I'm just reading about how Meta has been training its LLM AI using the pirated database LibGen. The Atlantic has been looking into this, & via its search tool I've learned that 18 of my publications, including 5 books, have been stolen by LibGen and used for Meta AI training. :(

You can now buy our LED Arc from our friends at PiHut in the UK. Instructions, buy-links and datasheet here: monkmakes.com/led_arc.html Rings for use with Micro:bit Educational Foundation and pins for other boards.

"Programming the Raspberry Pi" by Dr Simon Monk made it to our list of the best #raspberrypi books of all time! mostrecommendedbooks.com/lists/best-ras…

Part 1 of a blog post out now, describing a work in progress, designing an accessible FM radio. blogger.com/blog/posts/541… Key requirement - no eye stabbing antenna. I'm not going down the Internet Radio route.

I've written a Python interface to this low-cost sprectrum analyser. github.com/simonmonk/rf_3…

We replaced our CO2 for micro:bit board, with two more compact (and lower cost) boards. monkmakes.com/co2_dock and monkmakes.com/co2_mini.html Choice of alligator leads or docking.

I've just published part 2 of my blog series on making an accessible FM radio. This post concentrates on a PCB coil antenna. doctormonk.com/2025/04/access…

Our Solar Experiments's kit for micro:bit is a great way of learning about renewable energy. But it works best when there is some sun! monkmakes.com/mb_solar.html

You can now buy Programming ESP32 direct from Ingram in the UK and US. shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=H…

My book Programming Pico (2nd edition) is now available direct from Ingram Spark in the UK and US. shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=e…

The lovely people at Pimoroni are having a sale and our Illuminata is now 15% off! bit.ly/3EPo0TR Worth a look because its getting 5* reviews!

I've just published part 3 of my Accessible Radio project blog post series. doctormonk.com/2025/05/tuesda…

We exercised our constitutional rights and so did the dog - extra walk because its sunny!! 😂 Have you used your vote today?

You can now buy Programming ESP32 direct from Ingram in the UK and US. shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=H…

My book Programming Pico (2nd edition) is now available direct from Ingram Spark in the UK and US. shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=e…

A bit of a diversion into Optometry for me. I've written a tool for measuring metamorphopsia -- from which I suffer in one eye. github.com/simonmonk/meta… #optometry #eye

My book Programming Pico (2nd edition) is now available direct from Ingram Spark in the UK and US. shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=e…

You can now buy Programming ESP32 direct from Ingram in the UK and US. shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=H…

I found this very interesting. hbr.org/2021/05/what-t… #china

Ancient Rome’s precision: In 398 BC, Romans dug a 1.2 km tunnel from both ends and met perfectly. No modern tools, just brilliant planning. [🎞️ simple.history_]