Using a gamepad or joystick on a Raspberry Pi with Pygame Zero QJoyPad
Pygame Zero is an easy way to get started in game programming. It used Python Pygame, but makes getting started
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WatkissOnline – Stewart's Blog
Various ramblings from an IT professional
Author: Stewart
Fixing 3D printer first layer problems – sticking to the bed
I have had a 3D printer for about two and half years now and I’m still learning. One of the
Read MoreCamping trip to Bala Lake in Snowdonia Wales
This year our main holiday was at Easter. We still wanted to do something during the summer but having spent
Read MoreRunning at Code Club at a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
In the past I have run a Code Club in a mainstream first / primary school. This involved going into
Read MoreInstalling Linux is getting harder but it’s not Linux at fault
I’ve recently bought myself a new computer. It’s a high spec laptop, a Dell Inspiron 5580 (Inspiron 5000 series), with
Read MoreAmazon Dash Button Home Automation with Raspberry Pi, Sengled home automation lights and pi-power Energenie Power Sockets
I have recently been upgrading some of my home automation. I already use Energenie Pi-Mote to control some electrical power
Read MoreHome automation light bulbs from Sengled
I have created some DIY home automation in the past. This was based around using remote control of mains electrical
Read MoreRaspberry Pi Birthday Party – Birmingham 2019
I was again involved with the Raspberry Pi Birthday Celebrations in Birmingham. This years event was held at the STEMHouse
Read MoreG-Scale building for garden model railway – part 3 – Adding a roof and other features
In this final part of the design for a 3D printed model railway building I’ve added additional features such as
Read MoreG-Scale building for garden model railway – part 2 – TinkerCAD code blocks
This is an update on my first outdoor model railway building created using a 3D printer. In the first version
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