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
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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 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 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
Read More3D printed Aquarium – Gift idea for Megaquarium Computer Game
Megaquarium is a computer game where you get a design your own aquarium tourist attraction. It’s like Roller Coaster Tycoon,
Read MoreRaspberry Pi Christmas Project – Christmas House and Neopixel Snowman
New Christmas House Project web page Since this post was written I’ve now created a new version of the Christmas
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