Building a custom network rack from steel box section
09 May 2026 11 min read
Upgrading Our Home Network Rack: Custom Steel Frame Build, 10Gb Switching & UniFi Setup
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30 year Windows user switches to Mac
18 February 2026 14 min read
After using Windows as my primary computer operating system for over 30 years, I am finally switching to Apple Mac as my daily driver computer and operating system.
3D printed PCB assembly jig
16 February 2026 7 min read
Building an adjustable 3D printed PCB assembly jig to hold circuit boards when soldering
Shimano Di2 to Bluetooth Keyboard remote control mod
29 November 2025 13 min read
Modifying a Shimano Di2 road shifter to control virtual shifting in Rouvy and MyWhoosh and a smart trainer using Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 module as a Bluetooth Keyboard
Shimano Di2 to Zwift Click v2 remote control mod
15 November 2025 13 min read
Modifying a Shimano Di2 road shifter to control virtual shifting in Zwift and a smart trainer using Zwift Click v2 controllers
Building a DIY bike trainer rocker plate for Tacx Neo 2T trainer
25 September 2025 11 min read
Building a DIY bike rocker plate to use with a smart bike trainer to try to keep fit over the winter months
Zwift Cog and Zwift Click v2 Controllers with Tacx Neo 2T
11 September 2025 9 min read
New Zwift Click v2 Controllers upgrade on the smart cycle trainer and troubleshooting Bluetooth connection issues
ASP.Net Core Google Site Map Generator
24 July 2025 6 min read
How to Generate a Google Sitemap File Using ASP.NET Core and C#
AllotmentProgramming and CodeElectronics
Raspberry Pi Pico, LoRa & Home Assistant remote soil monitoring
17 May 2025 19 min read
How to monitor soil moisture levels on our allotment and view the data in Home Assistant using a pair of Raspberry Pi Picos & LoRa radio modules to send and receive the data
Kenwood TS-850S HF Transceiver LCD Display Repair
17 April 2025 5 min read
Fault finding and repairing a faulty Kenwood TS-850S HF Transceiver with a dead display backlight, replacing the compact fluorescent lamp with an LED strip
An introduction to our other hobby, growing food on an allotment
07 April 2025 12 min read
Thinking about growing your fruit and veg? An allotment is a brilliant way to enjoy fresh fruit and veg, get outdoors, and learn new skills
The Importance of Proper Form Validation and Meaningful Error Messages
01 March 2025 5 min read
Website form validation is a critical part of any online form, ensure your website visitors and customers have a good experience when trying to place orders
Introducing a blog for Retro Computing Enthusiasts, Retro Bits and Bytes
13 January 2025 3 min read
We have launched a new blog dedicated to all things retro computing and classic computers from the 1970s, 80s and 90s
Quansheng UV-K6 with HF mod with UVK5CEC firmware
01 January 2025 14 min read
Installing a HF modification board into a Quansheng UV-K6 HAM radio to add HF receiver with CW, SSB and USB radio modes using UVK5CEC firmware
Rigol DHO804 Oscilloscope Quiet Fan Mod
12 December 2024 7 min read
We fitted a quiet Noctua fan using a 3D printed mount to the back of our Rigol DHO804 oscilloscope to make it quieter when in use