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Here we show off all the things we have made and you might like to make too, or things we have found that we want to make next. It might be a file from Thingiverse that you might want to 3d print, a nifty laser cut design, or a cool cosplay prop paint job.

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Here we show off all the things we have made and you might like to make too, or things we have found that we want to make next. It might be a file from Thingiverse that you might want to 3d print, a nifty laser cut design, or a cool cosplay prop paint job.

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

Neo6502 GPIO Input and Output

Neo6502 GPIO Input and Output for electronics programming in BASIC. How to light up and fade an LED, plus read a button as input.

Read moreNeo6502 GPIO Input and Output
Arduino SID player

Arduino SID Player: Play C64 Music on Your Uno

Play C64 music using an Arduino Uno - without a SID chip! This project emulates the MOS 6581/8580 and can load the tunes from SD card.

Read moreArduino SID Player: Play C64 Music on Your Uno
engraving metal on the xtool s1

Engraving Metal on the xTool S1 2W 1064nm IR Laser

xTool S1 2W 1064nm Infrared tool head is perfect for engraving metal. In this article we attempt to engrave a photo on a metal mousepad

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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 MacOSX?

Read moreCan I replace my iMac with a DIY PC?
Grove i2c LCD

Playing with Grove – LCD Displays

Recently I have come around to really enjoy the Grove sensors and displays from Seeed. They are so convenient!

Read morePlaying with Grove – LCD Displays
Halloween Electronics/3d printing projects

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 would do something a bit special and create two projects. This is …

Read more3D Printed “Spooky” Arduino/Raspberry Pi Electronics Projects for Halloween
ABS Octopi Pi Zero Case

In Defence of ABS

ABS gets a rough rap in the 3d printing community, so I wanted to give a small defence of ABS filament for your 3d printer consideration …

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Nylon 3D Printing Filament is Awesome!

Nylon 3d printing filament is not as popular as PLA or ABS, but after giving it some serious use recently I wanted to implore you to at least try it.

Read moreNylon 3D Printing Filament is Awesome!
3d printed solar system

3D Printed (HIPS) Solar System

A scale model of the solar system, 3d printed in white Inksmith HIPS filament - how well does HIPS work and why would you consider it for your 3d printing?

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3d printed Tardis pi

3D Printed, Raspberry Pi Powered, Doctor Who Tardis

Doctor Who, Raspberry Pi AND 3D printing fans will love this 3D Printed Tardis, powered by Raspberry Pi, that can play all the sounds effects from the show!

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ESP32

ESP32 Arduino – First Look

The ESP32 is the newest* super powered IoT/Arduino board you are going to want in your arsenal. I have long been a fan of the ESP8266, especially the cheap Chinese NodeMCU boards, so when I saw the …

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2010 MacBook Pro SSD and Battery Upgrade

Remarkably easy upgrade to a tired old 2010 Apple MacBook Pro

Read more2010 MacBook Pro SSD and Battery Upgrade

Warp-free ABS printing on the Wanhao Di3

Printing the Warpinator 5000 on Wanhao Di3. Can you print ABS without warping using only glue stick to hold it down?

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3D Printed Kryptonite with Arduino Random RGB Glow

In this make we 3d print Kryptonite, and add multi-coloured lighting effects using Arduino and RGB LED lights!

Read more3D Printed Kryptonite with Arduino Random RGB Glow

3D Printed Tardis with Arduino Lights and Sounds

In this Make we 3D print a Doctor Who Tardis complete with sound effects and lighting effects!

Read more3D Printed Tardis with Arduino Lights and Sounds
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