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VESA Mount: What to Do With the Awesome Feature on the Back of Your Monitor

Images on the front of a monitor get most of the attention, but also consider the cool feature on the back: the VESA bolt pattern. It’s extremely useful…

Oct 7 • Jeremy Cook 🤖🪚

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September 2026

My Manic Las Vegas Trade Show Trip (AU 2026)

Apparently Autodesk University 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada was a truly impressive event. I was technically there, but MY journey felt like being shot out…

Sep 23 • Jeremy Cook 🤖🪚

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Hiring Specialists - the Good, the Bad & How to Work Nicely With Others

A recent project required a quick turnaround and skills that were on the edge of my competence. I hired a subcontractor, which was a good idea, but not…

Sep 11 • Jeremy Cook 🤖🪚

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Auto-Revision Your 3D-Printed Assemblies to Keep Parts Coordinated (& Yourself Sane)

No, part revisioning isn’t the most exciting subject, but it’s pretty easy with the right setup... and can be good for your mental health!

Sep 2 • Jeremy Cook 🤖🪚

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August 2026

You Can't Buy a Concrete Solder Jig (You Have to Make It)

This solder squid features a heavy, non-conductive base and a built-in fan. The only catch? You have to make it. Also, other things that you CAN buy to…

Aug 26 • Jeremy Cook 🤖🪚

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Customized Parts Storage With Harbor Freight Bins & 3D Printing

You don't have to accept the standard arrangement of Harbor Freight bins

Aug 12 • Jeremy Cook 🤖🪚

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July 2026

Where to Sell Your Custom Techno-Electronics Things

With the proliferation of small-run PCBs & digital manufacturing, it's easier than ever to make multiples of your device a reality. Where to sell is a…

Jul 29

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AI Hardware Coding: The Good, The Bad, The Neutral

I used AI to revive — then break — an old project. AI hardware programming is impressive, but not without its risks and faults

Jul 22 • Jeremy Cook 🤖🪚

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Inspiration From Two Years of Learning to Play and Hack the Guitar

Two years ago I started to learn guitar. Two years - one week ago it was disassembled on my bench for modification.

Jul 8 • Jeremy Cook 🤖🪚

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Perfecting a 3D-Printed Avocado Seed Growth Raft

My avocado seed boat partially submerges avocodo seeds with no need for toothpicks, wet paper towels... or other nonsense.

Jul 1 • Jeremy Cook 🤖🪚

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June 2026

Leatherman Tread Tool Bracelets - Awesome or Impractical?

Leatherman made a bracelet with a variety of tools called the tread. They're now OFFICIALLY retired & only made by Chinese manufacturer(s) — much…

Jun 24 • Jeremy Cook 🤖🪚

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3D-Printed Assembly Jigs Save Time & Improve Quality

Building a prototype is hard. Producing multiples efficiently is harder. 3D print assembly jigs to make your medium-run assembly tasks easier and better

Jun 17 • Jeremy Cook 🤖🪚

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