I admit it: I'm a total geek. I love electronics, programming, 3D printing, 3D art, and vintage Apple hardware. I'm always juggling half a dozen projects. I also enjoy documenting it all: my successes, my failures, my experiences... and everything geeky along the way.

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Kevin Rye

Geek Extraordinaire. Yeh, I said it.

ELEGOO Mars 2 Pro Resin 3D Printer & Mercury Plus Washing/Curing Station


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I've been wanting a resin 3D printer for the longest time. I can't believe I waited so long to pull the trigger. Read More...

Creality 3D CR-10S


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Four years ago, my wife bought me my first 3D printer for Valentine's Day. When she asked me what I wanted this year, I asked for a new one. My ROBO 3D has served me well, but it is growing a little long in the tooth and I'd really like to have a new machine that can print larger models. Read More...

The Disappointing Nikon Coolpix B500


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For my 15 year service award at work I got to pick from a catalog of gifts. Most of the stuff was in the $300 dollar range. A lot of it was overpriced rubbish, but they had a Nikon B500. I figured since my Nikon D5000 is almost 10 years old, it was time for a new one. Read More...

Drobo 5C


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After 7 years, my old Drobo is growing a little long in the tooth. I knew it was only a matter of time before I had to replace it. Just a few months ago the bearings on the fan wore out. Now the drive refuses to stay connected to my Mac. Time for an upgrade.
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Glowforge!!!!!!


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I can't believe after all these years I finally own a laser cutter. I have wanted a laser cutter as long as I can remember. The Glowforge is such a game changer. Before the Glowforge, laser cutters were unjustifiably expensive, clunky, complicated machines to use. The Glowforge is as easy to use as a 3D printer. Read More...