Alexandre Denault

Veteran software developer / sysadmin and holds a PhD in Computer Science. Avid computer enthusiast (geek) who has been dabbling with technology ever since his

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

#CyberBrick is Bambu Lab’s answer to printed robotics. Not just a kit, but an ecosystem for building and sharing functional designs.

https://t.co/c16Qjbhq39

#3DPrinting #Robotics #MakerWorld #ESP32

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

When a company disappears, what happens to your “smart” device? #Qardio devices stopped working, not because the hardware failed.

https://t.co/Tl0dh4BcX5

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

Most protocols weren’t designed for sensors in fields, rooftops, or tunnels. #LoRaWAN was. Our latest breakdown shows how it works, where it fits, and what to expect when deploying #IOT.
https://t.co/B284yUTtQ7

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

90s laser tag was simple tech that felt advanced. This #Crunchlabs Hack Pack recreates it with IR, a lens, and polarized goggles… but the result is surprisingly minimal.

Breakdown here: https://t.co/dubX3dYCYU

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

Most game engines are built to ship games, not teach them. #MakeCode Arcade flips that: sprites, collisions, and state come first.

https://t.co/BmzPzenPIe

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

I really didn’t want to write an article on #IPFS. It looks like an overly #Web3 complicated solution for a niche problem. But digging deeper revealed something more interesting: it’s about verifiable data, not availability.

https://t.co/bYaL0YIS0Q

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

The original #GameBoy was never meant to be played in the dark.
Modern IPS LCD kits change that. A look at upgrading the classic handheld with a new screen and USB power — without invasive mods.

https://t.co/Abmypc0MMl

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

How far can a sensor whisper? I tested #LoRa in real urban conditions using SX1262 radios to see how far low-power #IoT links really go, and what limits them in practice.
https://t.co/sZXCj9DGE6

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

A relaxing sand garden powered by polar math and stepper motors. This #CrunchLabs #HackPack hides a lot of complexity under the tray.
https://t.co/XJhOdGTfEJ

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

I thought I understood #antennas, until I actually measured one.

A simple LoRa experiment turned into a deep dive on why measurements matter more than labels. Real surprises learning with #NanoVNA

https://t.co/4wvlsNC5IU

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

You’ve played #Skylanders. You’ve seen the Portal of Power.
But did you know it used #MIFARE Classic chips, anti-collision protocols, and AES-encrypted save states?
https://t.co/7MxjZTIzDk

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

The CrunchLabs Label Maker turns text into motion using steppers, plotting logic, and a five-by-five character grid. A small CNC lesson hiding in plain sight.

https://t.co/jIVY18IZ4M

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

Is your data scattered across laptops, drives, and cloud accounts?
A NAS can bring it all together—securely, reliably, and under your control.

https://t.co/JU6ZjpgV4b

#homelab #selfhosting #NAS

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

Printing the King Tiger, a #Tigerzord inspired mech built from hundreds of parts. Take a look at advanced paid models, multi-plate #3Dprinting, and assembly.

Check it out at https://t.co/y9jnVJ6Sst

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

How do you build a #robot from scratch with a #Microbit?

From motors and wheels to radio control and real-world constraints, this project shows how code becomes motion.

https://t.co/WpAmQbozx1

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

The Extra Life 2025 recap is live!

Come watch me heroically fail every challenge… with enthusiasm, if not skill.

https://t.co/62rRvUtV2z

#ExtraLife #GamingForGood #CharityStream

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

Can a toy teach coding? Fisher-Price thought so with the #CodeAPillar, a colorful robot designed to introduce preschoolers to sequencing. Did it work, and what can we learn from it?

https://t.co/spMaCYRViZ

#STEM #CodingForKids #EducationalToys

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

$75 donations = add a game
$100 donations = swap one out

Rocket League, Overcooked 2, Gungeon, Hi-Fi Rush, Super Auto Pets… or suggest your own.

Support #ExtraLife2025 https://t.co/PF2KuyEaY8
#GamingForGood #CharityStream

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

AI agents can speed up coding—or amplify vibe programming. I wrote 5 rules that turn them into reliable collaborators:

https://t.co/ritLmI9xPh

#AI #Programming #SoftwareEngineering #TechExploration

[Alexandre Denault @Technodabbler]

Can a robot set up your domino run?

The #CrunchLabs Domino Robot is the first #HackPack project to go autonomous, teaching builders how sensors and code drive real robots.

https://t.co/KfuWMCnhOr
#Robotics #STEM