Blenster @Blenster@qoto.org
Hacker/maker, inventor, nerd, apprentice knife-maker, Co-Founder of
@mrblinkybling
. Rapid prototyper. Member of
@LVL1Hackerspace
http://youtube.com/blenster (he/him)
Joined Apr 2022
Blenster
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Crowdfunding for Pixelfed, Loops, and Sup (open source fediverse alternatives to Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, etc) has started:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixelfed/pixelfed-foundation-2024-real-ethical-social-networks
@pixelfed@pixelfed.social @pixelfed@mastodon.social @loops @supapp
Dark times are here; so many people are being hurt and having their humanity needlessly challenged. My heart is breaking.
You're not alone. We will make it through this together.
Blenster
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Super stoked to finally be able to share this! It’s an LED #crochet hat that I made for the maker gift exchange this year! This came out so freakin well that I’m making more and am developing a plug-and-play system/kit so that yarnies without electronics experience will be able to easily add LEDs to their projects. 
@jasoncoon Take my money!
It's been awhile since I last reminded you that I love you.
I love you.
Thanks for being a part of my life. Even if it's a small part it's valued.
Blenster
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I made a PCB icosahedron for a #makergiftexchange, learning a lot in the process. I wanted it to be see-through, so the sides have triangular holes containing etched acrylic pieces illuminated at the corners. Laser cut faux leather covers the outside. A #Pixelblaze controls the patterns.
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It's 2:42 PM Eastern and I'm glad you're alive.
Thanks for being here with me.
You are more amazing than you realize.
Blenster
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Just a bump, last day for this! Thanks to everyone who has ordered, so many FUnicorns going to happy new homes, it makes me so happy. 
https://mstdn.social/@alpenglow/113743669314628180
@szakib My pleasure; I've endured some rough times myself and I want to help others as I was helped.
Almost a new year; a time for reflection on the past & planning for the future.
Please be kind to yourself about both; these are difficult times and progress may not be what you'd hoped for.
Be glad you survived this far.
Know that we're all in this together and you're not alone.
#MakeKindnessNormal
Blenster
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Flash Sale! A bunch of items in our shop are 50% off for today and tomorrow only, and also free shipping on orders over $25 for anyone! (excludes yarn swifts). Get an FUnicorn for under $30 and get a pile of Coin Cell Power boards for $5 ea! https://www.alpenglowindustries.com/collections/sale
It's 2:14 PM Eastern and I'm glad you're alive.
Thanks for being here with me.
You are so amazing.
Blenster
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Blenster
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Found a 2.7mm thin Neopixel strip with a silicone coating and decided to cram as many rows as would fit ( turned out to be 5) onto a headband. Added a #Pixelblaze Pico controller and an off the shelf holder for an AA-sized Li-Ion battery. I intend to be "light headed" for the holidays!
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@joeycastillo I keep getting tempted by one of those.
Blenster
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I put together a Gift Guide for our last newsletter, highlighting a bunch of great stuff our friends make! Get some ideas for yourself or your maker friends!
https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6758bbb412b7bcbceb9e8fc4
It's been awhile since I last reminded you that I love you.
I love you.
Thanks for being here. I know it's not always easy. I appreciate the effort.
Blenster
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Any C/C++ wizards looking for a project? I'd be willing to pay for WS2816 support to be added to #FastLED.
#PixelBlaze supports them but I do still use FastLED with the QT Py SAMD21.
I can provide PCBs with the LEDs already assembled.
They're 48-bit color (16 per channel), but FastLED support for them would need to be 24-bit (8 per channel).
WS2816 Datasheet: https://www.lcsc.com/datasheet/lcsc_datasheet_2412021803_Worldsemi-WS2816C-2121_C965561.pdf
Here's a whole thread where I compare them to WS2812 and SK9822: https://leds.social/@jasoncoon/111575637982422573
Good morning my beautiful friend!
It's time to tackle another day together; aren't you glad we're not alone? We've got each other.
Find someone who needs a boost today and help them out; let's lift each other as we climb.
Hacker/maker, inventor, nerd, apprentice knife-maker, Co-Founder of
@mrblinkybling
. Rapid prototyper. Member of
@LVL1Hackerspace
http://youtube.com/blenster (he/him)
Joined Apr 2022
