Author: Cameron Coward
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Zune was really good, actually
Diving into the history of Microsoft’s Zune line of MP3 players, the reasons that they failed, and how they compared to Apple iPods. I also take a look at Zune in the modern era and the modding scene.
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The Maddening Story of the Pocket C.H.I.P. and Next Thing Co.
I bought a Pocket C.H.I.P. almost seven years ago and it never arrived. I decided to finally figure out what I was missing and ordered one on eBay. In this video, I dive into the problematic history of Next Thing Co and Popcorn Computer, and determine if the Pocket C.H.I.P. was really as amazing as…
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Is Buyee a Legit Way to Bid in Japanese Auctions?
I recently heard about Buyee because they sponsored a Snappiness video I was watching. It’s a service that lets you bid on Japanese auctions. They act as an intermediary and ship the package to you internationally. I wanted to see if it was legit or a scam, so I bought an unusual camera (an Olympus…
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How to Run Lytro Desktop Software on Windows 11
If you’re here reading this, it is probably because you bought a Lytro camera and you’re having trouble getting the Lytro Desktop software to run on Windows 11. I was in the same boat, but I found a solution! This will let you import the photos from your Lytro camera (both the Illum and the…
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5 Tips for Getting Featured on Maker News Sites
After nearly a decade writing for sites like Hackster.io, Hackaday, and the official Arduino blog, I’ve developed a good understanding of what it takes to get a project featured. In this video, I share five tips that will help you make your projects stand out.
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Is the Light L16 the Most Bizarre Camera in History?
The Light L16 is so bizarre. It has 16 individual lenses and sensors arranged on its front face like some sort of demented spider. It runs Android. It technically fits in a pocket!
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The 5 Most Common Myths About Arduino
As a longtime writer for sites like Hackster and the official Arduino Blog, I spend a lot of time exploring the maker community and these are the five biggest myths about Arduino that I come across on a regular basis.
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3DMakerpro Seal 3D Scanner Review
Reviewing 3DMakerpro’s Seal 3D scanner. I have mixed feelings about 3D scanners in general, but this one works relatively well.
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Operation, but Horny
Just a simple Arduino project to make an Operation game with custom sound effects! Uses an Arduino Nano R3 development board and DFRobot DFPlayer Mini MP3 player. I also explain how to get the “cartoon” voice sound effects using Adobe Audition.
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Landline Phone Makes Video Calls!
I stumbled across concept art from the 1980s of a Videotex telephone concept and turned it into a real, functional retro-style video phone!
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Best Laser Engraver for Hobbyists? WeCreat Vision Laser Cutter Review
Reviewing the WeCreat Vision 20W diode laser cutter/engraver.
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Compass Lock Escape Room Puzzle
A compass lock puzzle for escape rooms! I challenged my wife to see if she could beat it.