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The future of design
CGTrader asked me to share insights on the topic “Designing for the future: trends we need to consider now” and be a part of broader discussion of how the future of design will look like. Here’s my take on how
Posted in: Inspiration
Tags: designingforfuture
Future of Blogging
As part of the Upcycle It design challenge over on Element14, I’ve been blogging a lot on their community site. I’ve also been following with interest a discussion on why those blogs are part of the challenge. For me the
Posted in: Inspiration
Transport of the future
I recently read AceParts’ guide to advances in transport and how we might travel in the future. The increased speed and efficiency of vehicles will allow more people to travel long distances. However, this could have a knock-on effect. For
KiCAD-GPT is here
I’ve been experimenting with a Beta version of KiCAD that adds an AI based interface to the a popular electronics design application. It has been trained on example circuits found in datasheets, old magazines and discussion forums. Rather than needing
Posted in: Electronics
Tags: APR1
Year in review 22
This time last year I was just in the process of ordering a Milling machine. The machine I picked has been reliable and I’m slowly learning how far I can push it, what size cuts to make etc. Only one
Posted in: Yearly Review
Tags: 2022
ATX Power Control Board
When I built the MING Pi, I needed a way to signal to the ATX power supply that it needed to turn on. I did that by cutting an ATX connector in half and soldering the Power On wire to
Posted in: Electronics
Tags: ATX PSU, pcb, Raspberry Pi
MakerSpace Magazine
On a recent trip to the states, I dropped into Barnes and Noble to see if there were any interest magazines. And I was not disappointed. As well as finding a copy of Machinist’s Workshop with a differential chain hoist,
Posted in: Books and Magazine Reviews
Tags: Home Automation, Raspberry Pi, upcycle
Milling Machine
Thanks to my kind fans, site sponsors and paid project work, I’ve managed to save up for a milling machine which was delivered earlier this month.
Posted in: Milling
Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
