Monthly Archives: February 2025

Wizard 2: Staffing Up

Posted on February 24, 2025 by RussD

Conceptualizing a Wizard’s Staff, the first element is an orb – a ball or crystal, probably 4″-6″ across. These commonly glow when getting ready to cast a spell and then go dark again after the spell has been cast. This … Continue reading →

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Wizard 1: New Project Introduction

Posted on February 17, 2025 by RussD

My newest project really needs an introduction and some background. You have been warned! As the MegaTree neared completion I was thinking about other things that could be be done with this computer controlled lighting technology. Leading to a conversation … Continue reading →

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Electrical 20: End of Courtesy Light Gremlins(?)

Posted on February 10, 2025 by RussD

Hopefully this will be the last post on the courtesy light electrical gremlins. It looks like there were two independent – and intermittent! – problems: prongs in the light socket touching the shell and a door switch not long enough … Continue reading →

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Electrical 19: Another Round with the Courtesy Lights

Posted on February 3, 2025 by RussD

As mentioned in a previous post I am (finally) re-doing the front door cards. Since this exposes the guts of the door it’s the obvious time to check out the wiring. There is quite a bit of wiring in the … Continue reading →

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