Category Archives: Projects

PHP Protocol Buffer to MySQL (and back!) bridge

by stuporglue Posted on October 27, 2011

Protocol Buffers are a binary data transfer protocol from Google. Google officially supports C++, Java and Python. There are 3rd party libraries that support other languages. I previously mentioned several that support PHP, including the one that we’re using at … Continue reading →

Posted in Computers, Digitization, Projects, Something Interesting | Leave a comment

How to Turn a Drill Press into a Lathe

by stuporglue Posted on June 21, 2011

Lathes are pretty sweet. You can turn table legs, fancy lamps, cool wooden bowls, pens, baseball bats… so many fun things you can make! Unfortunately little ones start at $400-ish and ones big enough to turn table legs and baluster … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects, Something Interesting, Woodworking | Tagged lathe, woodworking | 1 Comment

Rocket Launch Success!

by stuporglue Posted on December 28, 2010

Against the odds, launching the rocket was a success! We had a great time today using up all three engines. Here’s some photos from the grand event. With the parachute inside the cap, it didn’t quite sit flush. That worked … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects, Something Interesting | Tagged model rocket | 1 Comment

Category Archives: Projects

PHP Protocol Buffer to MySQL (and back!) bridge

How to Turn a Drill Press into a Lathe

Rocket Launch Success!

Subscribe Today!

Search

Most Recent Stuff

Archives

Family and Friends

Sources of Awesomeness