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  • HiBy R3 Pro II – not really a review

    HiBy R3 Pro II – not really a review

    Earlier this year, I bought myself the aforementioned digital audio player to give myself a way to listen to my music collection without pulling out my phone every time I wanted to do so. I did a lot of reading and research before settling on the HiBy – my criteria were basically “not Android”, since…

  • A new soldering iron

    A new soldering iron

    K asked me last year what I’d like as a present, and I pointed at a Fnirsi HS-02A soldering iron and a GAN USB-C power supply for it. Several months later, I’ve got around to actually trying it. Room temperature to 350 degrees C in under 10 seconds (according to the screen; I don’t have…

  • Finally clear

    Finally clear

    17 days after the first test showed a positive result, things have cleared up.

  • A view of the Irish juror system

    A view of the Irish juror system

    Last month, I received a letter informing me that I had been randomly selected from the register of electors to serve as a juror at the Criminal Courts in Dublin. The letter came with a handbook explaining some of the process, as well as a list of reasons for disqualification or excuse from service (and…

  • Renovating the studio – part 19

    All the framing out was done today, and the first insulated boards were put up (50mm including insulation). I asked the builder to put a set of noggins all the way across the long wall at 1.7m from the floor (bottom of the noggin). This gives me a known good attachment point for shelving etc…

  • It’s a kettle with browning control

    It’s a kettle with browning control

    I suppose I might want to reheat frozen tea..