Ellis Gibson (B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering)

If you’ve ever locked your keys in the car with the engine running and the battery died, you know how frustrating it can be. It’s even more frustrating when it happens in a parking lot and you can’t find anyone to give you a jump start. But don’t worry, there are a few ways you … Read more

It’s so frustrating when you’re trying to open your car hood and the latch is locked. Especially when you have a dead battery and you’re trying to jump start your car. But don’t worry, there is a way to open your car hood from the outside. All you need is a long pole or a … Read more

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been in a situation where you’re trying to open the rear hatch on your prius, but the battery is dead. It’s a frustrating feeling, especially when you’re in a hurry. But don’t worry, I’m here to help. In this article, I’m going to show you how to open the … Read more

We all know how hot it can get during summer, and sometimes AC just isn’t enough. If you don’t want to spend money on a portable fan, you can make your own using a computer fan and a battery. This project is easy to do and only takes a few minutes. Plus, you can take … Read more

Arduino uno can be powered with a 12v battery supply. You will need to connect the positive lead of the battery to the Arduino’s Vin pin and the negative lead of the battery to one of the Arduino’s GND pins. So, how to power arduino with 12v battery? To connect a 12v battery to an … Read more

Yes, it is possible to light an led bulb with an AA battery. You will need to connect the positive lead of the battery to the positive lead of the led bulb, and the negative lead of the battery to the negative lead of the led bulb. Once the connection is made, the led bulb … Read more

We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of a power outage, and you need to find a way to power your lights. You could use candles, but that’s a fire hazard. You could use a flashlight, but that will only last for so long. And then it dawns on you – you could use … Read more

If you are like me, you love your Arduino Nano, but you hate having to plug it into a power outlet every time you want to use it. Well, I have some good news for you! You can power your Arduino Nano with a battery! In this article, I will show you how to do … Read more

If you are anything like me, then you are constantly searching for a flashlight. Whether you are looking for something to help you find your way in the dark or you need a light to help you see in a power outage, a flashlight is a necessity. But what happens when you can’t find batteries … Read more

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably stared at your battery charger amp meter a few times, wondering what all those numbers mean. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. In this article, we’ll go over what those numbers on your battery charger amp meter mean, and how you can use them to your advantage. By the … Read more