Notes from the workshop.
Software, hardware, practical guides and work in progress from MikeTheTech and PyroSoft.
Video, most recent first
AIPER Scuba X1: From the Charging Stand to the Pool Waterline
Trying waterline mode, watching the cleaner climb and opening the debris basket.
Qualisys Motion Capture: Performers Drive the Characters in Real Time
A short interview about optical tracking, props and the choices behind a capture system.
PLAUD NotePin: Shirt Clip, Wristband and a Very Small Recorder
Opening the accessory bundle and trying several ways to wear the device.
Divoom Time Gate: Five Little Screens, One Very Customizable Desk
Connecting the display and trying its layouts and rear lighting.
MetaY eGPU Dock: A Short Booth Conversation About Portable Graphics
Kenny explains the dock and the separate idea of renting spare computing power.
RANVOO AICE Lite Plus: I Expected Cooling, Then Tried the Heating Mode
First impressions of the neck-worn device, fan controls and app.
INIU P41: The Attached Cable Becomes a Little Carry Handle
A small power bank with a paw-print indicator and a built-in light.
Picun NC60: The Fit Isolates Sound Before I Even Turn Them On
Pairing the headphones and trying their bass-heavy sound for the first time.
X-Arcade Arcade2TV-XR: Matching Real Controls to a Virtual Cabinet
A GDC conversation about physical arcade hardware and customizable VR surroundings.
SaberCustom Lightsaber: Colors, Swing Sounds and an App to Control Them
Assembling the blade, trying the effects and connecting the configurator.
Claude vs. ChatGPT: Two Python Git Apps from the Same Prompt
A March 2025 coding experiment with Claude 3.7 Sonnet and o3-mini-high.
ShaderGlass: Putting a CRT-Style Effect over Another Window
Trying shader choices on the desktop and a Contra video.
SofaBaton X1S: The Hub Is What Makes This Remote Interesting
Opening the remote, screen controls and infrared accessories before setup.
AOV Solar Camera: Opening the Camera, Panel and Mounting Kit
A hardware tour before this particular unit goes up outside.
Nuroum C46: A Meeting Camera with Speakers and a Remote
Unboxing the all-in-one unit, then recording a short framing-control demo.
Meld Studio: Building a Camera-and-Desktop Scene on My First Try
A March 2025 look at layers, snapping, transitions and recording settings.
LETOUR Rechargeable Light: Strong Magnets and Three Brightness Steps
Trying the mounting pieces, light levels and extra modes at the workbench.
SVBONY Wireless HDMI: First My Phone, Then the Computer Across the Room
Connecting the transmitter and receiver to a small screen.
Digibox D3 Plus: First Setup, a Mini Keyboard and the Included USB Drive
Opening the package, pairing the remote and checking the storage screen.
ESR Shift iPad Case: More Angles, Plus a Removable Magnetic Cover
Fitting my iPad and trying the lower, raised and portrait positions.
My Pixoo 64 Tools: Send a Screen or Image from the PC
A February 2025 demo of the Python GUI and a separate Spotify experiment.
NYXI Hyperion 2: A Bigger Grip and a Switch Dock Fit Check
Trying the lights, magnetic covers and attached-controller shape.
OSOTEK H200Lite: Soda and Ketchup on My Table
Assembling the cleaner and putting two small spills through it.
Phenyx Pro PTU-X: Trying Wireless in My Existing XLR Recording Chain
Opening the adapters, then switching the same microphone setup over.
Divoom Pixoo 64: From the Built-In Demo to My Own Animation Choices
Trying the stand, connecting the app and sending art to the square display.
Xgaming25-Inch Monitor: A Thin Screen, Stand Assembly and the Windows Picture
Putting the monitor together and exploring its joystick menu.
FlexiSpot E6: The Standing Desk That Became My Studio Centerpiece
Trying sitting and standing presets with the equipment already on the desk.
PLAUD Note: I Forgot to Record, Then Tried a Transcript and Mind Map
Opening the thin recorder and reviewing the output from a recorded video.
NearStream VM20: A Big Camera with a Remote-Controlled Zoom Demo
Looking over the connections, then switching to the camera and microphone.
Lytmi CozyFit: An Open-Ear Fit and a First Listen
Trying the flexible hooks, pairing the earbuds and checking the sound.