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The IKEA SKAFTSÄRV is an economical LED accent lamp, but while highly affordable it has only fixed lighting options. [simoneluconi] shows how it can easily be turned into a fully-configurable, …read more Continue reading Mod this IKEA Lamp into Smart Lighting For Not A Lot
Interested in taking some wild new 3D printing features for a test drive? preFlight is free and open source slicer that brings a host of processing improvements as well as …read more Continue reading preFlight Slicer Brings Added Part Strength Feature, and Many More
If you want to maximize the life of your lithium-ion batteries, proper storage voltage is critical. That is, don’t store them empty, and don’t store them completely full either. “Almost …read more Continue reading ChargeCap Helps Your Batteries Last Longer By Limiting Charge Level
If you’ve been interested in FreeCAD but haven’t known where to start, here’s a wonderful video tutorial for FreeCAD 1.1 by [Deltahedra] aimed squarely at how to model a 3D …read more Continue reading FreeCAD 1.1 Tutorial, For Beginners Who Like Clear Instructions
Originally envisioned as a simple DIY laptop project, [kati]’s PinkPad V1 ended up being considerably more involved than expected. But the end result is a perfectly usable, stunningly pink, and …read more Continue reading VTech Toy Becomes PinkPad, the DIY Linux Laptop
The quest for true randomness has roots in cryptography and is a rabbit hole that gets surprisingly deep with alarmingly rapidity. Still, the generation of random-enough numbers is a popular …read more Continue reading This (Pseudo) Random Number Generator Does It With Neon
Humanoid robots are a thing now, and here’s an interesting research project that explores using one as a form of haptic media. Specifically, using a humanoid robot to move a …read more Continue reading Want Driving Simulator Feedback? Make The Robot Do It
Screws are useful fasteners for 3D prints, but the effectiveness of a screw (not to mention the ease or hassle of insertion) depends on the hole itself. This comprehensive guide …read more Continue reading How To Avoid Failed Screw Holes In 3D Printed Parts
Linux folks are used to having to roll many of their own solutions, and better Linux desktop usability is a goal of the WayVR project, which aims to provide desktop …read more Continue reading How To Better Enjoy VR on Linux
If you’ve never heard of the threadless ball screw, which was invented over sixty years ago, [Angus] of Maker’s Muse has a video demonstrating the whole thing, covering its history …read more Continue reading The Threadless Ball Screw Never Took Off, But Don’t Write It Off