Monthly Archives: January 2008
Vacuum Tubes!
During the course of the break, Fred and I have been working on a tube amplifier (for me). During this, I learned how to lay out a single-layer PCB and I will be learning how to be a craftsman. Of … Continue reading
North American Solar Challenge: Should I go?
I am quite surprised that this did not come up until after I attended the logistics webinar with my faculty advisor, but I now have a dilemma on my hands. While I feel like I am one of the most … Continue reading
Ugly Speakers
When I told my parents about my project to build a set of speakers, they tried to talk me out of it by telling me that I can get something cheaper, better-looking, and (possibly) better-sounding than what I can build. … Continue reading
1st Week of Classes
I moved back to Austin early again to help the solar car team with the Edison Lecture Series. This year’s topic was TV, Image Processing, and Surveillance. People thought it was funny for us to be on display, but solar … Continue reading
Parting Ways
Not long ago, I received notice that I was not accepted as a mentor for next year. Put in a PC way, I am very disappointed in their decision; but frankly, I felt what some people call “shafted.” I could … Continue reading
Materialism and Accountability
Note: This is a response to a friend’s blog entry, located here. Sometimes, I feel like I am missing out on something because I do not have a mainstream item. There is no doubt that we all have desires, but … Continue reading
