A blog about programming, circuits, and hobby projects from a professional bit twiddler.

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X PC Build

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A rundown on my latest PC build with the brand new AMD Ryzen 7. It does not disappoint.

DIY Santa Sleigh Christmas Yard Decoration

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A simple do-it-yourself build for a Christmas Santa sleigh for the front yard. Flight is powered by Christmas spirit.

10 Tech Themed TV Shows for Geeks

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A rundown of some of my favorite tech related TV shows. If you like technology, science, humor, and a bit of science fiction, then these are must see TV.

Build a Git Server on a CubieBoard 2 with Eensy

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Turn a CubieBoard 2 into a low power, feature rich, personal or team git server using Eensy.

Create a GUI Application Using Qt and Python in Minutes: Example Web Browser 4

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This is a tutorial showing how to create a simple web browser in 10 minutes using Qt Designer and Python (PyQt). It doesn't get any simpler than this to create feature rich GUI applications with the logic written in Python in very little time.

Step by Step All Grain Brew Day

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A step by step walk-through on what a complete brew day is like for me for all grain beer brewing.

A Language Speed Test Comparing Embedded Linux Boards 8

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This basic test runs a comparison of programming language speeds comparing a variety of popular embedded Linux boards.

3D Printed Robot Arm with Raspberry Pi and Wii Remote

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A 3D printed robot arm controlled using a Python script on a Raspberry Pi using a Wii remote controller.