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New Blog for Retro Gaming Fans
Retro gamers, I have a new retro blog just for you!
Artillery Hornet 3D Printer Review
Introduction I’ve reviewed both the Sidewinder X1 and the Genius 3D printers from Artillery in the past and they have provided me their latest addition to the Artillery family, the Hornet.The Hornet sets itself a part from the competition with a few features, one of which I have never seen implemented before. Let’s dive in […]
It’s my Birthday – a gift for you!
You might recall my free Arduino course? Well I took some time off this week for my birthday and one of the things I have planned is to add some lessons. I already got some suggestions on Twitter and Facebook for what to create, but I want to hear from you too.
MONOPRICE MP CADET 3D PRINTER REVIEW
Monoprice has been in the 3D printing game for some time. They have had a variety of 3D printers available that cater to a wide variety of users. Monoprice recently released the MP Cadet 3D printer which is geared towards beginners. The description on the Monoprice website starts off with “The perfect printer for beginners […]
Ready to Learn Arduino? (100% Free)
30 Days to Arduino is back! Join us as we build up Arduino projects as a community, from zero to motors, LEDs and internet of things. All completely free, and self paced if you want to, or join the community as we progress together. This round starts today (November 1, 2019), but you can dip […]
5 Best Tools for Makers of 2018
What were the best tools you bought or used in 2018? I review a lot of stuff (to the point where I stopped listing everything), but a few things stood out above the rest. Let’s see how many match what you are thinking of …
Why we will be releasing our own electronics kits in 2019
Occasionally I get stuff to review, but I also buy stuff to review. Fact is, however, most of the stuff I get either sent or I buy I don’t review. Why? I try not to publicly criticize. Plus, I don’t think it is a good idea to publicize things that are bad. Praise in public, […]
Linux Automation Tip: Listen for Commands with your Discord Bot using Python
A Discord bot that only SENDS messages is all well and good, but really we want our bots to interact. We need to make them listen and respond.
Win a Year of Premium Managed WordPress Hosting from StudioPress
Making includes making websites! Many people do not know this, but my day job is working for the company behind StudioPress and Genesis for WordPress. To celebrate our latest theme release, Academy Pro, I thought I would give one lucky winner a coupon for a year of our premium WordPress hosting.