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Bambu Lab P2S 3D Printer: Detailed comparison with P1S and X1C - technology, workflow & filament variety 2025
In October 2025, Bambu Lab expanded its portfolio with the P2S, offering a technically advanced mid-range model that moves functionally much closer to the premium X1 Carbon (X1C) - without reaching the upper-class price range. For many 3D printing enthusiasts, prototyping professionals and makers, the P2S marks an interesting symbiosis of modern technology, user-friendliness and material variety.
New project: SainSmart GENMITSU PROVerXL 4030 V2 CNC router
The inexpensive SainSmart GENMITSU PROVerXL 4030 V2 CNC router is moving into my workshop. With a working area of 400 x 300 mm, it can also mill aluminium and there is also a laser for it.
DIY irrigation control with Home Assistant and ESPHome
This is how my control system for 24 volt irrigation valves based on ESPHome works.
My accessories for the SainSmart Genmitsu PROVerXL 4030 V2 CNC router
This is the accessories for the Genmitsu PROVerXL 4030 V2 CNC router that I bought first.
News from my SainSmart Genmitsu PROVerXL 4030 V2 CNC router - the 1.5 kW Vevor spindle is up and running
I’ve equipped my SainSmart PROVerXL 4030 V2 CNC router with an air-cooled VFD spindle from Vevor and these are the first experiences.
Repairing LED lighting on Metabo, Scheppach, Einhell and many other power tools
How to repair the LED lighting on many power tools from Metabo, Scheppach, Einhell and other manufacturers for 3 €.
Professional soldering - the JBC CD-2BQF soldering station
I’ve expanded my electronics workshop with a JBC CD-2BQF soldering station and have known since then that this was long overdue.
Controlling LED strips with WLED and integrating them into Home Assistant
With the open source firmware WLED and an ESP microcontroller, you can achieve great lighting effects. You can also easily integrate WLED into Home Assistant.
Sturdy DIY CNC router: Miranda CNC
A CNC router practically belongs in every well-equipped maker workshop. As an alternative to the well-known and popular MPCNC, the Miranda CNC by Ivan Miranda could be the one.
Fnirsi-1013D - portable oscilloscope for makers and hobby electronics enthusiasts
An oscilloscope is part of the basic equipment in the electronics workshop. I tested the very affordable FNIRSI-1013D digital oscilloscope.
Fixing ESP32-Cam problems
For less than 10 euros you can get an ESP32 microcontroller with a camera that also supports streaming and face recognition. Unfortunately, the thing is quite temperamental. Here’s how I fixed the errors.
My ArduMower DIY robotic mower - it mows!
Since yesterday, my ArduMower DIY robotic mower has been on the lawn and mowing! A few things still need to be finished.
Freeware CAD software Design Spark Mechanical version 5.0 released
The CAD freeware Design Spark Mechanical has been released in the new version 5.0.
ArduMower: Open source robotic lawn mower without perimeter wire
Until now, my enthusiasm for robotic lawn mowers has been rather limited. I’ve now looked into the DIY ArduMower robotic mower and will build one myself. The GPS navigation without a perimeter wire is what really caught my attention.
Franzis lightning detector DIY kit tested
Thunderstorm season is just beginning again. This is a good opportunity to test the Franzis lightning detector.
How to turn tool batteries into a mega power bank
For many applications, it’s helpful to be independent of a power outlet. With a USB adapter for tool batteries, you have a flexible and powerful power bank.
Learning through the crisis: 150+ free Make articles as PDF
I too am using this crisis and the time freed up by it to learn new things. MAKE magazine wants to introduce you to tinkering and DIY topics and is publishing 150+ beginner tutorials for free.