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About Chris Garrett

Marketing Director by day, maker, retro gaming, tabletop war/roleplaying nerd by night. Co-author of the Problogger Book with Darren Rowse. Husband, Dad, ?? Canadian.

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About Chris Garrett

Marketing nerd by day, maker, retro gaming, tabletop war/roleplaying nerd by night. Co-author of the Problogger Book with Darren Rowse. Husband, Dad, ?? Canadian.

Check out Retro Game Coders for retro gaming/computing.

☕️ Support Maker Hacks on Ko-Fi and get exclusive content and rewards!

A device for 2.5D UV printing, ideal for DIY projects and custom designs.

EufyMake E1 Review: Easy, Fun, Profitable UV “2.5D” Printer

The eufyMake E1 UV printer brings “print full colour on any material” printing to the desktop, with the added magic trick of 2.5D

Read moreEufyMake E1 Review: Easy, Fun, Profitable UV “2.5D” Printer
Permanent Breadboards Game-Changer

Permanent Breadboards – Hobby Electronics Game-Changer!

These permanent breadboards are going to be a huge time-saver for me, and make my electronics projects a whole lot less frustrating compared to using perfboard or designing PCBs. Stick with me if you …

Read morePermanent Breadboards – Hobby Electronics Game-Changer!
xTool f2 portable galvo laser engraver

xTool F2 Review: New, Powerful Portable Laser

I just got my hands on an F2 and I can report it keeps everything that made the F1 so great, but boosts speed, power, and even ease of use.

Read morexTool F2 Review: New, Powerful Portable Laser
xTool P3

xTool P3: New Bigger, Faster 80W CO2 Laser

xTool P3 is the latest and greatet laser cutter from xTool and it looks like a powerful upgrade with lots of performance, safety, and feature updates.

Read morexTool P3: New Bigger, Faster 80W CO2 Laser
xTool F2 Ultra Review

xTool F2 Ultra Review

The xTool F2 Ultra is the latest flagship laser from a company that has consistently lead the field in terms of ease of use, safety, and innovation. What we are looking at today is an updated and …

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TTC6050 Review

Two Trees TTC6050 CNC Router Review

The TwoTrees TTC6050 CNC machine stands out in a highly competitive market by offering a combination of solid build quality, user-friendliness, and unique features, along with good affordability. Here …

Read moreTwo Trees TTC6050 CNC Router Review
High-resolution Atomstack Kraft laser engraver with neon glow lighting for precise DIY crafting.

AtomStack Kraft Review: Innovative Combined Dual Laser Engraver

The AtomStack Kraft laser is a capable, versatile, and easy-to-use machine, with an innovative dual-beam technology, and solid construction.

Read moreAtomStack Kraft Review: Innovative Combined Dual Laser Engraver
Raspberry Pi touchscreen repair kit with tools and circuit board for electronics projects.

Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 Review

Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 is easy to set up and just works. Check it out if you are in the market for a portable, crisp display

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EIBOS Polyphemus

EIBOS Polyphemus Filament Dryer Review

EIBOS Polyphemus filament dryer offers a unique combination of features, including motorised filament rotation.

Read moreEIBOS Polyphemus Filament Dryer Review
CrowPanel ESP32 5.79” E-paper Display

Elecrow CrowPanel 5.79″ E-Paper ESP32 Display Review

Looking for a high-quality, energy-efficient display for your Arduino or MicroPython projects? The Elecrow CrowPanel 5.79” E-Paper ESP32 display could be exactly what you need.

Read moreElecrow CrowPanel 5.79″ E-Paper ESP32 Display Review
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo Review

Anycubic Kobra S1 3D Printer Combo Review

Anycubic Kobra S1 and the Anycubic Color Engine (ACE) are an amazing value combination.

A lot of people are hoping this is the Bambu Labs killer we have been waiting for.

Read moreAnycubic Kobra S1 3D Printer Combo Review
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer Review

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 12K Review

Review of the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra resin 3D printer featuring a great price, speed, detail, and without proprietary and expensive resins.

Read moreElegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 12K Review
ComMarker B6 60w JPT MOPA Fiber Laser Engraver

ComMarker B6 60W Mopa Fiber Laser Review

The ComMarker B6 30W MOPA fiber laser is compact, versatile, capable of engraving and even cutting soft metals, and with extreme accuracy.

Read moreComMarker B6 60W Mopa Fiber Laser Review
xTool AP2 Review

xTool AP2 Fume Extractor and Air Purifier Review

xTool AP2 Fume Extractor / Air Purifier Review - a multi-stage filter to remove dust, smells, toxins from laser engraving and cutting

Read morexTool AP2 Fume Extractor and Air Purifier Review
Two Trees TTC-450 Pro CNC Review

Two Trees TTC-450 Pro CNC Review

Two Trees TTC-450 Pro CNC review - A beginner's desktop engraving and milling machine at a great value price point, and with some surprises.

Read moreTwo Trees TTC-450 Pro CNC Review
Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra 3D Printer

Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra Review

Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra Review - We look at a feature-rich, reliable resin printer at a very attractive price point.

Read moreElegoo Mars 5 Ultra Review
laser cut obstacle avoiding arduino robot

Laser Cut Arduino Autonomous Obstacle Avoiding Robot

In this tutorial and video, we are going to make an obstacle-avoiding Arduino robot using a Creality Falcon 2 Pro laser cutter.

Read moreLaser Cut Arduino Autonomous Obstacle Avoiding Robot
Which laser diode co2

CO2 or Diode Lasers – Which to Choose?

Diodes versus co2 lasers - Let's compare your options and choices so you can get what works for your situation.

Read moreCO2 or Diode Lasers – Which to Choose?
omtech polar 350 review

OMTech Polar 350 CO2 50W Laser Review

OMTech Polar CO2 laser released in 2023, it was a most successful launches. In this review we see how it compares with the competition in 2024

Read moreOMTech Polar 350 CO2 50W Laser Review
Chopper the Astromech

Using AI for Programming

Are generative chatbot AI models like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini ready to replace programmers? Let's find out ...

Read moreUsing AI for Programming
AtomStack Hurricane Review

AtomStack Hurricane 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Review

Review of the AtomStack Hurricane desktop CO2 laser cutter; 55W power, 500x300mm working area, camera, autofocus and choice of USB or Wifi.

Read moreAtomStack Hurricane 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Review
WeCreat Vision Review

WeCreat Vision 20W Laser Cutter Review

WeCreat Vision 20W laser review - a fantastic choice if you're new to laser cutting or looking for something to use with your family at home.

Read moreWeCreat Vision 20W Laser Cutter Review
Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W

Creality Falcon 2 Pro 60W Laser Cutter Review

Review of the Creality Falcon 2 Pro 60W diode laser engraver and cutter - one of the most powerful on the market.

Read moreCreality Falcon 2 Pro 60W Laser Cutter Review
Revopoint Miraco 3D scanner Review Featured

Revopoint Miraco 3D Scanner Review

Revopoint Miraco 3D scanner review - we check out the features of this all-in-one, portable unit that can scan both small and large objects

Read moreRevopoint Miraco 3D Scanner Review
xTool M1 Ultra Review

xTool M1 Ultra Review

The xTool M1 Ultra is not just a laser engraver or a vinyl cutter, but is the world's first 4-in-1 craft machine.

Read morexTool M1 Ultra Review
Genmitsu CNC Spindle Review

Genmitsu 710W 65mm CNC Spindle Router Review

Review of the Genmitsu 710W 65mm CNC Spindle Router and a comparison with Makita and other options from SainSmart

Read moreGenmitsu 710W 65mm CNC Spindle Router Review
Genmitsu 4040-Pro Review

Sainsmart Genmitsu 4040 Pro CNC Review

Sainsmart Genmitsu 4040 Pro CNC review.

Read moreSainsmart Genmitsu 4040 Pro CNC Review
xTool F1 Ultra review

xTool F1 Ultra Review

xTool F1 Ultra Review - we look at "the world's first 20W fiber & 20W diode galvo dual laser" and how it compares with the F1 and others

Read morexTool F1 Ultra Review
xtool F1 review

xTool F1 Laser Review

xTool F1 review, a portable laser with both a blue diode and an RF laser for engraving metal and creating really fine details

Read morexTool F1 Laser Review
creality falcon 2 World first

Creality Falcon 2 Pro 60W: A World’s First?

Creality Falcon 2 is the world’s first fully-enclosed 60W diode laser cutter. At least, that is what they are saying about their new engraver.

Read moreCreality Falcon 2 Pro 60W: A World’s First?
Which CNC

CNC Buyer’s Guide: Which Should You Buy as a Hobbyist?

Comparing CNC machines, wondering which you should buy? In this guide we look at the considerations and options so you make the right choice.

Read moreCNC Buyer’s Guide: Which Should You Buy as a Hobbyist?

How to Build a Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Custom keyboards are where you either build or heavily modify for yourself. We look at what you need, options, and how to build your own.

Read moreHow to Build a Custom Mechanical Keyboard
5 Great New Features

5 Great New Features in xTool Creative Space v2

In this article we take a look at the five new features that could put the free xTool Creative Space laser software ahead of other brands.

Read more5 Great New Features in xTool Creative Space v2

Longer Laser B1 20W Review

Review of the Longer Laser B1 20W engraver and cutter, featuring 24W maximum power, high speed, and a 450x440mm work area.

Read moreLonger Laser B1 20W Review

WLED APIs & Automation

WLED APIs allow you to control your RGB strips and matrix from your computer, smart home, or services like IFTTT

Read moreWLED APIs & Automation

WLED: Controlling and Animating RGB Addressable LEDs Over WiFi

WLED Tutorial - Install and Setup a ESP8266 or ESP32 with your WS2812B/WS2811 individually addressable RGB LED strip, animations and effects

Read moreWLED: Controlling and Animating RGB Addressable LEDs Over WiFi

HTTPS and POST with ESP8266 WiFi

ESP8266 Arduino code that allows you to request web pages over either http or https, and also to POST to websites

Read moreHTTPS and POST with ESP8266 WiFi

Neo6502 ESP8266 Serial and WIFI

Adding ESP8266 MOD WIFI module and using BASIC serial communication commands to get our Neo6502 computer online and reading the web!

Read moreNeo6502 ESP8266 Serial and WIFI

Use the MCP23017 GPIO Port Expander to Add 16 IO Pins

MCP23017/MCP23008 port expanders add more GPIO pins using I2C which means you only need two wires to get 8, 16 or even more lines of IO

Read moreUse the MCP23017 GPIO Port Expander to Add 16 IO Pins

PiUSB – How to Make a Wifi Memory Stick Using Pi Zero W

Raspberry Pi Zero W as a Wifi-enabled USB Memory Stick! In this tutorial we create a removable drive that is shared over your network.

Read morePiUSB – How to Make a Wifi Memory Stick Using Pi Zero W
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