Both Jim’s Date Calc and the Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info were updated tonight. Both saw a minor change that increased opening speed after the initial install and disclaimer acceptance. Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info was updated to add Roll Form Tap sizes and allow for better resizing of the diagram (for developers it was made into a … [Read more…]
As Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info App approaches an unbelievable 500 users, plans are now being made to update Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info to version 2.0 to add common screw heads / washers / nuts. It will take a couple of weeks, as I want the UI to be simple and effective (common screw heads / washers / … [Read more…]
Here is a cool trick to hold screws to the screwdriver in tight spaces etc. Simple Solutions For Driving Small Screws in Tight Places Simple Solutions For Small Screws 5min Life Videopedia, via DIY Life, via LifeHacker
Thank you all for making this App much more than I ever expected!! Not sure what this App is? Head over to the Apps page and see the details here! In other related news, the Stressed Geek Soundboard is nearing 1000 downloads and will be there sometime next week at its current rate. Again a … [Read more…]
It’s official folks – 2 weeks worth of effort and learning things, my 1st Android App just went live on Android Market ! Find details on it here: https://blog.jimsjump.com/apps/ and http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.jimsjump.machine_screws_drill_tap I’m open to any questions ideas or suggestions! ~Jim
I created a new Android App using App Inventor. It is a small machine screw size / information application. Unfortunately, Android Market will not allow App Inventor applications…. yet! Anyway, if any of you are interested in this application, email me and we can arrange to buy it for my originally planned Android Market price … [Read more…]
Hard to setup – sounds great, hard to fly . . .
As an accomplished RC Airplane pilot, I recently decided to try my hand at RC Helicopters, and it started at Christmas this year. I got an E-Flite Blade mSR micro helicopter – its a blast to fly!  But this little guy is only practical inside or on a very calm day. So a friend suggested … [Read more…]