Setting the custom white balances
I’m starting to think about how to create pleasant and consistent looking videos and photos. This means controlling light and sound as best you can. Then adjusting equipment when needed. Setting a custom white balance is a quick and easy way to get consistent colors in your images. Here are two tutorials on what and how to set the white balance on one’s camera.
Modeling a parametric PVC connector.
Oliver is really into Star Wars. The x-wing is iconic to the franchise. Why, can’t I use PVC tubing to create a light framed model of an x-wing? Just need PVC connectors at different angles. If I master modeling these connectors, then an x-wing is only the beginning. Here are for videos that help me wrap my mind around the process.
https://youtu.be/F4xOGYbOsRw
How to create holes within a pattern in Fusion 360
Below is a great tutorial on how to create a parametric project enclosure. But, I used this tutorial to model screw holes in my benchtop build.
https://youtu.be/g9mHhp_SHGE
5 Reasons why Circuit Playground Express is the beginner-friendly “maker” board.
- All-in-one board that is packed with sensors, switches, buttons, LEDs and more, which makes it interactive right out of the box.
- You can plug it in and it just shows up, no special cable or adapter required.
- Can be programmed with different languages and platforms i.e., Arduino, micro-python, MU, MakeCode.
- You can power it from USB, AAA battery pack, or a Lipoly battery (for advanced users).
- Designed for children but powerful for developers.