Comments on: Hack-A-Day mini-extra

By: BAF

BAF — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 15:21:45 +0000

I built an aux-in mod for my 1990 Toyota Celica’s OEM radio a few weeks ago. However, instead of a jack, I just ran a patch cable behind the dash and back out by the floor, where the cd player usually sits anyway.

By: Matt Burnett

Matt Burnett — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:47:41 +0000

Aux-In jack:
I did this to my 1999 Jeep Cherokke a while ago, but had some problems. I attached one end of a 1/8″ stero cable inbetween the audio preamp and the casette head preamp. This will introduce noise if you are charging the ipod while its playing. It is fine if the ipod is off battery power. This guy grounded it the car chassis, wereas i used the preamp ground, which may give a different result. Anyone know if grounding it to the car instead of whatever the previous circuit used will resolve my noise issue? mattb [Ã¥t] digitalcriterion.com

By: jshroomy

jshroomy — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 06:23:18 +0000

Hah, I had a QSO once w/ the guy that wrote the altoob page. Was pretty cool… He’s got some pretty cool stuff regarding QRP ham radio.

By: Chupa

Chupa — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 01:24:25 +0000

i think checking a paintball marker is different cus its not actually on ur person on the plane. Just think if you were a security person and someone tried to a min tin with wires and switches and knobs on it on a plane. What would you think? I doubt trying to explain what it is would get you anywhere. IM afraid to try it because every time I fly by the time I get to the security check I donât have time for problems. By that point if they wont let me take something on the plane I have no choice but to toss it. :-/

By: thecrazzyman

thecrazzyman — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:53:51 +0000

yea iceburn. you have never been hurt by one of them. one time i was cutting some Teflon and snap the blade broke. i kinda just stat there not knowing where the rest of the blade went. started changing blades and working cutting again and drip. the blade was stuck just at my hairline. it was about .5 inches deep in my skin between my skull and my skin.
yay always wear safety goggles.

By: Iceburn2003

Iceburn2003 — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 23:56:20 +0000

Dude, come on do we really have to wear safety glasses when using a hobby knife?

“Caution! When using a hobby knife, always wear safety goggles!” – Altoobs page.

By: kyle

kyle — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:56:09 +0000

Nice, a HAM radio hack just after I pass the Basic exam, too bad I’d need an Advanced rating to build my own transmitter :(

By: ben

ben — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 21:18:33 +0000

woohoo! bring back the had links!

By: Ondra

Ondra — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:32:48 +0000

Anyone wants a translation of the czech article ?

By: TX297

TX297 — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:01:24 +0000

From the Simmons LED display FAQ:
Why is it in the exercise room of Simmons?
a: Because nobody uses that room. ever.

By: pretorious

pretorious — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:52:39 +0000

@ #4- They actually don't really care about paintball stuff so long as you check it and the c02 tank is empty. I got a nice little hard shell case with foam inserts. It did come back with a tag saying the tsa had searched it, but nothing was missing.

I built a headphone amp and have yet to take it on a plane, but with the rate that laptop batteries are frying, I won't even be able to take my laptop on.

By: Pedro

Pedro — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:33:10 +0000

chupa, just explain what it is at checkin?

try flying with paintball equipment (marker and all)! I doubt i'd be able to with security as it currently is.

By: danadamkof

danadamkof — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:02:46 +0000

As always, I really like the HAD extras.

By: verycool

verycool — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:17:30 +0000

This is a lot better than leds on a keyboard or placing a busted cd into a cereal box.

By: Chupa

Chupa — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:15:08 +0000

i made one of these pocket amps for myself a while back mainly because last time i was on a plane i couldent hear my dvd even with the volume cranked up all the way due to the engines (small plane). Problem is im afrade to bring it on any planes as security might think its a bomb or ignition device or something and take it away or give me a cavity search or someting. anyone ever try it?