Continuing a tradition of using the holiday shutdown to do some much needed work on the tech of the household. This year is no different!
Shaking off the Cobwebs
Been a while, but time to resurrect this blog after a 18 month hiatus.
The Hot Hatch
I wasn't sure what to call it, but early on I had an affinity for what was to come to be called the "Hot Hatch". Some musing
Electrification of Cars
The electrification of the fleet will have knock on effects. A couple of thoughts
RC Brands: Traxxas – the Titan
First in a series: Traxxas - the biggest (and fastest) name in RC. Love 'em or hate 'em, they are the one that everyone compares themselves to.
Unreported Income
Yes, the deficit is growing, and we are spending more as a country (and that is good), but we can reduce the imbalance by just collecting what is owed.
The Chase: Traxxas Slash
Project Slash gets the juice. Swapping to a brushless power system has opened up this truck, and greatly increased the grin-power.
Next Upgrade: Taking the Slash Brushless!
The Slash project continues, with the transition to a brushless electrics upgrade.
In San Diego – observations of the drive
In what is becoming a ritual, I have trekked to San Diego to visit my ailing father, and have some thoughts about the drive.
My first Arrma RC: The Felony
My first street basher, and what a beast it is. A 6S, AWD retro styled beast. A handful, a slayer of tires, and a hoover of debris, it also provides endless shit-eating grins.