Stefan Herndlbauer

From Makers to Hackers – Lessons from Maker Faire Salzburg At Maker Faire Salzburg, I discovered that the maker and hacker mindsets share the same DNA — curiosity. This reflection explores what unites them and why ethical curiosity matters.

I visited Maker Faire Salzburg and rediscovered something fundamental: curiosity.
It’s what connects building, breaking, and learning — the true maker’s mindset.

🎙️ New podcast episode + article:
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#MakerFaire #Makers #Hacking #Cybersecurity #MakerCulture #Podcast

Into the Kernel — Writing, Debugging & Cross-Compiling My First Character Driver I share how I built, debugged, and cross-compiled my first Linux character driver for the Raspberry Pi — and what kernel programming taught me.

I finally built my first Linux driver! 🚀

Learned to debug inside the kernel, trace crashes & cross-compile for Raspberry Pi.

Episode 9 of A Maker’s Journey, out now — available on all podcast platforms + YouTube.

🔗 herndlbauer.com/blog/a-maker...

#EmbeddedLinux #LinuxKernel #Makers #Linux

Hello Kernel – My First Steps into Embedded Linux Season 2 kicks off with a deep dive into Embedded Linux and Kernel Driver Development — setting up a Linux environment, understanding kernel space, and writing a first "Hello Kernel" module.

Finally got my first “Hello Kernel” module running 🎉
It prints straight from the Linux kernel — not user space.

This kicks off my new podcast season on Embedded Linux & Kernel Development → herndlbauer.com/blog/a-maker...

#Linux #Embedded #Kernel #Makers #Podcast #LearningInPublic

Build, Create & Learn: A Maker’s Journey | Stefan Herndlbauer Welcome to Build, Create & Learn: A Maker’s Journey, hosted by Stefan Herndlbauer! If you’re fascinated by how tech products truly come to life – and love the messy, exciting process of building…

Season 1 Finale 🚀 This journey taught me how frustrating, rewarding, and motivating a single project can be. From soldering mishaps to GPS wins, here’s what I learned building my drone telemetry system.

🎧 Available in your favorite podcast platform or makers-journey.podbean.com

#Makers #Podcast

Decorate your workshop. Stay motivated. Finish your projects. Get a free printable maker poster for your workshop and weekly emails with DIY project ideas, maker tools, and tips to finally finish your builds.

Every maker needs a spark of motivation ⚡
I designed 3 workshop posters to keep projects moving.

👉 Get 1 free when you subscribe to my weekly Maker’s Logbook: herndlbauer.com/pages/newsle...

#Makers #MakersGonnaMake #CreativeProcess #Productivity #Design #DIY

Just dropped Podcast Episode 6!
From breadboard to first GPS data — I debugged wiring, designed an enclosure, and logged my first real dataset.

🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform and read the article here:
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#CircuitPython #RP2040 #DroneTelemetry #Makers

From Rust to Ride - 5 Motorcycle Restoration Hacks I Learned from My Puch 125 SR Discover 5 practical hacks for old motorcycle restoration — from rust removal with citric acid to organizing parts like a pro.

Rusty bolts, Cola for chrome, and lessons in patience…

I just published a new article: From Rust to Ride – 5 Motorcycle Restoration Hacks I Learned from My Puch 125 SR

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#MotorcycleRestoration #VintageMotorcycle #Puch125SR #Puch #MakerJourney #DIY

🚀 New Podcast Episode! I finally have a working drone telemetry logger running on the Adafruit Feather RP2040 with CircuitPython.

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🎧 Listen on our favorite podcast platform!

#CircuitPython #Adafruit #RP2040 #DroneTelemetry #Makers

How to Get Unstuck and Finish Your DIY Projects Frustrated with stalled projects? Discover a maker’s framework to fix problems, regain momentum, and finally finish your builds.

🚧 Stuck on a DIY or maker project?
Whether it’s 3D printing, Arduino, or restoring a bike — every maker hits roadblocks.

Here’s my 7-step framework to get unstuck & finish your project:
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#makers #DIY #3Dprinting #arduino #innovation

🚀 New Podcast Episode! After weeks of failing at SD card logging on my STM32, I made a bold pivot: switching to CircuitPython on the RP2040 for my DIY drone telemetry project.

🎧 Listen on your podcast platform or here:
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#CircuitPython #DroneTelemetry #STM32 #Makers

CBC On Design - YouTube CBC On Design explores the evolution of an idea and the path it takes to becoming an item in your everyday life — but that journey is rarely a straight line.

Just discovered CBC On Design — a brilliant mini-series on how ideas become timeless products.

As a maker & designer, I loved seeing creativity + manufacturing come together so beautifully. Highly recommend!

👉 youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#ProductDesign #DesignThinking #Maker #IndustrialDesign

After 7 Years with My Anycubic i3 Mega, I Switched to the Bambu Lab P1S — Here’s Why After 7 years with my Anycubic i3 Mega, I upgraded to the Bambu Lab P1S. Here’s why the leap in speed, quality, and material options changes everything.

After 7 years with my trusty #Anycubic i3 Mega, I finally switched to the #bambulab P1S 🚀

Why the leap in speed, quality & multi-material printing is transforming my workshop:
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#3DPrinting #Makers #DIY #ProductDesign

Person write something in a notebook on his workbench. The picture also shows a computer keyboard and other writing utensils.

I've recently reworked my Maker’s Logbook — a weekly peek into my workshop.

Projects, experiments, lessons learned, and the small wins that don’t always make it to my blog or podcast.

📬 Sign up here → herndlbauer.kit.com

Achieve Wireless Embedded Programming Over Network with Raspberry Pi Learn how to set up your own remote lab for embedded programming over network. This beginner-friendly tutorial uses a Raspberry Pi and VirtualHere to wirelessly flash and debug microcontrollers from y...

I finally managed to break one of the biggest bottlenecks in my embedded workflow: the dreaded USB cable leash. — Introducing wireless embedded programming over the network using a Raspberry Pi & VirtualHere.

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#makers #embedded #usbip #buildinpublic #raspberrypi

I fully agree with you. Converting the structure to class base was not the issue, but I struggled with so many build & compiler errors, that I gave up. 😆 Probably the issue was not C or C++, more a problem of the library itself.

A Maker’s Journey – Episode 3: Untethered Embedded & GPS Adventures Join me as I untether my embedded development with a new wireless setup, battle C++ libraries, navigate UART conflicts, and finally get a solid GPS fix for my drone telemetry system!

Episode 3 of "Build, Create & Learn - A Maker's Journey" is LIVE!

I'm tackling #EmbeddedSystems challenges head-on:
✅ Wireless dev with #RaspberryPi
✅ C/C++ library headaches with #GPS sensor
✅ Encrypting NMEA data
✅ The thrill of a satellite fix!

➡️ herndlbauer.com/blog/a-maker...

#Makers

Episode 2 of "Build, Create & Learn - A Maker's Journey" is LIVE! ✨ This time, I'm diving into the nitty-gritty of building my FPV drone telemetry system with STM32.

Join the journey here:
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#Maker #Embedded #STM32 #BME210 #FPV #DIY #PodcastLife #Tech #Electronics

Arduino Uno Bare Metal Programming Learn how to program an Arduino Uno microcontroller in pure C without the Arduino IDE. From memory management to register control – a hands-on introduction to bare-metal programming.

A deep dive into low-level Arduino Uno programming in C. From memory management to register control – a hands-on introduction to bare-metal programming.

👉 herndlbauer.com/blog/arduino...

#Arduino #Embedded #Makers #avr #microcontroller #Programming

3D-Printed SSD Laptop Mount: My Trial-and-Error Design Story Tired of your external SSD dangling from your laptop? See how a 3D printing maker designed a clean, removable SSD mount with CAD and clever prototypes.

💡 Ever thought about mounting your SSD right to your laptop? I design and 3D-printed a custom SSD holder — learned a ton about design, prototyping & what not to do!

Read the full story: herndlbauer.com/blog/ssd-mou...

#3DPrinting #Makers #DIY #CAD #SolidWorks #TechHacks #ProductDesign

Bench time: setting up my STM32 dev board and sensors for a new prototype 🛠️⚡️ Love these small moments where ideas become circuits.

Check out my podcast to follow along🎙️

What’s your latest build?

#embeddedsystems #microcontroller #stm32 #stmicroelectronics #maker #prototyping #electronics

Build, Create & Learn: A Maker's Journey Podcast - Episode#1 I’m so excited to share something I’ve been working on for some time behind the scenes: my brand-new podcast, Build, Create & Learn — A Maker’s Journey.

It's LIVE! My first podcast episode is out! 🚀 'Build, Create & Learn: A Maker's Journey' - Join me as I share the process of building a custom FPV drone telemetry system, hardware choices & lessons learned. #Maker #Electronics #FPVDrones #TechPodcast herndlbauer.com/blog/a-maker...

What’s your biggest frustration when using website builders or CMS tools?

Tired of WordPress, Webflow or Squarespace because they’re:
❌ Expensive 💰
❌ Locked-in 🔒
❌ Slow 🚶‍♂️💨
❌ Maintenance ⚙️

I’d love to hear your stories and experiences 💬

#NoCode #WebDesign #WebsiteBuilder #CMS #WordPress #Webflow

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I noticed your comment about wanting a hassle-free website solution. I'm working on a project called ossgo.io that might be exactly what you're looking for. It's a no-code, site builder that handles security and maintenance, so you can focus on creating content without the technical headaches.

I’ve been redesigning my personal brand—starting with a fresh logo and identity! 🎨 From typography to color choices, I’m sharing my full design process, insights, and lessons learned.

Check it out 👉 herndlbauer.com/blog/creating-my-new-personal-brand/

#Branding #LogoDesign #PersonalBrand #Design

🚀 New Website, New Look! 🎉

I just launched the redesign of my website! 🔥 It’s now sleeker, faster, and more refined—built to better showcase my projects, insights, and experiments.

Check it out here 👉 herndlbauer.com

Would love to hear your thoughts!

#WebDesign #MakerJourney #IndieWeb