Author Archives: Brian Gallimore

Ignition User Pop Up Data Entry Box

If you want a data-entry pop-up in Inductive Automation’s Ignition, you just call the function to open an input box. This seems simple to computer programmers, but it is different than how typical industrial automation systems accomplish the task. Ignition … Continue reading

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My Political Opinions Lean…

My political opinions lean more and more to Anarchy… The most improper job of any man, even saints, is bossing other men. Not one in a million is fit for it, and least of all those who seek the opportunity. … Continue reading

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Shop Construction Photos

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Bathroom Remodel Pictures

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Getting Ambient Weather Data into Ignition

I wanted to learn how API’s work, so I figured bringing in some of my weather station data to an Inductive Automation’s Ignition project would be a good task to learn on. I wasted a lot of time trying to … Continue reading

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Loft Ladder

I built a ladder out of 2×4 and 1×4 lumber. It has 9 rungs spaced 12-3/4″ apart and is set to be used at a 70ยบ angle and have 9′-1″ of elevation.

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How-To Get Clean Dishes with a Modern Dishwasher

If your modern high-efficiency* dishwasher is anything like mine, then it is a source of constant frustration. Even with pre-washing the dishes don’t come out very clean.  I think I solved the problem, here is what we do: wash out … Continue reading

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2018 Scouting Memories

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Aiden Ding Dong Ditcher

I sent Aiden outside today because he was being too loud. This is what he did.

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Canonball Speed Sensors

A customer wanted to use industrial photo eye sensors with a piece of lab equipment to measure the speed of a projectile shot out of a air cannon.  I assembled a small box with the parts needed to power it … Continue reading

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