I wanted to share a simple yet effective antenna design that you can easily build at home with minimal tools—along with tips on how to optimize it for your specific…
When it comes to network security and firewall management, OPNsense is one of the most powerful, flexible, and user-friendly open-source solutions available. Built on FreeBSD, it provides a robust alternative…
As my tool collection was starting to grow and outpace my toolbox, I decided was going to build a tool box that custom fit the location in the garage where…
I wanted to make an entertainment center to hold my receiver, computer/htpc, PS3, Xbox, SNES, and NES to fit a custom space. I started with taking measurements of the computer…
Want to enjoy your freshly brewed beer without the hassle of bottling? It’s time to build your own kegerator and pour the perfect pint straight from the tap! I wanted…
It’s that time again—time to build a new computer! My last build was way back in 2010 (check it out here: https://akschaefer.com/2010/03/11/my-new-desktop/), and it’s definitely starting to show its age….
Cornhole is a fun and popular game, perfect for backyards, tailgates, and barbecues. Standard cornhole board should measure 48 inches long by 24 inches wide, with the hole centered 9…
I received a raspberry pi 2 for valentines day, so I set off on a new project. I found a Bentley Compu-vision at goodwill that I thought would make a…
Just wanted to provide an update from my previous post (https://akschaefer.com/2013/08/11/flatpi/ ). I did a new layout which allows me to easily access the Power, Ethernet, and HDMI without any…
I have been working on my raspberry pi for a little while now, but finally completed the case for the project. I was originally going to use a pico-itx case…