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
The Joys and Dangers of Laser Cutting
It has been lovely to see the tabletop role-playing and war gaming communities embrace all the nerdy stuff that I love to play with. The problem is some folks are not taking safety precautions.
Getting Started Programming in C: Coding a Retro Game with C Part 2
Programming in C traditionally starts with outputting “Hello World” to the text console/terminal command-line. In the previous C tutorial we looked at that code but didn’t examine …
Coding a Retro Game: Learn to Code in C
Learn to code in C and create your own retro games with this free multi-part C programming tutorial series. But first, why learn to program in C? TL;DR C is one of the most sought-after languages in …
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.
Resin Versus FDM 3D Printing for TTRPG/Miniature Wargaming
3D Printing in Resin or FDM/Filament - Which is better for D&D/TTRPG/Miniature Wargaming?
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 control speed. Fortunately, I have a whole box full of those cheap …
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 Pi into an internet camera!
Glowforge Passthrough Hack: How to Trick the Glowforge Front Flap to “Pass-In” Large Materials
The Glowforge Basic does not have the pass-through feature of the Glowforge Pro but with this magnet hack, you can trick the front flap to think the lid is shut fully, allowing you to "pass-in" larger …
Creality Ender 3 3D Printer Kit Review
The Ender 3, as the name suggests, is the improved successor of the Creality Ender 2 3D printer kit, with a larger build area (~220mm+ x 220mm+ x 250), but still with the aluminium extrusion …
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 chance to specify this particular button, I jump at it. As luck …