Toyota Prius AC refrigerant charging

Toyota Prius AC refrigerant charging

The Toyota dealer determined a 2005 Prius had a slow refrigerant leak likely in the compressor.   To replace the compressor would be $800 and…

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Raspberry_PI_back_monitoring_mount

Raspberry PI 3 with VGA monitor

An old monitor can be turned into a pretty decent computer and gaming machine.   It is a fun project to do with kids. Parts and…

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Sonos and Airplay with old audio equipment

Sonos and Airplay with old audio equipment

Audio equipment from the 1950’s to 2010 has generally been interchangeable. This meant you could buy speakers, amps, record players, and tape decks from different…

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Whip light fixture 

Whip light fixture 

  

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Scanning old photos

Scanning old photos

Most people have albums and boxes full of old photos slowly deteriorating and being ignored in the digital age.   The solution is scanning the…

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DIY badminton and volleyball poles

DIY badminton and volleyball poles

The cost of a badminton or volleyball set increases with the durability of the poles that hold the net.  Even kits over $100 have low-durability collapsable…

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Portable river dock DIY plans

Portable river dock DIY plans

Requirements A small dock that would float on a river whose water levels changes dramatically throughout the season.    The dock needed to be light…

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