Comments for blog.tuckie http://tuckie.net/wordpress Welcome to the interblag! Mon, 12 May 2008 10:46:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on DIY wireless firework control by tuckie http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/03/23/diy-wireless-firework-control/#comment-106 tuckie Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:42:57 +0000 http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/03/23/diy-wireless-firework-control/#comment-106 Sadly a schematic was never made, it existed solely in my head. For stuff that's very similar take a look in the firing systems section on pyrouniverse.com Sadly a schematic was never made, it existed solely in my head. For stuff that’s very similar take a look in the firing systems section on pyrouniverse.com

]]> Comment on DIY wireless firework control by kenny http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/03/23/diy-wireless-firework-control/#comment-93 kenny Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:00:40 +0000 http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/03/23/diy-wireless-firework-control/#comment-93 that is realy cool i saw it on hackaday.com i have been looking all over for a good fireworks ignitor like this. if you could please email me the schematic for your wiring or any more info about this project it would be great! kenl92@aim.com Thanks alot A++++++ that is realy cool i saw it on hackaday.com i have been looking all over for a good fireworks ignitor like this. if you could please email me the schematic for your wiring or any more info about this project it would be great!
kenl92@aim.com

Thanks alot

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]]> Comment on DIY wireless firework control by giantmtb1 http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/03/23/diy-wireless-firework-control/#comment-72 giantmtb1 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:37:16 +0000 http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/03/23/diy-wireless-firework-control/#comment-72 I'm trying to keep away from reading posts like this. It is totally meaningless. Ain't it shame to post rubbish like this? I’m trying to keep away from reading posts like this. It is totally meaningless. Ain’t it shame to post rubbish like this?

]]> Comment on DIY wireless firework control by Wireless fireworks controller | Development Feeds http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/03/23/diy-wireless-firework-control/#comment-61 Wireless fireworks controller | Development Feeds Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:03:10 +0000 http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/03/23/diy-wireless-firework-control/#comment-61 [...] sent in his wireless fireworks controller. The electronic parts are off the shelf - a 12 channel relay board and remote provide the guts. He [...] […] sent in his wireless fireworks controller. The electronic parts are off the shelf - a 12 channel relay board and remote provide the guts. He […]

]]> Comment on DIY wireless firework control by pyro http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/03/23/diy-wireless-firework-control/#comment-22 pyro Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:51:17 +0000 http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/03/23/diy-wireless-firework-control/#comment-22 First, I'd like to refer anyone interested in fireworks to the Pyrotechnics Guild International (www.pgi.org), also to local fireworks clubs and fireworks display companies. They can help you learn more about the use and construction of fireworks, including safety and legal information. The annual PGI Convention is the fireworks worlds' annual get-together (both professionals and hobbyists) and trade show, with eight+ days and nights of fireworks displays and demos, classes on building fireworks, fellow enthusiasts to talk to, and much more. www.pgi.org. Also see www.skylighter.com for books and supplies. There are several safety and issues to watch out for here. First, while BP mixes are relatively insensitive, PLEASE wear gloves, goggles or a face-shield, and long-sleeve cotton (non-static-generating) clothing. Plastic clothing such as nylon can melt and stick to your skin; cotton won't. If your clothing is generating static when you move and you're handling explosive material, your chances of an accident go WAY up. Second, ball-milling (or mortar-and-pestle grinding) any explosive mixture such as Pyrodex or black powder is NOT a good idea! One spark or excessive friction and it'll go bang, probably throwing shrapnel. At least make sure nobody is nearby if it goes! Third, speaking of the BATF, local sheriff, bomb squad, fire marshal, etc., give some consideration to your legal position and the hysteria over terrorism and "dangerous chemicals". If you have an accident or an anxious neighbor calls the authorities, count on some legal problems and being arrested. Indian reservations are often a good place to go play (clear it with the tribe and/or a buddy who lives there first!). If you can find (or start) a local fireworks club (see the links at www.pgi.org) you can share the time and $ cost of getting permits, licensing and insurance, so you can play with this stuff without getting in trouble, AND have friends to share your interests. Play hard, have fun, nobody hurt! First, I’d like to refer anyone interested in fireworks to the Pyrotechnics Guild International (www.pgi.org), also to local fireworks clubs and fireworks display companies. They can help you learn more about the use and construction of fireworks, including safety and legal information. The annual PGI Convention is the fireworks worlds’ annual get-together (both professionals and hobbyists) and trade show, with eight+ days and nights of fireworks displays and demos, classes on building fireworks, fellow enthusiasts to talk to, and much more. http://www.pgi.org.

Also see http://www.skylighter.com for books and supplies.

There are several safety and issues to watch out for here.

First, while BP mixes are relatively insensitive, PLEASE wear gloves, goggles or a face-shield, and long-sleeve cotton (non-static-generating) clothing. Plastic clothing such as nylon can melt and stick to your skin; cotton won’t. If your clothing is generating static when you move and you’re handling explosive material, your chances of an accident go WAY up.

Second, ball-milling (or mortar-and-pestle grinding) any explosive mixture such as Pyrodex or black powder is NOT a good idea! One spark or excessive friction and it’ll go bang, probably throwing shrapnel. At least make sure nobody is nearby if it goes!

Third, speaking of the BATF, local sheriff, bomb squad, fire marshal, etc., give some consideration to your legal position and the hysteria over terrorism and “dangerous chemicals”. If you have an accident or an anxious neighbor calls the authorities, count on some legal problems and being arrested.

Indian reservations are often a good place to go play (clear it with the tribe and/or a buddy who lives there first!).

If you can find (or start) a local fireworks club (see the links at http://www.pgi.org) you can share the time and $ cost of getting permits, licensing and insurance, so you can play with this stuff without getting in trouble, AND have friends to share your interests.

Play hard, have fun, nobody hurt!

]]> Comment on Scripting! by tuckie http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/01/02/scripting/#comment-21 tuckie Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:35:51 +0000 http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/01/02/scripting/#comment-21 I've actually made quite a bit of progress on this front since I made this post. Feel free to take a look at the script, I've added it to the shell scripts page (see top link). Overall, I'm not as happy with it as I am with my other scripts, It can still be a bit buggy at times. I’ve actually made quite a bit of progress on this front since I made this post. Feel free to take a look at the script, I’ve added it to the shell scripts page (see top link). Overall, I’m not as happy with it as I am with my other scripts, It can still be a bit buggy at times.

]]> Comment on Scripting! by Dan http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/01/02/scripting/#comment-20 Dan Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:44:57 +0000 http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/01/02/scripting/#comment-20 I use VisualHub for the Mac and rip in h.264. Its essentially a pretty GUI wrapper for ffmpeg. Review the logfile the GUI makes as it processes a file and take the file input and output arguments out of the mile long ffmpeg string. I think of it as a good investment, it is quite nice software.... I use VisualHub for the Mac and rip in h.264. Its essentially a pretty GUI wrapper for ffmpeg. Review the logfile the GUI makes as it processes a file and take the file input and output arguments out of the mile long ffmpeg string. I think of it as a good investment, it is quite nice software….

]]> Comment on DIY wireless firework control by keystoneclimber http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/03/23/diy-wireless-firework-control/#comment-19 keystoneclimber Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:44:35 +0000 http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/03/23/diy-wireless-firework-control/#comment-19 They are not detonators, they are ignitors. The equivalent can be purchased in any model rocket kit in the toy isle of any Walmart. Put a match in some steel wool and touch a 9V battery for the same thing. Yes I know, keep your kids safe through obscurity rather than education in the true American way. They are not detonators, they are ignitors. The equivalent can be purchased in any model rocket kit in the toy isle of any Walmart. Put a match in some steel wool and touch a 9V battery for the same thing. Yes I know, keep your kids safe through obscurity rather than education in the true American way.

]]> Comment on DIY wireless firework control by jr http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/03/23/diy-wireless-firework-control/#comment-18 jr Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:50:41 +0000 http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/03/23/diy-wireless-firework-control/#comment-18 Is this thing legal? The electronics part is cool, sounds like a fun project...but putting the know how of how to make detonators on the internet for ANYBODY (yes, including stupid kids) to see...I just wouldn't want to be liable for some dummie using this the wrong way. Keep up the good articles though...thanks.-jr Is this thing legal? The electronics part is cool, sounds like a fun project…but putting the know how of how to make detonators on the internet for ANYBODY (yes, including stupid kids) to see…I just wouldn’t want to be liable for some dummie using this the wrong way. Keep up the good articles though…thanks.-jr

]]> Comment on DIY wireless firework control by tuckie http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/03/23/diy-wireless-firework-control/#comment-17 tuckie Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:02:43 +0000 http://tuckie.net/wordpress/2008/03/23/diy-wireless-firework-control/#comment-17 I know exactly what you mean when you say x10 delay ;) The actuation on the relays are instant, although it may take up to a second for the igniter to ignite. If you are making flashpots or something similar, you may be able to get away with just putting the nichrome in the middle of the flash powder. I know exactly what you mean when you say x10 delay ;) The actuation on the relays are instant, although it may take up to a second for the igniter to ignite. If you are making flashpots or something similar, you may be able to get away with just putting the nichrome in the middle of the flash powder.

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