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by BobCochran13
Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:09 am
Forum: Nuts & Volts Magazine Discussions
Topic: Peanut Butter Jar Monster Detector
Replies: 14
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Peanut Butter Jar Monster Detector

This question is for Vern Graner, who wrote an excellent article on a Peanut Butter Jar Monster Detector in a past issue of Nuts & Volts. I have an infant granddaughter now and I would like to build the monster detector for her. Do you have any suggestions for me based on your experience with t...
by BobCochran13
Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:53 am
Forum: Nuts & Volts Magazine Discussions
Topic: Sep 2011: Web Control Thermostat - Jürgen G. Schmidt
Replies: 1
Views: 7584

Re: Sep 2011: Web Control Thermostat - Jürgen G. Schmidt

Hi, I think this article is extremely well written and useful for a project I have in mind. I just skimmed the October article (which is available online now) and will comment more after reading it. Thank you for a great project!

Many thanks!

Bob Cochran
Greenbelt, Maryland
by BobCochran13
Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:36 am
Forum: Nuts & Volts Magazine Discussions
Topic: Sep 2011: Circuit board Assembly Jig - John D. Collier
Replies: 3
Views: 8370

Re: Sep 2011: Circuit board Assembly Jig - John D. Collier

Hi, I want to build this jig and plan to place an order with McMaster-Carr this weekend for the parts. I don't have access to a metal milling machine, or expertise with this, but I can probably find a service to do this in my area. Are there any tips for finding a good milling company? Also, are th...