IC Chip Logo Identification

Integrated circuit (IC) chips form the backbone of the electronics industry; and like any other high-power industry, component manufacturers are fluid, constantly changing, dividing, and merging ownerships. For this reason, successful IC startups or spinoffs will...
The FIELD experiment: Sonic insulation

The FIELD experiment: Sonic insulation

To test the sonic feasibility of my Coleman cooler, I carried out basic measurements using two Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultras. This post details those efforts and results. Initial experiments Since half the initial experiment design hinges on the impact of sound and music,...
OCS: Converting images to text

OCS: Converting images to text

So, how do we convert a physical book to its equivalent text document? The document In 2003, my distant relative, Stanley E. Perry, published his autobiography titled, “A Yank and the Australian 9th: Surviving Washing Machine Charlie.” To my knowledge,...
The FIELD experiment: Planning

The FIELD experiment: Planning

After completing my project on whitetail age prediction, I wanted to build an experiment that: Is home-grown and well-documented Is reproducible Is capable of producing a wide variety of data Incorporate electronics and circuits (which I’m trying to learn)...
Estimating Age of Whitetail Deer

Estimating Age of Whitetail Deer

Introduction Hunters and conservationists alike delight in estimating the age and health of wildlife. Since capturing and tagging animals in the wild can prove difficult, tracking the wellness of species and individuals is typically performed by analyzing trail camera...