Author Archives: Daniel Belasco Rogers

Digital Dowsing inching forward

Looking back to the last post about this subject, I realise how long things take for me to get round to them. Especially if I haven’t done anything like it before. My venture into the world of microcontrollers and open … Continue reading

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Jacquard loom GPS visualisation

We are getting increasingly attracted to older ways of visualising our GPS data – getting it out of the digital and especially screen realm and into tangible, haptic objects. Last week, after helping Martin print some data he is working … Continue reading

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Pen Plotter Replacement Pen DIY V

I’ve been making progress with our pen plotter since I last wrote. Now I’ve simplified the process and am working with some pens I’m very happy with. After consulting with Christophe when I popped into the friendly Open Design City … Continue reading

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Garmin GPS Comparison Old and New Etrex

Peter kindly lent me his new Garmin eTrex 10 which he bought to go on his last trip to the States. (I think our practice inspired him to want to record his tracks too, which is nice). I’ve been testing … Continue reading

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Elderflower Cordial Time

It’s been a cold, wet Spring so far, but that hasn’t stopped the plants doing their thing. Last weekend was about the last (I reckon) to gather some Elderflower (Sambucus nigra). I have heard from several sources that you shouldn’t … Continue reading

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