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Snaszy NAS a 3D printed NAS for Raspberry Pi
Snaszy NAS a 3D printed NAS for Raspberry Pi

Snaszy NAS is a 3D printed NAS for Raspberry Pi, designed for 2.5 inch drives. It uses BTRFS for RAID and is powered by a Raspberry Pi 5.

11 April 2025 by Kevin McAleer

Waveshare CM5 boards
Waveshare CM5 boards

The Waveshare Compute Module 5 boards are a great option for those looking to use the Compute Module 5 in a compact design. They are affordable and have a number of features that make them ideal for a variety of projects.

6 April 2025 by Kevin McAleer

The Best Arduino Robot for Beginners
The Best Arduino Robot for Beginners

"The SMARS robot is a simple, 3D printed robot that can be controlled with an Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or any other microcontroller. It's a great way to learn about robotics, electronics, and programming."

23 March 2025 by Kevin McAleer

SMARS Lab upgrade with PyCharm
SMARS Lab upgrade with PyCharm

I've started to try PyCharm for my Python development, and I have to say I'm impressed. I've been using Visual Studio Code for a while now, and I've been happy with it, but I wanted to try something new.

14 March 2025 by Kevin McAleer