Blenster @Blenster@qoto.org

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/

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