DIY

Personal DIY projects

Repair no power on Electrolux home appliance

Electrolux home appliances (like dishwasher/tumble dryer/washing machines) have a common breakdown. I already have to repair 2 tumble dryers and a dishwasher. The breakdown is simple, you have power until the main board and then no power on the dashboard. When you call a repairman, they give you a quote of 200 euros to replace...

Laser cutting

Last month, I have used the laser-cutting machine purchase by the University of Mons and Google at the FabLab of Mons. I have followed training to be able to use the laser-cutting machine and the 3D printing machine. I was able to cut 30 supports to hang embedded systems on the ceiling (for my PhD)....

Parkside PBH 1500 Carbon Brushes replacement part

I recently buy a hammer drill from Parkside (PBH 1500 F6) and I wanted to find carbon brushes replacement directly to be sure to keep the hammer drill for a long time. The user manual tell us to send the hammer drill to a professional service repair if we want to replace the carbon brushes...

My travel and daily camera: the Fuji X100F

Last year, I have made a road trip with a friend from Belgium to Slovenia crossing Germany, Swiss, Italy and Austria. It was a very, very cool trip. I have seen mountains and milky way for the first time and that left me a very peaceful sensation. I have taken with me my Nikon D810...

Fuel injectors test

A few weeks ago, my car starts to have a big problem: it stopped in the middle of the road and are not able to start anymore. Spoiler alert: my timing belt has shifted and my motor was broken at this time. I start by having my car towed to my home and start search...