HAL for Home

RFID Keyed Entry: D3 designed a circuit to convert the square-wave output of a RFID reader to control a relay that is connected to our garage door opener. This is an inside view of the assembly and installation. On the front of the house, waving a tag just below the small red LED (visible through the hole and on the front to indicate sensor location) opens or closes the door.

Quansoo Evening

Quansoo Terror

A Fiery Searcher: these guys are predators with a particular interest in caterpillars. They are one of the largest beetles in North America. Thank goodness for window screens....if you click on the image for a larger view it may lead to nightmares....

Fort Rodman HDR

Early experiment with HDR imaging using Photomatix.

Can we send an invitation for a cup of coffee or a beer?

Perhaps a mile north.....we've already seen the big-no HUGE-black pick up truck with a SAM in the back bed, secret service with guns guarding the guy with the black briefcase, helicopters, fighter jets, Coast Guard cutters, and more....lunch on the deck is clearly being viewed from a satellite..

We Don't Need No Stink'n Crane

An eminently practical approach to painting the boat bottom by taking advantage of the tide....