Tim Brookes

The uncomfortable truth about multi-color 3D printing

• Technology

The uncomfortable truth about multi-color 3D printing

Tim Brookes March 2, 2026

Print with all the colors of the rainbow (or don't).

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Print-in-place models are the real magic of 3D printing

• Technology

Print-in-place models are the real magic of 3D printing

Tim Brookes March 1, 2026

No assembly required.

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433MHz is the smart home technology you forgot about

• Home Assistant
• Home Security
• Smart Home
• Technology

433MHz is the smart home technology you forgot about

Tim Brookes February 28, 2026

Mesh networking killed the radio star.

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You can still use your internet service during a power outage, here’s how

• internet
• Power Bank
• Smart Home
• Technology
• Wi-Fi Routers

You can still use your internet service during a power outage, here’s how

Tim Brookes February 28, 2026

Don't let a power outage knock you offline.

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I measured the air quality while using my 3D printer, here’s what I found

• Health
• Technology

I measured the air quality while using my 3D printer, here’s what I found

Tim Brookes February 28, 2026

Why not try it for yourself?

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12 upgrades for your 3D printer that you can print yourself

• Technology

12 upgrades for your 3D printer that you can print yourself

Tim Brookes February 28, 2026

BYO filament.

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It’s time to spring clean your Home Assistant server

• Home Assistant
• Home Server
• Homelab
• Smart Home
• Technology

It’s time to spring clean your Home Assistant server

Tim Brookes February 28, 2026

Time to blow the cobwebs out of your smart home.

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5 fast and functional 3D printing projects to make this weekend (February 27 – March 1)

• Technology

5 fast and functional 3D printing projects to make this weekend (February 27 – March 1)

Tim Brookes February 27, 2026

Run don't walk.

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What’s the deal with Bambu Lab 3D printers and why is everyone buying them?

• Open Source
• Technology

What’s the deal with Bambu Lab 3D printers and why is everyone buying them?

Tim Brookes February 27, 2026

Here's why everyone is telling you to “just get a Bambu."

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5 rookie 3D printer mistakes I was making until I knew better

• Linux
• Technology

5 rookie 3D printer mistakes I was making until I knew better

Tim Brookes February 26, 2026

Everyone has to start somewhere.

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