https://lepetitatelier.nz/journal/ The build log of an open workshop in Akaroa: what we decided, built, broke and parked. en-nz Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://lepetitatelier.nz/journal/a-laser-in-the-garage/ https://lepetitatelier.nz/journal/a-laser-in-the-garage/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Setting up a 10 W diode laser the careful way: read-only checks, a motion test with the beam off, and a script that refuses to fire until the safety gear is in. Sebastien Mathieu laser safety workshop https://lepetitatelier.nz/journal/from-a-dead-printer-to-a-bottle-machine/ https://lepetitatelier.nz/journal/from-a-dead-printer-to-a-bottle-machine/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT An old TEVO Tarantula becomes the frame, board and motors of a Recreator3D MK6 that turns drink bottles into filament. Where it stands, honestly. Sebastien Mathieu recycling mk6 3d-printing repair https://lepetitatelier.nz/journal/a-cottage-that-cant-take-a-screw/ https://lepetitatelier.nz/journal/a-cottage-that-cant-take-a-screw/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Fitting out a heritage workshop without a single fixing in the walls: Caisse plywood boxes, printed keys, and a Gridfinity set that failed first time. Sebastien Mathieu workshop heritage caisse 3d-printing https://lepetitatelier.nz/journal/recycling-first/ https://lepetitatelier.nz/journal/recycling-first/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Why plastic and e-waste come before everything else: a failed prototype should cost nothing, and our waste shouldn't need a truck. Sebastien Mathieu recycling universal-recycler safety https://lepetitatelier.nz/journal/bonjour-kia-ora/ https://lepetitatelier.nz/journal/bonjour-kia-ora/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT The idea behind Le Petit Atelier: an open workshop in an 1868 cottage on Rue Lavaud, four rules, three levels, and every plan given away. Sebastien Mathieu akaroa the-idea open-source