Software meets hardware.
Code, circuits, hydraulics, and the things that connect them.
Projects and practical notes by Jon.
From the workbench
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How I Wasted 30 Minutes Trying to Find Paper Towel in Coles
I had a simple mission: paper towel. Not truffle oil. Not an obscure electrical fitting. Paper towel. I checked the toilet-paper aisle. Nothing. I checked cleaning. Nothing obvious.…
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When a Downlight Will Not Fit: Designing a 30mm Cavity Spacer
A practical 3D-printing project for an 85mm downlight opening in a shallow concrete-slab ceiling: a parametric 30mm cavity spacer, with essential electrical and fire-safety limitations.
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Codex CLI Auto-Allow Permissions: Run Commands Without Approval Prompts
Codex CLI asks for approval before it writes files or runs commands. Automation tasks stall while you answer prompts. This guide shows the flags and settings that let…
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We Tried to Buy a Couch With PayID. It Went “Pending.” So What Now?
Yesterday we found a couch we wanted and agreed on a price: $1,650. The seller was happy to take PayID. Great—no cash to organise, no counting notes in…
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WeHireIt Map Search: Find Hire Items Near You
WeHireIt now shows hire items on a map. Drag a pin, pick a radius, and see nearby gear with photos. Approximate location only — never an exact address.
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Descent Co-op on Two PCs: DXX-Redux Fixed Multiplayer in One Try
Descent co-op on two Windows PCs. DXX-Rebirth failed for days with network-looking symptoms. DXX-Redux joined on the first try. Plus: how co-op saves keep every player’s inventory.