Yes, there are a lot of names for DIY community spaces so I’ll use my own term avoiding possible misunderstandings. Most DIY community spaces are quite amazing, at least the ones I have the chance to see online. I never actually had the time or the wish to visit the ones in Lisbon so I … Continue reading DIY community spaces
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Geocities and audio projects.
Before wordpress, blogspot , facebook, myspace and livejournal there was a place called Geocities, on that place one could (and still can via mirrors) find lots of audio projects. If you enjoy some nostalgia do search for mirrors of Geocities or just visit the wayback machine. These day I browse the geocities a lot. You guys/gals … Continue reading Geocities and audio projects.
The kitchen table DIYer, my tale.
I have an amazing workbench but I still use my kitchen table, so what gives? Why do I still use the kitchen table to solder. Behold the domino effect! My dinner room still has leaks in the rooftop (go to the archive for more rooftop hell) so because of that I can’t actually use it … Continue reading The kitchen table DIYer, my tale.
The enclosure problem.
I have a problem…I collect boxes! XD I have lots of little black plastic boxes for projects and also some really expensive aluminium ones. I shit you not one of these days I’ll take a picture! I’m always searching for new beautiful boxes and I hate it so much because most of them suck! A nice … Continue reading The enclosure problem.
The dangers of DIY.
After working a decade in civil construction I have a pretty idea that shit happens to all of us specially if we are makers of things. My typical advice is to use protection gear and always but always think about safety first! In fact most DIY sites remember that all the time, but people forget about it … Continue reading The dangers of DIY.
