This is the Bradford Alhambra, a theatre in the centre of the city. Its covered in lights. I love lots of lights at night.


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This is my Starbuck's mug. It was a gift.


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This is part of the building in which I current work as seen from the window by my desk. Although only 20 years old and recently refurbished at a cost of millions to the tax payer it will not survive beyond a few more months. Yorkshire Forward, the QUANGO who own it, are selling it to property developers who, in a public/private partnership, are ( Read more... )

This circuit is going to be made up as one of a pair of earrings. Between the red and black wires goes a small button cell. The whole lot will be light and small enough to hang from an ear. The Mark II version will be made using surface mount parts and be even smaller.


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You have to do something when you're in bed ill. I finished knitting my legwarmers. I love the multi-colour yarns you get these days. This project was chosen so that I could learn using double pointed needles and knitting in the round.


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I'm still not well so this is my desk at home. The large monitor is connected to a Linux PC and my MacBook (Pro-lite). When using the Mac I use the Mac's screen for IM, Skype, IRC and Twitter clients; and the main screen for 'work'. The monitor also supports composite and S-Video connections suitable for older games consoles. It's also a USB ( Read more... )

This is basically a clone of Adafruit's BoArduino except made on stripboard. There are pins soldered on the bottom so that it can plug straight in to a breadboard. Unlike the 'proper' BoArduino it doesn't have the power jack (you connect using the two pins bottom left) or the 6 way ISP connector. The latter is only needed if you intend ( Read more... )

I'm feeling somewhat poorly today so today's photo is of the friends I share my bed with.


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While I'm announcing appearances I am excited to announce that I am presenting an Arduino workshop at Manchester Geek Girl Afternoon Tea this month at Madlab, Manchester's Hackspace in the Northern Quarter ( Read more... )

I am delighted to announce that I have been selected to exhibit at Newcastle Maker Faire. The theme of my display will be crafty geekery ( Read more... )