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.

5 Things To Avoid When Working With Arduino

Learning to use Arduino boards is a great tool for any Maker. The versatile design of Arduino boards combined with the wide range of compatible electronics allows access to a wide range of exciting projects. In this post, we will be looking at some of the common mistakes made when working with Arduino boards and …

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10 Quick and Functional 3D Prints

3D Printing is an amazing tool for Makers and businesses across the world. It has, and will likely continue to, cause disruption in various industries. This is because 3D Printing is not just for printing intricate figurines, toys, and other similar models, as some people may think. 3D Printing is a powerful tool for prototyping …

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UKZN Phoenix-1B MK II-R & MK I Rocket Launches – Part 2

In the earlier post, we looked at the history of the Phoenix Hybrid Sounding Rocket Program (HSRP), the 2 rockets that were launched, and the record-breaking flight. In this post, we will take a more in-depth look at how 3D Printing assisted the launch as well as DIYElectronic’s contribution through Chief Engineer and CTO, Robert …

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Frequently Asked 3D Printer Maintenance Questions

Over the years our support team has gathered the frequently asked 3D printer maintenance questions. We decided to make a blog post that answers those questions and offer other useful advice to keep your 3D printer working hard. While regular maintenance can be a bit time consuming it can mean the difference between an anticipatory …

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Our Top 3 Creality 3D Printers for Advanced Makers

At DIYElectronics it is no secret that we are a big fan of Creality 3D Printers. Offering a wide range of amazing printers ranging from the beginner Ender 3 to the large format CR-10 MAX and nearly everything in-between. With so many options to choose from, as an advanced Maker, how do you pick your …

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Get Started with Surface Mount Soldering

How many times have you stopped and looked at a PCB (Printed Circuit Board)? Most are covered in many small components, and this makes it quite intimidating to work with them – especially given the fact that there are so many different kinds, with each offering distinct functions. However, if you are working on a …

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