Author Archives: Brian Gallimore

Interior trailer lights

I worked with Ray Ray to add lights inside scout troop 1914’s trailer today.  We wanted the lights to work even if the tire vehicle was disconnected.  We also wanted to ‘scout proof’ it in a few ways.  Started by … Continue reading

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Boy Scout Shotgun Range

We had some extra time at the boy scout shotgun range, so the boys gathered up some unused food and we shot at it. I was elected ‘best shot’ and ‘best choice to shoot stuff’. Here is a quick video … Continue reading

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Philmont Scout Ranch Backpacking Trek

Bryson and I completed a 12-day backpacking trip at Philmont Scout Ranch. This was my first time visiting the ranch. I felt lucky to get to go, because I’ve heard stories from people who have worked or visited Philmont and … Continue reading

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ESP32 / Arduino IDE

While trying to help my son with schoolwork, I searched for simple and cheap micro controller tutorial and found the ESP32 series of products. For $15, I bought a starter kit that included the micro controller on a development board, … Continue reading

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Conveyor Shaft Encoder Pulse Calculator

I created a simple webpage using javascript that calculates some key data given conveyor speed, pulley size, and PPR resolution settings. It is live at briangallimore.com/conveyorpulses

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DIY Automatic Transfer Switch

I created an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) using a DPDT (2 switchover contacts) relay and 2 motor contactors linked with a mechanical interlock module.

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Wiring Schematic for Bad Boy ZTE Mower

I drew up a partial set (relay functions) of wiring schematics for a 2014 Bad Boy ZT Elite zero-turn mower. These hand-sketched drawings are based on the wiring diagram provided in the user manual. If you are like me, you … Continue reading

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Aiden’s Picture in the local Newspaper

Two pictures of Aiden participating in a local trash pickup service project were published in today’s local newspaper.

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Canadian BWCA Canoe Trip

Canoed 65 miles (not including taxi or fishing), 23 portages in BWCA (Boundry Waters Canoe Area) for 9 days and 8 nights. Traveled by van about 2400 miles from Allen TX to Ely MN. The total trip was 13 days … Continue reading

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Barcode Format Converter

I’ve been working with systems that use 10-digit barcodes. Different systems require that the data be stored in different ways, and I usually can’t decode the values in my head, so I wound up creating a spreadsheet to do the … Continue reading

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