Category: DIY

DIY: Ion Trap Quantum Computer

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36C3: Build Your Own Quantum Computer At Home

An ion is a atom with one of the outer electrons removed (normally removed by pointing a laser beam at it) – forming positively charged ion.
Ion trapping is done in a vacuum chamber to isolate the ions from the external environment as much as possible. (And avoid other atoms in the air from bumping and

  • Atoms
    • Consist of 3 components, a proton and neutron (called the nucleus) in the center and electrons which orbit this nucleus
    • 117 different types
    • Are elements the same as atoms
    • Every element is unique and has an atomic number
      • That number tells you the number of protons in every atom of the element. The atomic number is also called the proton number.
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    • DIY: Home Sprinkler System

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    Price Schedule 

    Orbit Sku Part Name Price Quantity Item Total 
    Accessories 
    26030 Sprinkler Pull Up Tool $8.13 1 $8.13 
    31273 1/2 In. x 520 In.Thread Seal Tape $2.29 3 $6.87 
    26085 1/2 In. – 1 In. PVC Cutting Tool $5.27 1 $5.27 
    26120 1-1/4 In. Poly Pipe Ergo Cutter $13.94 1 $13.94 
    53376 Orbit Sprinkler Flag; 10 per bundle $2.49 5 $12.45 
    53333N Walkway Tunnel Kit $5.60 1 $5.60 
    31980 Blu-Lock Release Tool Set $4.01 1 $4.01 
    Fittings 
    31377 3/4 In. x 1/2 In. Blu-Lock Coupling $1.92 23 $44.16 
    31670 1″ Blu-Lock 3X Tee $3.09 6 $18.54 
    31373 3/4″ x 3/4″ x 1/2″ Blu-Lock 3X Tee $2.33 16 $37.28 
    31684 3/4″ X 3/4″ X 1″ Blu-Lock 3X Tee $2.65 13 $34.45 
    31673 1″ Blu-Lock 3X Elbow $2.35 28 $65.80 
    31374H 3/4 In. Blu-Lock Elbow $2.33 6 $13.98 
    31985 1/2″ BL x MPT Swing Joint 3X $1.55 39 $60.45 
    31975 1/2″ Blu-Lock Street Elbow 3X $1.22 22 $26.84 
    31676 1″ Blu-Lock 3X Coupling $2.30 2 $4.60 
    31376 3/4″ Blu-Lock 3X Coupling $1.48 2 $2.96 
    Gear Drive Nozzles 
    —– 15-24′ 1.5 GPM Rotor Nozzle $0.00 7 $0.00 
    —– 15-24′ 3.0 GPM Rotor Nozzle $0.00 2 $0.00 
    —– 15-24′ 0.8 GPM Rotor Nozzle $0.00 4 $0.00 
    —– 25-35′ 1.0 GPM Rotor Nozzle $0.00 3 $0.00 
    Mainline Pipe and Fittings 
    —– 1 In. Slip PVC Coupling $0.38 1 $0.38 
    — 1 In. Slip PVC Elbow $0.48 1 $0.48 
    Pipe 
    37682 1 In. x 100 Ft. Blu-Lock Sprinkler Pipe $48.99 6 $293.94 
    37382 3/4 In. x 100 Ft. Blu-Lock Sprinkler Pipe $37.99 5 $189.95 
    —– 1″ x 10′ Schedule 40 PVC Pipe $2.47 1 $2.47 
    37980 1/2 In. x 100 Ft. Blu-Lock Sprinkler Pipe $32.99 1 $32.99 
    Pop-up Gear Drive Heads 
    55179 Saturn IV Professional Gear Drive $10.04 16 $160.64 
    Pop-Up Spray Heads 
    54616 4″ Pressure Regulating Pop-up Spray Head w/o Nozzle (5 Pack) $18.49 5 $92.45 
    Pop-up Spray Nozzles 
    53582 10 Ft. Adjustable Nozzle $2.16 17 $36.72 
    53583 12 Ft. Adjustable Nozzle $1.79 2 $3.58 
    53580L 4 Ft. Adjustable Nozzle $2.16 4 $8.64 
    Sprinkler Timers 

    Paul Aschmann 

    5200 Rialto 

    Orbit Sku Part Name Price Quantity Item Total 
    57946 6 Station B-hyve Smart Wifi Timer $109.99 1 $109.99 
    Sprinkler Wire 
    57002 Grease Cap Kit for Valves (Package Of 4) $6.89 2 $13.78 
    57093 5-Strand x 100 ft. Sprinkler Wire $34.42 1 $34.42 
    57002 Grease Cap Kit for Splicing (Package Of 4) $6.89 0 $0.00 
    Valve Boxes 
    53230 Valve Box Base $23.66 2 $47.32 
    53212 12 In. Standard Valve Box (Black/Green) $29.99 2 $59.98 
    Valve Manifolds 
    57207M 1″ Blu-Lock Manifold Transition Adapter $2.49 6 $14.94 
    57202 3/4 In. or 1 In. Slip Swivel Adapter $3.19 2 $6.38 
    57250 2 Valve Inline Manifold Assembly $55.29 3 $165.87 
    31378 1″ MPT x 1″ Blu-Lock Adapter $2.67 2 $5.34 
    57184 Double Swivel Union $4.35 1 $4.35 

    Summary

    $1,649.94

    3/4” Inflow

    1 Gallon in 10.5 seconds

    70 PSI (60, 70, 80, 100)

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    Tool: Glowforge Laser Cutter

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    Glowforge was one of the most successful crowdfunding projects at the time, with raising $27.9m in 30 days!

    This was my first crowdfunded purchase, and a pretty substantial one at that at around $2,500 … between this and the Prusa 3D printer, they have probably provided the most interesting and beneficial learning opportunities. While slightly simpler to use compared to a 3D printer, since all functions are only in 2D, there are multiple small nuances around the design, materials, multi-step operations, cutting depths, speeds and laser focus which have had a steep learning curve.

    So far we have made a bunch of interesting, practical and useful projects, sold a few on Etsy and also made a few personalized meaningful gifts. read more

    DIY: Golf Yardage Books

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    I have collected well over 30 yardage books from all over the world. Most of them from bucket list courses like Pinehurst #2, Harbor Town or one of my favorite courses, The Ocean Course at Kiawah. But sometimes courses didnt offer or sell them, so I started down the rabbit hole of designing and printing my own.

    Majority of them were for tournaments I played in on the Golfweek Amateur Tour. The design process included using Google Maps to get an aerial photo of the course, and then subsequently outlining each hole using Adobe Illustrator and vector shapes. Then measuring and taking the yardages from the course and annotating the map.

    Book size: 3.75″ x 6.5” read more

    DIY: Greens Mapping

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    As an avid amateur golfer, I always look at the professionals for ideas, tips or tricks on what they are doing to improve their game, or gain a competitive advantage. One of the differentiators between amateurs and pros is their green reading books. It is essentially a layout and guide to each unique element of green helping them to decide where to hit their ball on approach shots, and what to expect on any given putt. While these are still simply a guide, and the golfer still needs to putt the ball along a planned path, they do provide valuable insight which is not always evident or visible when looking at the green.

    Because of this I spent some time trying to understand if it was possible to map greens for this purpose and develop my own green reading technology as a startup or, simply improve my own golf game through this innovation. Here is what I have found on this journey: read more

    DIY: Lego Shelf

    paschmann

    A fun DIY Lego Shelf from Walnut Wood. Some woodworking, finishing and using the laser to mark and brand it. I have made about 5 of them now for friends and family and they always seem to be a hit!

    Step 1:
    160 -> 180 -> 220 Grit Sanding
    Scuff with steel wool (00)
    Clean with microfiber
    Danish Oil (Walnut)

    Step 2:
    Scuff with steel wool
    Clean with microfiber
    Danish Oil (Walnut)

    Step 3:
    Top Coat
    Wax and 0000 steel wool

    Step 4:
    Laser Engrave Logo

    Step5:
    Glue Lego Insert