Category: Hardware

  • Backyard Greenhouse

    Backyard Greenhouse

    As the spring approaches, we’ve decided to set up a smallย greenhouse in the backyard. We want to try out simpler option first, to see how that goes, before potentially committing to something more permanent (with concrete foundation/floor, glass instead of plastic cover, etc.). Quick search commenced and we’ve settled for a model that will nicely…

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  • DIY Motion Simulator – Part 4 – Rig, monitor stand, accessories

    DIY Motion Simulator – Part 4 – Rig, monitor stand, accessories

    DIY Motion Simulator Part 1 – Project overview – What is it and what is it so much fun? ๐Ÿ˜‰ Introduction, what is this about? Showcase of the completed project (withย video!) The “SFX-100” project Bill of materials and cost breakdown 3D printed parts Competitive landscape and price comparison Manuals for motors and controllers (download links)…

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  • DIY Motion Simulator – Part 3 – Building the actuators

    DIY Motion Simulator – Part 3 – Building the actuators

    DIY Motion Simulator Part 1 – Project overview – What is it and what is it so much fun? ๐Ÿ˜‰ Introduction, what is this about? Showcase of the completed project (withย video!) The “SFX-100” project Bill of materials and cost breakdown 3D printed parts Competitive landscape and price comparison Manuals for motors and controllers (download links)…

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  • DIY Motion Simulator – Part 2 – Electronics, motors, wiring and testing

    DIY Motion Simulator – Part 2 – Electronics, motors, wiring and testing

    DIY Motion Simulator Part 1 – Project overview – What is it and what is it so much fun? ๐Ÿ˜‰ Introduction, what is this about? Showcase of the completed project (withย video!) The “SFX-100” project Bill of materials and cost breakdown 3D printed parts Competitive landscape and price comparison Manuals for motors and controllers (download links)…

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  • Logitech G29/G920 – Magnetic Shifter Mod

    Logitech G29/G920 – Magnetic Shifter Mod

    If you’ve read my articles on building the motion simulator, you know I enjoy various forms of racing – including both real on-track driving, as well as sim-racing. I haven’t upgraded my wheel (Direct Drive wheel is the way to go!), and am still using good old Logitech G920. Magnetic shifters have been a common…

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  • DIY Motion Simulator – Part 1 – Intro, Photos, Shopping List

    DIY Motion Simulator – Part 1 – Intro, Photos, Shopping List

    DIY Motion Simulator Part 1 – Project overview – What is it and what is it so much fun? ๐Ÿ˜‰ Introduction, what is this about? Showcase of the completed project (including video!) The “SFX-100” project Bill of materials and cost breakdown 3D printed parts Competitive landscape and price comparison Manuals for motors and controllers (download…

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  • Models/replicas from Sgt Gunner (GoatGuns)

    Models/replicas from Sgt Gunner (GoatGuns)

    Table of contents Intro and Review Order of “Supply Case” Assembly Display cabinet Gallery   Intro and review I can’t remember how I stumbled on those small replicas, but they caught my attention from the get-go and I decided to check them out. The company that sells them is: GoatGuns: https://goatguns.com/   So I purchased…

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  • Hobby CNC – Upgrades and improvements

    Hobby CNC – Upgrades and improvements

    How can we improve the performance of this machine? Let’s see few easy modification to make it easier to use, more reliable, and look nicer too!

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  • Building new gaming PC

    Building new gaming PC

    It’s been 5 years since I put together my PC, and even though it help up nice and GTX780 can still pack a punch, it felt like the right moment to upgrade, try out new bells and whistles (NVMe, 144hz, gsync, …) and celebrate GPU prices finally coming back to reasonable levels ๐Ÿ™‚

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  • Hobby CNC – Review and usage

    Hobby CNC – Review and usage

    Now that the machine is assembled, let’s see how to use it, and how does it perform. I’ll describe my workflow, helpful software and experiences using the CNC. Is it worth buying?

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