Installing 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
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WatkissOnline – Stewart's Blog
Various ramblings from an IT professional
Amazon 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
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
Read MoreTinkerCAD 3D Snowman for 3D printing G-Scale model railway
This is a model that I’ve made using TinkerCAD. A snowman designed for 3D printing on a home 3D printer.
Read MoreThe rules for building a model railway
There are many different misconceptions about creating model railways and the people that are involved. I’d therefore like to start
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