QR Codes

Deadly new site for QR Codes, i was thinking how powerful these would be for advertising to a specific audience, like a Caption and then the Code below, or even for secret messages... With everyone having a smart phone now a days they could pass along any message!

Source: http://qrcode.kaywa.com/

My new favourite running tune

New tune i heard for the first time in the club last night, epic running tune!! WOOP!

Coach Troy will be my saviour!

I just found this guy on youtube giving amazing hints and tips for training!

http://www.youtube.com/user/coachtroy07

Any fitness gurus out there, have a look, great stuff!!

Galway Hackerspace

I recently joined Galway hackerspace 091labs to have a place to go to fool about with electronics and computers. I've been a member for about 4 months and so far i like it. The space is massive and is also used for woodworking, art and meditaiton, you know the usual hippy stuff.

I've done a few classes on programming, which i honestly don't know if i will continue, some LAN nights and some Linux intro nights.

If your ever in galway, be sure to drop into us, here is our card ;)

Ding dong the witch is dead

So i get in the door at 4 am last night and i'm looking at the BBC news and just as i'm about to switch off and go to bed we get BREAKING NEWS!

So so the world biggest game of Wheres Wally comes to a close

I'm taking the day off

Pulsejet in construction!!

I've just learned that my dad is gathering components to build a pulsejet engine! I wanted to have one built for my technical project module in college but the Umpa Lumpa (engineer) department didn't come through on there end of the deal!

I might actually get it done before summer is up! :P

A Pulse jet uses works when a spark is introducted to the fueled chamber of the engine, forcing hot gases out the inlet and exhaust. The explosion causes a void within the chamber and as fresh fuel and air (from the inlet) re-enter the chamber, hot gases from the exhaust also get drawn in and re-ignite the mixture. The process repeats until fuel or inlet air is removed.

Heres one i made using a simple Jam Jar and a bit of model nitro fuel. If you wish to try at home, you will need a standard glass jar and a pan for water (coolant: important or the glass shatters before the fuel is spent). I drilled a 25mm hole in the centre of the metal lid (will differ depending on the size of your jar), add the fuel, shake and ignite.

Have fun and be safe

Team Hoyt!

Heres a motivation video of 2 of the most recognizable faces of Ironman, in my opinion. Hell of a story!