Thomas Meadows

Graphic Designer | Photographer | Gamer and Twitch streamer. I have a passion for design and a love of art. I am always eager to learn new things, be it 3D modeling/3D printing, copywriting or even cooking. Pretty chill guy who is always down for a braai with family and friends.

Raspberry Pi & Jetson Nano IMX477 Cameras

Raspberry Pi’s and Jetson Nanos are incredibly versatile and powerful little boards that offer nearly endless project possibilities for Makers. Both are incredibly impressive given their small size, and while they may have slightly different end uses, they share the common goal of promoting development and learning. When it comes to developing and learning what …

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Trick your mind with 3D Printed Optical Illusions

The weekend is a time of the week that many people look forward to as a time to relax, spend time with friends and family, and work on your passion projects. And as we know this time is incredibly valuable, we won’t bore you with a long academic blog post but rather showcase some fun …

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Light up the world with NewStar LED Strips

LED strips are a wonderful part of hobbyist electronics and provide nearly endless project possibilities. They are available in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and types, from the tiny SMD0402 LED to the large 10MM through-hole LED and beyond. This means that no matter what skill level you are or what project you are planning there will likely be an LED to suit your needs. A …

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3D Printer Comparison: Ender 3 V2 vs BIQU B1

With new 3D Printers constantly being released by various companies all over the world, producing a 3D Printer that stands out is becoming more and more challenging. In this post, we will be doing a 3D Printer comparison between the popular Creality Ender 3 V2 and the newer BIQU B1. Being in a very similar …

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Solder on the go with the Miniware TS80P

Portable soldering irons are tools that can be lifesavers in challenging situations, they can allow you to make that vital fix or replacement while out in the field. The TS80P portable soldering iron from Miniware is a great tool for Makers who are often away from their workbench. It is an upgraded version of the …

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BIQU BX 3D Printer – What Makes it Great?

The BIQU BX is a 3D Printer produced by BigTreeTech & BIQU and it made waves in the Maker community. Like many other 3D Printer manufacturers, it began life on Kickstarter, and after surpassing the goal of HK$ 300,000 (R 564,000) production and shipping began. Now, you may be asking yourself, what makes the BIQU …

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