Writing
Things I’ve written.
Technology, audio, making, software, disability, and anything else I think is worth writing about.
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From this site
It’s Not All Doom & Gloom: The Funny Side of Disability
For all its negatives, disability does have a funny side. Good humour is essential, and having a disability provides plenty of opportunity for a…
Dell’s OptiPlex 780 Is a Perfect Example of Pointless Over-Engineering
It was, barely, worth the minimal effort exerted in its restoration, but is ultimately a prime example of why off-the-shelf machines are best avoided…
Can Blind People See in Their Dreams?
I experience dreams exactly as I do real life. I have never known sight. I experience life through my other senses – sound, smell,…
Gmail Stores Your Contacts, and You Probably Didn’t Realise
I opted to let LinkedIn search my Gmail for possible connections and was surprised by how many people it found. There was no reason…
The Workshop
From The Blind Man’s Workshop
Beginning My CNC Journey With The Genmitsu 3020 PRO MAX V2
I’ve been working behind the scenes on some ambitious projects, and struggling to find machinists who are not only willing to work on one-off designs, but prepared to challenge what they believe to be possible in terms of precision. The struggle to find machinists has been a steeper hill to climb than learning CAD modelling, with no summit in sight.
How A Blind Person Creates 3D Models in CAD
The primary engineering challenge in developing many of my projects, most notably Leoht Version 2, has been component modelling in CAD (computer-aided design). While Leoht Version 1 relied on hand-fabricated templates remodelled into CAD, this workflow lacked the dimensional precision required for tighter tolerances and prevented direct design iteration.
Lumberjack Pro Series Cast Iron Router Table Review
I’ve been in the market for a cast iron router table for some time but couldn’t find anything suitable. The most common model repackaged by several manufacturers mounted the router with a series of t slots and could not easily accommodate a router lift or a router with one inbuilt.
hi-fi and Audio
From Audio Appraisal
Veneering Speaker Boxes With Iron-On Veneer
The process of veneering speaker boxes with an iron-on veneer. It is no more difficult than using a traditional veneer, but requires fewer tools,…
QlearSoul HiFire X Turntable System Reviewed
If you’re new to vinyl, looking for a compact, convenient system for a smaller space, or aesthetics are as important to you as performance,…
iFi ZEN Air Blue Bluetooth DAC Reviewed
A basic bluetooth DAC offering support for the latest codecs in a neat package, with potential for future upgrades in software as new codecs…
Beyond my own sites
Elsewhere
Occasional writing published elsewhere on the web.
- I needed mental health support but eight therapists rejected me for being blind
Metro · 30 June 2019