Ricardo Gomes | Applications of randomness

ps3 move navigation controller battery replacement

changing dead batteries to complete the sharp shooter setup

Posted on April 11, 2026

To complete my PS3 Move dream setup, I picked up some parts from a local second hand store CEX: 2x PlayStation Move Sharp Shooters (CECHYA-ZRA1E 📄 ) 2x PlayStation Move Navigation Controllers (CECH-ZCS1E 📄 ) [Read More]
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- 2026
- ps3
- repair
- gaming
secretlab titan chair renewal

replacing worn upholstery with official spare parts

Posted on February 21, 2026

After a few years of daily use, the leatherette on my Secretlab TITAN started peeling — mostly on the side bolsters and seat edges. The chair frame and mechanics were still solid, so replacing it entirely made no sense. [Read More]
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- 2026
- office
imac retro gaming station with batocera

giving new life to a dusty imac as a retro gaming console

Posted on February 21, 2026

A good friend has an iMac 21.5” Late 2013 that we previously extended its useful lifetime by installing OpenCore Legacy Patcher, allowing it to run modern macOS versions well past Apple’s official support. Some time ago he got an M4 Mac Mini and the iMac stayed laying around gathering dust.... [Read More]
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- 2026
- retro gaming
- batocera
- apple
filament dry box from an ikea lack table

a sealed storage box with dehumidifier, led lighting, and smart control

Posted on February 21, 2026

Silica gel works for small sealed containers, but they don’t scale well when you have a growing collection of filament spools. On top of that, the beads saturate every couple of months and need to be baked in the oven/microwave to drive the moisture back out — a tedious cycle... [Read More]
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- 2026
- 3d printer
- home automation
- shelly
- ikea
desk cable holder

no more cables sliding behind the desk

Posted on February 12, 2026

Simple problem, simple fix. Charging cables kept sliding off the desk whenever I unplugged a device. The desk cable holder with clamp clips directly onto the desk edge — no adhesive, no screws, fully removable. [Read More]
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multiboard meets ikea kallax

non-intrusive side panels for extra storage everywhere

Posted on January 18, 2026

After setting up a Multiboard tool wall in the server room, I wanted to extend the system to other spots around the office. The IKEA Kallax shelves were an obvious target — plenty of flat side panels going to waste. [Read More]
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- 2026
- 3d printer
- multiboard
- organization
- gaming
from gridfinity drawers to a multiboard tool wall

when stacked bins stop making sense

Posted on January 12, 2026

I was deep into Gridfinity for a while. It made sense — I had drawers available and didn’t want to commit to a permanent tool wall in the office that I might regret later. But as my tool collection grew, the drawers became multi-layered and finding anything quickly turned into... [Read More]
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motorizing the eibos cyclops

adding a drive mechanism and smart control to the filament dryer

Posted on November 11, 2025

The Eibos Cyclops is a solid filament dryer, but it has a known issue — the stock design lacks a proper heat shield, and the spools don’t rotate during drying. This means filament closest to the heating element gets more heat than the rest, leading to uneven drying and potential... [Read More]
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