The Intel Noise Maker Prank
Sometimes the best pranks are the simplest ones. How an Intel promotional noise maker ended up hidden in Rob Belgrave's new car, and why someone at Intel was feeling very smug.
Forgotten Kickstarter Projects
Finding documentation of a Kickstarter reward I have no memory of receiving or using, and wondering how many other forgotten indie hardware projects are out there - and how Kickstarter has changed.
Texture Engraving and Branded Moleskines
A period of experimenting with texture engraving at rLab, creating bump maps from STL files, and using those textures to produce Wirehive branded Moleskines on mass.
My First 3D Printer
A look back at my first 3D printer from 2013 - lead screws, MDF construction, and a hand lathed nozzle. How times have changed in the world of 3D printing.
Reminiscing Over Old Projects
Looking back at a door entry system built in 2014 - prototyped at rLab, deployed at Wirehive, and a reminder of the joy of building things that actually work.
An Eleven-Year-Old Lightpack Still Going Strong
Rob Belgrave's original Lightpack Kickstarter project is still working perfectly after 11 years, attached to an ultrawide monitor that just changed hands.
Work, Woodlands, and Geocaches
When work expands to fill every gap, you stop noticing how much you are giving up. Here's how I learned to find hobbies that actually pull you out of work.