Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Solder power
I've been letting weather PTSD get me down. Trying to pull away from the computer and do more physical stuff.
Got tools and seeds ready for a little gardening, but weather halted that activity.
Instead, I'm paying attention to this regen receiver, seeing if I can bring in more interesting signals and less QRN. Made a simple longwire antenna, through the window and tied to a lilac. That helped with the signal.
Okay, how about a ground to cut the QRN? Need to solder a banana plug onto a wire so I can use the AC mains ground. Got out the soldering iron...
and now I feel better!
No need for serious circuitry. Just the physical act of connecting wires and plugs together. Presto! Makeforce appears and shields you from the blues.
and now I feel better!
No need for serious circuitry. Just the physical act of connecting wires and plugs together. Presto! Makeforce appears and shields you from the blues.
Labels: Make or break, Patient things
¶ 5:00 PM
