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Update: Health and Fitness – August
A quick post to record the progress in August. Since mid-July, I have lost 9.5 pounds (4.3kg) and am now in the lower 21 stone, realm. Training is going well…
Posted inProgramming
Making Arduino Programming, Cheaper
I have owned an R3 Uno for some time. The original Arduino unit is robust, but quite pricey. Mine was in a set with wires and components. It is the…
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Set Review – 71315 Heartlake Surf Shop (Find)
It's another one from the Friends range, and it is just as colourful and sweet to build. This one has Mia in the set, a wetsuited shop owner and watersports…
Find: Silverlit Neo R/C Robot
This was an interesting grab off of Gumtree. You can still purchase these for £30 at Smyths Toys and it is quite a sweet toy. As a lover of Robots…
Posted inEngineering Vyvyan
Creating a Power Bank Frame
Continuing on with my adaptions of the rear space in Vyvyan, I wanted to add my old Anker Power Bank. Even after five years, this is still going strong and…
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Set Review – 75370 Stormtrooper Mech
And...it's another one! I just love me some mechs! This is a nice one, coloured to match the Stormtrooper pilot. I don't know what it is about a Lego Stormtrooper…
Posted inAccessories Review
Tool Review: More on That Charger…
As promised, I wanted to document the new 6v and 12v charger that I have purchsed to give some old cells, new life. From a first look, it is robust…
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The Vyvyan Bicycle-Claw and 12v Tray
This is a bit of fabrication and practicality, all mixed into one. I wanted to be able to carry the road-bike, without damaging the chain-gear. This version is held via…
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Set Review – 71456 Mrs. Castillo’s Turtle Van
It's another one of these fantastic Dreamzz sets. The artwork never fails to astound me. This particular set has a thick instruction booklet with three options for the end product.…
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Fitness Update: Carbohydrate Tensions
Since the start of this training regime, I have found it difficult to keep my energy up. To do this, I need to take in at least 400g of carbs,…