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Backsplash nearly done. Editing the videos now.

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This is the final part of the video series demonstrating one way to install Under Cabinet Lighting using LED Strip Lights prior to installation of a backslash.  This video shows one way to mount and electrically connect the LED Strip Light segments in a combination of series and parallel branches.  Part of the LED Light Strip didn't adhere as I would expect so I reinforced it with some glue E6000 at key locations even though I cleaned the area with alcohol: http://amzn.to/1Txpdji

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Watch the next video where I install the backsplash.

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This video demonstrates how I was able to reattach the broken USB port on the Wasabi Power Charger.  Technically, this charger is covered under a 3-year warranty but it would have cost me more in shipping to make use of the warranty.

I purchased the Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack) and Dual Charger for GoPro HERO4.  The charger's USB port broke when I pushed the micro-USB power cord into the port with a little more force than I should have.  

The Wasabi Power Charger and the 2-Pack of GoPro Hero4 batteries can be purchased from Amazon.  http://amzn.to/1QTmNEF

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This video shows how to remove and replace the diesel fuel filter on the 2007 Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins engine. Be sure to place a pan under the engine to catch the fuel that you drain from the fuel filter canister. Be certain that you have removed the original O-ring and discard it. When installing the new fuel filter be sure to apply engine oil to the new O-ring. A new O-ring should be supplied with your new replacement fuel filter. Installation of the fuel filter lid requires 25 foot pounds of torque per the service manual. After installation of the fuel filter you must prime the fuel filter canister. To prime it, turn the ignition key from off to on (not start) and wait 3 seconds before turning the key off. Repeat this process at least 3 times. It may require additional cycles of the ignition before it is completely primed. Then attempt to start the engine.

I replaced my fuel filter because the truck was not responsive when I pressed the accelerator pedal in temperatures less than 20 degrees and the check engine line indicator illuminated. I hooked up my Actron U-Scan ODBII code scanner and it read code P0148 Fuel Delivery Malfunction. The first place to look is the fuel filter, especially since I haven't replaced it at all. Replacing my fuel filter was overdue by 115,000 miles. I have 130,000 miles on the truck and it is a 2007. According to the service manual for my schedule it should be replaced every 15,000 miles. The replacement fuel filter I used was a Purolator Premium Plus F56097. This can be purchased on Amazon and shipped for free with a prime membership: http://amzn.to/215ESdP

Note: Read your service manual for your year truck for additional information prior to performing this maintenance.

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In my opinion it is worth the $30 to $100 to buy a scan tool that you can use to read the codes from your vehicle's ECM. Many auto parts dealers provide this service free of charge but wouldn't you like to be able to know what is happening immediately? The device I used was the U-Scan by Actron. On Amazon it is sold directly by Actron and it goes for around $70 with free shipping if you are a Prime member. It synchronizes with your android or iPhone phone via Bluetooth using an app you download from iTunes or the Google Play Store.

In this video I demonstrate using the scan tool to read the codes because my check engine light came on. The code read using the tool is P0148 Fuel Delivery Malfunction. There are a series of checks which need to be performed per the service manual but the first line of defense and the easiest is by far replacing the fuel filter. The fuel filter in this truck is the original and it is a 2007. It is way overdue and most likely the culprit. I'll cover that in my next video where I replace the fuel filter.

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Used a CNC Router to Make Art Reality

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I developed the "Mark My Spot" application for Android as a way to easily keep track and share places I have visited.  I used this app several times but most recently in a panic while I was away on business in Texas A&M the last week of January 2016 because I needed to remember how to get back to the visitor parking garage.  In case you didn't know I am directionally challenged and I use this app to help me through this severe condition.  I used a feature within the app to mark a spot and I took a picture of the location so I would remember it.  Then when I needed to get back to the spot I used Mark My Spot to locate the spot and navigate to it.  This saved me a lot of time and allowed me to maintain my cool.  

The technology uses the fine location feature of the Android Location API.  It is able to determine your location when you are out of range of the GPS satellites while indoors as long as you have access to cell tower signals and it can see WI-FI access points.  The location API uses this information to triangulate your position within a building or in an area the GPS signal is too weak.

Friends have told me they use the app frequently and I appreciate the feedback.  If you have an Android phone please download "Mark My Spot" and give it a try.  Add comments to this video or request new features you would like to see added. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.warfactor9.markmyspot

You'll notice that I navigate to Sam's Pizza Palace in Wildwood.  One of the best pizza places on the island.  We love Wildwood and we love Sam's Pizza.  http://www.samspizzawildwood.com/

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We took a ride through West Wildwood this weekend, which is two weeks after winter storm Jonas struck us. The video is a time lapse at 0.5s slowed down 50% so it appears very fast. You can see most of the trash is gone from the streets and the repairs to the bulkhead are underway. The residents of West Wildwood are resilient and we are confident that they will rebuild and continue on just as they did when Sandy struck. Equipment used in filming: - This was filmed with a GoPro Hero4 Black in 4k video format: http://amzn.to/1L7yUSD - Using the Gorillapod Magnetic Tripod: http://amzn.to/1TwCCYT - GoPro Cosmos Standard Frame Mount Housing: http://amzn.to/1L7yZFX - Bestlight USB Port 20 LED Ring Shooting Night Flash Light for GoPro Hero4: http://amzn.to/1TwCM2w - SanDisk Ultra 128GB MicroSDXC Class 10 Memory Card: http://amzn.to/1L7z0JU - The Cosmos open frame case allowed the GoPro Hero4 to capture the audio using the built-in microphone. - The Bestlight LED Ring allowed for better lighting in an otherwise dark condition. The Bestlight LED Ring was powered by a Splash USB battery power source. - The Gorillapod Magnetic Tripod allowed me to capture the video from different positions by attaching the tripod with the magnets or using the articulated legs. Mark My Spot Location Marker App for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UDoItContrac... Twitter: https://twitter.com/U_Do_It Website: https://warfactor9.com/udoit/

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We took a ride through the Wildwoods on Sunday, February 7, 2016. Great progress was made over the last two weeks since winter storm Jonas hit on January 23, 2016. We traveled from Wildwood, into Wildwood Crest, up through Wildwood into North Wildwood and back. We tried to peer into the bay area on the way back to see what impact there was. About our drive: Susquehanna Ave Lake Road West Hildreth Avenue Park Boulevard West Buttercup Road New Jersey Avenue St. Louis Avenue Atlantic Avenue Topeka Avenue Atlantic Avenue Rambler Road Ocean Avenue Schellenger Avenue Atlantic Avenue Wildwood Avenue Pacific Avenue 26th Avenue Central Avenue Spruce Avenue Pine Avenue Maryland Avenue Spruce Avenue Delaware Avenue 2nd Avenue New York Avenue 14th Avenue Delaware Avenue 17th Avenue Delaware Avenue 19th Avenue Delaware Avenue 26th Avenue Lake Avenue Pine Avenue Susquehanna Avenue Montgomery Avenue Mediterranean Avenue Montgomery Avenue Susquehanna Avenue West Dock Street Park Boulevard Burk Avenue Mediterranean Avenue West Andrews Avenue Equipment used in filming: - This was filmed with a GoPro Hero4 Black in 4k video format: http://amzn.to/1L7yUSD - Using the Gorillapod Magnetic Tripod: http://amzn.to/1TwCCYT - GoPro Cosmos Standard Frame Mount Housing: http://amzn.to/1L7yZFX - Bestlight USB Port 20 LED Ring Shooting Night Flash Light for GoPro Hero4: http://amzn.to/1TwCM2w - SanDisk Ultra 128GB MicroSDXC Class 10 Memory Card: http://amzn.to/1L7z0JU - The Cosmos open frame case allowed the GoPro Hero4 to capture the audio using the built-in microphone. - The Bestlight LED Ring allowed for better lighting in an otherwise dark condition. The Bestlight LED Ring was powered by a Splash USB battery power source. - The Gorillapod Magnetic Tripod allowed me to capture the video from different positions by attaching the tripod with the magnets or using the articulated legs. Mark My Spot Location Marker App for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UDoItContrac... Twitter: https://twitter.com/U_Do_It Website: https://warfactor9.com/udoit/ Tumblr: https://youdoit.tumblr.com