Stiffening Up the X52 Pro

2020-06-05 4 min read 3D Printing CAD / CAM Gaming My creations My stuff Teknikal_Domain Unable to load comment count

So I’ve yet to actually talk about the Saitek X52 Pro joystick, and I might Soon™ (no guarantees), but for reference, here is a picture:

Until then, let’s talk about one thing: it’s lack of actual resistance… and how I fixed that.

Review: the LG V60 ThinQ 5G

2020-06-10 10 min read My stuff Reviews Teknikal_Domain Unable to load comment count

So I’ve had this phone for a little bit now and… okay as expensive as it is, I’m in love with this thing. I don’t see why I should keep you waiting, let’s just get started.

New Cards: Minimalist Uno

2020-04-10 1 min read My stuff Teknikal_Domain Unable to load comment count

So these arrived (at the time of writing this) a few days ago, and I’m quite pleased with them. In fact, I actually think that they’re a little easier to read than regular Uno cards, because they’re so plain, there’s no other details to distract you. There’s really nothing special other than those photos, though I will say that the fact that you can see the colors from the side looks really cool. Continue reading

Way Too Much Power for One Man

2020-04-09 4 min read My stuff Tech Teknikal_Domain Unable to load comment count

Yes, that is my USB power meter. Yes, that is my phone charger‘s maximum charging current. (My phone can take more) Yes, that’s above the USB specification too.

A Tiny USB Power Meter That's NOT Crap?

2020-04-08 4 min read Hardware My stuff Tech Teknikal_Domain Unable to load comment count

Yeah, I’m surprised too, for the $20 price tag, I’d expect at least basic functionality and for it to not, well, explode. And so far it’s done well. But this is me you’re dealing with, so I’m not about to leave it at that, I’m about to describe everything it does… and what it apparently does not.

Slide Rules Are Fun

2020-04-03 4 min read My stuff Teknikal_Domain Unable to load comment count

I’m deliberately ignoring the question of why would someone buy one of these things in 2020, and more on just how cool they are if you’re a nerd like me, once you learn the science behind it.

The Tools That I Hopefully Won't Ever Need to Use

2020-03-30 6 min read My stuff Teknikal_Domain Unable to load comment count

BIG DISCLAIMER: Study your local laws before getting into these things, you can and will be arrested if you don’t know what you are doing.

Yeah, those things. Those, my friend, are lockpicks. And this is the story of why I have them, and why I hope to never need to seriously put them to use.

The Pocket Ref: Everything You'll Ever Need

2020-03-27 9 min read My stuff Teknikal_Domain Unable to load comment count

This little book is just… too packed with pretty much any form of general information that you’d ever need. I mean even the table of contents is just a table of sections, each section has its own giant TOC. So, what exactly is in this thing?

Some Random Nintendo Switch Accessories

2020-03-26 10 min read Gaming My stuff Teknikal_Domain Unable to load comment count

Disclaimer: this was literally just an excuse for me to calibrate my camera with Switch pictures. As long as I’m going it, I figured I might as well be productive.

While, in my opinion, good by itself, the Switch definitely cranks up the awesome factor with a few extra accessories (yes, even in 2020). Let’s talk about a few.

Dear Diary: Today I Ruined a Pen

2020-03-13 3 min read Fails Fountain pens My stuff Writing stuff Teknikal_Domain Unable to load comment count

So, yeah this was fun.

I was giving all my pens a thorough flush as, well, for most of them it was time for it, and for two of my pens (both the TWSBI brand ones), that means unscrewing the piston off the back. Anyone want to guess what happened just off that alone?

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