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Posts by Les Pounder

In case you missed it. Here is my review of three LTT screwdrivers and the projects that they helped me fix during my testing.

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The full range of LTT screwdrivers on a green cutting mat, on top of a wooden table

The full range of LTT screwdrivers on a green cutting mat, on top of a wooden table

The "OG" LTT screwdriver on a green cutting mat

The "OG" LTT screwdriver on a green cutting mat

The LTT precision screwdriver bundle.

The LTT precision screwdriver bundle.

The LTT Stubby Screwdriver on a green cutting mat.

The LTT Stubby Screwdriver on a green cutting mat.

A couple of months ago, Linus Media Group got in contact, asking me to review its range of screwdrivers. After many weeks of testing (fixing two PCs, 3D printer and some shelves), my review of the #LTT screwdrivers is now live!
bigl.es/ltt-screwdri...

2 days ago 6 2 0 1

What sorcery doth though speakth of?

3 days ago 2 0 0 0

Concise and to the point. You should be my editor :)

3 days ago 1 0 0 0
A collection of screwdrivers on my bench.

A collection of screwdrivers on my bench.

Currently at 3365 words in a review of three screwdrivers. Coming soon to bigl.es

3 days ago 8 0 2 0

All being well, I will be at #Oggcamp next weekend. I'll also have some bits for the swapshop table :D

3 days ago 2 0 0 1
Star Trek commbadge

Star Trek commbadge

Star Trek commbadge

Star Trek commbadge

That is image pixelation :)

1 week ago 1 0 1 0
The maker section of my office. There is a 3D printer, soldering iron, tools and shelves full of gadgets and gizmos.

The maker section of my office. There is a 3D printer, soldering iron, tools and shelves full of gadgets and gizmos.

I've also tidied up the maker section of my office.

1 week ago 8 0 0 0
Star Trek commbadge

Star Trek commbadge

I'm calling this a win!
Printed a quick Star Trek commbadgie (benchy to just test that it works, and I can give to a Star Trek fan.)
6 minutes in rapid PLA.

1 week ago 9 0 2 0
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3D printer screen showing that levelling is complete

3D printer screen showing that levelling is complete

Bed levelling is a pass!
Now input shaping and PID tuning before I run a test print.

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A messy desk full of tools and a 3D printer which is being worked on.

A messy desk full of tools and a 3D printer which is being worked on.

Currently taking my Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D printer to pieces to check levelling sensor wiring. Not the funnest job ever, but I keep getting a 502 error regarding bed alignment and I've tried many other "fixes".

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Merci :)

1 week ago 1 0 0 0

I do. Perhaps something smaller than the USS Enterprise D. I'm thinking a time travelling car will do the job :D

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Make it Glow! Adding lights and sound to Lego with TinyFX
Make it Glow! Adding lights and sound to Lego with TinyFX We sent our new shipmate, Les, a TinyFX W Starter Kit to play with and he made a Star Trek red alert effect for his Lego Star Trek: The Next Generation USS Enterprise…

Got the Lego USS Enterprise D and need a custom red alert system? That was my first project using Pimoroni's TinyFX W. At the press of a button it will illuminate five RGB LEDs and play a red alert klaxon. I've not built the Enterprise, yet!
youtu.be/ZD6z6gK62_I

1 week ago 8 3 1 0
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Tiny Screens, Big Ideas! Show Us Your Badgeware Projects. At the start of 2026, we released three new wearable boards under the heading of Badgeware! This squad of Raspberry Pi RP2350 powered wearable tech is made up of... Badger 2350 — a 2.7 inch 264 x 176…

My first piece of work for Pimoroni talks about the new Badgeware range. Badger, Tufty, and Blinky may sound like cartoon characters, but they are the new RP2350 powered boards. Badger is e-paper, Tufty is an IPS LCD, and Blinky is 872 bright white LEDs.
blog.pimoroni.com/tiny-screens...

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A HP Elitedesk mini PC running CachyOS Linux.

A HP Elitedesk mini PC running CachyOS Linux.

Today I installed #CachyOS #Linux on to an HP EliteDesk 800 mini desktop. It has 8GB of RAM and a 6th gen Intel Core i5 CPU. I have to say that it runs really well. I'll be tinkering with this for a few days over Easter.

3 weeks ago 4 0 0 0
Shelves filled with tech

Shelves filled with tech

I'm a maker with a leaning towards retro it seems. #shelfie

3 weeks ago 7 0 0 0
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An ArgonOneUP Raspberry Pi laptop running TwisterOS. The desk is very messy.

An ArgonOneUP Raspberry Pi laptop running TwisterOS. The desk is very messy.

My ArgonOneUP Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 powered laptop now runs TwisterOS and I am very impressed! I should do a video on this.

4 weeks ago 8 0 1 0

Today is my last day at Tom's Hardware. It has been a great experience. I've learnt so much from my colleagues and with their help we've created some great content. From how to read resistors to detailed Raspberry Pi features and tutorials. The Pi Cast show was my baby. I am hopeful to resurrect it.

4 weeks ago 11 0 0 0
A messy desk as I repair a vacuum cleaner with my new LTT screwdrivers.

A messy desk as I repair a vacuum cleaner with my new LTT screwdrivers.

My portable vacuum cleaner has died... Again. Breaking out some new tools to have a tinker. LTT / LMG has sent me pretty much all of its screwdrivers for review on bigl.es They've got no input on the review and I turned down any form of payment. Looking forward to fixing stuff and reporting to you.

1 month ago 5 0 0 0

Years of me asking you questions, and now we formalise it into my job description. :D
Thanks mate :)

1 month ago 0 0 0 0

It has been a long time mate. I hope that you are well. Always up for a chat :)

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After six years I'm leaving Tom's Hardware and joining Pimoroni — Back to my maker roots!
After six years I'm leaving Tom's Hardware and joining Pimoroni — Back to my maker roots! Shiver me timbers!!! After nearly six years at Tom's Hardware I am heading off for new adventures! The good ship Pimoroni, purveyors of maker toys, tools and what nots has added me to its…

Shiver me timbers!!!
After nearly six years at Tom's Hardware I am heading off for new horizons!
Pimoroni, purveyors of maker toys, tools and kits has added me to its crew!
From April 1st I will be Pimoroni's Content Editor. Creating content to inpsire everyone to be a maker!
youtu.be/q1FYxBLDyQk

1 month ago 76 6 19 0

You are quite correct :)

1 month ago 0 0 0 0
A Raspberry Pi we server lays atop my DIY network storage device.

A Raspberry Pi we server lays atop my DIY network storage device.

Powering a Raspberry Pi 1 web server using the USB port on my DIY NAS build. Yeah, I'm scared too :) Hope to reveal more over the next week.

1 month ago 5 1 1 0
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Another good sleep and coffee :) I'm getting back into my routine!

1 month ago 5 0 4 0

Thanks very much.

1 month ago 0 1 0 0

Also, many thanks for all of your comments and wishes. I appreciate all of you.

1 month ago 2 0 1 0

Had my first night of "proper" sleep since the op. 6 hours of full un-interrupted sleep. I've spent the last week with post-op pain which woke me up, and needing the loo every couple of hours.
I've also had my first coffee in over a week. Ok, it was instant, but it was better than no coffee.

1 month ago 8 0 2 0

It's been a few days since my operation. I am recovering well. I've got four new holes in my stomach. The largest of which is right at my belly button and it aches when I move. Eating and drinking OK, moving around to keep mobile and doing what MrsP tells me to do. It'll be a few weeks, but I am OK.

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