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3D Printer Reviews, Arduino Reviews, Raspberry Pi Reviews, and product information. What should you buy? How do you decide? Where should you look? All this and more in this section …
These permanent breadboards are going to be a huge time-saver for me, and make my electronics projects a whole lot less frustrating compared to using perfboard or designing PCBs. Stick with me if you …
I just got my hands on an F2 and I can report it keeps everything that made the F1 so great, but boosts speed, power, and even ease of use.
The xTool F2 Ultra is the latest flagship laser from a company that has consistently lead the field in terms of ease of use, safety, and innovation. What we are looking at today is an updated and …
The TwoTrees TTC6050 CNC machine stands out in a highly competitive market by offering a combination of solid build quality, user-friendliness, and unique features, along with good affordability. Here …
The AtomStack Kraft laser is a capable, versatile, and easy-to-use machine, with an innovative dual-beam technology, and solid construction.
Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 is easy to set up and just works. Check it out if you are in the market for a portable, crisp display
Looking for a high-quality, energy-efficient display for your Arduino or MicroPython projects? The Elecrow CrowPanel 5.79” E-Paper ESP32 display could be exactly what you need.
Anycubic Kobra S1 and the Anycubic Color Engine (ACE) are an amazing value combination.
A lot of people are hoping this is the Bambu Labs killer we have been waiting for.
Review of the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra resin 3D printer featuring a great price, speed, detail, and without proprietary and expensive resins.
Diodes versus co2 lasers - Let's compare your options and choices so you can get what works for your situation.
OMTech Polar CO2 laser released in 2023, it was a most successful launches. In this review we see how it compares with the competition in 2024
Review of the AtomStack Hurricane desktop CO2 laser cutter; 55W power, 500x300mm working area, camera, autofocus and choice of USB or Wifi.
WeCreat Vision 20W laser review - a fantastic choice if you're new to laser cutting or looking for something to use with your family at home.
Review of the Creality Falcon 2 Pro 60W diode laser engraver and cutter - one of the most powerful on the market.
Revopoint Miraco 3D scanner review - we check out the features of this all-in-one, portable unit that can scan both small and large objects
The xTool M1 Ultra is not just a laser engraver or a vinyl cutter, but is the world's first 4-in-1 craft machine.
Review of the Genmitsu 710W 65mm CNC Spindle Router and a comparison with Makita and other options from SainSmart
xTool F1 review, a portable laser with both a blue diode and an RF laser for engraving metal and creating really fine details
Comparing CNC machines, wondering which you should buy? In this guide we look at the considerations and options so you make the right choice.
mBot Ranger is a STEM robotics kit from Makeblock, in their large line of excellent educational electronics.
They sent me this kit to review as around 6 years ago I enjoyed their "Ultimate Robot …
IKIER K1 Pro MAX Review. We look at the powerful 48W or 24W Diode Laser Cutter, how it performs, what it can cut, and ease of use.
xTool S1 Review: A fully enclosed 40W diode laser cutter.
Discover why I love it, but also some things to be aware of vs other options.
Comparing the xTool p2, the Gweike Cloud and the venerable Glowforge is not as simple as looking at the prices or the specifications so we need to really drill down into each and find the advantages …
The phrase "Glowforge Killer" has become a bit of a cliche in the laser cutter space but perhaps we finally have a real candidate for that crown.
Which laser cutter is best to buy in 2023? Glowforge has been my favorite but what would suggest you look at if I was going to purchase today?
The XTool D1 Pro diode laser engraver has prompted many questions lately. What is it like in real day-to-day lasering use?
Gweike Cloud review comparing the Gweike to other competitor laser engravers, and advice for who should buy
The XTool D1 Pro came out well in my recent comparison of laser cutters. In this article, I am going to share two upgrades that take it from being a good laser engraver to being a great laser cutter …
Which Laser Cutter is Best: XTool, Gweike and reigning champ, Glowforge
Prusa Mini+ is the little buddy to the much-loved Prusa i3 Mk3S, which I already own (along with a MK2), so why would I buy this little guy and who is it good for?
Anycubic Vyper is the latest in a long line of i3-style printers targeting a budget and user-level previously dominated by the Creality Ender range. Can this new entrant unseat the current king of the …
It’s time for Part 3 of the 3 part series on the Rat Rig V-Core 3 review. In Part 1 we discussed the build process and Part 2 completed the build and shared some first impressions of the …
When I was offered up a chance to do a Voxelab Aquila X2 review I was hesitant at first as at first glance it appear to be another Ender 3 clone or replica. Looking into it a little deeper there were …
Part 2 of the Rat Rig V-Core 3 3D Printer Review series will focus on wiring up the printer and first print impressions. Let’s dive in!
Review of the Thunder Laser Nova 51 Laser Cutter currently getting heavy use at Fuse33 Maker Space.
Part 1 of a 3 part series for the Rat Rig 3D printer review. Let's examine the part sourcing and mechanical build for a V-Core 3.
Over the last couple years there have been a few filament dryers that have become available to help with that pesky thing called moisture that may affect your filament. The premise behind a filament …
Sienci Mill One desktop CNC router is a compact, open-source, partially enclosed CNC machine for hobbyists and learners. Let's check it out!
Review of the ELEGOO Saturn resin 3D printer - ELEGOO mid-size MSLA printer with 4k mono screen and larger build area than the ELEGOO Mars
Recently, I’ve deviated from full 3D printer reviews and I’ve been given the opportunity to test individual components for some companies. Full disclosure, these parts were provided to test and …
