The Incurable Maker
@incurablemaker.bsky.social
A passionate maker with a keen interest in education. Love making stuff, but love even more helping others to improve their making skills.
Of course I could buy it, but where's the fun in that?
Extended musings can be found at: https://incurablemaker.com/
Of course I could buy it, but where's the fun in that?
Extended musings can be found at: https://incurablemaker.com/
Another lazy "award winning" journalist uses a non-representative set of prompts to decide whether #ChatGPT or #Gemini is "better" (whatever that means). Might as well have asked, "which is better, chocolate or strawberry ice-cream? Here's the winner."
#AI
www.tomsguide.com/ai/chatgpt-v...
#AI
www.tomsguide.com/ai/chatgpt-v...
ChatGPT vs Gemini: I tested both to see which actually makes you more productive — here’s the winner
I tested both for writing, planning and focus to find out
www.tomsguide.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Another lazy "award winning" journalist uses a non-representative set of prompts to decide whether #ChatGPT or #Gemini is "better" (whatever that means). Might as well have asked, "which is better, chocolate or strawberry ice-cream? Here's the winner."
#AI
www.tomsguide.com/ai/chatgpt-v...
#AI
www.tomsguide.com/ai/chatgpt-v...
So #Meta is showing 15 billion scam adverts a day - who'd have thought it!
(And their way of combatting this is to charge the scammers more!)
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
(And their way of combatting this is to charge the scammers more!)
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta projected 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods, and it internally estimates that its platforms show users 15 billion scam ads a day, company documents show.
www.reuters.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
So #Meta is showing 15 billion scam adverts a day - who'd have thought it!
(And their way of combatting this is to charge the scammers more!)
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
(And their way of combatting this is to charge the scammers more!)
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
This is nowhere as straightforward as the title implies. The article details some of the trials and tribulations involved, but to put it simply, there's an awful lot of faffing around involved.
Still, it's a rewarding project!
#raspberrypi #rpi #magicmirror
www.xda-developers.com/i-turned-old...
Still, it's a rewarding project!
#raspberrypi #rpi #magicmirror
www.xda-developers.com/i-turned-old...
I turned my old TV into a smart dashboard with just a Raspberry Pi
You can either put extra effort with open-source options or just pay for it, but with less customization.
www.xda-developers.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This is nowhere as straightforward as the title implies. The article details some of the trials and tribulations involved, but to put it simply, there's an awful lot of faffing around involved.
Still, it's a rewarding project!
#raspberrypi #rpi #magicmirror
www.xda-developers.com/i-turned-old...
Still, it's a rewarding project!
#raspberrypi #rpi #magicmirror
www.xda-developers.com/i-turned-old...
The design doesn't actually speak to me, but generally speaking I like the idea of special editions.
#prusa #3dprinting #PrusaCOREOne
all3dp.com/4/prusa-laun...
#prusa #3dprinting #PrusaCOREOne
all3dp.com/4/prusa-laun...
Prusa Launches Limited Edition 'Signature Oak' 3D Printer
Hewn from slabs of Czech oak, personalized, signed, and, ultimately, still a great 3D printer, the Signature Oak is a Prusa passion project hewn to life.
all3dp.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The design doesn't actually speak to me, but generally speaking I like the idea of special editions.
#prusa #3dprinting #PrusaCOREOne
all3dp.com/4/prusa-laun...
#prusa #3dprinting #PrusaCOREOne
all3dp.com/4/prusa-laun...
Although most 3d prints don't require it, having a 300x300 build plate is for me the sweet spot offering flexibility without unnecessary bulk. This looks like a good move to me.
#3dprinting #prusa
www.prusa3d.com/product/prus...
#3dprinting #prusa
www.prusa3d.com/product/prus...
Prusa CORE One L | Original Prusa 3D printers directly from Josef Prusa
The Prusa CORE One L is the larger sibling of the proven Prusa CORE One with DOUBLE the print volume! Easy to set up and built to last, this rugged machine is perfect for any workshop or business. Unp...
www.prusa3d.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Although most 3d prints don't require it, having a 300x300 build plate is for me the sweet spot offering flexibility without unnecessary bulk. This looks like a good move to me.
#3dprinting #prusa
www.prusa3d.com/product/prus...
#3dprinting #prusa
www.prusa3d.com/product/prus...
This is really handy. In particular, the quick pick option is great when you don't actually know the name of the connector, but know what it looks like.
#electronics #hobbyelectronics
hackaday.com/2025/10/24/a...
#electronics #hobbyelectronics
hackaday.com/2025/10/24/a...
Avoid Missed Connections With The Connectorbook’s Web Tool
Connectors are wonderful and terrible things. Wonderful, in that splicing wires every time you need to disassemble something is really, really annoying. Terrible in that it can be just such an incr…
hackaday.com
October 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This is really handy. In particular, the quick pick option is great when you don't actually know the name of the connector, but know what it looks like.
#electronics #hobbyelectronics
hackaday.com/2025/10/24/a...
#electronics #hobbyelectronics
hackaday.com/2025/10/24/a...
There have been a few attempts at this over the years, but this one looks pretty neat.
#3dprinting #corexy
hackaday.com/2025/10/19/c...
#3dprinting #corexy
hackaday.com/2025/10/19/c...
CoreXY 3D Printer Has A Scissor-Lift Z-axis So It Folds Down!
We don’t know about you, but one of the biggest hassles of having a 3D printer at home or in the ‘shop is the space it takes up. Wouldn’t it be useful if you could fold it down? W…
hackaday.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:28 AM
There have been a few attempts at this over the years, but this one looks pretty neat.
#3dprinting #corexy
hackaday.com/2025/10/19/c...
#3dprinting #corexy
hackaday.com/2025/10/19/c...
This is a really well explained project, walking you through making a wearable and using a custom PCB. You could easily adapt the approach for your own design and ideas.
#microcontroller #attiny #wearables
www.hackster.io/diyguyChris/...
#microcontroller #attiny #wearables
www.hackster.io/diyguyChris/...
ATtiny13 DIY Electronics Earrings
This project will certainly make her happier Here I share the full making steps as well as the needed documents for Electronics DIY earring By DIY GUY Chris.
www.hackster.io
October 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This is a really well explained project, walking you through making a wearable and using a custom PCB. You could easily adapt the approach for your own design and ideas.
#microcontroller #attiny #wearables
www.hackster.io/diyguyChris/...
#microcontroller #attiny #wearables
www.hackster.io/diyguyChris/...
Some more details on the Arduino acquisition, suggesting that the gloom and doom prophecies are not, for now at least, valid.
#arduino #opensource #osh
www.hackster.io/news/qualcom...
#arduino #opensource #osh
www.hackster.io/news/qualcom...
Qualcomm Acquires Arduino, Launches the New Arduino UNO Q Single-Board Computer
Linux-based SBC enables fully standalone development, while a new IDE blends app, sketch, and AI development together in one.
www.hackster.io
October 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Some more details on the Arduino acquisition, suggesting that the gloom and doom prophecies are not, for now at least, valid.
#arduino #opensource #osh
www.hackster.io/news/qualcom...
#arduino #opensource #osh
www.hackster.io/news/qualcom...
It seems like Arduino now belongs to Qualcomm.
Obviously, lots of gloom and doom on social media, but well have to wait and see what pans out.
#arduino #opensource
makezine.com/article/tech...
Obviously, lots of gloom and doom on social media, but well have to wait and see what pans out.
#arduino #opensource
makezine.com/article/tech...
Live: Arduino Announce UNO Q, App Lab, and Qualcomm Acquisition - Make:
Arduino Announce UNO Q, App Lab, and Qualcomm Acquisition at Turin event
makezine.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
It seems like Arduino now belongs to Qualcomm.
Obviously, lots of gloom and doom on social media, but well have to wait and see what pans out.
#arduino #opensource
makezine.com/article/tech...
Obviously, lots of gloom and doom on social media, but well have to wait and see what pans out.
#arduino #opensource
makezine.com/article/tech...
If you need to take your next printing project to another limit!
Spoiler: $229 a roll!
#3dprinting #3dfilament #prusa
all3dp.com/4/prusa-laun...
Spoiler: $229 a roll!
#3dprinting #3dfilament #prusa
all3dp.com/4/prusa-laun...
Prusa Launches Space-Grade Filament You Can Print at Home
Possibly Prusa's most expensive and ambitious filament, this new polycarbonate is designed to meet the rigorous demands of orbit.
all3dp.com
September 26, 2025 at 7:57 AM
If you need to take your next printing project to another limit!
Spoiler: $229 a roll!
#3dprinting #3dfilament #prusa
all3dp.com/4/prusa-laun...
Spoiler: $229 a roll!
#3dprinting #3dfilament #prusa
all3dp.com/4/prusa-laun...
A new Arduino product incoming...
They're saying it's going to make project building easier.
We'll know more on October 7th
#arduino
www.arduino.cc/from-blink-t...
They're saying it's going to make project building easier.
We'll know more on October 7th
#arduino
www.arduino.cc/from-blink-t...
From Blink To Think
Arduino Global Event
www.arduino.cc
September 26, 2025 at 7:47 AM
A new Arduino product incoming...
They're saying it's going to make project building easier.
We'll know more on October 7th
#arduino
www.arduino.cc/from-blink-t...
They're saying it's going to make project building easier.
We'll know more on October 7th
#arduino
www.arduino.cc/from-blink-t...
Ahoy me hearties! Today be a day we love more'n makin' a prisoner walk the plank!
Splice the mainbrace!
#talklikeapirateday
www.britannica.com/story/ahoy-i...
Splice the mainbrace!
#talklikeapirateday
www.britannica.com/story/ahoy-i...
Ahoy! It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day! | Britannica
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is arguably one of the Internet’s favorite holidays.
www.britannica.com
September 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Ahoy me hearties! Today be a day we love more'n makin' a prisoner walk the plank!
Splice the mainbrace!
#talklikeapirateday
www.britannica.com/story/ahoy-i...
Splice the mainbrace!
#talklikeapirateday
www.britannica.com/story/ahoy-i...
Interesting for those who like tinkering. Not sure how useful it is in the real world.
#3dprinting
hackaday.com/2025/09/17/s...
#3dprinting
hackaday.com/2025/09/17/s...
Smooth! Non-Planar 3D Ironing
Is 2025 finally the year of non-planar 3D printing? Maybe it won’t have to be if [Ten Tech] gets his way! Ironing is the act of going over the top surface of your print again with the nozzle,…
hackaday.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Interesting for those who like tinkering. Not sure how useful it is in the real world.
#3dprinting
hackaday.com/2025/09/17/s...
#3dprinting
hackaday.com/2025/09/17/s...
Even if you're not into Formula 1, this project gives you a nice insight into displaying data from the internet on an eInk display using an ESP32 module.
There's enough information there for you to get started with other components.
#esp32project #esp32 #3dprinting
hackaday.com/2025/09/15/o...
There's enough information there for you to get started with other components.
#esp32project #esp32 #3dprinting
hackaday.com/2025/09/15/o...
Off To The Races With ESP32 And EInk
Off to the races? Formula One races, that is. This project by [mazur8888] uses an ESP32 to keep track of the sport, and display a “live” dashboard on a 2.9″ tri-color LCD. “…
hackaday.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Even if you're not into Formula 1, this project gives you a nice insight into displaying data from the internet on an eInk display using an ESP32 module.
There's enough information there for you to get started with other components.
#esp32project #esp32 #3dprinting
hackaday.com/2025/09/15/o...
There's enough information there for you to get started with other components.
#esp32project #esp32 #3dprinting
hackaday.com/2025/09/15/o...
This #Arduino project walks you through the process of PID management. Useful knowledge for anyone with a #3dprinter and at the end of it, you'll actually have enough knowledge to tweak the numbers on your printer to see if you can improve your settings.
projecthub.arduino.cc/lenfromtoron...
projecthub.arduino.cc/lenfromtoron...
PID Temperature Control of a Small Thermal Chamber
The PID Temperature Control System is an ideal way to learn the fundamentals of process control using a real process in a lab environment.
projecthub.arduino.cc
September 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This #Arduino project walks you through the process of PID management. Useful knowledge for anyone with a #3dprinter and at the end of it, you'll actually have enough knowledge to tweak the numbers on your printer to see if you can improve your settings.
projecthub.arduino.cc/lenfromtoron...
projecthub.arduino.cc/lenfromtoron...
A nice introduction to robot arms with 6 degrees of freedom. It's a step up from the #Mearm project, with an overview of how the maker went about creating the whole setup.
#arduino #ArduinoProjects #robotics #6dof #3dprinting #MakerProject
projecthub.arduino.cc/lee_curiosit...
#arduino #ArduinoProjects #robotics #6dof #3dprinting #MakerProject
projecthub.arduino.cc/lee_curiosit...
How to Build 6 DOF Robot Arm from DFRobot Kit
I recently completed a 6-DOF robotic arm build, where I implemented pick-and-place functionality using servo control and custom Arduino code. Let's see how it works
projecthub.arduino.cc
September 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
A nice introduction to robot arms with 6 degrees of freedom. It's a step up from the #Mearm project, with an overview of how the maker went about creating the whole setup.
#arduino #ArduinoProjects #robotics #6dof #3dprinting #MakerProject
projecthub.arduino.cc/lee_curiosit...
#arduino #ArduinoProjects #robotics #6dof #3dprinting #MakerProject
projecthub.arduino.cc/lee_curiosit...
I'm kind of surprised there haven't been more of these projects.
#3dprinting
www.hackster.io/news/unpropr...
#3dprinting
www.hackster.io/news/unpropr...
Unproprietarifying the Bambu Lab X1C
Jón Schone was tired of proprietary Bambu Lab hardware, so he converted an X1C to run open source firmware on open source hardware.
www.hackster.io
September 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I'm kind of surprised there haven't been more of these projects.
#3dprinting
www.hackster.io/news/unpropr...
#3dprinting
www.hackster.io/news/unpropr...
Some ideas for that old #RaspberryPi sitting in your drawer. (Come on, admit it - you've got one somewhere!)
#rpi #rpiprojects
www.bgr.com/1950251/old-...
#rpi #rpiprojects
www.bgr.com/1950251/old-...
5 Fun Ways To Repurpose An Old Raspberry Pi - BGR
If you have an old Raspberry Pi sitting around, here are some fun ways to make use of it, from building a smart home hub to a retro game console.
www.bgr.com
September 7, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Some ideas for that old #RaspberryPi sitting in your drawer. (Come on, admit it - you've got one somewhere!)
#rpi #rpiprojects
www.bgr.com/1950251/old-...
#rpi #rpiprojects
www.bgr.com/1950251/old-...
This is an incredibly cool bit of design. I've seen a few watch projects, but this one centers on a PCB rather than just adding a mechanism to a case.
#maker #PCB #wearables
github.com/0101shift/Pr...
#maker #PCB #wearables
github.com/0101shift/Pr...
GitHub - 0101shift/Project_OAK: All design files, source code, and documentation for Project OAK, a digital watch inspired by mechanical complications.
All design files, source code, and documentation for Project OAK, a digital watch inspired by mechanical complications. - 0101shift/Project_OAK
github.com
September 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This is an incredibly cool bit of design. I've seen a few watch projects, but this one centers on a PCB rather than just adding a mechanism to a case.
#maker #PCB #wearables
github.com/0101shift/Pr...
#maker #PCB #wearables
github.com/0101shift/Pr...