OutPut

FAA Drone Safety Update

Update: FAA Drone Decision, Flight Over People & Flight At Night

Flight Awareness, Times and Resources Now Available

Materials – Flight At Night

FAA Drone Safety Update – Notice Number: NOTC1758

FAA Drone Safety Update it’s time for some training for you Part 107 license holders. What about the waivers? The waiver deadline is April 21, 2021, so please make note of that date. Requirements for flight at night and/or over people, moving vehicles still require FAA waivers that date. Moving forward, waivers and requirements will need additional information, especially for flights over people and/or at night.

My assumption, after speaking with the FAA, is that the traditional licensing examination and process will change. It is likely that licensing for unmanned aircraft will be more similar to the boating license process in Florida. This may involve a classroom environment, quizzes, and tests on practical knowledge and safe flying. Let’ wait and see what updates and regs. are implemented. I am not comfortable speculating on the matter, how they will happen and when. You can be the judge!

Side note, FAA Drone Safety Updates are on going, so continue to use and test Airmaps for the latest updates. How about disasters and hurricanes? As described on Airmaps some forum responses were lost in the purge due to a spammer attack. It will help you stay informed about regulations and rule updates.

FAA Drone Update

B4UFly

DroneZone

Check out the FAA’s Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) B4UFLY App, FAA DroneZone or give the FAA a call or email for clarification. It’s pretty straight-forward. As always, feel free to leave a comment below and let us know what you’re thing! Fairly straight forward. As usual leave a comment below, let us know what you’re thinking?

Watch NES Top Gun Video

Take Flight, Fight Mission Critical Dogfights

NES – Top Gun Play-through @nintendoComplete

Lab Work – Top Gun Video, NES Games And Play-Throughs

@nintendoComplete is coming through for us with a little bit of 80’s movie and video game nostalgia, watch the Top Gun Video now.

Quick Take

This movie was epic, the game was epic… NES Top Gun was my first exposure to dog fighting… This game was so difficult. I can’t count how many hundreds of times I completed the first mission and failed to land on the aircraft carrier, which is key to game progression. Top Gun for NES, came out in ’86 or ’87, just after Top Gun the Movie ’86? Somewhere around that time. Honestly, this has nostalgia written all of it, both sides of the coin (referencing both the movie and the game).

It’s only fair to share a few pain points: landing and fuel… It’s a must, you gotta get better; play Top Gun more. Maybe watch some Top Gun Video’s while you’re at it! Or other NES, SNES, WII, PS5, or N64 games while you’re on it. More Top Gun play results in better game experience. The flight was fairly easy, not much to do. Guns and missiles – use missiles wisely… Avoid enemy danger at all costs, including SAM’s (surface to air missiles), fighters, mobile missile launchers, attack helos and the stray missile… Shoot those down if you can.

Ending is pretty epic… and I leave it at that!

Check out the NES Top Gun play-through by @nintendocomplete. Like and subscribe. Cheers

Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out Video

Relive 80’s Glory, Take On Iron Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!

NES Punch-Out!

Lab Work – Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out! Video

@SummoningSalt No words can describe the childhood pain… SummoningSalt tears through this classic, Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out video… is just awesome.

Quick Take

No #GameGenie or code book here for Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out (watch Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out video)! I love this game, mentioned in another video – Kung Fu… boxing included in the beat’em playlist. @SummoningSalt crushes this play-through, speed run in no time as Little Mac.

I always like the training scene, Mac and his trainer running along the lakeshore… maybe it was the anticipation of the Title Bout, the excitement from the passcode (being able to save the game) and learning which would-be adversarial boxer would come next. Reminiscent of the 1976 boxing movie featuring Philly boxer Rocky Balboa. Classic. Same with this 1987 NES classic Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out.

Anyhow, watch as @SummoningSalt takes down this Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out video speed run.. times on the right-hand side and the margin of error. Awesome.

Watch this video and others like it on YouTube or check out our other videos found under the video category on our website.

Watch NES Contra Video

Team Play – 30 Lives To Conquer Contra

NES Contra

Lab Work – NES Contra Video play-through

Shout out to @Peg, for quickly completing this Contra (*see Contra Video) play-through!

Quick Take

Up, Up, Down, Down, B, A, and start was the first combination of pad inputs to unlock a game. Using a second play, same combination of gamepad inputs, input select after A, before start. 30 lives enabled.

No #GameGenie needed for Contra, just the input “Up, Up, Down, Down, B, A (select for two players), start”… 30 years later, I can still recall the ultimate game saver code made. Yes, that’s the Contra extra lives code. Select/start or Start, once the code is input on the home screen. This game, in parallel is a side-scrolling, run-and-gun game, like Commando (check that out). Contra one-ups Commando, hence the code recalled and shared above. The likelihood of success was higher extra lives code. Not because of skill! Sometimes you have to chuckle… man, I had no clue then.

Although the game was difficult, the extra lives helped me and my fellow players along. The Base 1 puzzle, Energy Zone and Alien Lair were some of the best boards I recall. My Contra play, study..ultimately helped me figure out boss patterns, the ‘thought’ outside the game, or puzzle solving and strategy. Like Mega Man, for those who have played, having the right weapon, in most cases the opposite of the boss. Fire/Water, Earth/Wind… same problem-solving is used today – Elden Ring, The Last Faith, and Black Myth Wukong, etc.

Watch this video and others like it on YouTube or check out our other videos found under the video category on our website.

Fisher Space Pens

Purchase A Fisher Space Pen

Fisher® Space Pens

Gear – Fisher Space Pen

Need a pen? Does anyone have a pen? Please, can I borrow a pen? A Fisher SPACE PEN? What’s going on? Is this some kind of alien artifact?

Yes, indeed it is a Fisher Space Pen. You can get yours here, just click the Fisher hyperlink and you’re all set! Moving on, this may increase my bounce rates, but who’s keeping track at the point? Let’s take a closer look, first, let’s purchase one! There are many ways to buy these pens, but the manufacturer’s website works best for me. We purchased ours at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Easy-peasy. One thing to note, Fisher also makes great pens with emblems, NASA Anniversary or Commemorative Pens and more. We choose the basic one, for a full list, check out or shop the (https://thespaceshop.com/fisher-spacepen/) NASA Fisher collection. Heck, I should’ve shared photos of the pen, so the Fisher collection shopping experience will have to suffice for now.

Fisher Bullet Pen

It’s rather small, about half the size of a normal pen, textured, black. You can open the pen by sliding the front cap off the back half and replacing the cap on the back end. This will create a full sized writing instrument.

I use these pens for all my ‘writing/drawing’ needs including writing, drawing, shading, point/pointillism, sketch lines, home improvement (tasks, opening boxes, and random drone part bags). open boxes, random drone part bags). These writing instruments were designed to be used in outer space! Need I say more? Check out images on spacepen.com.

Have a need? Look over our other pens, art supplies and more in this two part series – Part 1 -Drawing Tools and Part 2 – Drawing Tools

Refit EMAX Flight Controller

Cut, Fit & Refit

EMAX THS & Flight Controller Board

Lab Work – EMAX Flight Controller

ReFit EMAX FC

I thought we could revisit the EMAX FC repair on the EMAX THS. I’ve want to follow up on the previous post, focusing more on the specific, showing the repair process and refitting the EMAX FC. Along the way, I’ll share additional photos of the process as well (in case you come across this article and are in a similar situation with a failing FC). Let’s cover the entire process from start to finish – disassembly process, cutting soldering, and test flight. Once again, soldering/replacing the EMAX AIO FC. Enjoy the photos.

Drone Repair Photos

New Parts

THs

EMAX FC

Drone Frame

Add Connections

Reattach Power

Once you have all the parts, fitted, soldered and ready for flight, we will need to configure the FC. Rest, bind, configure and fly, in that order. Check out the EMAX FC and BetaFlight post for more information. You can also learn more about the repair, configuration process and in-flight troubleshooting. If you are having troubles, log into the EMAX Support Portal ) for assistance with your EMAX products. Lastly, I want to reiterate the steps to fix the FC – Support EMAX THS, remove EMAX FC screws from the Drone PC frame, Cut/Add Connection to Board, Re-Attach New Power Connector with the Battery Carrier”. Time has moved on since the original post, I wanted to share other Emax content where applicable. If you’re looking for Emax content, give these a shot (in reverse order from this postings date) – Emax Fix Part 1 and Part 2, Quadcopter Rewire, and the TinyHawk 2.

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EMAX FC and Betaflight

Install EMAX Flight Controller with BetaFlight

Fixed: EMAX & Configurators via BetaFlight

EMAX – Betaflight

Betaflight Config – Today, we (you and I) tackle some drone issues… make/model drone controller configs ((same drone, FRSKY controller profiles)), soldering/replacing EMAX AIO FC, and BETA config issues. Photos to follow.

In the meantime, sit back and relax, enjoy… enjoy the pain, the torment, cause I’ve been at this for days… Literally, days. Nothing but borrowed time; borrowed not wasted! Link above will get you your very own Betaflight configurator via Chrome extension.

FC And BetaFlight

Receiver/Modes

BetaFlight

PID Mode

BetaFlight Notes

Like most things, there are more ways to make your cake and eat it. The Chrome extension is helpful when bouncing back-and-forth between systems/releases/drones etc. I run Big Sur MacOS, Ubuntu Linux and a Win Server 7… it’s handy here, as the config remains the same, helps to maintain a certain sense of sanity. Especially when you’re a NOOB.

Two, from time to time, I run my Win7Server via MS Remote Desktop or Linux instance via (https://www.virtualbox.org) – Oracle’s Virtual Box. One advantage might be number of USB ports available… as you know, most MacBook Pros are limited to 3 of 4 USB-C ports. Unless you run usb ports, which I don’t care for (B.S. but that is for another day). Anyhow, regardless of how you run Betaflight, be aware of the nuances, versioning and pitfalls with each new iteration or release. Take notes, take screenshots, vlog about it… anything to help you remember the ‘deltas’ (change) over time. These will come in handy the next time you crash or repair your drones. Notes and support can be found here: Betaflight – Github Notes/Docs Moreover, issues came up when I swapped AIO boards, soldering power and reconfiguring modes.

For more information, I posted more about the config, more on eMAX TH2, other eMAX updates, various configs like EmuFlight and BLHeli, look for 8/17/2020 post – eMAX Fix updates Part 1 and Part 2.

Guitar Notes Video

Sharps, Odd Numbered Frets and Memorizing

Guitar Notes Video – Scales, Guitar Mechanics, & Tabs

Lab Work – Guitar Notes Video – Quickly Learn Notes at Scale

Need help with scales? Check out Steve Stine, his guitar notes video, covering notes and the circular note pattern.

Quick Take

Steve Stine – @guitarZoom, lessons on skool.com, makes it easy to pick up a guitar and learn some notes. Notes, music theory, play styles, “the gallop”, songs, guitar tricks, lessons and more.

So, you’re looking for help, Steve can help. In this video, he (Steve) goes over notes and how to work within the system of octaves. I’m not going to try to cover what he does so well in this @GuitarZoom video. I looked for an easy way to learn the fretboard, sharps, and a way to memorize the notes on the fretboard.

Guitar Videos – Guitar Notes Videos

There are literally ten’s of thousands of videos, so what makes Steve’s videos different – Did you watch the Guitar Video? Pace, memorization, easy-to-listen, easy to rewind and play again… all of the above. Like anything, you make it, what it is or it becomes. There are other @GuitarZoom videos and lessons on – skool.com. and learning packages highlighted on the site, but this one is a practical process to learn the fretboard, scales, repeating scales and octaves.

Honestly, I’ve not gone to ‘skool’ any more than the videos that are available via YouTube. Don’t skip the guitar notes video provide by Mr. Steve Stine and others, especially the value of just practicing 20 mins a day. Additionally, when trying to accomplish 20 mins of practice a day. How about trying to practice with a capo! I go to this video so that I can memorize how the guitar is setup, the scales, octaves and how the guitar is setup. And working within the guitar system or repeating scales.

Take your time, keep practicing and master those notes. Shout out @GuitarZoom. Interested?

1fyr Campfire Idea

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One Fire, Once A Month

Lab Work – 1Fyr, One Fire, Once A Month

One Fire e.g. 1fyr, Once A Month. First and foremost, Family and friends come and enjoy the outdoors; 1Fyr.com! Well that’s the point anyhow.

Next, we are currently waiting for new content as our resources have run dry for the moment. In the process of moving spots to film outdoor firepits etc. This (means we do not have a ‘fire pit’ to film, produce and publish fires regularly, or at least once a month. The goal was is to produce regular, fun, quick content to share with you all. A great idea, share a short video of family via 1fyr, sharing memories with family and friends around the firepit. Many memories, farm gatherings, snow bound winter fireplace hot chocolate, beach firepits and more. The point is just this, share a small bit of happiness with the world; socially.

Therefore, the monthly fire concept is on hold for now. However, you can still visit the website @ 1fry.com WE will continue to post updates, or 1Fyr update(s), as they become available. We are hopeful for more content to come in the near future. Stay tuned for new updates!

Track N Field 2 Video

Olympic Mode Video

@NintendoComplete does TNF II

Lab Work – Track N Field 2 Video play-through by @nintendoComplete

Track N Field 2 Video is considered one of the best games ever on the NES console.

Quick Take

Swimming, shooting, diving, triple jump and hammer throw are all part of a day’s work in Olympic Mode – Track N’ Field 2. There are more events, like canoeing, pole vaulting, fencing, taekwondo, hang gliding, archery, hurdles and the horizontal bar.

I believe those are all the events in Olympic Mode, and each one can progressively get harder as the games progress. Don’t worry, there are passwords and ways to save your progress if you need to take a break. These games are not to difficult; as a child, maybe, but nowadays, with a few hours of practice and some internet research, you should be able to compete and complete events with better times or scores. It may vary, depending on your accuracy and knowledge of the puzzle or strategy required for the selected event. Hang Gliding is an example for this.

No matter what you’re favorite events are, there are plenty to choose from, which means there are enough events that could act as a spoiler or stumbling block when playing with others. Just keep at it, and you’ll get the hang of it!

Watch along as @NintendoComplete completes the 100% play-through. Thank you, @nintendoComplete, watch this video and others like it on YouTube. Or find our other videos under the video category on our website.

Smart Device Support With Legos

Create A Tablet Base

Workshop Side Projects

Lab Work – Lego Device Housing or Base

Lego® Base Mod update… it’s been awhile since I’ve posted any information or updates on the tablet/device base, so here it is base mod 2.

Situation – think fast, tablet housing. Need a handsfree, desktop friendly table housing.
Challenge Lego Base Mod 2 – build a tablet housing (landscape orientation only) to house an iPad. Regardless, or irrespective of what model or make, we had an iPad, make something that will work in 5 mins. Go!
Accessible materials – Legos®, Toothpicks, Pipe cleaners, various
Go!

First, while the Lego Base Mod 2 challenge is primarily for prototyping, try it for yourself. I’ll pull this forward, as I talked about buying bricks 300 pcs set or in bulk (4lbs) if need be. It’s handy to have bricks and Lego parts around the shop, a few bricks, some connectors and you’ve got you very own DIY project build. Moreover, if this isn’t your style, we recommend getting your hands on the Brenthaven.

Secondly, I’m pulling this content forward, second edition accounts for ‘tipping’ and/or stability issue, number of bricks, screen angle and orientation. Issues, devices would tip or fall forward/backward depending on how the user might set the device. Reduced a few bricks, however most were repurposed as support columns or ‘feet’ which helped acute screen angles. Moving forward, mod features portrait and landscape viewing.

Thirdly, caveat, charging cord need was nixed, user will have to set the tablet down when charging or charge in landscape only. There will come a point, at some point, we will include a charging cord mod down the road.

Finally, the previous Side Project Lego Tablet Build article for reference. Or just start here, let’s check out a Lego mobile board housing! Or model train depot!

Rock The Red With City Year

Rock The Red

Presenting “Rock the Red Jacket” Gala

Lab Work – “Rock the Red Jacket” Gala 2014

City Year, Annual Gala, Rock The Red Jacket

I worked with City Year leadership, members, and students to create invitations for the “Rock the Red Jacket’ Gala and a digital campaign. You can find more information about the student leadership association through City Year Cleveland. The goal was to foster connections between students and teachers, and provide resource and information for those involved in the student leadership group. Side note, explore other educational services and work associated with The University of Cal. Berkeley, University School, Supreme Bar Review and more.

Additionally, I personally donated a painting of the city for a closed auction to help raise money and awareness for the association. Stay tuned for more designs. You can view my latest sketches, design work and creations. More to designs to come. Check out my latest sketches, design work and/or creations via X @salleecreates. You can also explore other pieces in my online portfolio and other work under the portfolio website tag. If you are interested in purchasing artwork, you can find those pieces or studies under the artwork category.

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NEOUPA Chapter Of UXPA

UXPA (NEOUPA) Usability Day Celebration

UXPA – World Usability Day

Lab Work – UXPA – NEOUPA

NEOUPA – North East Ohio Usability Professionals Association. Now, UXPA – Usability Professionals Association – Celebrating World Usability Day

NEOUPA presents World Usability Day 2008. Find information on upcoming UXPA events, membership details and how to join. Learn new ways to get involved as a member and help guide the usability profession forward. Read more details on the World Usability Day.

Let’s start with involvement, I was voted in as the Development and Experience Chair for the following organizations – NEOUPA and AIGA – The Professional Association for Design. Key positioning for developing skills trees, direction and empower hobbyist and professional members.

During my dual seat terms, I did the following: Set goals and established the direction for learning.

Gained agreement on research and application practices.
Held usability sessions focused on enhancing the user experience for traditional designers, web developers and software engineers.
Executing on goals set forth by the board.
Set guidelines for the two associations by emphasizing the exploration and mastery.
Integrating three key disciplines: user experience, design, and development.
Remove overlapping skills, creating focus and distinct skillsets by discipline.Implemented skill maps so students, amateurs, hobbyists and professionals can see how to grow the profession.
Worked to enhance skills and promoted interdisciplinary collaboration amongst professions in the field.

The objectives were to bring individuals together, foster collaboration, and enable professionals to deliver exceptional user experiences.

Finally, and the main topic of this message, highlighting the importance of World Usability Day. Here you will find an example of marketing slip, informing the general association, non-members and leaders in the area. Although it’s been many years since my time as chair, I enjoyed learning and networking with other professionals. Today, I retain membership in both as well as the Manatee Chamber Of Commerce, AIGA, and UXPA, as a member at large.

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University School

Annual School Gala

‘Make Your Mark’ Gala – University School

Lab Work – US

University School – Make Your Mark Gala, 125 Years

The goal of the Gala invite was to share the rich history, heritage, and future that makers create at US. The theme, ‘Make Your Mark,’ was coined to convey a message of home for a better life. This life can be created, initiated, and carried out with the values and principles shared by every US student and faculty, solidifying the message of the University School Gala. This annual event focuses on the schools successes, building a brighter future for the makers in our world, and the boys who walk the halls of US. Make Your Mark on the world.

Invitation Design Details

Gala Invite

Gala Inserts

Thank you for reviewing our University School invitation design. Explore other educational services and work associated with The University of Cal. Berkeley, City Year, Supreme Bar Review and more. We appreciate your attention. Check out my latest sketches and artwork @salleecreates and progression photos. You can also explore other pieces and artwork under the category ‘artwork’.

Innova Multimeter Guide PDF

Learn How To Use Your Multimeter

Download the Innova 3320 Multimeter Manual

Materials – Innova Multimeter Manual PDF*

Archive – Innova 3320 Multimeter Manual

Click the Innova 3320 Multimeter PDF link below. For those of you who own an Innova 3320 Multimeter tool here is the link from Innova – form 3320. I don’t believe the manual was ever included in the original packaging. Buzz kill. PUN INTENDED. Not a huge fan of barcodes, nor the exclusion of manuals when purchasing tools. Might be helpful in your ham radio, tech and lab work studies. So, let’s work with what we have, again, a workaround for the time being.

However, QR codes help if you misplace your copy or Innova manual, not my preference. One improvement from my perspective Innova… kindly provide a manual with purchase. Provide a QR code for lost manuals or backup. While I’m on the topic, the barcode route requires a smartphone, tablet or smart device to capture the images, process the code (website link) and a web browser to view the document. Adobe Acrobat is required here for the Multimeter PDF Manual, for those of you who don’t have Adobe Reader handy. Again, not trying to belabor the point, a simple, newsprint weight or style, 8″x11″ (stapled or unstapled, doesn’t matter, bonus if it is in order) works as well.

Finally, when purchasing tools to evaluate electrical output, it probably should have directions. Again, sensitive subject. So, for the sake of simplicity, the Innova Multimeter archive has been written. As usual leave a comment below, share your thoughts on the use of barcodes to replace printed manuals, let us know what you’re thinking?

Build A Lego Train Depot

Bench Solder Station Build

AC Gilbert Lego Train Depot

Lab Work – Ready For Service

BOOM! Soldering Station Done, let’s do the Lego Train Depot.

It’s always great to have Legos handy, especially for building the Lego Train Depot. This model features a big smoke-stack and a unique, oblong, and somewhat unstable shape. This is where Legos come in handy. With a few blocks, you can create your very own DIY solder station. You can buy a 300 pcs set or purchase Legos in bulk (4lbs) if necessary, along with some connectors. You can find sets at garage sales or use ones you already have in storage. Look for bargains to gather the pieces and parts needed for these projects builds using Lego bricks..

For this article or application, I believed that stability would be crucial. We needed something to immobilize and stabilize the train while it sat on its top. Ironically, the train spent more time upside down than right side up. This allowed us to solder the necessary wires, clean debris, and wipe away the age. Yes, the model train spent most of it’s time on the upper ‘casting’ (locomotive mold) so that we could access the electronics housed within.

Depot Pics

Train Wheels

Re-solder

Do you enjoy Lego, Lego building, etc.? See other Lego builds, side projects, tablet base, board housing and more. Enjoy! Don’t forget to leave a comment on our x account, @salleecreates. Let us know what you’re thinking!

Tool Needs And Nice To Haves

Measure Precisely, Calipers

Tool Needs – Neiko and Mitutoyo Calipers

Tech And Tools – Calipers

Archive – Tool Needs, the Neiko or the Mitutoyo Calipers

A handy gadget to have in and around the shop is a set of calipers. Make Neiko brand calipers your go to for precision measurements. If you already have a set of calipers and looking to replace current stainless calipers, consider the Mitutoyo Digimatic Caliper.

Regardless of which maker or brand you might choose, both are useful to have around the shop. We use one set for ‘more rugged’ measurements, such as automotive, outdoor or in not-so-clean environment. The other set stays indoors, ideally in a clean environment free of debris and contaminants. The main difference, in my opinion, is the metal-to-plastic ratio. I find it more accurate to use metal parts (Mitutoyo) compared to the metal and plastic hybrid (Neiko). Both function as mid-range calipers and are not terribly expensive. However, they are necessary for taking accurate measurements.

Check out these tools for yourself and see which one fits your needs best. Let us know what you find!

Comparison

Neiko Caliper

Mitutoyo Caliper

Question to all: Do you have a better caliper? Please let me know by sharing via email. I would also appreciate the use of comments for back-and-forth communication, especially when looking for a specific part, such as the calipers mentioned in the article or something else. Before you go, since we are on the topic of tools and needs, here are some other links to tools that you might need – MIG TIG Welder, Weller 70w Soldering Kit, Telescoping Picker, and Kreg Tool. Let’s check ’em out!

AF 312 Wiring Schema

AC Gilbert Model Trains – The American Flyer Series

American Flyer Wiring Schema

Materials – AC Gilbert Wiring Schema

Rewire – AF 312, with the AF 312 Wiring Schema

I thought this might come in handy for those of you out there, tinkering and wrenching with old model trains, trying to keep our historic, scale models running smoothly. I recently, needed to rewire a 50’s AF 312 Locomotive and Tinder (using the AF 312 Wiring Schema). Also, for future reference, two other models are included the diagrammatic illustration.

Drone Accessories

Wheels

Re-solder Power

The teardown effort went smoothly, with only a little trouble encountered with the tinder card. Resoldering the burnt wires wasn’t a pleasant task. However after swapping in some new wires, fresh resin, and solder, we were back in business. We cleaned out the tinder cart, removing any debris, paint, and oil deposits. The same care was taken with the wheel set, ensuring the original parts ran as they should. This effort aims at restoring and bringing the model trains back to life.

AC Gilbert Schema Diagram

Next, a similar rewire requiring coils is needed for this locomotive, but it does not have those parts. Those items seem to be missing at this point, causing a wiring and parts issue. They appear to be charging coils and connections on the circuitboard, solidifying the connection underneath the locomotive’s body. Unfortunately, this train seems to be missing parts, possibly due to age, wear or simply being lost. Unfortunately, these models need replacement parts for an aging model locomotive set so that this train can ride the rails consistently.

The rewire challenge is straight-forward, but be prepared to face challenges. Preparation is essential! Check back soon, to see if we can locate the required pieces. In the meantime, visit an AC Gilbert American Flyer train website – www.thegilbertgallery.org that cover s-scale trains, including the #336 Union Pacific Northern and the #293 New Haven Pacific locomotives which are similar to the train we are refurbishing (AF 312 Wiring Schema). Before you go, for what it’s worth, check out the multimeter post, or keep it as a how-to for multimeters. Feel free to leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts!

Buy Luthier Gauges

Fix Frets, Fretboard, Action and Moren

Stew Mac Gauges

Tech And Tools – Luthier Tools

Luthier Tools; Gauges

Someday, I’ll learn I’m not much of a luthier, but I do build, tinker and repair my own. I recently completed my first DIY build, using a premade body and genuine guitar parts – EMG Tele Pickup Set, Fender Telecaster neck and Wilkinson tuners. Now, I’m venturing into higher quality builds, like an American Tele body with full US-made parts for an American Parts Tele. As I work on these projects, I realize that I’ll need some gauges. These luthier gauges seem like they could be useful to have around. They are definitely worth the investment if you’re working on installing new quality tuners or building a fresh guitar.

If you’re in need of quality DIY guitar parts, I recommend checking out eBay, Stewmac, or Amazon a peek. They offer a variety of wood selections, premiere quality, American-made stock necks, and more. With the right tools and skills, you can fully fabricate, build and play a new guitar in just a few days (minus sanding and glue time). It’s a wild concept, but it’s possible.

Speaking of gauges, this handy gauge set can help you adjust the action on both acoustic and electric guitars. Ultimately, the string height will determine the pressure needed to play a note or chord. This gauge set is a great option for DIY builds, parts builds or working on pre-made guitar stock from the Stewmac shop. While you’re shopping, be sure to check out what’s called a guitar capo or capotasto, for quick and easy scale changes. A nice-to-have, this hand tool or accessory is a great addition to your learning arsenal, allowing you to alter your guitar’s scale in seconds and enhance your guitar skills.

Update: FAA Drone Decision, Flight Over People & Flight At Night

Flight Awareness, Times and Resources Now Available

Materials – Flight At Night

FAA Drone Update

Take Flight, Fight Mission Critical Dogfights

NES – Top Gun Play-through @nintendoComplete

Lab Work – Top Gun Video, NES Games And Play-Throughs

Quick Take

Relive 80’s Glory, Take On Iron Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!

NES Punch-Out!

Lab Work – Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out! Video

Quick Take

Team Play – 30 Lives To Conquer Contra

NES Contra

Lab Work – NES Contra Video play-through

Quick Take

Purchase A Fisher Space Pen

Fisher® Space Pens

Gear – Fisher Space Pen

Fisher Bullet Pen

Cut, Fit & Refit

EMAX THS & Flight Controller Board

Lab Work – EMAX Flight Controller

Drone Repair Photos

Install EMAX Flight Controller with BetaFlight

Fixed: EMAX & Configurators via BetaFlight

EMAX – Betaflight

FC And BetaFlight

Sharps, Odd Numbered Frets and Memorizing

Guitar Notes Video – Scales, Guitar Mechanics, & Tabs

Lab Work – Guitar Notes Video – Quickly Learn Notes at Scale

Quick Take

Guitar Videos – Guitar Notes Videos

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One Fire, Once A Month

Lab Work – 1Fyr, One Fire, Once A Month

Olympic Mode Video

@NintendoComplete does TNF II

Lab Work – Track N Field 2 Video play-through by @nintendoComplete

Quick Take

The Star Wars Journey

Star Wars Repost 9 Movie Collection

Lab Work – Repost

StarWars Repost

Create A Tablet Base

Workshop Side Projects

Lab Work – Lego Device Housing or Base

Rock The Red

Presenting “Rock the Red Jacket” Gala

Lab Work – “Rock the Red Jacket” Gala 2014

UXPA (NEOUPA) Usability Day Celebration

UXPA – World Usability Day

Lab Work – UXPA – NEOUPA

Learn More About Specific Design Solutions

Annual School Gala

‘Make Your Mark’ Gala – University School

Lab Work – US

Invitation Design Details

Learn How To Use Your Multimeter

Download the Innova 3320 Multimeter Manual

Materials – Innova Multimeter Manual PDF*

Bench Solder Station Build

AC Gilbert Lego Train Depot

Lab Work – Ready For Service

Depot Pics

Measure Precisely, Calipers

Tool Needs – Neiko and Mitutoyo Calipers

Tech And Tools – Calipers

Comparison

AC Gilbert Model Trains – The American Flyer Series

American Flyer Wiring Schema

Materials – AC Gilbert Wiring Schema

Drone Accessories

AC Gilbert Schema Diagram

Fix Frets, Fretboard, Action and Moren

Stew Mac Gauges

Tech And Tools – Luthier Tools