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Been loving testing two new home additions this week!

Video coming Friday if I can finish all the bits I need - the Switchbot S10 is something far more exciting than I realised, it's soooo clever the engineering behind it, I've been continually surpri...

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The Ultimate Playroom!

Been heavy woodworking recently creating a multi-purpose playroom for the kids!

Only a tiny little room, but I reckon I can make something cool out of it.

Been designing a multi-functi...

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See I told you!!

Have you noticed how grumpy I look whenever I have to do anything manually..... like vacuuming with one of those dinosaur push stick Dyson devices! ;)

Few more photos from the Smart Garden se...

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Behind the Scenes: The Tertill!

Know a few questions and comments on this little beastie!!

He's only sold in the US/Canada to my knowledge - I had to smuggle two of him out of the country in the dead of night whilst everyo...

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Archive Photos: Smart Gardening!

Catching up on the backlog of photos - I keep finding extra ones from the various projects, so prepare for a 'catch up wave'!

This is me ploughing through my list of to-dos for my Smart Garde...

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Which printer should you buy?

It's been by far the most common question, so I thought I'd have a stab at answering it myself!

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Moonlight SonA1a

A little bedtime sneak peek of tomorrow's video... I've been testing out a new friend.... and trying to break him... I mean test his resilience 😂😂😂

This is actually super cool - he'...

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Airgradient Air Sensor poke around!

I've gone for the DIY kit option of the Airgradient air monitor - this is a great solution to save some money and an easy way to understand a bit more about these electronics components (you'll rec...

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Quick peek at the water quality tester!

Another one that you were quite interested in, so I thought I'd set it up to start gathering some data for the Body Assistant video we've been chatting about in discord!

Apart from the amusi...

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It's gardening time folks!!!!

My little tour of some of the garden tech I have, use..... and desire!!!

Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend!

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Walnut PC case update!!

This is yet another project I'm working on in the background - the hard bit is now done, rough shape carved, and glue up done for the shell cover.

I now need to just construct the interior an...

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It's like watching paint dry..... ;)

But actually this is quite interesting. Simple boxes perhaps, but these are prototypes of my parametric cabinet making system....!

Just like in 3d printing, you can do the same for CNC/Laser ...

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And the winning vote was....??

Well I must say it was surprisingly close, but the results were:

AirGradient Air Sensors - 8 Points

Water Quality Sensor - 12 Points

Apollo Automation mmWave Sensors - 16 Points View Post

Any Warhammer, Cosplay or Model-painting experts out there???

Hey lovely bunch,

I've modelled this little treasure chest for my daughter and printed it out and now I'm starting to paint it.

I'm looking for tips/ideas on best way to weather it and ...

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Yes, I do match my outfits to the rooms I'm working in.... ;)

My daughter wants a white mirror, she can have a white mirror! It's her birthday after all!

And the eagle-eyed of you will spot that she too has take to the home organisation bug - gridfinit...

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A Stitch in Time: 30 minute project!

Just pulling a quick cover together for my daughter's stool in her bedroom (it's her birthday coming up!) - having to work like an elf in the evening when I get a spare moment!!

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Tonight: It's like the Space Race again.....!

Straight from finishing Underware to cake baking!! Only had three hours to build, decorate and....er...program this cake.... ;) Powered by ESP32s, WLED and fully connected to Home Assistant.....! View Post

New Video! Underware: Complete Cable Management System

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Oh wait, that was the previous video. This is CableManagment-ma-geddon!!

I know a lot of you have been helping with ideas for this, but video now dropped!!

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Wire you looking like I'm mad? Installing the Underware Cable Management System!

Hey, folks! Chaos here at the moment as I tear apart my mess of under-desk cables! Here's a sneak peek on my plotting! I've been busy tidying up and getting everything in order with the Underware c...

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What next??? You decide!

Ok, the polls on Patreon are super basic, so I can't even add images, let alone allow weightings for different tiers - so instead comment below which number you fancy I look at next View Post

Intro to ESP chips and all the fun!

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Clearing for the new workshop 2/2

And the final set!

Ready for the next stage....

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Clearing for the new workshop 1/2

Bit of a monster job disassembling the old greenhouse to create space for the new workshop - kind of nice to be smashing rather than making for a bit of a change...! Completely covering in cobwebs,...

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Brains needed!

Ok classic solution looking for a problem, but Switchbot sent me these for free to have a test, so I think I'm justified! ;)

I'...

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No it's not more filament.....

It's just my lover..... ;)

Ah deary me, I should really just pack this filament away, but it's too much fun thinking of silly scenarios!

Ideas on a postcard for future silly scenes for ...

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Hiding Filament Reels #2

Handbag maybe?!?!

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Patreon Update - June!!

It's go-go-go!

Ok, I do all the hard work, then forget to hit publish last night!! <doh!>

I thought I'd share a quick update on everything on the go!! This doesn't cover the ha...

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Hiding Filament: Bar Stools - Extra Photos

I got a telling off for ordering a rather large package of filament (over 60 reels!), so I've been thinking of creative ways to hide it.... ;)

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Revealing the new addition!

I've grown rather fond of Babbage already, he's a fine beast!!

Here's some shots of me fooling around while I waited for him to calibrate! I love the vibrating and noises he makes when starti...

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Quick Tip: P1S Hidden Upgrade Option!!

Hey all, found an amazing little setting in the P1S advanced settings that transforms the printer instantly!!

Try it out yourself!!

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