Lucky Larry

Arduino Robot Arm – LarryArm v0.1

larry — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:00:03 +0000

I have constructed a basic Arduino robot arm using 3 servos that cost me £15 in total plus a couple of hours in time to build and it’s very simple that I think anyone can replicate and build this. I already had the Arduino Duemilanove... Related posts:

11 Arduino Blogs for July

larry — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:13:42 +0000

In a bid to help other Arduino users find some inspiration and help I’ve written a brief round-up of the latest blogs I’ve seen/ read from the Arduino Forums feel free to send me links to your blogs for my next post. In no particular... No related posts.

Arduino – Redefining the TV Remote

larry — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:33:03 +0000

We use them every day, but has no one got bored of pressing buttons on a stick, it’s far too much effort pressing buttons! Surely there are better ways to control a device? After doing some work with my Nikon camera using IR to control... Related posts:

Arduino Weblinks & Projects

larry — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:07:58 +0000

A collection of useful links/ index for primarily Arduino projects both my own and of other peoples, you’ll also find a list of other Arduino related sites. If you would like to add a link to your project or site then please let me know... No related posts.

Oracle: Delete all rows from all tables etc…

larry — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:26:01 +0000

Quick method to do multiple actions across multiple tables. Simply spool a script with your commands in for each table – this way you can avoid dropping your tables or user and still keep all your schema structure. So for instance to delete all data... Related posts:

Oracle: Update From equivalent

larry — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:14:59 +0000

Quick note on how to update data in a series of joined tables using a subquery in the UPDATE statement in Oracle, kind of like the UPDATE FROM in SqlServer. First of all check out the above diagram, I’ve stolen it from this link: http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B19306_01/appdev.102/b14261/update_statement.htm... Related posts:

Easy way to make Photo Canvas Box Frames

larry — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:30:14 +0000

I like the idea of having canvas photo prints on the wall but I also have enough of an ego to think that I can take a photo good enough to warrant printing my own canvas. Also I think it’s a bit more personal too... Related posts:

Removing Crackle from Guitar

larry — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:29:22 +0000

Got a cheap fender-like guitar I’ve had a while and it doesn’t always work, I plug it and then it crackles and cuts out frequently and if I turn the dials it also crackles. A friend wanted to use it so I’ve got motivated and... No related posts.

Tenacious D: Classico on the Bass Guitar

larry — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:07:27 +0000

Not so sure I’ve tabbed this 100% but it’s a start, Tenacious D’s Classico for the Bass guitar. Video at the bottom showing it being played. It’s essentially parts from Bachs Bouree in E Minor, Beethovens Fur Elise and Mozarts Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. I’ve translated... No related posts.

XS750: The Death Machine Cometh

larry — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:51:55 +0000

Wooo! Well after our work with cleaning the carbs and fixing the 2nd gear we got the bike started and it sounds awesome – it also seems to be running fine. As well as clean and refurbish the carburetors we fitted new sparkplugs and a... No related posts.