DIY Projects & Builds | SW Hammond

Written by SW Hammond on 05 August 2019.

How To Setup Studio Monitors

A quick guide to calibrating studio monitors. Equalizing volume with an SPL meter app and finding the triangular sweet spot.

All studio monitors need to be balanced and setup properly before you begin using them. Use the free NIOSH SLM app to read the dB of each speaker to ensure they are both putting out the same level of volume. Speaker position is important as well. For the best stereo image, create a triangle betweeen the two speakers and your listening position.

Written by SW Hammond on 09 July 2019.

PS4 Antenna Range Extender

This mod fixes slow and laggy wireless controllers and improves wifi connection. Perfect solution for home theaters and hiding your Playstation 4.

With $18, 20 minutes, and some basic tools, you can save yourself from the frustration of controllers cutting out and acting erratically. This DIY mod will also improve your wifi connection, helping to increase download speeds and getting rid of in-game lag.

Written by SW Hammond on 17 June 2019.

Road Case Restoration

How to repair your flight case super easy. Check out white Plasti Dip with Violet Metalizer top coat. Installation of open-cell and closed-cell foam, locking casters.

Over time, the protective foam within road cases begins to breakdown and decompose. This video will show you how to replace your foam, mask off your hardware for a fresh coat of paint, and create a caster plate to attach wheels to make moving heavy cases easier.

Written by HUD on 17 February 2012.

Nonstop Disco Powerpack

NDP is so far the most involved and elaborate bot in the lineup. Standing at 4 foot 3 inches tall and 32 inches wide, Nonstop Disco Powerpack is like having another friend at the party!

Originally a toaster oven and a car speaker cabinet, this now fully functional CD and MP3 player featuring 5.1 surround rocks a room and illuminates it with subtle LED lighting.

Written by HUD on 21 January 2012.

Willy

Willy is the first robot completed robot by Sean. Standing 16 inches tall, this functional nightlight gives a subtle glow guarding you from the creatures of the night.

This 70's era disco ball drink shaker serves as Willy's body with mixing beaters extended as his arms. The shake mixer sits in a metal candle holder frame that serves as Willy's legs.