I wanted to try out something unique with my RTL-SDR on my cruise around the Azores Islands. The Azores are an archipelago about 500 miles off the coast of Portugal in the Atlantic Ocean. They were an important stop for trans-Atlantic sailors, as it was a convenient rest between Europe and the new world. Many sailors including Christopher Columbus and Henry the Navigator used the Azores resupply point. After the advent of engines, the Azores have been bypassed, much like Route 66. Now they serve only for destination for trans-atlantic sport sailing, and tourists.

Happy new year folks. Here is a review of a 3D printable boardgame Hextraction. It is how I spent some of my free time over the holidays. I hope you enjoy it!

Hextraction is a exciting 3D printable boardgame created by Zack Freedman. It’s as fun to play as it is to make! The objective of the game is to create a path for a 10mm ball bearing to travel by placing hexagonal tiles on a game board. The tiles have different paths, obstacles, and special effects. On their turn the player slots in a tile and rolls a ball. First player to roll a ball from beginning to end wins! The game is open source, and Zack encourages anyone to try their hand in designing their own tiles, and boards for the game.