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This is a start to a bigger project and will be expanded on. Temperurature sensor for Mash -- MSP430, LM75B, possible other sensors, thermal couple. (working on code and proof of concept) Temperurature sensor for fermentation -- TBD Specific gravity sensor -- TBD User Interface -- TBD automation of pumps gas lines and equipment -- Requirements: Food safe, easily cleaned. probes and sensors sealed...... What I want is mash temp monitoring and logging to help me improve my brew days and procedure and maybe add a heater to keep
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It's Halloween again... Is anyone else going to do a project? Since the airplane from last year was a hit I have received new requests. I've been asked to update the airplane with more lights, sounds, and switches. I also have a request for a princess tiara and magic wand from my favorite 3 year old and a blinky wagon to pull a one year old who will be dressed as a killer whale (orca). I ordered a sound board, various LEDs, and switches from Aliexpress and am hoping they get here on time.
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Monday Night Project (MNP) is my attempt to have a regular rhythm to work on a project from start to finish. Each Monday night, between 8ish and 10ish I will work a bit on the project, and post a write-up about my progress to keep some public pressure up to actually follow through . On to my first MNP! Our local watering hole has a deck overlooking a pond and parts of the community. In winter people usually just go out for a quick smoke, but in summer its rather pleasant to stay out there and banter away, increasing in volume as the night wears on and alcohol gets into heads. Obviously th
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Form: Made a base similar to the Skylanders Portal, with some spray foam, coroplast, and Color Changing LEDs. This was added to a Totem Pole. Kid brother's school project. Function: Used an EZ430-F2013 as a simple Soft Switch, leds on 5 minute timer, to save the batteries from being drained. Code (main.c): #include "common.h" /*-------------- EZ430 Soft Switch, 5 Minute Sleep Timer using Watchdog LED is P1.0 D1 on EZ430 TRANS is P1.1 2n2222 Transistor Base PB is P1.2 Pushbutton P1.3-P1.7, P2.6, P2.7 free --------------*/ bool switch_state = 0; void cpu_init(void) { WDTCTL = WDT