History of Retro Games – Retro Computer and Video Games Timeline from the 1970s to 1990s
Retro computing and retro games have had a renaissance. I love it. The community has never been so vibrant. As I write this, my friend …
Quit Zoom Call Macro Key – How to Make a Custom Cherry MX USB Macro Keyboard/Keypad with Arduino
Ever wondered how to create your own custom keyboard or keypad? Do you want a fast way to quit out of Zoom calls? Today we’re …
Easiest. Hackintosh. Ever. – How to Install MacOS Virtual Machine on Your PC Using Sosumi & Ubuntu
Today, we’re going to create the world’s easiest Hackintosh using the virtual MacOS package, Sosumi.
Ultrasonic Rangefinding with the Wio Terminal and Grove Ultrasonic Sensor
Seeed sent me a Wio Terminal to play with, and I have to say I am impressed. Rather than do a straight review, I thought I would show …
Are You Making Soldering More Difficult than Necessary?
Soldering. Love it, hate it, tolerate it, but if you are into electronics, learn to do it. Are you making it more difficult for yourself …
Arduino Stepper with Potentiometer Speed Control
For my 3D printed turntable I obviously need some way to turn the turntable, and preferably for video and scanning, some method to …
Raspberry Pi Security Camera
Have you been wanting a wifi camera? Maybe for some added security, or perhaps to monitor the kids/pets/roommate?
Turn your Raspberry …
Laser Cut Box for the Massive Adafruit Arcade Button
The “Massive Adafruit Arcade Button” is one of my favorites, I just find it comically large. Therefore whenever I get a …
Build a Macro Keyboard “Stream Deck” with Raspberry Pi Zero and Hyperpixel 4.0 Graphical Touch Screen
Can you build a DIY version of the Elgato Stream Deck? Many people could tell this is what I was building up to. I think we are …
DJI/Ryze Tello Mini-Drone Review
DJI/Ryze Tello Mini-Drone is, as the name suggests, a new and tiny drone from the people who created my lovely DJI Mavic Pro. The …
Using Grove Sensors, Buttons, and Displays, with Raspberry Pi and Python
Grove sensors are a plug and play way to add sensors, buttons, displays, and actuators to your electronics projects, without soldering. …
Building a Cryptocurrency Mining Rig is Easier than You Might Think
Can your PC mine bitcoin? If you are interested in dipping your toe into cryptocurrency mining then fear not - it might be easier than …
Can I replace my iMac with a DIY PC?
Can I replace my 2012 iMac with a DIY PC that is at least as powerful? Can I do it for less than a new iMac would cost me? Will it run …
Adding a GPU with Powered PCIe Risers
Adding a GPU (graphics card) to your PC, but not enough space or full length slots available? a great solution is to use a "Powered PCIe …
Get Started with the Internet of Things with an ESP8266 IoT Sensor/Timer
Lots of people ask me about IoT (“The Internet of Things”). It’s a currently warm, if no longer hot, buzzword. …
Cheap solution for WiFi dead spots – TP-Link PowerLine Ethernet Review
When I put together my brand new Virtual Reality PC I immediately encountered a problem. Wifi dead zone.
Playing with Grove – LCD Displays
Recently I have come around to really enjoy the Grove sensors and displays from Seeed. They are so convenient!
Maker Kits for Making Maker Kids
It must be building up to gift-giving season because I have been asked a whole bunch of times for ideas for what parents should buy …
3D Printed “Spooky” Arduino/Raspberry Pi Electronics Projects for Halloween
Halloween is an awesome time for makers. Each year I like to beat my previous year’s builds. For Halloween this year I thought I …
SilentStepStick clones and things to look out for.
SilentStepStick clones are often talked about in forums and groups as a great solution (and they can be!), but I just became aware of an …
Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless first boot issues
So there I am. Happy as a little boy on Christmas morning. I just got my Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless in the mail! WHOOT!!!! I’m …
Is Making an Expensive Hobby?
Is making expensive? Just lately I have had a few people imply I was wasting my money on all this electronics/3d printing shenanigans. …
Easy (and Cheap!) Craft Foam Wheels for Robots and Toys
Need some wheels for your robot or kid’s toy, but don’t want to spend the crazy prices or wait ages for delivery? When …
Pocket CHIP Review
My Pocket CHIP finally came after backing the Kickstarter! What's it like? Read on to find out ...