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
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Working on the LED cuff bracelet design. Trying different sizes and shapes for different sized wrists. I plan to add a few more components to the LED matrix for wearable safety and convenience in the next set of prototypes, but I think the structural part of the design is almost done. It's fun to try them all out in #pixelblaze follower mode!
Today is one of those days where I am filled with so much appreciation for the amazing people I have in my life and I just want to say thank you for being here with me.
It's been awhile since I last reminded you that I love you.
I love you.
Remember it's still Rather a Lot out there and it has been that way for a LONG time now.
Be kind to yourself and each other.
#MakeKindnessNormal
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I'm sitting down to assemble the LED box kit from @alpenglow, which I plan to use to store LED jewelry. The pieces are cut from cedar veneer, and they smell surprisingly good!
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Datasheet Digest is the podcast that goes over the good, the bad, and the ugly of electronic component datasheets. ...
https://cybercitycircuits.com/2023/06/27/datasheet-digest-podcast
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PCB Event Badges - Made to Order - Flat Rate Cost #BadgeLife
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@Blenster Empowering others through our words and actions is a remarkable way to create a ripple effect of positivity in the world. When we lift others up, we not only amplify their voices but also foster a culture of empathy and support. Let's make it a habit to express our care and appreciation for one another. Together, we can make kindness the norm and contribute to a more compassionate and inclusive society. Spread the message, lift others up, and let kindness be our guiding light.
If you're "handed the mic" (metaphorically speaking) and use that opportunity to lift others up consistently you will get handed the mic more often.
Speak for those who need their voices boosted.
Tell people that you care about them; don't make them guess.
Be kind to each other.
#MakeKindnessNormal
Does anyone have good resources for learning to use JIRA effectively? Especially with R4J and Zephyr Scale.
Thank you very much for any tips y'all have.
Today is a complicated day for many reasons; if you're struggling today know that I am thinking of you and pulling for you.
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ADVISORY: I will be giving a talk NEXT weekend, June 24th, at Crowd Supply’s Teardown conference in Portland, Oregon. My topic: “Making the Most of Your Microcontroller.”
Full schedule should be posted by end of week; in the meantime, tickets are here! https://www.crowdsupply.com/teardown/portland-2023
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Two of my favorite makers are LIVE right now! @alexglow @XRobotsUK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY3CUDuwUM4
Today is a fantastic day to tell someone how much you appreciate them.
It'll mean a lot to them to hear it even if they know it.
Give it a try!
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I made a (well-coordinated) LED tote and crossbody bag using the technique of 3D printing translucent tiles onto tulle and inserting them through corresponding holes in the bags' front panels. I sewed long zippers in the lining of both bags to make it easy to access the interior, and attached a flexible LED string behind the tiles with hot glue. A #Pixelblaze controller inside each bag makes it easy to run synchronized patterns. I'll be writing up a "how to" guide on them for @makemagazine.
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The design is just about finalized for the LED lanyards we'll assemble and code at my #teardown workshop next week. I tried to keep the assembly as simple as possible so we can focus on writing animations for them in #CircuitPython.
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Open Book advisory! There are a few more Open Book kits available on the Oddly Specific Objects shop. Priced at $60 and currently shipping only to the United States. While you're there, make sure to also grab an Oddly Specific Daybook or a hexagon sticker sheet; everything on the Oddly Specific Shop is back in stock and can ship tomorrow! https://shop.oddlyspecificobjects.com/products/open-book-abridged-edition-kit
Trans Rights are Human Rights.
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
