The Transition In the beginning, I always recommended using either three AA or AAA batteries to power my circuits. That combination provides a good 4.5 volts which was as close as I could get to 5 volts. The reasoning was that if anyone uses my circuits during a show and runs out of batteries, they […]
Category Archives: Technology
20260315 So, I bought Toy PKD Blaster pt.6: Testing the JQ6500
The 28mm 8 Ohm 3W speakers… have arrived. And so are the 5-position switches, plus other stuff not relevant to this Project such as UV Glue. From past experiences, the 3W speakers I’ve had were good enough for prop sounds. The only issue is the choice of amplifiers that must be small enough to drive […]
20260312 The Vault-Tec Air Terminal by Arnov Sharma
For those who are familiar with the Fallout Games, the Air Terminals are one of the game’s interactive props. Thanks to Mr. Arnov Sharma, you can now build one using a Raspberry Pi 5.
20260218 So, I bought Toy PKD Blaster pt.4
Opening the Toy Happy Chinese New Year 2026! Thanks to the two-days Holidays, I managed to get the Blaster taken apart. Unlike the normal 2-piece construction, the Toy Blaster uses an ingenious technique where each individual assembly such as the Grip ‘protects’ the main Blaster. However, the same cannot be said about the top slider. […]
20251120 When is too much, too much?
As announced by Rye Field Model on the 4th of November 2025, this is their latest offering of some World War II Tank. A Mk2 Super Sherman to be exact. The kit boasts of extensive photo-etch parts and even 3D printed details, complete with workable tracks. Not knowing much about this tank, except it or […]
