#ScreenshotSaturday: my street map once fell into 132 pieces. I'd split bridges from the roads under them by level, and every bridge became an island. No unit could cross one. Now it's 4. The whole story is devlog #1, tomorrow. #indiedev #gamedev #OpenStreetMap #indiegame #unity

The convoy in this clip drives through a real Austrian town's street network. HARDPAN builds its levels from OpenStreetMap data, so every block and junction exists. You defend your streets while pushing a convoy into theirs. Pre-alpha. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors #indiedev #gamedev

I visited Maker Faire Salzburg and rediscovered something fundamental: curiosity. It’s what connects building, breaking, and learning — the true maker’s mindset. 🎙️ New podcast episode + article: herndlbauer.com/blog/a-maker... #MakerFaire #Makers #Hacking #Cybersecurity #MakerCulture #Podcast

From Makers to Hackers – Lessons from Maker Faire Salzburg

At Maker Faire Salzburg, I discovered that the maker and hacker mindsets share the same DNA — curiosity. This reflection explores what unites them and why ethical curiosity matters.

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I finally built my first Linux driver! 🚀 Learned to debug inside the kernel, trace crashes & cross-compile for Raspberry Pi. Episode 9 of A Maker’s Journey, out now — available on all podcast platforms + YouTube. 🔗 herndlbauer.com/blog/a-maker... #EmbeddedLinux #LinuxKernel #Makers #Linux

Into the Kernel — Writing, Debugging & Cross-Compiling My First Character Driver

I share how I built, debugged, and cross-compiled my first Linux character driver for the Raspberry Pi — and what kernel programming taught me.

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Finally got my first “Hello Kernel” module running 🎉 It prints straight from the Linux kernel — not user space. This kicks off my new podcast season on Embedded Linux & Kernel Development → herndlbauer.com/blog/a-maker... #Linux #Embedded #Kernel #Makers #Podcast #LearningInPublic

Hello Kernel – My First Steps into Embedded Linux

Season 2 kicks off with a deep dive into Embedded Linux and Kernel Driver Development — setting up a Linux environment, understanding kernel space, and writing a first "Hello Kernel" module.

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Season 1 Finale 🚀 This journey taught me how frustrating, rewarding, and motivating a single project can be. From soldering mishaps to GPS wins, here’s what I learned building my drone telemetry system. 🎧 Available in your favorite podcast platform or makers-journey.podbean.com #Makers #Podcast

Build, Create & Learn: A Maker’s Journey | Stefan Herndlbauer

Welcome to Build, Create & Learn: A Maker’s Journey, hosted by Stefan Herndlbauer! If you’re fascinated by how tech products truly come to life – and love the messy, exciting process of building…

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Every maker needs a spark of motivation ⚡ I designed 3 workshop posters to keep projects moving. 👉 Get 1 free when you subscribe to my weekly Maker’s Logbook: herndlbauer.com/pages/newsle... #Makers #MakersGonnaMake #CreativeProcess #Productivity #Design #DIY

Decorate your workshop. Stay motivated. Finish your projects.

Get a free printable maker poster for your workshop and weekly emails with DIY project ideas, maker tools, and tips to finally finish your builds.

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Just dropped Podcast Episode 6! From breadboard to first GPS data — I debugged wiring, designed an enclosure, and logged my first real dataset. 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform and read the article here: herndlbauer.com/blog/a-maker... #CircuitPython #RP2040 #DroneTelemetry #Makers

Rusty bolts, Cola for chrome, and lessons in patience… I just published a new article: From Rust to Ride – 5 Motorcycle Restoration Hacks I Learned from My Puch 125 SR herndlbauer.com/blog/5-motor... #MotorcycleRestoration #VintageMotorcycle #Puch125SR #Puch #MakerJourney #DIY

From Rust to Ride - 5 Motorcycle Restoration Hacks I Learned from My Puch 125 SR

Discover 5 practical hacks for old motorcycle restoration — from rust removal with citric acid to organizing parts like a pro.

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🚀 New Podcast Episode! I finally have a working drone telemetry logger running on the Adafruit Feather RP2040 with CircuitPython. herndlbauer.com/blog/a-maker... 🎧 Listen on our favorite podcast platform! #CircuitPython #Adafruit #RP2040 #DroneTelemetry #Makers

🚧 Stuck on a DIY or maker project? Whether it’s 3D printing, Arduino, or restoring a bike — every maker hits roadblocks. Here’s my 7-step framework to get unstuck & finish your project: herndlbauer.com/blog/makers-... #makers #DIY #3Dprinting #arduino #innovation

How to Get Unstuck and Finish Your DIY Projects

Frustrated with stalled projects? Discover a maker’s framework to fix problems, regain momentum, and finally finish your builds.

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🚀 New Podcast Episode! After weeks of failing at SD card logging on my STM32, I made a bold pivot: switching to CircuitPython on the RP2040 for my DIY drone telemetry project. 🎧 Listen on your podcast platform or here: herndlbauer.com/blog/a-maker... #CircuitPython #DroneTelemetry #STM32 #Makers

Just discovered CBC On Design — a brilliant mini-series on how ideas become timeless products. As a maker & designer, I loved seeing creativity + manufacturing come together so beautifully. Highly recommend! 👉 youtube.com/playlist?lis... #ProductDesign #DesignThinking #Maker #IndustrialDesign

CBC On Design - YouTube

CBC On Design explores the evolution of an idea and the path it takes to becoming an item in your everyday life — but that journey is rarely a straight line.

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After 7 years with my trusty #Anycubic i3 Mega, I finally switched to the #bambulab P1S 🚀 Why the leap in speed, quality & multi-material printing is transforming my workshop: herndlbauer.com/blog/switche... #3DPrinting #Makers #DIY #ProductDesign

After 7 Years with My Anycubic i3 Mega, I Switched to the Bambu Lab P1S — Here’s Why

After 7 years with my Anycubic i3 Mega, I upgraded to the Bambu Lab P1S. Here’s why the leap in speed, quality, and material options changes everything.

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I've recently reworked my Maker’s Logbook — a weekly peek into my workshop. Projects, experiments, lessons learned, and the small wins that don’t always make it to my blog or podcast. 📬 Sign up here → herndlbauer.kit.com

I finally managed to break one of the biggest bottlenecks in my embedded workflow: the dreaded USB cable leash. — Introducing wireless embedded programming over the network using a Raspberry Pi & VirtualHere. herndlbauer.com/blog/wireles... #makers #embedded #usbip #buildinpublic #raspberrypi

Achieve Wireless Embedded Programming Over Network with Raspberry Pi

Learn how to set up your own remote lab for embedded programming over network. This beginner-friendly tutorial uses a Raspberry Pi and VirtualHere to wirelessly flash and debug microcontrollers from y...

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Episode 3 of "Build, Create & Learn - A Maker's Journey" is LIVE! I'm tackling #EmbeddedSystems challenges head-on: ✅ Wireless dev with #RaspberryPi ✅ C/C++ library headaches with #GPS sensor ✅ Encrypting NMEA data ✅ The thrill of a satellite fix! ➡️ herndlbauer.com/blog/a-maker... #Makers

A Maker’s Journey – Episode 3: Untethered Embedded & GPS Adventures

Join me as I untether my embedded development with a new wireless setup, battle C++ libraries, navigate UART conflicts, and finally get a solid GPS fix for my drone telemetry system!

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Episode 2 of "Build, Create & Learn - A Maker's Journey" is LIVE! ✨ This time, I'm diving into the nitty-gritty of building my FPV drone telemetry system with STM32. Join the journey here: ➡️ herndlbauer.com/blog/a-maker... #Maker #Embedded #STM32 #BME210 #FPV #DIY #PodcastLife #Tech #Electronics

A deep dive into low-level Arduino Uno programming in C. From memory management to register control – a hands-on introduction to bare-metal programming. 👉 herndlbauer.com/blog/arduino... #Arduino #Embedded #Makers #avr #microcontroller #Programming

Arduino Uno Bare Metal Programming

Learn how to program an Arduino Uno microcontroller in pure C without the Arduino IDE. From memory management to register control – a hands-on introduction to bare-metal programming.

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💡 Ever thought about mounting your SSD right to your laptop? I design and 3D-printed a custom SSD holder — learned a ton about design, prototyping & what not to do! Read the full story: herndlbauer.com/blog/ssd-mou... #3DPrinting #Makers #DIY #CAD #SolidWorks #TechHacks #ProductDesign

3D-Printed SSD Laptop Mount: My Trial-and-Error Design Story

Tired of your external SSD dangling from your laptop? See how a 3D printing maker designed a clean, removable SSD mount with CAD and clever prototypes.

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Bench time: setting up my STM32 dev board and sensors for a new prototype 🛠️⚡️ Love these small moments where ideas become circuits. Check out my podcast to follow along🎙️ What’s your latest build? #embeddedsystems #microcontroller #stm32 #stmicroelectronics #maker #prototyping #electronics

It's LIVE! My first podcast episode is out! 🚀 'Build, Create & Learn: A Maker's Journey' - Join me as I share the process of building a custom FPV drone telemetry system, hardware choices & lessons learned. #Maker #Electronics #FPVDrones #TechPodcast herndlbauer.com/blog/a-maker...

Build, Create & Learn: A Maker's Journey Podcast - Episode#1

I’m so excited to share something I’ve been working on for some time behind the scenes: my brand-new podcast, Build, Create & Learn — A Maker’s Journey.

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What’s your biggest frustration when using website builders or CMS tools? Tired of WordPress, Webflow or Squarespace because they’re: ❌ Expensive 💰 ❌ Locked-in 🔒 ❌ Slow 🚶‍♂️💨 ❌ Maintenance ⚙️ I’d love to hear your stories and experiences 💬 #NoCode #WebDesign #WebsiteBuilder #CMS #WordPress #Webflow

I’ve been redesigning my personal brand—starting with a fresh logo and identity! 🎨 From typography to color choices, I’m sharing my full design process, insights, and lessons learned. Check it out 👉 herndlbauer.com/blog/creating-my-new-personal-brand/ #Branding #LogoDesign #PersonalBrand #Design

🚀 New Website, New Look! 🎉 I just launched the redesign of my website! 🔥 It’s now sleeker, faster, and more refined—built to better showcase my projects, insights, and experiments. Check it out here 👉 herndlbauer.com Would love to hear your thoughts! #WebDesign #MakerJourney #IndieWeb