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the OPEN frame computer

the OPEN frame computer

The term PC is often a bit of a loaded term- Apple frequently markets their machines as PC replacements while sealing off and removing port after port. Distant in the rear view mirror are the days when the homebrew computer market spawned many companies that grew and displaced the giants

GPS locator

GPS locator

When GPS was first released to consumers, it wasn’t even in the hands or understanding of most people. Early on it was used for pretty unique and esoteric stuff, and in the age before ultra-connected devices that use common smartphone apps, there were GPS receivers. They pretty much just

mini project: the Raspberry Pi Zero USB gadget

mini project: the Raspberry Pi Zero USB gadget

Of all of my projects, this one is probably going to be one of the easier ones. This project is a little more open ended, but all you really need is the following: * Raspberry Pi Zero W (Adafruit) * Raspberry Pi Zero Case (this one or this one, for example) * Micro

the A.R.M. Terminal

the A.R.M. Terminal

My concept for this project has been pretty clear since the original idea. I love the movie The Matrix, and I often wonder about many movies like it if they had included 3D printing or other newer tech in their universe. I loved the look and idea of a floating

the Raspberry Pi Recovery Kit

the Raspberry Pi Recovery Kit

Building Internet-connected things seems obvious today, but what about when there’s no Internet? The concept often feels like something out of a science fiction movie or a doomsday prepper’s handbook- and while this device can work in both scenarios, it’s also about understanding resiliency for your projects

the Raspberry Pi Field Unit

the Raspberry Pi Field Unit

Looking back on old projects is a great way to see your original vision and how tools and materials have changed. Back in 2015 I was working on one of my long-term hobby projects- a cheap, durable, and easy to make solar tracker. An offshoot of that project was my

Mobile Media Bot

Mobile Media Bot

“Mobile Media” is a concept sketch by Gareth Davies. I spent the month of September making it a real thing. OK, let’s get a few things out of the way- finding concept artists on Twitter is one of my favorite uses for that platform. The artists post fully formed