/workshop/workshop-tips-and-helpers?trkid=FBPAGE_TFH_20160329_Blockbuster_Workshop_Slideshow

How To Organize Your Kitchen Drawers Once And For All

http://www.buzzfeed.com/carolineemiller/maximize-kitchen-drawer-space#.jtgNymrjX6

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Microsoft and Canonical partner to bring Ubuntu to Windows 10 | ZDNet

http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-and-canonical-partner-to-bring-ubuntu-to-windows-10/

Pistol Caliber Carbines for a Home Defense Gun

http://www.homedefensegun.net/pistol-caliber-carbines/

Monday, March 28, 2016

12 Weird And Wild Jeeps From 2016 Moab Easter Jeep Safari

http://www.fourwheeler.com/moab-experience/2016/1603-12-weird-and-wild-jeeps-from-2016-moab-easter-jeep-safari/?sm_id=social_aumofourwheelerhub_default_20160328_59870076&adbid=10154018613842346&adbpl=fb&adbpr=115917557345

How to Build an Easy 400hp 333ci Small-Block on a Budget

http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-to/engine/1504-how-to-build-an-easy-400hp-333ci-small-block-on-a-budget/

Sunday, March 27, 2016

How to Quit Your Job and Sell Stuff On eBay, According to Experts | eBay

http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-Quit-Your-Job-and-Sell-Stuff-On-eBay-According-to-Experts-/10000000208474245/g.html?roken2=tf.p.bSkc=.g618.cfb#prclt-ocGQAI1p

Home Improvements That Cost Under $1,000 and Can Make Your Home More Liveable

http://lifehacker.com/home-improvements-that-cost-under-1-000-and-can-make-y-1767243421

How to uncover Windows 10's hidden 'Applications' view in File Explorer | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3046182/windows/how-to-uncover-windows-10s-hidden-applications-view-in-file-explorer.html

Friday, March 25, 2016

Amazon reveals how to build an Echo speaker with the Raspberry Pi | The Verge

http://www.theverge.com/2016/3/25/11307066/amazon-alexa-echo-speaker-diy-guide-raspberry-pi

1963 Scout Camper Looks Like A Pop Up Camper Placed Sideways

http://www.doityourselfrv.com/1963-international-harvester-scout-camper/

Monday, March 21, 2016

This Wearable Patch Uses Sweat To Monitor Blood Glucose Levels | Popular Science

http://www.popsci.com/this-wearable-patch-uses-sweet-to-monitor-blood-glucose-levels?src=SOC&dom=fb

Sunday, March 20, 2016

10 Best Cheap Bluetooth Headphones of 2016 - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Under $100

A Graphic Guide to Common V8/V6 Engine Firing Orders - OnAllCylinders

http://www.onallcylinders.com/2016/03/16/firing-squad-graphic-guide-common-v8v6-engine-firing-orders/

Thursday, March 17, 2016

The Best Times to Buy a New Car

Varies by size / class:
http://extramile.thehartford.com/auto/the-best-times-to-buy-a-new-car?%3Fcmp=SOC-PL-Content-14308887

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Boost a Junkyard LS Engine Without Breaking the Bank

http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/1603-boost-a-junkyard-ls-engine-without-breaking-the-bank/?sm_id=social_aumoautomobilemaghub_AutomobileMag_20160314_59321196&adbid=10153309619702540&adbpl=fb&adbpr=13601527539

Monday, March 14, 2016

5 Top Mods For Any 4x4

http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/tech-qa/5-top-mods-for-any-4x4/

Thursday, March 10, 2016

32 Legitimate Ways to Make Money at Home - The Penny Hoarder

Many of theses are a bit lame or waste a lot of time, but there are some real gems here:
http://www.thepennyhoarder.com/ways-to-make-money-at-home/?media_buy=10219badee5fc38b07da7385494d96&aff_id=4&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

American Rifleman | Tested: Ruger GP100 10-Shot .22 LR Revolver

http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2016/3/9/tested-ruger-gp100-10-shot-22-lr-revolver/

Monday, March 7, 2016

PostgreSQL: The world's most advanced open source database

Recommended by an expert at work:
http://www.postgresql.org/

Software Is Disrupting Venture-Capital Sector - WSJ

Take another look at investment websites that might be benefitting from similar efforts:
http://www.wsj.com/articles/software-is-disrupting-venture-capital-sector-1457326861?mod=LS1

Heizer's Pocket AK and Pocket AR-7.62×39 and .223 Hand Cannon Review – GunsAmerica Digest

Interesting derringer alternatives:
https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/heizer-defense-pocket-ak-pocket-ar/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=20160307_BlogDigest_162&utm_campaign=%2Fblog%2Fheizer-defense-pocket-ak-pocket-ar%2F

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Lobe Separation Angle (LSA) Explained and How it Affects Horsepower

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/engines-drivetrain/1506-lobe-separation-angle-explained-and-how-it-affects-horsepower/

Saturday, March 5, 2016

How to Make 500 lb-ft of Torque with a Supercharged & Streetable Small-Block Chevy

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/engines-drivetrain/1603-how-to-make-500-lb-ft-of-torque-with-a-streetable-small-block-chevy/

American Rifleman | Solutions to 8 Common Problems With AR-15 Rifle Upgrades

http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2016/3/1/solutions-to-8-common-problems-with-ar-15-rifle-upgrades/

#AR-15, #AR15, #AR-40, #AR40, #AR-45, #AR45, #AR-9, #AR9, #AR-16, #AR16, #M-16, #M16,

The Top 15 Chevy Engines of All Time

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/project-cars/1149-top-15-chevy-engines-of-all-time/

How to Boost a 5.3L LS Engine to 611-Horsepower

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/project-cars/1404-how-to-boost-a-5-3l-ls-engine-611-horsepower-alternative-fuel/

Barn-Find 409 Engine Rebuild - Unearthing A Legend, Part 1

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/project-cars/1406-409-engine-rebuild-unearthing-a-legend-part-1/

Friday, March 4, 2016

What’s Brain Structure Got to Do With It? The Link Between Neuroscience and Crime — Medium

https://medium.com/@JeffMariotte/what-s-brain-structure-got-to-do-with-it-the-link-between-neuroscience-and-crime-e1d6f34320ea#.z85o02z3a

Getting a Modern LS3 into Your C5 is Easier Than You Think

http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/1603-getting-a-modern-ls3-into-your-c5-is-easier-than-you-think/

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Inside the Cunning, Unprecedented Hack of Ukraine’s Power Grid | WIRED

http://www.wired.com/2016/03/inside-cunning-unprecedented-hack-ukraines-power-grid/?mbid=social_fb

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

American Rifleman | Ruger's First Target Pistol

http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2016/3/2/rugers-first-target-pistol/

Monday, February 29, 2016

The Raspberry Pi 3: On-board WiFi is Finally Here! - Pi My Life Up

http://pimylifeup.com/raspberry-pi-3/

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Passive WiFi uses very little power

"All the networking, heavy-lifting and power-consuming pieces are done by the one plugged-in device. The passive devices are only reflecting to generate the Wi-Fi packets, which is a really energy-efficient way to communicate."

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/02/researchers-create-super-low-power-wi-fi/