FreeCAD Tutorial: Making Vases with the Additive Loft Tool
Learn how to create 3D printable vases in FreeCAD using the Additive Loft tool from the Part Design workbench, and how to slice them in vase (spiral) mode for a beautiful translucent effect.
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FreeCAD Tutorial: Create a Multicolor SVG Keychain
Learn how to design a multicolor 3D printed keychain from an SVG in FreeCAD using layer height color changes — no multi-material setup needed.
How I'm Using GitHub Copilot to Streamline Content Publishing
How GitHub Copilot and Agentic Workflows are helping me publish blog posts from anywhere — even from my phone at the gym.
Turning an SVG into a 3D Printed Object with FreeCAD
Learn how to import an SVG file into FreeCAD, convert it to a sketch, and pad it into a 3D printable model ready for printing.
FreeCAD Tutorial: Designing a Fully Constrained Heart
Learn an easy way to design a fully constrained 3D heart on FreeCAD using the Part Design and Sketcher workbenches, perfect for Valentine's Day!
How being a generalist is paying off in 2026
Reflecting on how being a tech generalist has become increasingly valuable in the age of AI, from my early days as a solo developer to successfully executing modern projects with AI assistance.
Using Spreadsheets and Formulas on FreeCAD
Learn how to use the Spreadsheet workbench and formulas in FreeCAD to create completely dynamic parametric objects that update automatically when you change values.
FreeCAD Tutorial: Pen Holder
Learn how to create a 3D printable pen holder on FreeCAD, using the Part Design and Sketcher workbenches.
Is it Really an Ego Issue? The Problem with AI-generated Code
Calling it an ego issue is an over simplification. There is a lot more to it...
Use the Right Tool for the Job and your Skillset
Let me tell yall the story of how I sabotaged myself (and my own progress) by insisting on using a tool that was not the right choice for me.
Building a Karaoke App with Laravel Boost and Copilot
In this post I share my experience building an app with an impossible deadline, using Laravel Boost and Copilot. I will keep upating this post as I make progress in the project.
Running Open Source LLMs on a Raspberry Pi 5 with Llama.cpp
Learn how to set up a Raspberry Pi 5 to run open source LLMs in your local network using Llama.cpp
FreeCAD 1.0 for Beginners
In this introduction to 3D design with FreeCAD 1.0, learn the basics about FreeCAD and how to navigate its interface.
Minecraft for Busy Grown Ups
A complete guide to get started quickly playing Minecraft with family and friends
Docker Basics for Beginners
Learn how to use Docker to build and run container images on your local environment.
Setting Up Obsidian for Content Planning and Project Management
Obsidian is a flexible markdown writing application that allow users to customize notes with templates and other plugins. In this post, I share my setup and my custom templates for content planning and simple project management.
From SVG to 3D Printed with Inkscape and FreeCAD
Learn how to import an SVG file on FreeCAD and turn it into a solid shape that can be 3D printed
An Introduction to 3D Printing
3D printing refers to a variety of processes in which a computer-operated machine creates three dimensional objects by joining or solidifying material, typically layer-by-layer until the whole object is complete.
How to Install and Set Up Terminator + Oh My ZSH! on Ubuntu
In this step-by-step guide, learn how to install and set up Terminator and Oh My ZSH! on Ubuntu for a pretty and handy terminal.
Information Architecture and Content Planning for Documentation Websites
In this post we'll learn about information architecture in the context of documentation websites and see tips to get your docs organized.
Setting up a Documentation Website for your Software Project with Hugo and Netlify
In the second part of our series, we'll see how to set up a dedicated documentation website for your software project using the Hugo static site generator, and having it hosted for free on Netlify.
Documentation 101: creating a good README for your software project
In this article, which is part 1 of a series on how to write good documentation, we'll see some tips to write a good README file for your project.