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Repairing a Violet Wand
I’ve been asked to take a look at a non-functioning Violet Wand in the hope that I can repair it back to working order. These devices have many uses from being used as Quack Medical devices, through to…
Read More »СБМ20 / CBM20 Geiger Müller Tube specifications
I managed to find out some information on the СБМ20 Geiger Müller Tube. I tracked down the following image on Google Image Search… With the help of a Russian speaking coworker, I was able to find out the…
Read More »A working Geiger Counter
I managed to get the Geiger counter kitset working. I believe it was a problem with the high voltage leaking through some flux. Either way, a good cleanup around my solder joints seemed to fix the problem. The…
Read More »Assembling the Geiger counter
The Geiger counter kitset arrived about a week ago, but I’ve been really busy and unable to find the time to assemble it. Things in Japan have quietened down (at least in the news), but I’m sure it…
Read More »Bar Sign Debrief
In my last post, I promised photos of the completed sign, once the cocktail party had been. I’m happy to report that Neville liked the sign, as did all the party guests. Here’s a photo of the sign…
Read More »Geiger Counter Project
I’ve wanted a working Geiger counter for a while. It seems like it would be rather handy to have one as a random number generator, and another to install inside a weather station to monitor local radiation levels….
Read More »Bar Sign Finished
The sign is finished and wrapped up ready to go. You’ll have to wait until after the party for me to reveal the completed photos. I’m very happy with the result. Here’s a teaser…
Read More »Slow progress
It’s been very slow going attaching the EL Wire to the sign. The sign needs to be finished for the 16th April, so I need to pick up the pace. I’ve started to use a toothpick to apply…
Read More »Attaching EL Wire
I’ve started attaching the EL wire to the sign. I first attached it using a Gel Superglue, but it spread terribly and left cloudy marks everywhere, so I carefully undid my work and went looking for another glue….
Read More »Brushed Steel Plate
I’ve cut myself a piece of steel for the sign and managed to get it completed to the point where I can attach the EL wire. I first grabbed two washers, bent them slightly and welded them to…
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