My ESP32 OBS tally light worked on a breadboard, but that wasn’t practical beside a camera or monitor. I designed a custom PCB in KiCad, recovered from a missing footprint library, made a DIY SMT stencil, and eventually got the prototype working.
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I left my workshop, gave my unfinished ESP32 tally light project to an AI agent over Telegram, and let it finish the code without my help. It did not work first time, and the mistake was mine, not the AI’s.
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I tested whether a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Plus with just 1 GB of RAM could run Hermes, a self-improving AI agent. I booted Raspberry Pi OS Lite from USB, set it up headless, connected it to OpenAI Codex, and pushed it through a real Arduino workbench test to see if it could actually help me finish maker tasks.
I Gave an AI Agent Full Control of My Oldest Raspberry Pi Read More »
I turned my dad’s old Raspberry Pi into a wireless Arduino workbench and let an AI agent handle the setup. It was messy at first, but it did work.
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Makers Central is one of the biggest maker events in the UK — a weekend full of 3D printing, CNC machines, woodworking, electronics, cosplay, and people building things just because they can.
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Are you frustrated with the limits of your 3D printer’s current capabilities, particularly when working with tougher or more abrasive materials? Perhaps you’ve noticed your printer struggling with under-extrusions or subpar print quality. If this sounds familiar, it might be time to upgrade your printer’s hot end.
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Struggling to create accurate 3D models because you don’t have calipers or measuring tools?
You’re not alone—and the good news is… you don’t actually need them. In this beginner-friendly guide, I’ll show you how to create surprisingly accurate 3D models using just a photo (or scan) and one simple trick.
No specialist tools. No complicated setup. Just a smarter way to work.
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Holiday pick for serious makers: If you’re hunting for a Christmas gift that will light up a workshop all year long, the FoxAlien XE-Ultra 8080 CNC Router Machine deserves a spot at the top of your list. It’s a large-format, precision-focused beast that helps hobbyists and small-shop pros bring ambitious ideas to life, from furniture
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If you’re planning to use N8N with Telegram—or already are—this story might save you from losing your account like I did. I built a private automation workflow using a Telegram bot, and despite it being for personal use only, my number ended up permanently banned.
How My Telegram Account Got Banned Using N8N Automation (And What You Should Know) Read More »
Quick Gift Link: Get the 124-Piece 3D Printing Tool Kit — $55.99 (20% off; save $14). Disclosure: I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. The maker-approved Christmas gift they’ve been wishing for If you’ve ever watched a maker or 3D-printing hobbyist wrestle with stubborn supports, jagged edges, or a clogged nozzle right when
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