Reverse Sanwa LED Operation
Some prefer their arcade buttons to light on press, while other prefer them to be always on. Reversing the LED operation on the Sanwa Arcade buttons is relatively simple.
Author: Mike Murray
Mike is the founder of The Geek Pub. A jack of all trades who simply enjoys the challenge creating things, whether from wood, metal, or from lines of code in a computer. Mike has created all kinds of projects that you can follow and build yourself, from many different styles of retro arcade cabinets to Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects.
Use Airport Extreme Guest Network in Bridge Mode
Is it possible to use Apple’s Airport Extreme Guest Network without using the Airport as your main router? YES. This is one of those situations where Apple really pisses me off. Apple loves to make their technologies proprietary and compatible with only other Apple gear. And that really sucks when you need their gear to […]
Make a Lowrider Skateboard
Every kid wants a skateboard, but not every kid wants a slammed, lowrider skateboard! Recently my youngest was in the garage working on his skateboards, and the next thing I know he comes in the house with a slammed, lowrider skateboard he made out of a regular board by putting the trucks on the top […]
The Commodore SX-64 “Portable” Computer
Portable computers are everywhere you look! Every computer company on the planet currently makes some really incredible high end notebook computers. Apple ushered in a new era of portable computers with iPad tablets. And while many people don’t necessarily think of their phone as a portable computer per se, that is exactly what it is. […]
Setting Up a Miter Saw
Most workshops have a miter saw. A miter saw is one of the go to tools for many operations. They can be used for cutting wood, plastic, PVC, and even non-ferrous metals like aluminum and brass. If your new to miter saws, or even if you’ve been using one for decades this article will be […]
Circular Saw Basics
Everyone should know their circular saw basics. Circular saws are incredibly handy shop tools. In many workshops, the circular is used more than any other tool, and they are generally the go-to tool for cutting down sheet goods into manageable sizes, before moving to the table saw for the precision cuts. In this article we’re going […]
Quick and Dirty Furniture Repair
My mother in-law loves antique furniture. Much of this furniture is furniture that her father built, or purchased. She’s got chairs, tables, beds and an assortment of other antique items. She also holds the heirlooms near and dear to her heart. She can’t part with them. She feels an attachment to these items, because they […]
4 Glues Every Workshop Should Have
Glues are used in just about every workshop. Let’s talk about 4 glues every workshop should have! A visit to the local home improvement center will send you on your way with madness being unable to decide which glue to buy. The truth is, most of the glues on the shelf are all marketing. In […]
Check Blind Spot Monitor System Toyota
Do you have the “Check Blind Spot Monitor System” error showing on the dash of your Toyota or Lexus vehicle (such as the Toyota Tacoma, or Lexus RX350)? Many new vehicles are coming equipped with a neat piece of technology called a Blind Spot Monitor or BSM. This system is designed to help drivers navigate […]
Use Siri to Control Nest, MyQ, HomeSeer, etc.
A lot of people want to use Siri to control Nest, HomeSeer, or other automation systems. Apple created a product suite called HomeKit that allows just this type of interaction to happen. However, as of yet not very many app developers or manufacturers have added this functionality to their applications or hardware. Once enabled you […]