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Working on renewable energy systems. Teach solar PV courses @centre_alt_tech. More active @curiouselectric where I sell DIY electronic kits.

Joined March 2011
Supplied data-logger for battery temperature monitoring on mini-grid in Malawi. Data coming through pretty well! Using #esp32 and #firebase.
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Given picture of my grandma. Proof they didn't fake the moon landings. She was really there...
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Got a bit of time without much social interaction to catch up on past copies of @Makemagazine and already they were saying to lock down...
3D printed ultra-capacitor holder: no mounting holes on these units, so printed a case for them. Worked pretty well (2nd attempt!)
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Just built a load switcher for long-term on/off testing a solar power supply unit. Pretty pleased with it and quick to develop with @Vel_Makers modules and @arduino Uno... Code here: github.com/re-innovation/loa…
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Need to cut a clean hole through sheet metal? I can't recommend these Q-max cutters highly enough: Quick, clean hole with no mess. Needs a bit of muscle, though... Available in the UK here (and other places): cromwell.co.uk/shop/hand-too… @toolotheday
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Recent project: hand crank power supply for "The Future Machine" whenthefuturecomes.net/2019/…
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Recent project: 4-lane pedal scalextric
Recent project: pedal powered inverters...
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Finally got a bolt-on electricity generator prototype for running machines. Now to see how much voltage and current I can get from it.... #humanpower
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Pedal powered slot car game delivered to client. Thanks to @CycloneWorks for pedal stands!
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