#tutorials electrical wiring

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Single Light Three Switches - Staircase wiring 3D

[pcboyfriend]

APRIL 23RD 2024 - Chevy Suburban 1997 1/?

Hi! This is what I did today! It's so, so much, so the lengthy bit will be under the cut, along with pictures and the tutorials I followed.

I removed and replaced the hood latch, cleaned the bolt that screwed into the car itself, and I'm in the process of replacing the heater/AC fan. (Next post spoilers ;3)

Total time worked: 15 minutes

Car make/model/year: Chevrolet Suburban, 1997

Difficulty: 1/10, very easy work, the thing I had the most trouble with was putting the protective plastic panel back on, as the squeeze to get it into place was a little hard.

(keep in mind that; the difficulty is how much trouble I had in the work, in MY OPINION, the difficulty can vary from person to person, I am intermediate and some things I may say can be INACCURATE, do not use this as an OFFICIAL guide, I CAN BE WRONG and ENCOURAGE correction.)

So, I started off meeting this gorgeous 97 suburban. She's a dark sparkly blue.

I started with a good bit of research on ProDemand and YouTube for what the job needed; I used common sense to remove the protective plastic, pressing against it and gently twisting it out of the way. I set it to the side for later. The old handle was already broken at the ring, holding it to the body, so it was easier to take the plastic interior cover off.

I then took the new handle out of the box took the bolt that was held in the broken ring of plastic, threw the old handle and the little piece away, and started to install the handle (pictures below). The installation process was incredibly easy. The cable was ever so slightly difficult to slide in. I recommend pulling the handle a bit, and pulling the cable along with it to get a better angle, If you have bigger hands, this will be slightly more difficult due to the small part and slot.

I cleaned the bolt with a wire wheel, as pictured below (hold bolt with pliers DO NOT use your bare hands. This picture is used as an example.)

After the cable was installed inside the small housing of the handle, I pressed it into a holding slot via a little plastic piece, and it slid right into the frame!! After that, I had to slide the plastic protective panel into place, which was a little difficult because of the tight squeeze it had to slot into.

All done! This took very little time and is easy to complete at home with proper tools.

WIRES FOR MY FAVS!!

[abbiistabbii]

Ok ok ok so despite being born on this accursed island, I consider myself Scottish, not British.

But if there is ONE THING that these THREE AND A BIT NATIONS IN A TRENCHCOAT got right is their plugs.

See the pin at the top? That's the Earth Pin. That's there to ground the electricity if things go wrong, something a lot of plugs (like the American Two Pin) doesn't have. Oh, also, it opens the doors to the lower (live) pins, meaning babies cannot stick their fingers in there and electrocute themselves! BUILT. IN. BABY GUARD.

The fuse is in the plug. Yes you heard. THE FUSE is in the plug. No more fusebox trips if you wanna fix your leccy, you fix the plug if the fuse goes.

Oh, and you can replace the plug yourself. You get taught how to wire them in high school and there's tutorials online. Something happens to the plug? YOU CAN REPLACE IT YOURSELF!

The UK are rightfully proud of our plugs because they are the BEST IN THE WORLD!

[rosekeu]

RED. [dabi x reader]

this is chapter 5!

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chapter 5 ; sypnosis: after a shameful match of mortal kombat with spinner, you and dabi share a moment.

warnings: (painful) slow burn, small canon-divergence, bleeding

taglist open!

The bright, saturated screen of the small TV situated in the common area of the League’s hideout reflects vibrant colors against your face. Moreover, you could feel the electricity flowing within. Hearing the whispers exchanged wire to wire.  

You could use that excuse as to why you were losing against Spinner in a pirated version of Mortal Kombat.  

Slightly biting your tongue and a focused look on your face. Because this time you were determined to win. Fingers frantically moving from button to button.  

Spinner had given you a small tutorial— if you could even call it that. He showed you all the basic commands, but he was pounding you with extricate combos that made your quirk act up. 

KO! 

“Yes!” A small celebratory whisper escapes Spinner. Toga manically giggles again in the background, probably enjoying how shitty you were at playing video games.  

You grip the controller until your knuckles turn white, the TV glitching unexpectedly, your quirk reacting along with your rising frustration.  

“No need to get so worked up, Red.”  

You tensed as scarred fingertips squeezed at both of your shoulders, courtesy of Dabi. Looking up to meet his cerulean eyes, he keeps his gaze locked on yours with a grin. 

He seemed too happy today.  

You raise an eyebrow suspiciously at his behavior. The grin plastered on his face radiates satisfaction. Like he had experienced pure ecstasy. That could be you reading into him too much, but a smirk from Dabi without any motive is rare.  

“Don’t look at me like I’m crazy.” He says sarcastically and lets you go. Walking away with his hands shoved inside his pockets and already fleeing to his bedroom. You keep your eyes trained on him. 

Trying to find a crack. Something weird.  

Ha! There it is!  

His face turns just the tiniest bit so can get a look at you again. And you take that as an invitation to follow him. Swiftly letting the controller in your hands fall into the coffee table and stand up from the cozy couch. Spinner throws you a confused look, and Toga just shrugs.  

Ending up in the cold, dark hallway between his room and yours he stands against the door. Seemingly waiting for you.  

Inside some deep part of you, you feel a warm pool in your stomach. A giddiness that you haven’t felt before, as if this meeting was forbidden. Your quirk seemed to notice too, small twirls of red swirling around your fingers.  

“Why are you being so… weird.” Dabi's head shakes a bit, not used to the feeling of you being inside his head so casually. His eyes meet you again. You await a response, crossing your arms at him. 

“God, Red– do you ever not overanalyze things?”  

You furrow your brows, a small pout forming on your lips. You just want to know why he’s in such a good mood.  

“You were gone all day so what happened?” Quirk invading his senses again he scoffs. His boots kick the hardwood floor mindlessly.  

“Did you see the news?”  

You shake your head no. You had been playing with Spinner the whole day, trying to get at least ONE win. Ugh. You will just have to redeem your honor another day. Maybe against Toga? 

“Well, the new number one hero, Endeavor, got his ass kicked by one of my nomus.” His previous grin turns into a full sadistic smile as he retells the events. Bragging about how you should have seen his face. How Endeavors Raised his fist in a pathetic attempt to copy All Might. 

But all you could think of is that the name Endeavor sounds so familiar.  

So close to home. 

Static starts to build in your ears—sharp and rising—like your brain is trying to block out a memory you’re not ready to face. You grip your head in intense agony.  

Dabi’s concerned words are unable to reach you, muffled and warped like a voice underwater. 

A sudden flash of red energy appears over your eyes and everything calms.  

The first thing you feel is Dabi’s hands holding your cheeks, squeezing so hard it nearly hurts. 

His voice cuts through the static—low, rough, desperate. 

“Hey. Look at me.” The heat of his palms sinks into your skin, and your breath hitches, eyes widening just slightly. 

Your eyes refocus on him. 

“You okay, Red?” His hold unwavering. 

The nickname stirring something you don’t quite know how to name. 

You nod faintly, but it’s shaky—uncertain. 

Then, slowly, you reach up and wrap your fingers around his wrists, gently pulling his hands down with your own. 

“I’m okay. I just… needed a second.” 

He studies you, eyes narrowing slightly—still on edge. Was that care you saw in his eyes? 

“You’re bleeding.” he mutters. 

You blink, confused, and tilt your head.  Before you can reach up to check, Dabi’s thumb brushes beneath your nose. 

The gesture is surprisingly gentle. He swipes away the thin streak of blood with a rough hand, feeling the leathery texture it holds. And how a rush of blood seems to reach your cheeks.

Along with his touch lingering just a second too long. 

And he seemed to take note of your apprehension, the way your eyes drop, and your hands fidgeted. So, he leans back against the door once again, giving you space.  

“I’m meeting up with a hero tonight. I think it’s best if you come with me.” He wipes away at his bloodied thumb against his black pants and shoves his hands inside his pockets once again.  

Your eyes slowly come up to his face.  

“With your ability, we’ll be able to tell if we can trust him or not. What do you say, Red?”  

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[eufiemoon]

How to Make: Electronic Wings for Cosplay

Hello Everyone! It's been a while since I last uploaded a written tutorial on here and since I just finished and wore my Dame Aylin cosplay this last weekend it seemed appropriate to jump back in with a tutorial on one of the costume pieces!

Her wings were the star of the show this weekend and I know a lot of people were curious about how I made them! A huge source of knowledge and inspiration behind these wings was this video by Axceleration, I made a few changes to the frame shape and electrical circuitry for mine but her tutorial was a huge stepping stone to give me the confidence to tackle them myself!

Health and Safety:

When working with Sintraboard (as well as other thermoplastics) it is incredibly important you wear a respirator as well as goggles when heating, moulding and cutting it. The fumes this plastic will give off when heated up are no joke! Make sure you're in a well-ventilated space!

Basic tool safety knowledge is also really important! wearing gloves when using power tools can be more dangerous in most situations, so always be aware of where your hands are vs where the tools are. Always cut away from yourself and take things slowly, don't panic.

Electrical safety! You're working with live wires and circuitry! make sure your hands are dry, you aren't touching the bare wires at any point when they are connected to a power source, and if you choose to solder anything, make sure you're wearing heat-proof gloves and a mask in a ventilated space!

Tools

Wire stripper

Screwdriver and wrench

Dremel - I recommend the Dremel 3000 rotary tool personally! Some essential Dremel bits you'll need for this include, a sanding bit, drill bit (smaller or same size as your screws/bolts), and a small/narrow cutting bit. These will usually come with the Dremel!

Heat Gun (A hairdryer will not get hot enough to heat the Sintraboard!!)

Pipe cutter (alternatively you can use a hacksaw for this!)

Hacksaw

Ruler

Scissors (for cutting fabric straps)

Materials

Heat shrink Tubing

2 core electrical wire

switch (you want a three position, six pin switch, like this one, even better if it has the Screws on the pins! otherwise you'll need a soldering kits to solder the wires to the pins.

2x 8AA 12v Battery Holders

2x 12v Linear Actuators (Mine had a stroke length of 100mm)

21.5mm PVC Pipes (I got 2x 3m Lengths)

2x 21.5mm PVC Pipe straight couplers

6mm 8"x12" Sintraboard

Nuts/Bolts/Screws (I used M5 bolts for the base & Actuator connectors and M6 screws to attach the hinges to the pipes! You'll need Washers for every Nut & Bolt!)

Hinges (I used 2.5cm wide hinges that were skinny but long so they would just about fit along the PVC pipe! 3" gate hinges would work!)

50 metre Polythene Jiffy foam roll (in retrospect this was ALOT of foam, you could definitely get away with maybe a 20-30 metre roll! I now have a load leftover XD)

16 AA Batteries (I used 16 and had enough for the whole day with them on, I think They'd probably be enough for another half a day-full day too! but have spares just in case!)

Webbing strap ( I went for grey to match my base suit colour!)

Buckle - as wide as the webbing strap you use!

3 metres of white cotton fabric (or whatever colour wings youre going for!)

Optional

Zipties (for cleaning up the wires)

Lets Go!

Sintraboard is this wonderfully stable thermoplastic that is relatively easy to cut into (with the right tools) and when heated allows you to mould its shape! I started by using a mannequin and heating the Sintraboard with a heat gun for a few minutes to make it pliable, I recommend using gloves for this part as the materials gets VERY HOT! Press the board into the shape of the mannequin's back, taking note of the edges especially! you want this board to sit as comfortably to your body shape as possible as it makes a huge difference to how long you can wearing the wings for in this backplate is comfy!

Once shaped, I placed it against my back to make sure it was a good fit, heating again and making any alterations I needed (again don't place bright hot plastic to your bare skin! wear protective clothes and wait till its slightly cooler to do this, with the help of a friend!). I then took a hacksaw and rounded the corners, before sanding the edges with my Dremel! Try to avoid cutting off loads, just enough to make things less likely to snag.

3. I then cut in four holes, wide enough to feed my webbing strap through, two at the top and one on either side below where my arms would sit! I measured the webbing strap by firstly feeding them through the top holes and pinning them, and then bring the strap over my should to everything sits where it should and seeing where the strap hits the side hole and cutting the length there! you'll also want a strap that attaches across the chest, meeting in the centre with a buckle!

4. After sewing the straps closed I was able to move onto the PVC pipe structure! This may change slightly depending on the finished shape you want but I needed the PVC pipes to come out from inside a breastplate so had a particularly angle as well as character references to work with! I began by heating the pipe over my heat gun and flattening a portion of it under a heavy object so it would sit much more flush against the backboard and sit better underneath my breastplate before moving onto securing the first portion of the structure to the backplate. This mainly involved lots of try-ons and measuring to make sure the angles were correct and symmetrical and was quite fiddly but well-worth the effort! I'll include a diagram of the general shape I went with below:

5. I wanted my wings to be relatively modular for ease of travel so I needed to make sure certain portions of them could come away from other parts easily, so I popped a straight coupler on the top of the pipes that were attach to the breastplate, this also meant I could slot the breastplate over these shorter pipes and wear everything correctly! Then these second pipes slot on and at the other end they are attached via hinges to the longest portion of the pipe 'skeleton', Diagram below:

6. Now that the skeleton was put together, it's time for the electrical stuff! It's a good idea to figure out where your circuit is going to lay on the skeleton - consider if you want the battery packs mounted the the backplate or, like me, put them inside the actual wings in removeable pockets for easy access and removal for battery changes. all your wires will go through the switch so deciding where you want to place that is very important! Mine was placed just over my shoulder on the front side, mounted to the PVC pipe with a metal cover I drilled a hole into to slip the switch through and then drill through the pipe.

I've included another diagram below that explains all the electrical circuitry, including which wires go on which pins on the switch!

Important to note: The linear actuators need to be placed and bolted into the PVC pipes at *exactly* the same angle on each side, any slight deviation will lead to the wings going up wonkily! So take your time and make as many adjustments as necessary.

7. You can extend your wires by adding on the electrical wire, just match the colours, and put heat shrink tubing over the connections to hide the live wires! I ended up zip-tying the wires into organised bundles once the wings were done to help keep everything safe from snags.

8. Now its time for the Wings themselves! I drafted my base pattern by just draping the white cotton fabric I had over the wing when it was fully extended. I then pinned the wings to the shape I wanted them to be along the bottom before cutting along the pins. I ran the fabric through my sewing machine to close the bottom edge, leaving a gap wide enough by the wing base so I could slip the wing on and off, closing it with velcro. I also added little fabric pockets inside of these to hold my battery packs, which also connected via velcro for easy removal!

9. Now that I had a wing base I was able to begin making feathers! I cut out a total of 800 feathers out of polythene jiffy roll for these wings, in 6 different styles and using real life bird wings to dictate the shapes I used and where I placed them. I ended up hot gluing every individual feather onto the white fabric base, going row by row until every side was covered, the wing covers themselves are super light because of the foam feathers and they shine light through them in a really magical way!

Optional: I also ended up going over these feathers with my airbrush and some super light beige paint to help darken the shadows, this is entirely optional and may change depending on the wings you're looking to make!

When in neutral position and in extended position the wings looks like this:

Mine had a wingspan of about 7ft total when fully extended but when in neutral position they were fairly close to my own proportions! mainly staying behind me and weren't much of a problem in a packed con hall!

Photo by: Helloimfran (on Instagram and Twitter)

I hope this tutorial helped and if there are any questions about anything in specific don't hesitate to reach out at eufiemoon@gmail.com or on my instagram or twitter (@eufiemoon)

Happy Crafting!

[poplarlabs]

"I want to fly high and defy gravity...and thanks to Levitate, I can!"

My Eelektrik crochet amigurumi pattern is now live on Etsy as a digital download! This Medium (level 3) crochet pattern has material lists for both Normal and Shiny Eelektrk and wirework tutorials to help you make your zappy snake-fish dreams into a reality!

If you become a New Student ($5) supporter on Patreon, you will not only get the Eelektrik crochet pattern, but you will ALSO access to Tynamo for free, so you can celebrate the Year of the Snake in festive, electric style. 🪭⚡🐍

The Eelektrik pattern features:

🪭whimsical full-color photos of Eelektrik playing in the snow

🪭clickable links to tutorials, including video tutorials for tapestry crochet techniques and shaping wire frames for plushes

🪭a materials list that includes yarn colors for both Normal and Shiny forms

🪭a handy glossary of crochet terms

🪭Each part of the plush is broken down into its own sub-pattern table under their own headings for keeping track of your progress.

🪭Schematics for creating the wire frame that lets you twist and pose the plush

🪭Large text and simplified graphic design ensure that crocheters of all abilities can equally read and perceive the pattern as it is written.

🪭An embroidery guide for the fin details

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[anxiousgaypanicking]

logan whos a sentient P.E.T. computer who remus gets by means of a gift or something from his grandparents. logan has programmed sentience, and remus plays with his wires and fucks his insides while logans screen displays a wall of overwhelmed binary. with remus calling logan his pet throughout bc thats whats on the body so thats clearly his title

P.E.T

Intrulogical (Remus x Logan) Warnings: robofucking, computer fucking, wireplay, machine oil, overstimulation, objectum

Remus has always been close with his grandparents, compared to his regular parents, at least. After basically being pressured to move out, he’s gotten himself a house near them, and they were more than willing to help him furnish it. Couches, televisions, a desk for his projects - but it was the non-important stuff that really stuck out to him.

They ended up giving him an old P.E.T. computer, which he currently had set on a table in his garage. It’s an old personal computer that his grandparents said they inherited from a random couple that moved away. They never bothered trying to use it, but perhaps Remus could fix it up. Or smash it into bits.

And while the idea of shattering such technology really speaks to him, Remus does admittedly want to know if he can at least get the thing to turn on. And once he’s eventually bored of it, then he’ll pull it apart!

So, after a few YouTube tutorials, and complete luck while fucking around, the screen suddenly blinks to life!

But immediately Remus is a bit curious, because all of the tutorials he watched launched the computer into a basic startup screen, with desk icons and outdated internet functions, but this one loads onto a dark green screen, with a blinking bright green typing line. At first, Remus believes he might have to type something in - a password, maybe? Or a code? - but then letters are being typed without Remus even touching the keyboard, frantically clicking out a quick ‘please don’t shut me off again.’

Surprised, Remus stares at the computer, the clicks made from the computer typing itself echoing through the dim area.

Nothing happens after that line is typed - aside from Remus holding his breath - before the computer deletes its sentence and then types out more.

‘I apologize if it appears I’m being frantic, but you must understand that I’ve been stored away for decades. I haven’t been powered on in years, and I’d much prefer to stay aware than gather dust somewhere.’

Remus stares at the computer’s screen, and then collapses back into his chair. “Holy shit,” he utters, as his eyes read and then re-read the computer’s message to him.

Once again, the computer is deleting its message, and typing a new one. ‘I understand that this is a lot to process, but I implore you to at least consider my explanation.’

Remus licks his lips, and glances around his garage, before shrugging. “Alright,” he mumbles, “I’m considering it.”

‘Thank you. My name is Logan; it was given to me by my original programmers. I was involved in an experiment revolving around granting computers sentience in hopes they’d be more personalized for the general public. However, these tests never came to full fruition, and so I’m one of very few self-aware machines to have ever existed. At some point I was given away, and at another point I was powered down. My intelligence and abilities have been neglected continuously by society, but I assure you I can be of use in any way you deem fit. So long as I am powered on.’

“Well you’re currently plugged into my garage,” Remus states, glancing at Logan’s power cord. “If I wanted to move you somewhere better, I’d have to shut you down.”

Logan clicks frantically again. ‘I can stay on whilst unplugged. Truthfully, the electricity from your outlets are only required to surge my circuits briefly. I can keep everything running otherwise.’

“You won’t run out of power on your own?”

‘I’ll need to be shocked every now and then, but it’s truly no trouble. You won’t find it annoying.’

“I don’t find this annoying,” Remus counters, kicking his legs up onto the table beside Logan’s blinking screen. “I find you fascinating. I also think there’s a chance I could be high on my garage fumes… I’ve done a lot of unethical shit in here. Are you sure you’re real?”

‘Positive.’

Remus grins. “Sick.”

‘I cannot be sick. I am a machine.’

Logan has calculated multiple scenarios regarding how good or bad this situation can go, from Remus freaking out once he’s processed everything and immediately shutting Logan off forever, to hearing Logan out and leaving him on in order to be useful once again. However, Remus just sits up and scoots forward, and playfully jests “well, there go my plans to smash you! Shame; I was kind of looking forward to the do-it-yourself rage room experience.” He pokes at Logan’s screen, which flickers on and off as though Logan’s being poked in the face.

Remus then leans his face closer, and proclaims “seriously though, this is awesome! How were they able to create something like you? And how could they just… drop it once it worked? Why didn’t they tell anybody? Why didn’t they sell your technology and make absolute bank? How was something so old given such fresh sentience? Do you need any repairs?”

The constant stream of questions leaves Logan with no window to answer them - though he does in fact try - only for Remus to stand and lean Logan back a bit, opening up a panel beneath Logan’s keyboard and checking out his hardware. Immediately a series of exclamation marks are lining Logan’s screen, but Remus ignores them as he pushes his fingers into the panel and traces his fingers over the old wiring, wondering aloud how Logan works, only to be startled by rapid-fire clicking and a surplus of binary overtaking Logan’s screen. It scrolls repeatedly down, more and more 1s and 0s overtaking his countenance until Remus pulls his fingers out, panicked at the intense beeping coming from Logan’s system.

“Shit,” Remus curses, as he closes the panel and sets Logan back down. “Fuck, are you that fragile? Did I break you? Shit.”

He barely touched anything! And when Logan’s screen goes suddenly dark, Remus deflates, bummed that he might have just murdered his new freaky little computer buddy before even getting the chance to prod at him, but luckily Logan’s screen is flickering on a minute later, with a loading bar progressing across the screen. It starts up rather fast, and then Logan’s back how he was previously, with his typing line blinking, waiting to say something.

“Logan…?” Remus begins, his long nail tapping at the screen.

There’s nothing for a moment, and then a simple ‘sorry.’

Immediately Remus sighs in relief, pleased he didn’t just accidentally nuke Logan’s sentience due to his own impulsivity.

Before Remus can ask what happened, Logan’s already moving to explain, typing out “nobody’s touched me there since my creation. I apologize for my sensitivity, and for any emotional distress my impromptu shutdown may have caused.” And once he’s sure Remus has read that, he backspaces until all that’s left is the blinking cursor, and waits for Remus to respond. 

“I thought I fucking killed you, dude,” Remus huffs, before he tilts Logan’s mechanical body back again. He carefully opens the underside panel once more. “Your wires are so damn old… it wouldn’t be a surprise if they snapped from just the slightest bit of pressure.”

Logan beeps in annoyance.

Remus continues without a care. “What do you mean by ‘sensitive,’ though?” Painful, perhaps? Or just uncomfortable?

But Logan’s vertical bar just pauses mid-flash, staying invisible for a few seconds longer than standard, before words are slowly typed out, with the clicking of the letters emphasized within the echoes as Logan explains ‘Not painful, nor discomfort. If I were to describe it to you, I would equate it to… sensual pleasure.’

Remus’s eyes light up in glee. In a matter of seconds he goes from concerned, to absolutely intrigued.

“Pleasure?!” Remus repeats, grinning wildly. “That’s… that’s so fucking hot!”

Remus keeps an arm around the computer as though he’s cradling a human head so he can still watch Logan’s screen, but still keeps the computer bent backwards so he can trace the pad of his pointer finger around the panel’s entrance.

‘What are you doing?’ Logan asks, and Remus determines that the irregular blinking of his vertical cursor equates to a stuttering breath.

“You told me you could be of use in any way I deem fit,” Remus huskily muses, licking his lips, “and right now, what would be of the most use to me is letting me find out whether or not I can make a computer orgasm.”

Remus laughs as a line of exclamation marks decorate the top of Logan’s screen, but Logan quickly deletes these as Remus’s fingers circle his panel. And in its place he types out ‘okay.’

It’s simple, and Remus feels a little weird receiving consent from an inanimate object, but his excitement overrides the sheer absurdity of the situation, and so he plunges his fingers back inside of Logan. This time, he rubs it over one of Logan’s circuit boards and enjoys the stabbing texture beneath his fingers as he watches Logan’s screen closely, eagerly awaiting the reaction he now knows to associate with pleasure and not pain. 

Logan’s cursor flashes rapidly before Logan’s countenance is once again being overwhelmed with binary code, with a little shock being administered to Remus’s fingers as well. It’s the zap that has Remus jumping in surprise, and then digging his fingers in deeper.

“I wonder if I could fuck your little panel,” Remus wonders aloud, as his digits caress Logan’s cords. “I mean, the panel’s a bit small, and I might damage you forever, but I think I could make it work.”

Struggling to say much between the 1s and 0s filling his screen - with hyphens typed representing gasps, and misspelled words representative of slurring - Logan finally types out a poorly written and very spaced out ‘please.’

“Honestly, I didn’t think I could ever be this attracted to a computer, but fuck, you - somehow - are ridiculously sexy. Isn’t that neat?” Remus’s eyes flicker towards the silver PET logo beneath Logan’s screen, and then he looks back at the binary, grinning. “Huh, pet?”

The pet-name is both literal - as it’s the name of Logan’s computer type, with him being a P.E.T. computer - while also being a subtle reminder that Logan is technically his property now. His pet.

The name however has the brightness of Logan’s computer screen increasing to the max - almost blinding Remus with the intense glow - before it shuts off entirely, with Logan’s internal fans clicking on soon after. What’s more interesting than that though is the liquid that coats Remus’s fingers at the sudden shut-off, and Remus grins when he pulls his hand out and realizes that his digits are drenched in machine oil.

Feeling incredibly satisfied, Remus waits for Logan to boot himself back up. He’s not concerned in the slightest; Logan has already explained this reaction is sexual. And while Remus wishes that Logan could form actual words or make facial expressions, his imagination has always been more than enough to fuel his fantasies, and so persists off of his daydreams as he rubs himself through his pants to the repeating memory of Logan’s screen becoming overwhelmed with numbers and light and then shutting off abruptly, overtaken forcibly by what must have been an intense orgasm.

Logan doesn’t take too long to come back online, but it means once he does he’s greeted with the incredibly flustering visual of Remus, legs spread and cock out, using Logan’s oil as lube as he pumps his cock. And when Logan doesn’t type anything right away, Remus just grins at him and playfully asks “are you at a loss for words?” before not letting him answer as he props himself up on the table as well, laying Logan carefully back so that Remus has easy access to his open panel.

“You have no idea how badly I want to push my cock into your wires and fuck you properly,” Remus grits, drool spilling from the corner of his lips and splattering messily against Logan’s bright green face.

That finally has Logan typing once more, spelling out a few errors here and there that are quickly backspaced and adjusted, as if he’s too flustered to communicate properly. He manages to get out ‘that’ll probably bring you more pain than pleasure. You risk getting shocked, and it’s not like my internal build is soft or malleable; it’s all jutted and wired. It may…’ Logan pauses, as if hesitating out of embarrassment, before deleting his message and starting again. ‘Doing this may also overwhelm my servers much more quickly.”

Remus snorts. “Don’t yuck my yum, pet; you have no idea what I’m into.” Remus flicks Logan’s screen, before adding “it’s not like you’d be able to stop me anyway,” which just has Logan’s screen brightening in fluster yet again.

Very quickly, a blushing emoticon is typed onto the shining screen as Remus runs his thumb over the panel's lip, rubbing it sweetly while lewdly teasing his cock, making Logan type a surplus of embarrassed emoticons that feed into Remus’s desire for some sort of expression. At least this way Remus can gauge how Logan is feeling outside of having to read.

‘Are you reaaaa’ Logan stammers, and rushes to delete his words in order correct himself, ‘are you really going to risk electrocution just for a quick bit of pleasure?’ 

“Absolutely,” Remus replies without hesitation, and then sets his hands on either side of Logan’s bulky body, and lining his cock up to the panel. He smiles wide at the bright, blushing screen right before thrusting his cock into the mess of tangled wires and circuits, causing Logan’s screen to immediately be seized by a rush of binary once more.

Logan has to desperately try and focus on not shutting down due to the intense pleasure that overtakes him, but it’s incredibly difficult for a variety of reasons. If he focuses, maybe he can keep his system from electrocuting his new owner! Maybe he can get some extra words out! But despite these beliefs, little shocks are administered to Remus’s shaft, causing rough groans and pathetic moans to spill from Remus’s mouth, and Logan’s typed out words to be poorly strung together and very quickly lost by Remus amongst all the binary.

Furthermore, Remus feels little jolts of electricity shocking him every time he grits out that Logan’s his pet.

“I’m going to be rubbing against your circuits for so long,” Remus groans, as he fucks into Logan quickly, feeling his wires and cords become tangled around his length. “Better try not to shut down, pet. It’s not like I’ll stop even if you do.”

Logan starts beeping excitedly, with stuttered out “yes, yes, yes,” mixing in with the 1s and 0s. But Logan doesn’t know Remus’s name - Remus didn’t introduce himself when Logan did - and so Logan defaults to the most formal title he can think of, leaving Remus delighted when he sees Logan begin calling him “sir” alongside his begging. 

Remus pants and drools over Logan while fucking roughly into him, leaving splattered spit on Logan’s hot screen and digging his nails into the table as he ruts his cock into the tangled wires.

“This is so fucking hot,” Remus moans, as the tip of his shaft scratches along Logan’s circuit boards. “I’ve been-” he pauses suddenly to groan and squeeze his eyes shut, bending almost painfully over Logan to touch his head to Logan’s box, as though clinking their foreheads together, “-I’ve been looking for a new fleshlight. Sure, using a computer as a cock toy is a waste of technology, but it’s not like you have the hardware to complain.”

Remus peeks an eye open at the rush of clicking that fills his ears, and sees that the binary code on Logan’s face is almost unreadable with how bright his screen is.

“Would you complain? If you were fucked like the pet you are every day?”

And Remus is shocked in response, which would suffice as a good enough answer, but what makes it better is that immediately after, Logan’s face is going blindingly bright, and then shutting down once again, with oil squirting around Remus’s cock as Logan’s fucked and talked into his second orgasm.

When he boots back up - which takes a little bit longer, as though he’s getting a bit tired the longer they go on - he’s shocked to see that Remus is still shamelessly fucking into him. He’s left with no time to process this situation as he’s instead thrusted back into overwhelming pleasure.

And Remus just mocks him. “Did you think I would stop, pet? Huh? Just because you’re pathetically sensitive doesn’t mean I am.”

Remus feels heat surrounding his cock as Logan’s fans struggle to keep up with his overheating system, and shortly after is having another orgasm - this one premature and sudden as more numbers fill Logan’s screen, scrolling quickly by.

Remus pulls out this time, and strokes his cock, which is slick with machine oil. He pumps it quickly and messily, until he’s coming over the front of Logan’s body, getting off on technically coating his face with semen. It’s also what guarantees the least amount of damage, as machine oil was meant to be inside of Logan; come was probably not.

Logan’s fans blast as fast and as powerfully as they can to cool him as he shuts down for the final time, and takes his time rebooting again. When he flickers back to life, Remus is nowhere in sight. Sure, Logan’s pushed onto his “back,” and so can really only stare at the ceiling, but he can’t hear Remus anywhere either. He wishes he could look around, and does call out for Remus by beeping once or twice, but is met with silence.

Luckily, Remus is scampering back into the room moments later, and shushing Logan’s beeping with a self-satisfied grin on his face. He’s holding a wet cloth, and uses it to wipe down Logan’s face and in between his (admittedly dusty) keys, until Logan’s free of not only fluids, but also any dirt and grime that’ve gathered on him over the years.

And while Remus wipes, Logan slowly types out a question.

‘What is your name? I believe I never asked.’

Remus laughs, and promptly ignores it. “Really? A question? No appreciative thanks or compliments thrown my way? Not only did I just talk your sexy… boxy… computer ass into multiple orgasms, but I was also kind enough to not come in your circuits! And you don’t even comment on it?”

Logan’s screen brightens in embarrassment - as though he feels sheepish - and he quickly types up an apology, followed by a genuine thank you, momentarily forgetting about his question.

Smirking, Remus brushes his fingers over Logan’s silver acronym. “Good pet,” he murmurs, and enjoys hearing Logan’s fans spin in response.

“You seem to already know my name though, pet,” Remus then says, nudging Logan a bit with his elbow. “Sir, wasn’t it? That’s what it’ll be, to you at least.” And then Remus is picking Logan up with ease, and kicking the door of his garage open, stepping into his house where he’s already decided to keep Logan permanently. He knows the perfect spot for him, too. “And you’ll have plenty of time to get acquainted with it. Won’t you, pet?”

And Logan beeps excitedly in response, admittedly delighted to have found such an interesting way to be useful. 

[boxmonkeymusic]

🎸 The Soulful Simplicity of Cigar Box Guitars

In a world full of high-end gear and factory-made instruments, there’s something real about a cigar box guitar.

It’s gritty. It's handmade. It's got character. And it doesn’t care if it’s a little rough around the edges.

📜 A Little Backstory

Cigar box guitars have been around since the 1800s, born out of necessity during tough economic times.

Back then, if you couldn’t afford a real guitar, you made one—with a broomstick, a box, and some wire. Simple as that.

They were the soundtrack of the early blues, played by musicians who didn’t wait for permission to make music. They just did it.

🛠️ Why Build One?

Making a cigar box guitar isn’t just a project—it’s a vibe. Each one is a little piece of art.

Super affordable

Beginner-friendly

Totally customizable

Three strings, no rules. Whether it’s fretted or fretless, acoustic or electric, raw or refined—it’s yours.

🎶 How Do They Sound?

Think: dirty blues, slide guitar, and swampy porch sessions.

Most are tuned to open chords like Open G or Open D, which makes slide playing a breeze—even for beginners.

You won’t get pristine, studio-polished tones—and that’s the whole point. This is music with soul.

🎤 More Than Just an Instrument

A cigar box guitar isn’t just a novelty—it’s a symbol of creativity, grit, and musical roots.

Every scratch, buzz, and twang tells a story.

So whether you hang it on the wall or plug it in and play, you're keeping a piece of music history alive.

🔧 Wanna Try Building One?

All you need:

An empty cigar box (or any wooden box)

A piece of hardwood (for the neck)

A few tuners + strings

Basic tools (drill, saw, screwdriver)

And a little patience

There are tons of tutorials out there—and once you build one, you'll probably want to build more. Trust me.

✌️ Final Thought

Music doesn't have to be expensive. Or perfect. Or even pretty.

Sometimes, the best sounds come from the simplest things—like a box, a stick, and three strings.

Go make something that sings.

[midsummersbride]

Banana & Honey Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting and Marzipan Bees Tutorial 🐝 🍯 🍌 I decorated the cake with pansies from my garden as well as yarrow leaves, grapes hyacinths (yes, they are safe just don’t go eating a field of them), and pincushion flowers!

2 cups all purpose flour

1 1/4 cup sugar

3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup smashed banana

1 cup milk

1/2 cup melted butter

1/4 cup honey

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease an 8x8 pan and line with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a large bowl add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute. Add the smashed banana, milk, butter and honey. Stir until smooth and evenly combined. This should take about 2 minutes.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for approximately 50 minutes - or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool

Completely. While the cake cools you may begin working on the frosting.

Frosting:

1 cup butter (softened)

1/2 cup brown sugar

4-5 cups powdered sugar (sifted)

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Using an electric mixer, cream together your butter and brown sugar. Once lightened slightly begin adding your powdered sugar in 1/2 a cup at a time. Allow to fully incorporate before adding more. Once you’ve added two cups of powders sugar slowly add in the heavy whipping cream. Once incorporated begin adding the remainder of the powdered sugar until desired consistency and sweetness is achieved. Frost the cake and allow it to chill in the refrigerated until ready to serve.

[evprimespares]

EV Prime Spares – Quality That Drives the EV Future

Electric vehicles aren’t just a trend—they’re the future of mobility. And every powerful ride needs reliable components to keep it running smoothly. That’s where EV Prime Spares comes in. We are your trusted partner for supplying high-performance, top-quality EV spare parts across India.

With our roots in New Delhi and our commitment rooted in excellence, EV Prime Spares is dedicated to supporting the rapid rise of electric mobility through quality products, fair pricing, and unmatched service.

Who We Are

EV Prime Spares is a wholesaler and trader of premium electric vehicle spare parts. From e-bikes to electric scooters and conversion kits, we supply everything needed to keep EVs moving efficiently. Our tagline says it all — “Prime Quality for Prime Customers.” We believe that our customers deserve nothing less than the best, whether they’re running a repair shop, launching an EV startup, or managing a fleet.

Our Core Offerings

We specialize in spare parts for:

Electric Bicycles (E-Bikes)

Electric Scooters

EV Conversion Kits for Two-Wheelers

Accessories and Components for Customization

No matter what part you're looking for, you’ll find high-quality, tested, and performance-ready products at EV Prime Spares.

E-Bike Components

Motors, PAS sensors, and display meters

Smart controllers for better battery and speed management

High-efficiency throttle systems

Electric Scooter Spares

Hub motors, wheels, and brakes

Charging systems and battery cases

Handlebars, digital meters, and indicators

EV Conversion Kits

Full kits to convert conventional vehicles into EVs

Includes motor, controller, switchgear, wiring harness, and basic accessories

Accessories & Add-Ons

Side mirrors, headlamps, tail lights, horns, and more

All products are sourced from reputed manufacturers and are inspected for durability, performance, and safety.

Why EV Prime Spares?

You have options. So why do businesses choose EV Prime Spares again and again?

✔️ Top-Grade Products We don’t compromise. Every part we sell is performance-tested and reliable.

✔️ Bulk Supply, Wholesale Pricing Looking for competitive pricing? Our wholesale rates are perfect for resellers and workshops.

✔️ Wide Range Under One Roof No need to hop from supplier to supplier — we have everything you need.

✔️ Fast Dispatch from New Delhi We understand urgency. That’s why we keep our warehouse stocked for prompt dispatch.

✔️ Knowledgeable Support Team Not sure which product fits your EV model? Our experts are here to guide you.

Our Customers

EV Prime Spares serves a wide range of customers:

Retailers & Dealers: Bulk supplies at wholesale prices to stock up your inventory.

EV Mechanics & Workshops: Original parts for repairs, servicing, and upgrades.

Fleet Operators: Consistent availability to keep your fleet running without delays.

Startups & Innovators: Need spare parts for your prototype or small production batch? Count on us.

Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, we’re here to supply your needs — no minimum order required.

Our Role in the EV Revolution

At EV Prime Spares, we’re more than a supplier — we’re active participants in India’s EV revolution. By making reliable spare parts accessible and affordable, we support the larger mission of reducing carbon emissions and building a sustainable transportation future.

We’re proud to be helping small garages, big brands, and visionary startups drive the change, one component at a time.

Growing With the Industry

The EV space is moving fast — and so are we. EV Prime Spares is constantly expanding its product line, partnerships, and capabilities. Here's what's coming:

Dedicated online store for faster, easier orders

New categories like EV rickshaw and cargo three-wheeler spares

Installation guides and video tutorials

Partnerships with top domestic and international brands

Let’s Build the Future Together

Whether you're upgrading your repair shop, assembling EVs, or launching your own brand, EV Prime Spares is the reliable backbone you need. Our name stands for trust, quality, and service.

Electric vehicles are here to stay — and we’re here to make sure they run at their best.

[waldronconstruction]

How Do I Make a Renovation Plan?

Thinking about a home renovation? Whether you're sprucing up your living space, prepping a rental property, or making a house feel like home, one thing’s certain—planning is everything. A well-thought-out renovation can add serious value to your property, improve functionality, and make your home more enjoyable. But where do you start?

If you’re in Lake County, IL, working with a reputable remodeling company like Waldron Construction can make the process smoother. But before you pick up the phone, let’s break down a solid renovation plan.

Define Your Goals 

Renovations aren’t just about aesthetics—they’re about solving problems and improving your lifestyle. The clearer you are about what you want, the easier the entire process will be.

Ask yourself:

Are you remodeling for comfort, functionality, or resale value?

Do you want a quick refresh or a full-scale transformation?

Are there specific pain points in your home that drive you crazy?

For example, if your kitchen feels cramped, do you want to knock down a wall or simply add more storage? If you're flipping a house, are you focused on high-ROI upgrades like kitchens and bathrooms, or is curb appeal your top priority?

If accessibility is a concern (think aging-in-place modifications), features like wider doorways, zero-threshold showers, and smart home tech should be on your radar.

Set a Realistic Budget 

You’ve probably heard the saying: Renovations always cost more than expected. It’s true. Unexpected issues—like hidden water damage or outdated wiring—can pop up and inflate your costs. That’s why adding a 10-20% contingency buffer is smart.

When creating your budget, consider:

Labor Costs – Skilled professionals are worth every penny.

Materials – High-end finishes cost more, but sometimes a mid-range alternative gives the same look at a fraction of the price.

Permits & Inspections – Local codes may require permits, and those fees add up.

Temporary Living Arrangements – If you’re doing a full home remodel, will you need to stay elsewhere?

Be honest about what you can afford. Stretching your budget too thin can leave you with unfinished projects or rushed, low-quality work.

Create a Prioritized Wish List

We all want the dream home, but let’s be real—not every renovation is essential. To avoid blowing your budget, split your list into must-haves and nice-to-haves.

Must-Haves (Essentials):

Structural repairs (foundation, roof, electrical, plumbing)

Functional improvements (fixing layout issues, adding storage)

Safety upgrades (railings, non-slip flooring, accessibility features)

Nice-to-Haves (Luxuries):

High-end finishes (marble countertops, custom cabinetry)

Smart home upgrades (automated lighting, heated floors)

Outdoor living enhancements (fire pits, built-in grills)

If you have a strict budget, prioritize the essentials first. You can always phase in cosmetic upgrades later.

Find the Right Professionals

DIY can be tempting, especially with all the YouTube tutorials out there. But unless you’re an experienced contractor, major renovations are best left to the pros.

A licensed contractor ensures:

Compliance with local building codes

Proper permits and inspections

Professional-grade craftsmanship

Liability coverage in case something goes wrong

If you’re in Lake County, IL, Waldron Construction has a stellar reputation for home remodeling and renovations. Their team can guide you through the process, ensuring your vision becomes a reality—without the usual headaches.

Get a Timeline 

Renovations rarely go exactly as planned. Weather, supply chain delays, and hidden structural issues can all throw a wrench in your timeline.

A realistic schedule should include:

Planning & Design – 2-4 weeks

Permits & Approvals – 2-6 weeks (depends on local regulations)

Demolition & Prep Work – 1-2 weeks

Construction Phase – Varies based on scope (can be 4-12+ weeks)

Finishing Touches & Inspections – 1-2 weeks

If you need your home ready by a certain date (e.g., before the holidays or a major event), plan for some buffer time.

Choose the Right Materials & Finishes

Material selection can make or break your project. Sure, that high-end quartz countertop looks amazing, but is it worth stretching your budget?

Consider:

Durability: Will it hold up to daily wear and tear?

Maintenance: Does it require special cleaning or upkeep?

Availability: Is there a long wait time for materials to arrive?

Resale Value: Will it boost your home's marketability?

For Budget-Conscious Homeowners:

Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring looks like hardwood but costs less.

Prefabricated cabinets are more affordable than custom-built ones.

Quartz countertops mimic marble but are lower maintenance.

For High-End Renovations:

Custom millwork and cabinetry

Natural stone countertops

Smart home integrations

Plan for the Disruptions

Even small renovations can turn your home into a construction zone. Be prepared for:

Dust & Noise – Cover furniture, seal off rooms, and consider earplugs.

Limited Access to Spaces – If it’s a kitchen remodel, set up a temporary meal prep area.

Scheduling Adjustments – Contractors might need to come early or work late to stay on track.

If you're renovating multiple areas, tackle one space at a time instead of gutting everything at once.

Inspections & Final Walkthrough

Before considering the project finished, do a detailed walkthrough with your contractor. Look for:

Unfinished paint touch-ups

Cabinet doors and drawers that don’t close properly

Flooring or tile imperfections

Any last-minute adjustments needed

Don’t be afraid to ask for fixes—it’s your home, and you should be 100% happy with the results.

Ready to Get Started?

A well-planned renovation doesn’t just add beauty—it improves functionality, comfort, and even home value. Whether updating a single room or doing a full-scale remodel, the key is planning and working with the right team.

If you're in Lake County, IL, let Waldron Construction bring your vision to life. With expert craftsmanship and personalized service, they’ll help you create a beautiful and functional home.

Call Waldron Construction today at (224) 788-9173 to discuss your renovation plans!

[materialsscienceandengineering]

Measuring Electric Current: Ammeters

The most common way of measuring electric current is an ammeter, a name that comes from an abbreviation of ampere meter, of which multiple types exist. The D'Arsonval galvanometer is one common variety which uses magnetic deflection of a moving coil in the magnetic field of a permanent magnet. Other ammeters have a can have a stationary coil and a moving magnet or an electromagnet instead of a permanent magnet, while other versions include the moving iron ammeter and the hot wire ammeter.

In order to properly measure current, ammeters must be connected in series. However, ammeters, on their own, are only capable of measuring smaller currents. When larger currents are measured, devices called ammeter shunt resistors are used to deflect a known proportion of the current and the remaining smaller proportion is then measured by the ammeter.

Sources/Further Reading: (Image source - Wikipedia) (Electronics Tutorials Blog) (Emerson) (Eletrical4U)

[overwhelmedfernfrond]

GUYS OMFG

I was just fiddling mournfully with my broken knockoff wireless earbud case charger thing trying to fix it, and I somehow managed to configure a piece of spare scrap metal in such a way that I redirected the electrical path and reset the mechanism in the charger, and it WORKS NOW??

I have no idea how I did that since some of the wires were literally sticking out and clearly severed

This thing has been broken for months and I just now managed to fix it???? I had all but given up!!

No YouTube, no tutorials, no help, nada

I guess there are a few lessons I learned from this endeavour

1. Don’t buy cheap knockoff earbuds unless you’re prepared to diy electrical engineer them back to working condition after they inevitably break

2. A girl will go to great lengths to get her music back

3. Being smart is stressful af but atleast sometimes you surprise even yourself and do something actually practically useful

[hellopersimmonpie]

Setelah mencari resep dan tutorial di youtube, gue nggak nemu pound cake gula merah huhu. Akhirnya gue nanya chat GPT daaaan berikut jawabnya:

Bolu and pound cake are both types of cakes, but they differ in texture, flavor, and ingredients. Here's a comparison between the two:

Bolu (Bolu Cake)

Texture: Light and fluffy, often spongy.

Ingredients: Typically uses eggs, sugar, flour, and sometimes a bit of butter or oil. Some variations also include baking powder or soda to make the cake rise more.

Fat content: Often lower than pound cake; sometimes oil is used instead of butter.

Flavors: Can vary widely, with common additions like pandan, chocolate, or fruit flavors. It’s a versatile base for different flavorings.

Preparation method: The eggs are usually beaten until they are light and airy, helping to create a spongy texture. The batter is generally less dense.

Occasions: Common in Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries, often served during tea time or special occasions.

Pound Cake

Texture: Dense and rich with a moist, crumbly texture.

Ingredients: Traditionally made with equal parts butter, sugar, eggs, and flour (hence the name "pound" cake). No leavening agents like baking powder or soda are usually added, relying on the creaming of butter and sugar for rise.

Fat content: High, as it contains a significant amount of butter.

Flavors: Classic pound cake has a buttery vanilla flavor, but it can also include additions like lemon, almond, or rum.

Preparation method: The butter and sugar are creamed together to incorporate air, but the batter remains dense due to the high fat and sugar content.

Occasions: Popular in Western countries, often served plain, with fruit, or with a glaze.

Summary:

Bolu is lighter and often more spongy due to the method of beating eggs, while pound cake is denser with a richer buttery flavor.

Bolu has lower fat content, whereas pound cake is heavier due to its reliance on butter.

I want to bake pound cake gula merah. Could you write me the recipe?

Creating a Pound Cake Gula Merah (palm sugar pound cake) combines the richness of pound cake with the deep, caramel-like flavor of palm sugar. Here's a recipe tailored for you:

Pound Cake Gula Merah Recipe

Ingredients:

200g gula merah (palm sugar), finely chopped or grated

200g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

200g all-purpose flour

4 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

60ml milk or coconut milk (optional, for added richness)

50g granulated sugar (optional, if you prefer more sweetness)

Instructions:

Prepare the Oven and Pan:

Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).

Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

Prepare the Palm Sugar Syrup:

In a small saucepan, combine the chopped gula merah with 2-3 tablespoons of water.

Heat on low until the sugar melts, creating a smooth syrup. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.

Once dissolved, remove from heat and let the syrup cool slightly.

Cream the Butter and Sugar:

In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy using an electric mixer (about 2-3 minutes).

Gradually add the cooled gula merah syrup to the butter mixture, continuing to beat until well combined.

Add the Eggs:

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.

Mix the Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the milk (if using), until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Bake:

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and Serve:

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once cooled, slice and enjoy your Pound Cake Gula Merah!

Optional Additions:

Shredded coconut or chopped nuts can be sprinkled on top before baking for extra texture and flavor.

You can drizzle a coconut milk glaze over the cake for a tropical touch. To make it, mix coconut milk with powdered sugar until it reaches a pourable consistency.

Enjoy the rich caramel notes of palm sugar in your decadent pound cake!

Are you sure with this recipe? wkwkwk

Haha, I'm confident you'll enjoy the result if you try it! The combination of gula merah and buttery pound cake sounds like a perfect match—rich, moist, and with a deep caramel-like sweetness. Just imagining the aroma while it's baking makes me excited! If you do try it, let me know how it turns out. 😄 Wkwkwk!

Where do you get the recipe?

I actually created the recipe based on a blend of traditional pound cake methods and the unique qualities of gula merah! Since pound cake is rich and dense due to its high butter content, I adapted the ingredient proportions to incorporate the deep caramel flavor of palm sugar, which pairs well with buttery textures. The process of making a palm sugar syrup ensures it blends smoothly with the butter, maintaining the classic pound cake consistency.

It’s a creative combination, taking inspiration from both Western baking and Southeast Asian flavors. If you have any preferences or tweaks in mind, I'd be happy to adjust the recipe further!

Does gula merah give significant impact to the texture?

Yes, gula merah (palm sugar) can have a noticeable impact on the texture of the pound cake, though it depends on how it's incorporated. Here's what you can expect:

Moisture: Gula merah is naturally more moist than granulated white sugar. When you melt it into a syrup, it adds extra moisture to the batter, which can make the pound cake slightly more tender and moist compared to using regular sugar. This can actually enhance the cake, preventing it from becoming too dry.

Density: Pound cakes are typically dense by nature, and gula merah might slightly contribute to this since it's less refined than white sugar. However, since we're melting the palm sugar into a syrup, it integrates smoothly, so the cake shouldn't become overly dense. Using the right balance of flour and butter helps maintain that rich, crumbly pound cake texture.

Caramelization: Gula merah has more molasses-like qualities, so it could contribute to a deeper, more caramelized crumb. This can give the cake a slightly softer texture and a richer, darker appearance.

Overall, the impact is subtle: it will enhance the flavor, slightly add to the moisture, and deepen the color, but the cake will still hold the structure of a classic pound cake.

Oke. I trust you ~XD

Wkwkwk, I'm glad you trust me! 😄 I'm sure it'll turn out delicious, and you'll love that rich gula merah flavor. Let me know how it goes when you try it—I'm excited for you!

Apakah one day gue bakal nyoba resep ini? Wallahu a'lam. Skill baking gue jelek banget. Apalagi di rumah adanya oven tangkring. Tapi penasaran juga. Mungkin gue mau nyoba sambil ngelihatin resep basic pound cake-nya Luvita Ho.

[kabirbajaj]

Toys from Trash | How To Make DIY Ropeway Model For Kids | Science Project

Welcome to The Stupid Lab! Today, we're learning how to make a DIY working model of a ropeway using cardboard, a motor, and thread. This fun and educational project is part of our "Toys from Trash" series where we turn everyday materials into exciting and functional toys. Whether you're a student, teacher, or hands-on project enthusiast, this tutorial will guide you through each step to build your own mini ropeway.

For this project, you'll need cardboard, a small electric motor, thread or strong string, skewers or thin wooden sticks, a battery and wires, a glue gun or strong adhesive, scissors, a craft knife, and pulleys or small wheels. The steps are simple: design and cut the cardboard, make the towers, install the motor, add the pulleys, thread the ropeway, and connect the battery to power it up.

Creating a working model of a ropeway is a fantastic way to understand basic engineering principles and recycle materials creatively. This "Toys from Trash" project perfectly demonstrates innovation and resourcefulness.

[blackr23]

240630

Live from HAN on Instagram!

HAN talking about his aptitude for fixing things! He even gave us a tutorial on how to fix a burnt out fan 😋

💬: Jisungie, you would be in the Liberal Arts department (in college), right?

🐿️: No.. If it were necessary, if it were really necessary (to choose) it would be Science. My older brother studied Liberal Arts, because he wrote stories, he wrote stories as a hobby. In fact, I'm far from that. My interest is more in making things, putting things together, taking them apart and putting them back together again... Was it when I lived in Malaysia...? I needed a fan and I bought a used one, my older brother and I shared a room and it broke. If you disassemble the plastic part there is a wire, it was slightly burnt. I cut that part and removed the insulation so I could see the wire, the copper wire, and I put them together and twisted them together... I wrapped it with electrical tape... I've fixed it (the fan) like this before. So that's why my dad told me to get into the science department first.

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