Tinker North is free. Forever.
No ads, no paywalls. If an article saved you time or a project came in handy, a donation covers hosting, the domain, and the time that goes into keeping the archive, demos, and open-source code online.
GitHub Sponsors
RecommendedMonthly sponsorship through GitHub. It has the lowest fees, GitHub takes no cut, and it's the steadiest way to chip in month after month. It's also the only option GitHub matches dollar for dollar through the Sponsors Matching Fund, where eligible.
Open GitHub Sponsors →Ko-fi
Tip jar. Buy us a coffee, no account required. Ko-fi takes 0% on one-time tips, so every dollar reaches the project.
Open Ko-fi →Buy Me a Coffee
Quick one-time gift or a monthly membership. Card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Great if you don't have a GitHub account.
Open Buy Me a Coffee →What your donation pays for
- Hosting and domain. Keeps tinkernorth.com, the blog archive, and the playable demos online.
- Open source. Time to maintain and document the projects (Parchment, Liason, Star Fighter, and more).
- Writing. Research and writing for new technical articles.
- Reader-first. No ads and no paywalls, so the site stays clean and fast.
Donation FAQ
Where does the money go?
Hosting and the tinkernorth.com domain, keeping the blog archive and the playable demos online, and the hours that go into maintaining the open-source projects and writing new articles. That's the whole list. No team, no overhead.
Is Tinker North a registered nonprofit?
No, it's a personal project rather than a registered nonprofit, so donations aren't tax-deductible. They're just a thank-you that keeps the work going.
Which option should I pick?
Go with GitHub Sponsors if you can spare a recurring amount. It has the lowest fees and gets matched dollar for dollar where eligible. Ko-fi is great for a quick one-time tip with no account. Buy Me a Coffee is the easy pick if you'd rather not use GitHub.
Do I get anything in return?
Mostly my thanks, plus knowing the articles, code, and demos stay free and online. If you want the credit, GitHub Sponsors shows your support publicly on the TinkerNorth org.
Can't donate right now?
That's completely fine. Starring the projects on GitHub, sharing an article, or filing a solid bug report helps just as much.
Can't donate? You can still help
- Star the projects on GitHub. It really does help people find them.
- Share an article with someone who'd find it useful.
- Report a bug or suggest a fix by opening an issue.
- Contribute code. Pull requests are always welcome.
Thank you. It really does keep this going.