Campania Bike - Phase I

For my first trick I decided I would convert my 10 speed to a single speed the cheap way. Every part I stripped off is in that box. I do plan on fixing it up the right way, just not now. The project went well, I used a chain tool for the first time ever and didn't even screw things up real bad. Although the 40/22 gearing now leaves something to be desired, I don't have to worry about the chain falling off like it used to whenever the shifters got bumped ever so slightly. Eventually, I plan on getting a flip flop hub for my rear wheel. One side fixed, the other free. When I do that I'd also like to replace the old steel cottered cranks for something a little stronger, along with a new chain ring. I'm thinking a 44/16 ratio might be well suited for my commute.

MP3-player Mod

My 16GB compact flash card came today and I just couldn't wait to commence my project. I have had my Creative Zen Micro mp3 player for awhile now and the 5GB it came with just wasn't cutting it. I saw this amazingly detailed instructable and couldn't resist trying it. Well I did and imagine how exited I was when I reformatted the card and saw this! All that hard work paid off. I've never done heart surgery, but I can't imagine it's much easier.

WRT54GS Fan Mod

I have been running the third party dd-wrt firmware on my Linksys WRT54GS router for quite some time. The firmware allows overclocking options, which I utilized. Concerned about the increase in temps, I decided to add an exhaust fan to the unit. (I got the idea on a forum somewhere. Pics can be seen in the projects section of my homepage.