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I sometimes write articles about things that will be useful to other people, or my own projects that I want to share. If you have any questions or feedback, found a post useful, or want help with a similar project, please let me know.


Adding a CD player to our new car (2023 Chevy Bolt)

posted 3/24/26.
Our new car has no CD player, but I wanted one. This is what I came up with.


eBay seller appears to be dropshipping from Amazon at ~50% markup

written 2/20/26, posted 3/10/26.
I bought an item from eBay, only for it to arrive from Amazon, and I believe the seller is copying Amazon listing to eBay, marking up the price, then ordering Amazon to the buyer's address.


Fixing the User Experience of a Soundbar by Getting Rid of its Remote

written 11/20/2025.
The only way to control this soundbar is with its remote, turning it on every time we turn the TV on. No ARC, no CEC, not even a button on the device itself. I fixed this small but frustrating problem with an Arduino.


Adding Fast USB Chargers to our Car

written 11/20/2025.
Our 2012 Prius V is a great car, but the single USB port for phone charging is not. I installed some USB-C fast chargers in one of my most rewarding and useful projects ever.