Fuel Tracking – 2016 – End of Year
Three months into winter up here in the North and the MPG takes a dive! All 2016 data is based on a highway commute averaging 2,468 ± 247 miles per month. This was done over the same stretch of highway, in the same 2004 V6 Impala LS, with the same driver, at about the same times each day.…
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3D Printing – Settings, Photos, Problems
With more than expected traffic on the 3D printer setup and instructions… a few comments that might help. PROBLEM: Leak in printer nozzle The printer nozzle initially leaked melted plastic through the threads and later broke when I tried to tighten it… (while it was hot). If you look at the last photo in the build instructions,…
Read MoreFuel Tracking – October 2016 – Chart
Winter reaches the North and we switch to winter blend gas.
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Trinket Pro Humidity and Temperature Sensor for Your Desk
So, I wanted to measure the temperature and humidity in my office. Typically, a simple hygrometer and thermometer could work. But, how do you log the information? Paper and pencil? What happens when I am away? So, in this project we wire up a small micro-controller, temperature and humidity sensor, screen, and a micro-SD card…
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MacBook Pro Battery Life, 1 Year Old
About a year ago, my workhorse computer started to die. As its screen dimmed and voltage regulators started screaming, it was time to replace it. Yes, my always-on, number crunching, Fujitsu Lifebook Tablet started to give out (after its 5th battery, 2nd fan, 3rd hard drive and 2nd set of ram – all easy to replace). So, I…
Read MoreFuel Tracking – July 2016 – Chart
July Gasoline Use and Statistics: Table Data: *Assumes 10% ethanol for 17.68 lbs-CO2/gallon.
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