Mind of a Maker
A daily blog inspired by Matthew Dicks
“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.”
To become better at something, you have to practice. What better way to become a better writer and storyteller than to practice by making a habit of writing daily?
In this daily blog, we’ll discuss Maker-related topics as well as what inspires projects, including YouTube videos, Movies, TV Shows, Disney, Star Wars, LEGO, Books, and more. Everything is on the table, and nothing is off-limits.
Disclaimer: The thumbnail images featured on this blog are often AI-generated. See Disclosure page for more information.
3 Crucial Pieces Of Maker Advice I Wish I Had When Starting To Build Things
When I made office built-ins in 2018, I wish I knew these 3 pieces of critical advice, which would have saved time.
1. Start the build before you think you're ready.
2. Don't try to make the project perfect.
3. Add flexibility into the design.
These would have saved me months of delays on my first projects.
Functional Star Wars Droids Are Closer Than Ever For Makers
I’ve always wanted my own R2-D2 and now, I might be able to make my own.
AI personalities are the brains.
Micro controllers bring them to life with attachments.
The 2 combined can create droids that think, respond, and then also move and interact with the world.
3 Simple Ways To Transform Your Builds From Boring To Exciting
If you’re like me, you started Making things in part because you weren’t happy with cookie cutter things available in stores.