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Multiplayer Arcade Controller
28 Aug 2022

Multiplayer Arcade Controller

by Thomas | posted in: DIY, Electronic, Woodworking | 0

I recently built some proper storage areas in my house and while I was opening boxes and moving things onto shelves I ran into a big stack of electronic parts. In another box I found some forgotten joysticks and buttons. … Continued

arcade, diy, game, mame
Build your own telescope part 1: The mirror
12 Nov 2014

Build your own telescope part 1: The mirror

by Thomas | posted in: Astronomy, DIY | 20

Building or buying? That’s a question that often comes to the mind of amateur astronomers. This question is not always about money saving. Instead, if you consider getting a 10″ instrument or less, you’re very likely to spend more money building … Continued

astronomy, diy, mirror, parabolizing, polishing, telescope
Make your own simple camera slider
15 Oct 2014

Make your own simple camera slider

by Thomas | posted in: DIY, Photography | 0

Following the construction of my camera slider, I thought I would share a bit more information about the materials and how to use it. First let’s talk about the purpose of such device. The goal here is to capture images of a … Continued

diy, Photography, Slider, timelapse
Make your own sanding drums
29 Jan 2014

Make your own sanding drums

by Thomas | posted in: DIY, Woodworking | 3

Woodworking always involves a certain amount of sanding. Unless you manage to cut your wood parts right on the line on the first try, there is a good chance you will have to sand a few millimetres from time to time. Sanding … Continued

carborundum, diy, polishing, Sanding drum
A Makerspace in the Yukon
13 Jan 2014

A Makerspace in the Yukon

by Thomas | posted in: DIY | 0

I always wanted to create a hackerspace. By hackerspace, I mean a place where people can meet, share ideas and learn new skills. Recently, someone from the Economic Development branch of the Yukon Government sent me an email to let … Continued

cnc, diy, hackerspace, Makerspace, yukon

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