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Glen Akins @bikerglen.bsky.social · 1d

Colorado has both zeros and ohs on their license plates. Zeros are rare. I have one. When I moved plates to new truck, the clerk entered an oh likely out of habit. Was like that for a year until I couldn't renew it online. We have competent gov tho so a 5 minute call and it was resolved.

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Hackster.io @hacksterio.bsky.social · 1d

Inspired by the post-credits scene in Pixar’s Elio, Glen Akins built this single-button soundboard that just plays “lizard” over and over.

Lizard. Lizard. Lizard Lizard Lizard.

Inspired by the post-credits scene in Pixar’s Elio, Glen Akins built this single-button soundboard that just plays “lizard” over and over.

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Glen Akins @bikerglen.bsky.social · 1d

Why are the trees untouched?!

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Glen Akins @bikerglen.bsky.social · 3d

My phone doesn't say “lizard” every time you push the lizard button so I built a single-purpose box that does! Build your own using @adafruit.com QT Py and Audio BFF boards, #3DPrinting, and @circuitpython.org! bikerglen.com/blog/lizard-... @hackadayofficial.bsky.social @hacksterio.bsky.social

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Glen Akins @bikerglen.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks. I think I've built 7. Will build 1 more then likely switch to the SMM. Off-the-shelf is faster than soldering and easier for others to replicate.

Glen Akins @bikerglen.bsky.social · 2d

Although I did upgrade my entire Wi-Fi network recently so might be worth another try.

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Glen Akins @bikerglen.bsky.social · 2d

Mix of WLED, CircuitPython w/ MQTT, or FastLED and some Arduino code to receive Art-Net. Anything over Wi-Fi isn't great for high-speed pixel effects sync'ed across many devices so tend to use these for slower changing background / ambiance effects.

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Glen Akins @bikerglen.bsky.social · 2d

"become unfuckable"

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Glen Akins @bikerglen.bsky.social · 2d

I've been building my own Neopixel controller boards with Xiao modules and 5V level translation logic. Yesterday, I discovered the @adafruit.com Sparkle Motion Mini. I ordered one and am eagerly anticipating using it my next 3D-printed Neopixel project! www.adafruit.com/product/6160

purple oshpark circuit boardf with a xiao esp32 s3 and 3 pin green phoenix terminal block on it. a small rf cable connects to the tiniest and cutest wi-fi antenna ever

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Glen Akins @bikerglen.bsky.social · 3d

Another case where proper punctuation makes all the difference!

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Glen Akins @bikerglen.bsky.social · 3d

Highlights: learn how to 3D print a domed hexagon speaker grill and debounce cheap buttons using a small state machine!

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Glen Akins @bikerglen.bsky.social · 3d

My phone doesn't say “lizard” every time you push the lizard button so I built a single-purpose box that does! Build your own using @adafruit.com QT Py and Audio BFF boards, #3DPrinting, and @circuitpython.org! bikerglen.com/blog/lizard-... @hackadayofficial.bsky.social @hacksterio.bsky.social

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Glen Akins @bikerglen.bsky.social · 3d

How to Train Your Light Leak

two 53.5 x 5.8 mm 3D printed plastic diff users. One has a white ring on top of a white disc. The other, a black ring.

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Glen Akins @bikerglen.bsky.social · 3d

"aggressive spooning"

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Glen Akins @bikerglen.bsky.social · 4d

Consuming giant tubs of lead would certainly help explain the psyche of numerous fitness influencer types.

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Glen Akins @bikerglen.bsky.social · 5d

I think Moots Cycles in Steamboat Springs has employee housing above their manufacturing floor.

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Jerry Emperor of the Known Universe or bust @urbanelevations.bsky.social · 6d

Any engineer worth their ring knows the correct application of pressure using duct tape over MBA Bro’s slop hole will drastically reduce if not completely inhibit “slop through” given enough time.