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Chasing Darwin’s Shadow Around the World

Chasing Darwin’s Shadow Around the World

Darwin’s famous voyage on the Beagle in the early 1800’s gave him the data to formulate in detail his theory of evolution. This work…
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Ian F. Darwin
Feb 2
Prusa Gets To the Core of the Matter: Prusa3d CORE One

Prusa Gets To the Core of the Matter: Prusa3d CORE One

In another surprise out-of-the-blue announcement, Prusa Research announced a new line of printers, the CoreXY-based CORE One. Do not ask me…
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Ian F. Darwin
Nov 22, 2024
Colorful Computer: Cooler Master Qube 500 Macaron Edition Review

Colorful Computer: Cooler Master Qube 500 Macaron Edition Review

Review of Cooler Master‘s colorful PC Case Kit, the Qube 500 Macaron Edition.
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Ian F. Darwin
Apr 19, 2024
DELACK 3D Printer Enclosure Review: The Clear Choice

DELACK 3D Printer Enclosure Review: The Clear Choice

Actual build & test of 3DSourcerer’s DELACK enclosure for desktop 3D printers: it assembles, it works, it’s flexible and is a joy to…
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Ian F. Darwin
Dec 8, 2023
Too small? Too big? I picked the right-sized camera, and it is…

Too small? Too big? I picked the right-sized camera, and it is…

I had two cameras, and traded them both for one.
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Ian F. Darwin
Aug 23, 2023
Printables.com, #2 3D model site, to incentivize creators

Printables.com, #2 3D model site, to incentivize creators

Prusa-funded Printables.com plans opt-in subscription model to reward those who share designs (“models”) on its site.
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Ian F. Darwin
May 26, 2023
Original Prusa MK4 3D Printer Review: The Quiet Workhorse

Original Prusa MK4 3D Printer Review: The Quiet Workhorse

On March 29, 2023, the Original Prusa™ MK4 release announcement put the consumer 3D printing industry on notice: Prusa is Back! With its…
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Ian F. Darwin
May 11, 2023
Baratza Encore Review: Good Entry-level Coffee Grinder for great coffee

Baratza Encore Review: Good Entry-level Coffee Grinder for great coffee

Baratza Encore makes fresh-ground coffee easy
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Ian F. Darwin
Feb 23, 2023
Sovol SV06 3D printer: Big features, Small price

Sovol SV06 3D printer: Big features, Small price

On Feb 20, 2023, Chinese 3D printer maker Sovol opened pre-orders on their latest 3D printer, the SV06 Plus. The release was accompanied by…
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Ian F. Darwin
Feb 21, 2023
Zoleo Global Satellite Communicator Review: the device for the adventure traveller

Zoleo Global Satellite Communicator Review: the device for the adventure traveller

The Zoleo ZL1000 is a small device that lets you stay in touch when beyond the reach of cell phones. It uses the Iridium satellite network…
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Ian F. Darwin
Jul 1, 2022
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