Blenster @Blenster@qoto.org

Well that whole drill press post kind of unexpectedly blew up. 😂 May I interest you in our favorite electric screwdriver? We will def cry whenever this thing wears out.

And yanno, if you’d like to support our small woman-owned weird electronics business, check out our website, share our stuff, and tell your friends! Thx!

https://www.alpenglowindustries.com

I’m not ready to vouch for the full contents of this article, but this line, from me, gets a serious co-sign: “We’ve lost the connection between our technology suites and humans, with the end result that the technology we use seems more and more driven by the needs and capabilities of the technology.” https://www.sevarg.net/2023/02/11/how-your-leds-are-killing-you/

When you know you’ve bought the right drill press…

Step into the world of 3D printing with our latest unboxing video of the Elegoo Saturn 2 SLA Printer. Immerse yourself in the ASMR-style experience of cutting sounds, cardboard rubbing, and the satisfying sounds of pulling off protective plastics as ...
https://cybercitycircuits.com/2023/02/15/elegoo-saturn-2-an-amsr-unboxing

What a whirlwind of a week: I'm stoked to share that I'll be presenting a workshop at the Open Hardware Summit in two months! The schedule is forthcoming, as is the link to buy tickets to my thing (the Build-a-Book Workshop, whose subject matter you can probably guess at). New York, New York. Friday April 28 and Saturday April 29, 2023. Be there! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-hardware-summit-2023-tickets-525062294457

I get to hang out with amazing makers Becky Stern and Allie Weber on a livestream to celebrate Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. DigiKey is sponsoring and we'll be building a cool project (with LEDs!)

📆 February 23
⏰ 5:30 pm CST

#Engineersweek #GirlDay2023 #Eweek23

If you're looking to get ahead on your St. Patrick's day accessorizing, I just published a design for an articulated, print-in-place 4-leaf clover bracelet on @printablescom :
https://www.printables.com/model/405582-lucky-4-leaf-clover-bracelet-print-in-place

Ok yeah so the glitter is cool, but imo, one-handed operation is even cooler! Happy to report that the yarn crowd on insta (alpenglowyarn handle) is super stoked - feels great when people are excited about something we’ve been working so hard on! Can’t wait to show them off in person at Stitches West!

Maybe the single object I’m saddest about misplacing in these moves is my Pocket Op Amp Lab. I first saw this thing in a Hackster post by @baldengineer, and of course I immediately built one. Honestly it finally taught me how op amps work (I’m a tactile learner, I don’t grok it until I FAFO). This would be a wildly useful gadget to have on hand for the new role I’m about to have; alas, I haven’t seen it in almost a year. Suppose I’ll have to build another one! https://www.hackster.io/news/diy-pocket-op-amp-lab-kit-built-without-op-amps-ccd46a6b9752

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/