Author Archives: wizardpc
Artist depiction of the next 4-8 years
Doesn’t really matter who wins, does it? Oh, and don’t be surprised if Putin invades some other country before spring.
Assorted Thoughts
In no particular order… First off, thanks to Anne from Widener’s for sending me a marketing email that wasn’t just some intern or virtual assistant compiling a list of bloggers’ email addresses and then blasting something out. She actually read the blog and started off her email with a funny comment about semiblogtirement. I LOL’d.… Read More »
6.5 Grendel Build
Haven’t shot it yet, but I’ve been gathering parts for this for the last few months and it’s finally range ready: Hopefully I’ll be able to take it out on Friday. Front to back parts list YHM Phantom Stainless 7.62 QD Suppressor (Discontinued by manufacturer) YHM Phantom 30 cal QD Muzzle Brake YHM-3302-MB-24A AR10 Crush… Read More »
It’s true because I say it is!
Presented without comment–the current CNN front page:
That moment I went from “no way am I voting for that guy” to “well, maybe…”
Was right after reading this. Sebastian is absolutely right when he says “American gun owners are sick to death of having this shit pinned on us, and we’re not going to take it anymore.” Good job, media.
Problem solving in 2016
Problem: The 12lb AR (which is down to a more reasonable 9lbs lately) is losing its spot as the home defense rifle. It’s being replaced by the 300blk sbr I built last year. The sbr has a Hogue free float tube that had been given to me several years ago but had been sitting in… Read More »
A 3D printed 6 switch panel for Jeep XJs
Alternate title: What I’ve been doing instead of blogging. We mentioned on last week’s episode of the GunBlog VarietyCast that I have designed a new lower switch panel for 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokees, known in JeepSpeak as the newer XJ. As of right now, I have seven different models for sale in my Shapeways store. So here’s… Read More »
Okay, Google. Start the Jeep!
So this happened: Now let me tell you how I got all that to work. Hardware: Raspberry Pi 2 w/Case 16GB Micro SD Card TP-LINK TL-WN722N Wireless N150 High Gain USB Adapter 5db Antenna SainSMart 4 Channel Relay Module Wire Jumpers 2A Car Charger Avital 5103L Remote Start Car Alarm Software: Tasker AutoVoice and the… Read More »