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Which NVMe Hat Is The Best For A Raspberry Pi 5

Michael Klements - March 27, 2024 0

If you don’t know already, I’ve been selling these 3D printed cases for Raspberry Pi’s online for a few years now. With the launch...

Track Aircraft In Real-time With Your Raspberry Pi Using The FlightAware Pro

Michael Klements - March 13, 2024 0

Have you ever seen a flight overhead and wondered where it is going? Or seen a unique-looking aircraft and wondered what type or model...

Pi 5 Desktop Case For NVMe Base or HatDrive! Bottom

Michael Klements - March 8, 2024 1

Today we're going to be assembling a 3D-printed case for the Raspberry Pi 5 and Pimoroni's NVMe Base or Pineberry's HatDrive! This is an...

Recondition a Lead Acid Battery, Don’t Buy A New One

Michael Klements - May 12, 2016 145

Lead acid batteries often die due to an accumulation of lead sulphate crystals on the plates inside the battery, fortunately, you can recondition your...

DIY Raspberry Pi 4 Desktop Case With OLED Stats Display

Michael Klements - October 26, 2020 162

Today I’m going to be showing you how to make your own desktop case for a Raspberry Pi 4, which looks like a mini...

How To Upgrade Your Home’s Entrance & Increase Curb Appeal

Michael Klements - December 16, 2019 1

Your entrance or front door to your home is the first thing people look at when they walk past, drive past or come to...