Hammer's United

ASCII chart with conversion to binary octal and hex

2022-08-16T12:35:00.005+08:00

Download section

2018-06-03T12:26:00.002+08:00

Added a download section...More Post to come soon....Got some new toys.

Saltmine

2014-10-13T10:45:00.000+08:00

On the 25 of October 2014 my work at Mybytes will be no more. The place is closing down and maybe will have more time to do blogging again. Thank you all for your support.

73

Transformer from UPS

2013-06-12T12:21:00.000+08:00

Recently my saltmine changed the UPS's. As the old one's were 'dead'. I took 2 back found that only the battery was expired. I have no need for the UPS so I removed the transformer. Both transformers are 1100VA, giving about 4.5A. Now to find a use for it.......

Updates on TC Project

2012-08-11T15:32:00.001+08:00

After spending 376 years overseas, 9W2MAL comes back and the TC project is go again. Because of my busy working schedule, we are still unable to meet up as often. Mal has finished with the wiring up of the coil, spark gap and cap bank. While i finished wiring up version 1.0.0 of the controller box. Version 2.0.1 will be better, cosmetically.

Slient Key....9M2CM

2011-09-09T12:43:00.000+08:00

Was just informed by 9W2OBR via text message that Uncle Tommy as gone silent key earlier this morning. Wonderful man, always happy and ready to share experiences.

Spotted

2011-01-12T14:20:00.000+08:00

Spotted outside SKBD, when i went to pick up harmonic from school. Bang, Antenna wayar putus.

Jangan transmit.

Amateur Radio Buka puasa with RAKB orphans on 15 Aug 2010

2010-08-10T11:07:00.000+08:00

UniArm is organizating a Buka Puasa cum donation drive for the Rumah Amal Kasih Bestari (RAKB). Part of the orphanage was burnt down in a fire. Those interested to help in any way can visit the UniArm blog for more details. Or contact 9W2AXE (Azhar) directly @ 0192225724 or 9w2axe@gmail.com.

Spotted!

2010-03-15T20:28:00.000+08:00

While mining for salt at my salt mine during Mybytes road show, On the last day of the road show, A fellow ham member turn up. Actually he spotted me. Meet 9W2EFF. I WANT ONE OF THOSE T-SHIRT!!!!!

RAE 2009-2 Results

2010-02-10T10:28:00.004+08:00

The results RAE in December 16th 2009 are out! No more PDF file. Fill in your IC number to get your results.

Click here to check!

Spotted!

2010-02-04T10:36:00.001+08:00

Last Tuesday, my off day. Went for an eyeball with 9W2AXN at Plaza Damansara at Mubeen; and spotted 9M2AKF jalopy. Difficult area to find parking spot. But after 18:30 a bit easier.2 weeks back in the same area i spotted 9W2BRB's red Volvo. But could not find parking, hence i did not take pictures. :-(

RAE 2010-1 and CW tests

2010-01-22T10:36:00.001+08:00

Quote from McMc site:

The Morse Code Test (CW) will be held at 10.00 a.m. on 17 March 2010 at the SKMM HQ in Cyberjaya. Applications close at 5.00 p.m. on 5 February 2010.

The Radio Amateur Examination (RAE) will be held at 2.00 p.m. on 14 April 2010 at locations in the Northern and Central Regions of Peninsular Malaysia. Applications close at 5.00 p.m. on 12 February 2010.

Download 2010-1 CW test form.

Download 2010-1 RAE form.

More info...go here.

Spotted!

2010-01-18T11:35:00.000+08:00

Spotted 9W2SFC jelopy @ Damansara Intan. I usually have lunch @ Banana. If you frequent to this place, drop by Tropicana City Mall, Mybytes, G 25, Look for Hamid.

Spotted!

2009-12-31T10:49:00.000+08:00

Long time since a posting and spotting someone. Toooooooo busy at work, overworked! Anyways, Spotted 9W2OMA's jelopy at Tropicana City Mall, near the main entrance. Been a while since i have met him. Also spotted 9W2BBS, while driving back home that same night.

Happy new year to all !!!

Homopolar motor

2009-12-01T19:04:00.002+08:00

The battery was placed upside down. The magnet is at the bottom. The copper wire was exposed at the contact point. Go to dealextreme.com to get good RE magnets.

Thanks to 9W2AXN and 9W2BIL.

Update on latest project.

2009-11-19T15:32:00.003+08:00

Looks over sized.
Winding supposed to be 20" long but now 27".

:-}

Drilled 3, 1mm holes and threaded ends of the wire to get tension on the windings.

The remaining wire comes out from then inner side of the tube.

Winding up.

2009-11-13T10:18:00.000+08:00

Went to a machine shop and used this lathe.
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Placed the 4" x 3' lacquered pipe in the machine and ran it at a blistering speed of 25rpm. Thats the slowest setting. :-) Should have started the winding a about 3 inches lower....would have had more winds.

Magnet wire winding completed.Measured 21ohm total resistance.

MyBytes opened for business...since 2 weeks ago

2009-11-03T10:29:00.005+08:00

The Apple retail out is now opened. Been too busy to post, been working overtime due to some complications.

Anyways, Come down to have a look at the new Macbook and Mac Mini. The NEW iMac and Magic mouse are not yet approved by SIRIM or as it is stated on Apple Malaysia's website "Pending for agency approval".

Also we have laser engraving service for engraving any non-reflective surfaces. Tried on copper and chrome surface, does not work.

But have engraved on iPod Nano, Shuffle, Nokia handphone and other engraveable materials. BTW, the max engraving area is 60cm x 60cm....

Vids of engraving process can be seen here on facebook..

For more info drop by at Tropicana City Mall, Lot G 25.

RAE 2009-2

2009-09-25T09:12:00.002+08:00

Coming soon...
Closing date 16 Oct 2009 for appilcation.
Exam date 16 Dec 2009.

More info click here.

New project in the works.... :->

2009-09-23T19:58:00.001+08:00

Thanks to Basir, 9W2BSR, managed to find the shop selling magent wire. Shop was closed on Monday and Tuesday and finally opened today. I told my buddy they would be closed for Raya, but we went junst in case on the outside chance that they might not be celebrating raya.... :-) Shown here a spool of 0.60mm 2Kg of wire. GET IT BY THE KILO, IT'S ALOT CHEAPER. My evil rich friend is financing this project. Actually only wanted about 310 meters, but not sure if 2Kg is sufficient. If your buy by meter it costs RM1/meter.That work out to be RM310. We paid about RM100 for 2Kg. Price varies depending on copper price in the market. We hope there is enough length in 2Kg to get our project going.

TTFN for now.
73.

Silent Key...Al-Fatihah

2009-09-21T11:15:00.004+08:00

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajeun.

Was informed that a fellow ham, Mamat 9W2XSV, mother passed away last night in Tampin.

Semoga roh nya dicucuri rahmat dan di tempatkan bersama orang-orang yang beriman.

Al-Fatihah.

C Greetings

2009-09-16T21:18:00.001+08:00

Salah silap harap di maaf.

Got me a new tip.

2009-09-12T23:50:00.000+08:00

Went to Pasar Road after a very long time. More than a year, But did not get the items i actually wanted to. Just 4 days back was searching the net for digital multimeters. Didnt have enuf moolah to get one. Anyways I finally got a finer point tip for my Hakko. Cost me only RM18. This one is 0.25mm as compared to 0.5 that comes with the iron. The older Hakko broucher show only these 2 replacement tips, the new has added 2 more. Got it from Maplin.

Next, a digital multimeter. Fluke about 550 $ Sanwa about 150 $.

Spotted!

2009-09-07T22:20:00.003+08:00

Spotted 9W2JAT's jealopy in a traffic jam along Jalan Putra. The driver was a YL but check with McMc reveals that the call sign belongs to an OM.

Silent key

2009-08-21T19:43:00.002+08:00

I was informed via sms by 9W2AXN that his father-in-law went silent key and is on his way to Gopeng.

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajeun.

Sedekah kan Fatihah untuk roh allahyaraham.

Al-Fatihah.