Month: April 2021

I built a Raspberry Pi and Python powered PACHINKO machine. The build was easy, so you can try it yourself. See the full instructions here....

Here’s an old Roberts Rambler which was too far gone to restore to original condition (water damage, battery leak). The damaged speaker has been replaced with one from a car, and a bluetooth module added to make a cool bluetooth set for summer. The bluetooth module is wired to...

Check out my “new” MS-DOS workhorse – the Presario 433. I picked it up alongside an old Acorn machine (yet to be fixed). It’s been scrubbed with a toothbrush, and matching speakers added. Looks sharp. Probably most importantly – I’ve found a replacement floppy drive which fits the unit...

The final update to the Raspberry Pi/Python powered tank is up – with better code and a more nimble tank....

Tired of breathing in soldering fumes? Here’s how I built an Arduino powered temperature activated extraction fan for LinuxScrew.com...

Another project for LinuxScrew.com – this time using an Arduino to make a morning task checklist with LEDs and toggle buttons....

I fixed up a 30 year old Olivetti D33 Laptop AKA the Triumph Adler Walkstation. The best bits are all on video, or scroll down for a gallery and links to other resources for this (barely) laptop. The most important bit was the pinout for the PSU DB-9 connector....