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ComfyUI and SDXL: New Workflows
The latest version of our software, StableDiffusion, aptly named SDXL, has recently been launched. This has simultaneously ignited an interest in ComfyUI, a new tool that simplifies usability of these models. It’s important to note, however, that the node-based workflows of ComfyUI markedly differ from the Automatic1111 framework that I...
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The Sound of Silence: Building a Quiet Mechanical Keyboard
Are you still typing away on a cheap rubber dome keyboard? If so, you might be missing out on the satisfying and efficient experience of using a mechanical keyboard. I’ve been using my own homemade mechanical keyboard for years now, and I can’t imagine going back. Furthermore, the 60% size...
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Using a Smart Motion Sensor with Home Assistant
If you’re looking for a straightforward yet powerful method to safeguard your home or office, a smart motion sensor linked to Home Assistant might be the perfect solution for you. This way, you can establish a basic alarm system that can recognize and inform you of any unanticipated movements in...
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Can ChatGPT write a Python GUI app for me?
Imagine being able to create a fully functioning Python GUI application with just providing instructions. No need to spend hours writing and debugging code, you’d just let AI do the heavy lifting for you. In this post, we’ll explore the capabilities of ChatGPT in developing a Python GUI app and...
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Get the most out of Stable Diffusion 2.1: Tips and Tricks
The latest version of Stable Diffusion, with its increased support for larger 768px images, is a significant improvement over previous models that only supported 512px images. While it may require some adjustment as it was trained on a more limited dataset and prompts in a different way, this new model...
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XIAO-RP2040: A tiny RPi Pico alternative
Doing an electronics project where space comes at a premium? A regular rpi pico is to large? Have a look at the XIAO-RP2040 from Seeed Studio. Seeed Studio provided me a XIAO-RP2040 to review so let’s have a look at this nifty little board. The microchip is identical, though as...
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Pagefind: Search in a static website
Adding a good search to a website is hard in any case, but with static website good options are few and far between. Pagefind is a game-changer and makes this very simple! It already has been added to this site, so for a quick demo click the search icon in...