Notes from the workshop.
Software, hardware, practical guides and work in progress from MikeTheTech and PyroSoft.
Hardware, most recent first
Facecam Pro and Anker C200: More Frames, Then Much Less Light
Comparing the cameras in my recording room as I change the lighting.
FIFINE BM88: A Lower Route for the Microphone Cable
Opening the boom arm alongside a small BESIGN audio isolator.
Facecam Pro and MVX2U: Two Pieces of My Recording Upgrade
Opening the camera and audio interface, then showing the camera’s autofocus.
EasySMX D10: My Steam Deck Temperature Checks, One Fan Setting at a Time
Trying the add-on cooler, then changing the Deck’s own fan setting too.
An EasySMX Care Package: A Phone Controller and a Steam Deck Fan
Handling the iOS M10 and trying the D10’s position on the Deck.
QUUGE Steam Deck Dock: Plenty of Ports, Then a Close Look at the Fit
Trying the Deck in the dock and checking the pads and rear clearance.
HOTT CD204: Bring Out the Old CD Case and See What Still Plays
Opening the portable player and trying a disc from my collection.
Roku Voice Remote Pro: The Rechargeable Battery Is My First Surprise
Opening the remote I bought for my Roku TV and looking over its extra controls.
Finally Opening My Steam Deck: The 512 GB Model Arrives
Getting the handheld out of its case after a long wait.
EMEET C960 2K: Try the Focus, Then Fit the Privacy Cover
Recording with the camera under my room lights and showing its physical adjustments.
Hohem iSteady V2: Read the Setup Notes, Then Try the Moving Phone
Getting the gimbal working and testing its joystick, orientation and gesture controls.
Air Choice AP-528: The Filter Bag and the Changing Indicator
Opening the purifier and describing the fan and light behavior I noticed at home.
EMEET S600: A Rotating Lens Cover and the Recording I Made with It
Opening the webcam and showing its picture under my studio lights.
The Adjustable Power Supply I Found While Replacing a Steam Link Cable
Looking over the tip selection and trying the fit for my missing adapter.
UPERFECT X Pro Lapdock: A Screen, a Magnetic Keyboard and Several Jobs
Opening the portable display and talking through the devices I had tried with it.
The Blue Connector Behind My Broken TV: What Is This Thing?
A short hardware mystery, with the connector’s purpose still unconfirmed.
ACMount J330: The Jump Starter I Bought When My Mazda Would Not Start
Opening the pack, showing the light and recording a successful start on my own car.
Blue Icepop vs. the Stock Pro X Mic: Listen to the EQ Change
Swapping the microphones, then adjusting the bass for the sound I prefer.
Blue Icepop Unboxing: A Small Swap for My Pro X Headset
Opening the replacement microphone and switching to it without changing my existing settings.
My 99-Cent Echo Dot: The Subscription Deal behind the Unboxing
Opening the Dot, its 15-watt adapter and the small details on the back.
Before Buying Another Webcam, I Tried My iPhone with EpocCam
Switching between my webcams and a handheld phone feed in this 2022 setup.