Hardware – Scopique’s

Impressions – HiBy R1 Digital Audio Player

Scopique March 27, 2026

I'f fiddled around the HiBy R1 for a few days, but lack the knowledge and hardware to really put it through its paces. Still, portable audio players still exist in 2026, and seemingly for good reasons.

Grab Bag for Week Ending 21 March 2026

Scopique March 23, 2026

The Grab Bag returneth. Digital audio players, music tagging, my first Macbook, and the usual Star Citizen nonsense.

I Lied: NOW It’s Getting Ridiculous

Scopique February 3, 2026

I just want audio control with my hardware!

Now It’s Getting Ridiculous

Scopique February 2, 2026

Another hardware device enters the house because I didn't prune my wish list. I'd like to get this device into my setup, but I have to fight with the designer's preconceived notions on how they think it should be used in order…

Bootleg Hardware

Scopique January 7, 2026

"Mom! Can we get a Streamdeck?" "We have a Streamdeck at home, honey."

Continuing as the Best Equipped Non Streamer Ever

Scopique November 6, 2025

Talking about my investigation into separating the art from the artist by employing my phone as an external webcam to record external video for gameplay recordings.

Grab Bag for Wednesday, October 15th

Scopique October 15, 2025

Random garbage from me to you: 3D printing, Home Assistant, Streamdeck setups, and a pretty good Star Trek game demo.

Stupid Ideas: A Lavalier Mic

Scopique October 9, 2025

If something's not broke, replace it anyway because of some big-brain idea?

Grab Bag for Week Ending July 13, 2025

Scopique July 13, 2025

Printing praise, living that beach life on Arrakis, project confessions, resurrecting two legends, and complaining about Star Citizen (again) in this installment of the Grab Bag.