Uglyhack creations

Episodes

1. 20

   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...

   Feb 2, 2023
2. 19

   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.

   Jan 8, 2023
3. 18

   Playing with colored milk

   Mixing milk, food color, and dish soap is pretty cool

   Aug 24, 2022
4. 17

   dprintf - printf debugging using GDB

   Just a quick example of how to use dprintf, which allows for the familiar "printf" style debugging using gdb.

   Mar 27, 2022
5. 16

   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...

   Mar 16, 2022
6. 15

   Making a home for my microscope

   I like my microscope! In order to use it elsewhere, I made a case

   Jul 13, 2021
7. 14

   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.

   Jun 12, 2021
8. 13

   Fisher Space Pen teardown

   I tell a story about this guy I know, and take apart a fancy pen refill.

   May 20, 2021
9. 12

   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

   Apr 28, 2021
10. 11

    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).

    Jan 31, 2021
11. 10

    Desoldering using a sucker (for beginners)

    I desolder some parts and explain what I'm doing. Hopefully someone finds it useful!

    Jan 22, 2021
12. 9

    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: [email protected]

    Jan 15, 2021
13. 8

    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.

    Jan 8, 2021
14. 7

    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.

    Dec 30, 2020
15. 6

    Microscope!

    I got a microscope! Strange Parts video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBFyGzrClsI

    Dec 21, 2020
16. 5

    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). ...

    Dec 14, 2020
17. 4

    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...

    Dec 8, 2020
18. 3

    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...

    Nov 19, 2020
19. 2

    Answering Reddit: Inductors in Practical Electronics For Inventors

    ProEngineerXD on Reddit asked about the charts relating to a circuit with an inductor, which they found in "Practical Electronics For Inventors" by Paul Scherz and Simon Monk. I thought it might be fun to reproduce the circuit. The question: h...

    Nov 11, 2020
20. 1

    Lemo connector - Howto and overview

    How to solder a circular Lemo connector. This specifically concerns a FGG.0B.305. When I first got started with these I had some trouble getting them soldered neatly, consistently and quickly. Looking at the video this all looks easy, which it...

    Oct 26, 2020