Uglyhack creations https://diode.zone/c/uglyhack_channel/videos Sometimes I want to make a think or explore a technology. I'll put that over here. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:28:56 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://diode.zone Uglyhack creations https://diode.zone/lazy-static/avatars/085fdae5-ad81-40c4-8a03-dc968e22c3c3.png https://diode.zone/c/uglyhack_channel/videos All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://diode.zone/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder. https://diode.zone/feeds/podcast/videos.xml?videoChannelId=176 <![CDATA[Casio Watch Repair]]> https://diode.zone/w/w21QSY7SLJp4mq5ikGWwqr https://diode.zone/w/w21QSY7SLJp4mq5ikGWwqr Sun, 05 May 2024 18:13:59 GMT I bought a cheap watch second hand that didn't work. SO I fixed it, by replacing the movement

]]> Uglyhack creations nonadult Casio Watch Repair I bought a cheap watch second hand that didn't work. SO I fixed it, by replacing the movement <![CDATA[Vacuum sealer test & teardown]]> https://diode.zone/w/x2YQF5wWYiepTLL4PzBSQW https://diode.zone/w/x2YQF5wWYiepTLL4PzBSQW Tue, 14 Mar 2023 23:12:20 GMT Uglyhack creations Education nonadult Vacuum sealer test & teardown <![CDATA[Using an oscilloscope on a circuit]]> https://diode.zone/w/usuceJhgsgWnhmYZpEvSce https://diode.zone/w/usuceJhgsgWnhmYZpEvSce Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:17:47 GMT Just me showing how I use an oscilloscope to probe around a signal. This was inspired by a conversation I had with some beginners who had an oscilloscope, but didn't actually know how to use it. I go into a lot of details on how I actually use the scope.

]]> Uglyhack creations Education nonadult Using an oscilloscope on a circuit Just me showing how I use an oscilloscope to probe around a signal. This was inspired by a conversation I had with some beginners who had an oscilloscope, but didn't actually know how to use it. I go into a lot of details on how I actually use the... <![CDATA[Color and the James Webb Space Telescope]]> https://diode.zone/w/1jpSGpm9j6fgqPXU7ET49B https://diode.zone/w/1jpSGpm9j6fgqPXU7ET49B Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:49:03 GMT I saw Neil Degrasse Tyson talking about color on the NIRCam pictures. I thought there might be more to it, so I decided to expand on that.

]]> Uglyhack creations Education nonadult Color and the James Webb Space Telescope I saw Neil Degrasse Tyson talking about color on the NIRCam pictures. I thought there might be more to it, so I decided to expand on that. <![CDATA[Playing with colored milk]]> https://diode.zone/w/g6VNhWHjsVWrx1YkjcX4xt https://diode.zone/w/g6VNhWHjsVWrx1YkjcX4xt Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:01:58 GMT Mixing milk, food color, and dish soap is pretty cool

]]> Uglyhack creations Science & Technology nonadult Playing with colored milk Mixing milk, food color, and dish soap is pretty cool <![CDATA[dprintf - printf debugging using GDB]]> https://diode.zone/w/kK3rghNuQEYBZc4UwLRoze https://diode.zone/w/kK3rghNuQEYBZc4UwLRoze Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:20:57 GMT Just a quick example of how to use dprintf, which allows for the familiar "printf" style debugging using gdb.

]]> Uglyhack creations Education nonadult dprintf - printf debugging using GDB Just a quick example of how to use dprintf, which allows for the familiar "printf" style debugging using gdb. <![CDATA[Reverse Parking]]> https://diode.zone/w/hBpkCMiW4W8izbdEDh1o7Z https://diode.zone/w/hBpkCMiW4W8izbdEDh1o7Z Wed, 16 Mar 2022 22:52:17 GMT I meant to say "driving instructor" in the intro, but I like this better.

I did some more runs that I didn't describe in the video, but they didn't change my conclusions. The code is here: https://notabug.org/uglyhack/CarSimulator

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]]> Uglyhack creations Vehicles nonadult Reverse Parking I meant to say "driving instructor" in the intro, but I like this better. I did some more runs that I didn't describe in the video, but they didn't change my conclusions. The code is here: https://notabug.org/uglyhack/CarSimulator I put my v... <![CDATA[Making a home for my microscope]]> https://diode.zone/w/imDWYdd2iYR2Nn9pGXCP5S https://diode.zone/w/imDWYdd2iYR2Nn9pGXCP5S Tue, 13 Jul 2021 20:43:08 GMT I like my microscope! In order to use it elsewhere, I made a case

]]> Uglyhack creations Education nonadult Making a home for my microscope I like my microscope! In order to use it elsewhere, I made a case <![CDATA[I don't know why this makes a noise]]> https://diode.zone/w/dgqiaXdoJnBdAHWx57baWg https://diode.zone/w/dgqiaXdoJnBdAHWx57baWg Sat, 12 Jun 2021 18:09:31 GMT This setup makes an annoying noise, and I can't explain why or how to fix it. I guess turning the valve off works.

]]> Uglyhack creations Science & Technology nonadult I don't know why this makes a noise This setup makes an annoying noise, and I can't explain why or how to fix it. I guess turning the valve off works. <![CDATA[Fisher Space Pen teardown]]> https://diode.zone/w/sP1QiwHX9zxj33dfXtbcn6 https://diode.zone/w/sP1QiwHX9zxj33dfXtbcn6 Thu, 20 May 2021 16:53:02 GMT I tell a story about this guy I know, and take apart a fancy pen refill.

]]> Uglyhack creations Science & Technology nonadult Fisher Space Pen teardown I tell a story about this guy I know, and take apart a fancy pen refill. <![CDATA[Making a light that stays on for one hour]]> https://diode.zone/w/iVm75YPKjpaRwA4r4Y4ka9 https://diode.zone/w/iVm75YPKjpaRwA4r4Y4ka9 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:19:38 GMT I wanted a simple project, so I made a light that stays on for about an hour

]]> Uglyhack creations Education nonadult Making a light that stays on for one hour I wanted a simple project, so I made a light that stays on for about an hour <![CDATA[Testing Verilog FPGA code using Icarus]]> https://diode.zone/w/8U7gsoCQE2KqAHpmxN6o7g https://diode.zone/w/8U7gsoCQE2KqAHpmxN6o7g Sun, 31 Jan 2021 18:46:54 GMT I'm messing around with an FPGA, and I wanted to show you a basic FPGA development tool that was not included in the starter workshops.

I'm using an Icebreaker FPGA, and the open toolchain (Yosys/NextPNR).

]]> Uglyhack creations How To nonadult Testing Verilog FPGA code using Icarus I'm messing around with an FPGA, and I wanted to show you a basic FPGA development tool that was not included in the starter workshops. I'm using an Icebreaker FPGA, and the open toolchain (Yosys/NextPNR). <![CDATA[Desoldering using a sucker (for beginners)]]> https://diode.zone/w/jxpQeZPGdcyMfS1GCgMPBB https://diode.zone/w/jxpQeZPGdcyMfS1GCgMPBB Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:56:43 GMT I desolder some parts and explain what I'm doing. Hopefully someone finds it useful!

]]> Uglyhack creations How To nonadult Desoldering using a sucker (for beginners) I desolder some parts and explain what I'm doing. Hopefully someone finds it useful! <![CDATA[Flashing an ARM chip using SWD, FT232H and OpenOCD]]> https://diode.zone/w/jGriyA6GRM16s37TCUGFw7 https://diode.zone/w/jGriyA6GRM16s37TCUGFw7 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 22:24:58 GMT I flash a chip using a low cost FT232H breakout board. I go through the debugging, and I eventually figure out the simple trick to make it work.

I'm also on Mastodon: uglyhack@mastodon.technology

]]> Uglyhack creations How To nonadult Flashing an ARM chip using SWD, FT232H and OpenOCD I flash a chip using a low cost FT232H breakout board. I go through the debugging, and I eventually figure out the simple trick to make it work. I'm also on Mastodon: uglyhack@mastodon.technology <![CDATA[Does picking a lock leave a mark?]]> https://diode.zone/w/9x9xudJPLP7n8j8PjyDuhP https://diode.zone/w/9x9xudJPLP7n8j8PjyDuhP Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:59:13 GMT I was once told that you shouldn't pick your front door lock, because it can leave evidence that will confuse a forensic investigation if you ever get broken in to. I decided to have a look if I could see the traces of a picked lock.

]]> Uglyhack creations Education nonadult Does picking a lock leave a mark? I was once told that you shouldn't pick your front door lock, because it can leave evidence that will confuse a forensic investigation if you ever get broken in to. I decided to have a look if I could see the traces of a picked lock. <![CDATA[Flux core solder]]> https://diode.zone/w/s6o9dWRdbp6EoerSR4emh3 https://diode.zone/w/s6o9dWRdbp6EoerSR4emh3 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 23:31:08 GMT For soldering with electronics, you want solder with the flux built in. This is "Flux core solder". I take a short (literal) look at these cores.

]]> Uglyhack creations Education nonadult Flux core solder For soldering with electronics, you want solder with the flux built in. This is "Flux core solder". I take a short (literal) look at these cores. <![CDATA[Microscope!]]> https://diode.zone/w/c4SPLJDvXMNT5DWyCrqHcK https://diode.zone/w/c4SPLJDvXMNT5DWyCrqHcK Mon, 21 Dec 2020 18:09:47 GMT I got a microscope!

Strange Parts video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBFyGzrClsI

]]> Uglyhack creations Science & Technology nonadult Microscope! I got a microscope! Strange Parts video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBFyGzrClsI <![CDATA[Various electronic clamps/hooks/holders]]> https://diode.zone/w/1jwuiELg5YZ7AwmgVbv9fX https://diode.zone/w/1jwuiELg5YZ7AwmgVbv9fX Mon, 14 Dec 2020 21:27:48 GMT I take a look at all the various wire and pin clamps I have in my collection.

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]]> Uglyhack creations Science & Technology nonadult Various electronic clamps/hooks/holders I take a look at all the various wire and pin clamps I have in my collection. I put my videos on Peertube because it respects my (and your) freedoms. If you want to subscribe, you can use RSS, or follow using an account (Mastodon or Peertube). ... <![CDATA[Making a hot wire foam cutter.]]> https://diode.zone/w/hfcdEjjjqEdKUZaubuVhka https://diode.zone/w/hfcdEjjjqEdKUZaubuVhka Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:37:34 GMT As a gift for a friend, I made a hot-wire foam cutter. Then I broke it.

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]]> Uglyhack creations Education nonadult Making a hot wire foam cutter. As a gift for a friend, I made a hot-wire foam cutter. Then I broke it. I put my videos on Peertube because it respects my (and your) freedoms. If you want to subscribe, you can use RSS, or follow using an account (Mastodon or Peertube). You... <![CDATA[Removing rust from an old tool]]> https://diode.zone/w/1MPxYB31Etb58sRU5N6cz6 https://diode.zone/w/1MPxYB31Etb58sRU5N6cz6 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 16:03:07 GMT I try to remove rust from an old tap wrench. One technique starts with an absolutely disgusting liquid, the other ends with it.

I mean literal iron oxide, I still like the programming language.

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]]> Uglyhack creations Education nonadult Removing rust from an old tool I try to remove rust from an old tap wrench. One technique starts with an absolutely disgusting liquid, the other ends with it. I mean literal iron oxide, I still like the programming language. I put my videos on Peertube because it respects...