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
Today can be a difficult day for many people. Please remember that and treat each other with care today.
Blenster
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Do you have LED problems? We definitely have #ledproblems. And now, we have something NEW in the shop to help - meet Blinky the WS2812 LED! They're here to help in the form of a box that can hold your 13cm reels and lots of misc LEDs! It wouldn't be an Alpenglow kit if it didn't also have a circuit, so we've provided 3 self-blinking single-color LEDs (one each RGB for each die in a WS2812), wires, and a battery so you can make Blinky properly light up. Check it out! https://www.alpenglowindustries.com/store/p53/Blinky_LED_Box_Kit.html#/
Blenster
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Making a second rainbow fish to see how well this project works with fleece fabric. Apparently fleece laser cuts and etches quite well. Currently waiting for the second set of scales to print before sewing them into the interior along with the electronics.
Blenster
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I purchased vector files for a stuffed fish pattern from Etsy, and laser cut the pattern pieces from PVC-free faux leather, etching the details of the face and fins with the laser. Adding a zipper to the bottom piece makes it easy to place the electronics. I laser cut holes in the side pieces, and 3D printed a matching arrangement of scales from translucent PLA onto fabric. Small string lights are sewn behind the scales and power comes from a #Pixelblaze and phone charger stuffed inside.
Blenster
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Blenster
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Hey if you missed our most excellent livestream a couple of weeks ago with @logicalelegance , we've got a trailer and highlight reels up! Here ya go! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdM0OjmIcZg&list=PLGswnsgctcE0pOIhadnD_efnw8kqzA6zP&index=2
Why do I post these?
Because too many of us don't hear this often enough.
I'm just trying to help out a little.
Blenster
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Three years ago, we shut down and made face shields. None of the hospitals and nursing homes had face shields at this time. By working with Caskets and More of Augusta, we produced over 2,500 face shields all for no charge.
Sometimes the kindness you must do for a friend is to gently and carefully explain why you think they're making a mistake that's unnecessarily causing someone harm.
Sometimes you're the one getting the message.
Be thoughtful and together we can grow and do better.
#MakeKindnessNormal
Remember that you are worth it.
I know you don't always feel like you are but I promise you really are worth it.
I'm pulling for you.
#MakeKindnessNormal
Blenster
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When taking an EDA design and running it in a Pick and Place, we use the EDA's position file. This file has all of the coordinated and rotations for each component.
https://cybercitycircuits.com/2023/01/02/generate-a-placement-file-within-kicad/
Blenster
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Our crack team of researcher has decided, definitively, the best CR2032 holders available on LCSC. We also listed the ones to avoid. I hope this helps.
It's noon Saturday here and I'm delighted to see you! I hope y'all have a fantastic day today.
Remember to be kind to yourself and each other; the world is still rather a lot to deal with.
#MakeKindnessNormal
Hey there; I hope you know I'm pulling for you.
I know it's not always easy but you're always pushing forward and I see that.
I believe in you.
#MakeKindnessNormal
I'm working on a simple badge for my friends at @CircleCityCon for their fundraiser this year and I think it's coming along nicely; here's a video of two prototypes animating:
https://youtu.be/P2HbKe9qZRU
If you're wondering why I'm not following your OF this is why: https://somethingpositive.net/comic/trying-to-be-a-good-friend/ I haven't figured out the answer for myself yet.
I'm excited to announce that after just 5 months I've been promoted to Validation Lead at my company in charge of the entire team.
We're building an amazing SWQA Automation organization.
#YouMakeItWeWillBreakIt
Has anyone taken the time to remind you that you're amazing today?
Because it's true; you are.
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
