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Prusa mk42 clone

Finally, Prusa Mk42 Heatbed for the Prusa Mk2/Mk2.5, and Pinda Sensor Clones!

The Prusa Mk2/Mk3 3d printers are renowned as top quality, but buying parts is a painfully expensive deal due to the long journey and single supplier. That just changed!

Read moreFinally, Prusa Mk42 Heatbed for the Prusa Mk2/Mk2.5, and Pinda Sensor Clones!
T8 CNC kit

T8 CNC Kit Review

The T8 CNC is a desktop CNC kit built with aluminum extrusions, open source Arduino hardware, and GRBL software. If you were looking to learn CNC, perhaps this little $200 CNC mill could be a good …

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Linux Automation Tip: Process Discord Messages and Launch Shell Commands in Python

In the previous Discord article we set up a listener, but really that was just the foundation – enough to listen for “hello” and greet the user. Now we need a real-world example.

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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.

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Cryptocurrency Mining Rig

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 you thought

Read moreBuilding a Cryptocurrency Mining Rig is Easier than You Might Think

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?

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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 Riser".

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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. Problem is I find a lot of the instruction out there …

Read moreGet Started with the Internet of Things with an ESP8266 IoT Sensor/Timer
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
Kano Pixel

Kano Pixel Review

In my research for my maker kids kits series, I came across a new gadget from Kano, the makers of the famous Raspberry Pi computing kit. It looked interesting so I bought one. Here are my thoughts on …

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LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Robot

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 their kids to encourage their interest in making – …

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