I do almost all of my vector art with Affinity Designer - including website mockups, Eurorack panel artwork, and laser cutter designs.
WebsiteI switched from Lightroom to Affinity Photo in 2020, and it's been a lovely experience for a fraction of the cost.
WebsiteI use VSCode almost exclusively as my editor. I've also created my own theme for it. I also make heavy use of the Python, Dart, Flutter, and C/C++ extensions.
WebsiteI've been using Fish almost as long as I've been using unix-like operating systems. It's a modern shell with lots of quality of life features built in.
WebsiteI use OBS for livestreaming, screencasts, and for video production. It's a wonderful piece of free software.
WebsiteI use KiCAD to design all of my hardware projects. It's a powerful open-source electronics design application with a large amount of community plugins.
WebsiteI use Ableton live along with several VSTs for all of my audio production.
WebsiteThis is my primary soldering iron. It's pricey, but it's extremely wonderful to use.
WebsiteThis is a simple, affordable, and reliable hot air rework station. I don't see myself wanting a different one any time soon.
WebsiteAn affordable four channel 100MHz oscilloscope. More than enough for my needs- which is mostly audio with the occasional need to debug SPI and I2C buses, which this can decode.
WebsiteA three channel bench power supply. Two of the channels can be configured in serial or parallel - super useful for generating the +12 and -12v I need for developing Eurorack modules.
WebsiteA 6½-digit programmable bench multimeter. This ridiculous beast is mostly used to calibrate the 16-bit precision DACs that I use in some of my Eurorack modules. My handheld meter gets more day-to-day use.
WebsiteMy handheld multimeter sees daily use and I can't remember the last time I changed the battery. Fluke makes amazing test equipment and I can't recommend this meter enough.
WebsiteI can't live without this. It's a heavy (I mean heavy) vise that holds your PCBs while you work on them. It's one of my all-time favorite tools.
WebsiteA fine monocular microscope that has a built-in screen and HDMI output.
WebsiteMy one and only camera. The α6500 is fantastic for my needs. I use it for indoor & outdoor shots and I use it extensively for taking video. It can shoot in 4k and has built-in optical image stablization. It's a wonderful camera and you can generally find others in the α6000 series used for very reasonable prices.
WebsiteThis is my go-to lens for shooting everything that's not electronics or unreachable. It's a fixed 35mm (equivalent) lens and it has such a beautiful view of the world - one that closely matches what you're actually seeing. It makes me get up and personal with my subjects and I love it.
WebsiteThis is my go-to lens for shooting video and electronics - especially when livestreaming. Its zoom is perfect for capturing everything on my desk as well as getting up close and personal with some electronics components.
WebsiteAbsolutely critical for using my camera for livestreaming and recording videos through OBS.
WebsiteThese inexpensive little extension tubes let you take closer shots without needing to switch to a macro lens. I use them all the time when taking pictures of electronics.
WebsiteThis is a much more affordable knock-off of the official Sony AC adaptor for cameras that use the NP-FW50 batteries. So far, no issues. I use it when livestreaming or recording video so I don't have to worry about my camera dying.
WebsiteAnother more affordable knock-off of the official Sony stuff. I have a slightly older version of this and it's worked absolutely fine.
WebsiteA decent, affordable tripod. I wouldn't use it outside of the house, but it works perfectly for shooting video.
WebsiteThis is a generously spacious photo box that I use for taking product images and fancy pictures of things. It has built-in LEDs and folds away for easy storage.
WebsiteI own two of these. They're well-built, reliable, bright as heck rechargable lights. They also mount easily to cameras so it's easy to illuminate a subject. I also sometimes use them for face lighting during videos.
WebsiteStylish, durable, and hand-made in Tennessee.
WebsiteThis is my primary computer. I've had absolutely no issues with this pre-built machine and at the time it was much more cost-effective than building my own. It has an Intel Core i7-8700 and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070. It probably has some upgrades in its future.
WebsiteMy aging laptop is still completely fine. It needs a new battery but otherwise is just as functional as the day it was purchased. I don't expect to upgrade to any newer Apple hardware- this laptop doesn't leave my house and it mostly used when I get tired of working at my desk and want to write up something from the couch. (P.S.: I do have a newer MacBook Pro provided by my employer)
WebsiteThis is my current monitor. It's not perfect but it has great color reproduction and brightness. I am likely going to upgrade to an ultrawide at some point.
WebsiteThis is my primary keyboard at home. The CTRL is pretty great and features two USB C ports. My only complaints are that it doesn't store your LED settings in NVM and it has also randomly stopped working and started working again later several times. Perhaps it just needs a firmware upgrade...
WebsiteThis is my primary keyboard at work and my backup keyboard at home. The WASD is rock solid and I've never, ever had any issues with it.
WebsiteIt's so difficult to find a high-quality mouse that doesn't look just completely obnoxious. The Razer Basilisk is still a little too heavy on the gamer aesthetic for my taste, but the white color is nice against the rest of my stuff and I really love the DPI clutch that lets you drop the DPI for super accurate movement - I think it was meant for first-person shooters but I use it for vector art.
WebsiteThese beautiful keycaps adorn my Drop CTRL keyboard. I also have the matching desk mat.
WebsiteThis is my audio interface- I have a super old version of it and its lasted for nearly a decade.
WebsiteMy microphone used for recording and livestreaming. I've also had this for years and it's great for the price.
WebsiteA classic pair of headphones and they're my go-to for audio production and general listening at my desk. They're super comfy (even with glasses on) and they have wonderful sound reproduction.
WebsiteMy primary camera for video conferences and it also serves as my face cam for livestreaming.
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