Category: Repairs and Disassembly

[Description]: When working on another project I came across an issue with the tooling at MITERS. Our only MITERS saw was battery powered… but in the last year we threw away all our old tool batteries and standardized. So none of the batteries fit the MITERS Saw. That’s when I …

[Description]: This project goal is to disassemble of a SanDisk Cruzer Fit 16 GB usb Flash Drive for purpose of gaining a low profile flash drive and learning exactly how they are built. Disassembling things gives you a good idea on how other think, and in this case on how big …

[Description]: The Disassembly of a Used Wireless Handicap button to determine and understand how it works. [Processes Applied]: -Circuit Knowledge -Wits (Disassembly was tedious) [Summary]: This project was the disassembly of a Used Wireless handicap button which I acquired out of the RPI Techdumps. The condition of the outer casing …

[Description]: A simple project aimed at creating a lanyard with a basic lashing using nylon string removed from the core of paracord rope. [Processes Applied]: Lashing [Summary]: This was a simple project where I aimed to create a strong lanyard for a mini-maglight. The materials I chose to use for …

[Description]: This project is a simple repair involving a salvaged laptop cooling pad. The goal of this project is to dismantle, learn how it works and create an effective repair. [Processes Applied]: Soldering Dremel & Adhesives [Summary]: This laptop cooling pad was non-functional when i found it and it was …