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 about to start work on my dream bot that will cost hardly anything …
Upgrading the Wanhao Di3 from Good to Amazing
The Wanhao Duplicator i3 Prusa style printer is my second favourite, and most-used, printer out of my entire collection. As a budget, pre-built printer, it is the printer I have recommended most. Out …
Add PEI to your 3D printer bed and get every print to stick!
One of the reasons Prusa Mk2 and Lulzbot printers are so reliable is they have a special PEI surface to print on. In my experience it is one of the best print surfaces, needing no glue for PLA or ABS. …
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 I’m making robots and toys for my kids I am always gobsmacked …
How to Make a DIY “Internet of Things” Thermometer with ESP8266/Arduino
I needed a temperature monitor for my 3d printer enclosure. Here's how I made a DIY "Internet of Things" Thermometer with ESP8266/Arduino
IKEA 3D Printer Enclosure Hack for Wanhao Di3
If you are 3d printing with ABS you can find it warps, cracks, and misbehaves unless you can maintain constant temperatures. Do you need to spend a fortune? No! Everything you need is at IKEA ...
How to Play Better Arduino Sound Effects with the BY8301-16P MP3 Module
Discover how to play MP3 music and sound effects with your Arduino using the BY8301-16P MP3 module.
Using 3D Printing Pens for Bonding PLA – Does it Work?
Bonding with glue can be hit or miss. PLA doesn't solvent weld. Does joining PLA 3d printed parts with a 3d pen work?
Take Better Macros with this DIY Foamcore Product and Macro Photography Diffuser
Product and Macro photography benefits from good light. To attract more and better buyers it helps to have good, detailed, well-lit products. How can you do that on a tiny budget? Read on!