Blenster @Blenster@qoto.org

Reminder! Tonight is the return of Disassembly Academy.

Join me and @settinger at the Supplyframe DesignLab and have some fun taking things apart while learning how they work and how they're made.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disassembly-academy-tickets-535365381267

Today can be a difficult day for folks for a wide variety of reasons; please give yourself and others some space and understanding.

If today is hard for you know that I'm pulling for you; you're not alone. I see you.
#MakeKindnessNormal

Ha! Thx to the @embedded newsletter, I just learned of these excellent nerdy downloadable valentines by @emsl . Yes this is 4 yr old news for all you OGs out there. 🙃 Enjoy!

https://www.evilmadscientist.com/tag/valentines/

Happy Caturday! This one is clearly Rascal’s favorite. 😸 All our little heart kits are available individually, so go ahead and grab a pile for your Cat People text thread.

https://www.alpenglowindustries.com/store/p50/Black_Circuit_Candy_Hearts.html#/

#caturday #circuitheart #electronics #circuits #breadboards

Lux Lavalier includes a beating heart pattern by @geekmomprojects and would make an excellent Valentine's Day gift! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Order today and I'll ship it via express and try to get it to you by next Tuesday! 🤞😬
https://www.tindie.com/products/jasoncoon/lux-lavalier-wearable-light-art-pendant

I've got two projects up on the home page of @makemagazine today (https://makezine.com/), neither of which is behind a paywall. The first one is my "inner glow" LED heart (great for Valentine's day). The other one are the Pixelblaze LED matrix pillows, which are a great way to have a (lot!) more fun with your home décor.

Our oldie but goodie for that special pain in the ass in your life - or yourself because YOU are a special pain in the ass! PS I Hate You features a heartbeat circuit made from 2 555 timers and interesting angles of components on the back. Despite that, it’s a pretty friendly SMT soldering kit which uses 0805 components.

https://www.alpenglowindustries.com/store/p3/PS_-_I_Hate_You_Kit.html#/

The new Team Witch Doctor Animated Eye Pit Caps are in the mail! Couldn't resist a quick shot of a few of these together. This is a replica of the Pit Cap Andrea wears on #battlebots, and I'm so excited to share these with you. @BattleBots

https://shop.teamwitchdoctor.com/products/animated-eye-pit-cap?fbclid=IwAR0LF9xGwRySLU8W4vfFWjcmOwOBhW7sepQqUAsaMi5OCz-T_gUsq3OwnCY

Hey! If you are in the LA area and enjoy getting your hands dirty and seeing how tech works, please join me and my friend Sam next Thursday evening for the revived Disassembly Academy.

There will be food, drinks, and most importantly, taking stuff apart to see what makes it tick.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disassembly-academy-tickets-535365381267

Whether you’ve got a sweet heart or a black heart, we’ve got the kits for you! They’re a short gratifying activity to do with friends, or by yourself, or to give to a friend or yourself as a valentine!

https://www.alpenglowindustries.com/store.html#/

When it comes to designing a circuit board for a battery-powered device, power efficiency is key. Every step of the PCB design process should be focused on reducing power consumption to extend the life of the device’s battery. One effective ...
https://cybercitycircuits.com/2023/02/08/maximizing-battery-life-the-keys-to-power-efficient-circuit-board-design

@Terrable's brilliant LED light pipe is in @makemagazine vol 84!
With shout-outs to @maketvee & @ItsMrJP!