Daniel's Nerd Blog
Some interesting and maybe not so interesting DIY projects
September 2023
Photography combined with AI
This is my first node workflow for Invoke AI 3.1.1. It was really intimidating...
2023-09-18
May 2023
Easy LyCORIS extraction from Dreambooth
I finally had access to an “NVIDIA RTX 3090 (24GB VRAM)” for my old...
2023-05-10
December 2022
Stable Diffusion AI
I’ve only recently gotten into Stable Diffusion AI 1.5 but I’m already overwhelmed by...
2022-12-26
September 2022
Pocket 6K display calibration + Sekonic C-800
Yesterday I found a trick on how to use my old X-Rite i1Display Pro...
2022-09-05
Blackmagic Pocket 6K display calibration
I found a simple trick on how to calibrate your Blackmagic Design Pocket 6K...
2022-09-04
February 2022
DIY Studio VFLATs
I made some sturdy VFLATs for my studio from thick Styrofoam boards and 3d...
2022-02-27
DIY Gobo Projector Godox AD100 Pro
I made an update on how to get better results with the Godox V1...
2022-02-19
DIY Gel holder Godox AD300Pro
I got me some of these new compact & foldable Godox softboxes AD-S60S, AD-S65W,...
2022-02-12
Profoto D1/D2/B1 custom fitting gels
Just found an easy way on how to use gels without using gaffer tape...
2022-02-10
DIY GRID GODOX V1 / AD200
The included honeycomb grid in the Godox AK-R1 Kit was too wide and not...
2022-02-03
September 2021
DIY Gobo Projector Godox V1 / AD200
I wanted a small and compact gobo projector for my flashes Godox V1 and...
2021-09-19
August 2021
Astrophotography with Pocket 6K
The Blackmagic Design Pocket 6K camera is so versatile. Lately I used it to...
2021-08-12
July 2021
Minelab GP-Extreme Battery Mod
I took out my old Minelab GP Extreme from the year 2000 to give...
2021-07-31
April 2021
Sparks N’Flames
I got my new Kickstarter Zodiac Nozzles and couldn’t resist. I had to take...
2021-04-07
March 2021
3d printed telescope adapter
Some days ago I got a couple of old IDS UI-3251LE-C-HQ / UI-3581LE-C-HQ industrial...
2021-03-31
Reverse lens macro technique
Need extreme close-up shots of tiny objects in your video? You’re on a budget...
2021-03-08
Microscope lenses on Pocket 6K
I was having fun lately with some normal macro photography and was curious if...
2021-03-04
February 2021
3D Printer Nozzle tips
I’ve ordered different V6 nozzles for my original Prusa MK3 and wanted to take...
2021-02-22
January 2021
Silicone Bed Level Mod Prusa MK3
On my original Prusa MK3 (assembled by Prusa) I had a bed variance of...
2021-01-17
Sorbothane feet for 3D Printer
I always wanted to do this mod using sorbothane feet on my Prusa MK3...
2021-01-16
Properly hydrate Nylon/PA-CF parts
In some cases you have to hydrate your Nylon PA-CF 3D printed parts or...
2021-01-12
My recipe for 3D printing with eSUN PA-CF
I am by no means an expert in printing with nylon filaments but I...
2021-01-09
E3D Nozzle-X temperature difference
I just swapped my original E3D brass nozzle on my Prusa MK3 with a...
2021-01-07
August 2020
Oculus Gunstock PDW VR
I’ve finished designing my own VR Gunstock PDW / RIFLE MK4 for Oculus Rift-S...
2020-08-11
April 2020
BMPCC 4K / 6K Sun Hood
Sun Hood and Viewfinder for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K & 6K I’ve made...
2020-04-14
February 2020
HoloBoxV2 for Smartphones
I’ve designed my own vertical Holobox for Smartphones, based on Pepper’s ghost illusion technique....
2020-02-27
January 2020
AirManagerV2 for 3D Printing enclosure
After I saw the video from Zortrax about their HEPA Cover Filtering Device (watch...
2020-01-13
June 2019
DIY Elinchrom Rotalux deflector bracket for GODOX AD400PRO
I’ve bought the amazing GODOX AD400PRO with Elinchrom mount. But I soon realized, that...
2019-06-01
December 2018
3D printed nasty christmas cookie cutters
I’ve designed and 3d printed some funny & nasty christmas cookie cutters on my...
2018-12-10
November 2018
Perfect 3D printer enclosure for PRUSA i3 MK3
I’ve found the perfect enclosure for my Prusa i3 MK3 3D printer (no modification...
2018-11-07
May 2018
CoinPhotoBox v2.0 Prototype for Smartphones
Finished today my new CoinPhotoBox v2.0 prototype for smartphones. Now with illuminated removable rulers!...
2018-05-29
January 2018
Custom Foam Insert Canon C200 + Accessories
I’ve designed my own custom foam insert in AutoCad for my Canon C200 +...
2018-01-23
November 2017
Arduino – diy 4 axis motion controller
Arduino based 4 axis Motion Controller My diy T400 Motion Controller by Cyberdyne Systems...
2017-11-15
April 2017
A creative way to use Edelkrone equipment
Here is how I use the old Edelkrone equipment in a creative way. I...
2017-04-27
January 2017
360 Stabilizer – Kraken36 v1.1 Adapter for DJI Osmo Mobile
Finished Kraken36 v1.1 Adapter for Samsung Gear 360 + DJI Osmo Mobile. UPDATE: Wanna...
2017-01-19
December 2016
360 Stabilizer – DJI Osmo Mobile Prototype Adapter for 360
Here is my finished 360 Stabilizer – DJI Osmo Mobile prototype adapter “Kraken36v1” for...
2016-12-16
360 Stabilizer = DJI Osmo Mobile + Samsung Gear 360
I’ve succeeded to built my own special adapter for the DJI Osmo Mobile gimbal....
2016-12-07
June 2015
Finished hardcase with custom foam inserts
From the AutoCad drawing to the finished product. Everything looks and fits perfectly. This...
2015-06-21
Custom foam Inserts for my edelkrone equipment
Today I’ve designed my own custom foam inserts in AutoCad for my cheap knockoff...
2015-06-07
May 2015
Pizza cardboard viewfinder for BMCC / BMPC4K
Yesterday we shot outside in sunny daylight with the BMPC4K and of course I...
2015-05-15
October 2014
Sony Cyber-shot F828 IR Magnet Hack in 2 seconds!
I needed this camera today with IR mode on full manual control but it...
2014-10-02
February 2014
Built myself some professional DIY KinoFlo’s
In the last few days I’ve built myself a couple of 4ft 4Bank professional...
2014-02-05
December 2013
Motion Controlled Dolly + CODE
I’ve got a couple of requests to upload the Arduino Code for my Motion...
2013-12-02