Blenster @Blenster@qoto.org

Everybody, meet Karma, my new colorful companion bot designed with @Jorvon_Moss. She (she's definitely a girl, because Karma's a bitch) sits on my shoulders and respond to faces and to touch. One ear lights blue, depending on which side of midline she sees the closest face. Her head moves to track it too, though that part needs work. There is a small ($10!) "person" sensor in her head that locates face bounding boxes, plus a capacitive touch sensor that changes animation patterns when petted.

My wife and I went on a date to Terra Luna by Quixotic at the Overland Park Arboretum last weekend. It was actually very well done for Kansas City. Lots of LEDs and lasers:
https://vimeo.com/742747614

Do you need some GC10 Solder Paste? (GC10SAC305T4) EMail Sales@CyberCityCircuits.com for details.

This is the same product that is currently out of stock on Digikey and listed for $173.51 a unit. https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/harimatec-inc/2003721/5233575

This paste comes in a tube and can be used with a standard caulking gun from your local hardware store.

The current batch has a made-date of August 16, 2023.

US Only - 1 for $170 Free Shipping - 2 for $300 Free Shipping

I have some thoughts on the PAM8301 Datasheet.
Check out the latest episode of #DatasheetDigest.

Datasheet Digest: Ep 002 - PAM8301 Audio Amplifier Datasheet - Cyber City Circuits https://cybercitycircuits.com/2023/04/30/ep-002-pam8301-audio-amplifier/

This surprisingly simple 3D print design by @settinger is SO clever!!! His post is here: https://indieweb.social/@settinger/111088483376902408 and contains a link to the printable files.

You know what's easier than building a pogo jig with proto board? Just buying one of these handy clips from @adafruit. 😁
https://www.adafruit.com/product/5433
Works great for boards with header pins like this #Pixelblaze Pico by @wizard. A jig is still useful for boards with pads like the Fibonacci64 HDR.

"An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made, in a narrow field."
-- Niels Bohr

A while back I made a label sheet for my iFixit Mako driver kit, since the labels molded into the foam are super hard to read.
Downloaded the PDF, converted to SVG using @inkscape, cut & etched out of card stock with my laser.
I got asked to make one for the Minnow and Manta kits, so I've added the SVG files here: http://evilgeniuslabs.org/ifixit

The recent flurry of sewing projects has come full circle. It started with a crossbody bag that looked like an addressable LED (https://mastodon.social/@geekmomprojects/110929578697233525)
Today I sewed a zippered tote bag (no electronics, but still cute) that looks like a standard LED. I think it's all out of my system now. Maybe.
#sewingproject #sewing #makersgonnamake

Wheeeee, cart!

I have a small batch of these Lux Lavalier Heart necklaces available on @tindie!
https://www.tindie.com/products/31784

“Arrakis teaches the attitude of the knife — chopping off what's incomplete and saying: ‘Now, it's complete because it's ended here.’”
– From "Collected Sayings Of Muad'dib" by The Princess Irulan

The 2N2222A is the most prolific and important discrete transistor in history. In this episode we go over the history of the 2N2222A and learn some cool facts about it.

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and others.

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/7QbcUSEgPCb

Going live in ~110 minutes on MakerCast with @gvy_dvpont, @mayermakes, @Leeborg! Note the new stream link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpziKaxc49Q