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@evilgeniuslabs.org

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Hand-crafted bits, atoms, and photons. Father, husband, maker. He/Him - https://evilgeniuslabs.org

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Jason Coon @evilgeniuslabs.org · Feb 7

Hello! I'm a maker, LED enthusiast, electronic artist, software developer, 3D printer, laser cutter, and hardware tinkerer.

I sell and share what I make as Evil Genius Labs: evilgeniuslabs.org

If you like anything you see here, it might be available in my store: lectronz.com/stores/evilgeniuslabs

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tilde.industries @tildeindustries.bsky.social · 10h

www.tindie.com/stores/tilde/

tilde.industries on Tindie

Tilde.industries combines the talent of its members to create interesting and beautiful products and kits.

www.tindie.com

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Alpenglow Industries (Carrie) @alpenglow.bsky.social · 2d

Honeycomb pattern, one of the preloaded ones on a Pixelblaze LED controller by electromage @bhencke.bsky.social

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Jason Coon @evilgeniuslabs.org · 2d

I finally got an EMF Explorer Badge kit by @drc3p0.bsky.social! The PCB art is beautiful, the kit is easy to assemble & it sounds amazing. I spent some time over the weekend wandering the house listening to different sources of electromagnetic frequency noise.
Demo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYrN...

Photo of a black hexagonal printed circuit board with white artistic illustration of a UFO beaming up a person. The beam emanating from the UFO is glowing green, and the beam extends onto the actual surface the PCB is resting on. Two black cylindrical inductors are sticking out from the bottom edge of the PCB.
Also shown: a rectangular sticker with black markings and text on a holographic rainbow background, and a white sticker with description and instructions. The text on the holographic sticker read:

EMF EXPLORER BADGE

LISTEN TO THE ELECTROMAGNETIC FREQUENCIES AROUND YOU

SPORKLOGIC.COM

The text on the white sticker reads:

EMF EXPLORER BADGE SOLDERING KIT Assemble your own EMF Explorer kit and tune in to the hidden world of electromagnetic frequencies that surrounds our everyday lives. Try listening to cellphones, speakers, switches, chargers, projectors, motors, and more! How many electromagnetic frequencies can you discover around you? 2 x AAA batteries and headphones required Adult supervision recommended for young students Waming! Choking Hazard: Small parts not for children under 3 years or any individuals who have a tendency to place inedible objects in their mouths

SCAN FOR INSTRUCTIONS

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

SPORKLOGIC.COM

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Jason Coon @evilgeniuslabs.org · 2d

Now that's a moiré! 🤩

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3DPrintBunny @3dprintbunny.bsky.social · 3d

I've been playing with a new string idea, I'm a bit obsessed! 😆

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Jason Coon @evilgeniuslabs.org · 3d

I dunno, this one is about a billionaire tech bro man child willing to burn the world to stroke his own ego, stay in power, and provide shareholder value. Seems extremely relevant to me.

Jason Coon @evilgeniuslabs.org · 4d

I do wish Jared Leto wasn't in it.

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Jason Coon @evilgeniuslabs.org · 4d

Same. I went in with the lowest possible expectations. Decided to not even try to judge it as a film, to disregard the plot, dialogue, themes, etc.
Just pretty lights, crunchy sounds, deep bass.

Jason Coon @evilgeniuslabs.org · 4d

I just watched a two hour long Nine Inch Nails music video and VFX demo in IMAX. Was not disappointed.

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🌟Cyber City Circuits🌟 @cybercitycircuits.com · 6d

Making a Reverse Mount LED Footprint in KiCAD QUICK and EASY
Please follow my account if you want more KiCAD tips and tricks..

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🌟Cyber City Circuits🌟 @cybercitycircuits.com · 8d

Have you ever used the autocomplete hotkey in KiCAD's PCB editor? Did you even know about it?

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Natalie @nataliethenerd.com · 13d

blog.nataliethenerd.com/i-turned-the...

Natalie the Nerd's blog

Sharing my thoughts and current projects.

blog.nataliethenerd.com

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Jason Coon @evilgeniuslabs.org · 14d

Here's an older video of me using a belt sander at my local makerspace to remove mouse bites from a Fibonacci64 Flower PCB.

Jason Coon @evilgeniuslabs.org · 14d

I picked up this cheap combo belt & disc sander for removing PCB tabs & mouse bites, and micro shop vac with filter bag for dust collection.
You do not want to breathe FR4 fiberglass dust, it's nasty stuff that does terrible things to your lungs.
www.harborfreight.com/1-in-x-30-in...
amzn.to/3KoLxOd

Photo of a gloved hand holding a small purple and gold printed circuit board. The PCB has sharp points where tabs held it to the rest of the panel.

The same PCB, but now with the sharp points removed.

Stock photo of a small orange and black belt and disc sander on a white background.

Stock photo of a small black shop vaccum with hose, filter bag, and other attachments and accessories.

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Jason Coon @evilgeniuslabs.org · 17d

Ordered the first small batch of prototype Fibonacci Infinity Tile 0 LED PCBs!
Already noticed my first mistake: I forgot to label the six capacitive touch mounting holes and output headers. 🤦‍♂️

2D render of the front of a black, roughly hexagonal PCB with a jagged outline, 200 LEDs, six copper-plated mounting holes, three sets of pin hole headers.

2D render of the back of a black, roughly hexagonal PCB with a jagged outline, six copper-plated mounting holes, three sets of pin hole headers, and the text:

Fibonacci Infinity Tile 0
v1.0 - 2025-10
200mm SK9822-EC20
by EVIL GENIUS LABS
EvilGeniusLabs.org

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Jason Coon @evilgeniuslabs.org · 17d

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Alpenglow Industries (Carrie) @alpenglow.bsky.social · 22d

Here’s the final style of Glowie we’re making! Shooting stars and flames! These fun animations draw attention without being too distracting, and their battery life is double the solid Glowies, so around 20-24 hrs on a single charge. #glowie #alpenglowie #ledjewelry #mfba2025 #makerfaire

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Jason Coon @evilgeniuslabs.org · 25d

Video of me stepping into "The Cosmic Portal" by Tyler Schrader: tylerschrader.com/pages/the-co...

Jason Coon @evilgeniuslabs.org · 25d

More photos from Terra Luna by Quixotic at the Overland Park Arboretum

Photo of the large spindly colorful sculpture from the previous post, this time from directly underneath.

Photo of a very large colorful metal sculpture from the side. It is a few inches thick in the middle (from this view) and tapers to wider at the edges. Light emanates from inside through slits.

Photo of a large colorful lacy moire sculpture suspended in the air above, among trees.

Photo of a laser projector, projecting a light blue water simulation through thick fog, amongst trees.

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Jason Coon @evilgeniuslabs.org · 25d

Terra Luna by Quixotic at the Overland Park Arboretum did not disappoint, as usual. Art, music, performers, lasers & LEDs.
vimeo.com/742747614

Photo of two performers dressed in nature fantasy costumes welcoming us in to a tunnel of large LED rings. There are people walking through the tunnel. At the end of the tunnel is a small fog-covered lake with a high-powered laser projector on the opposite end. The laser is projecting a colorful pattern of beams spread over the lake.

Photo of a small pond and large tree with a colorful pattern projected onto them.

Photo of a performer standing on a small hill with threes and colorful LED light poles. The trees are lit with colorful lights. The performer is dancing and holding a spinning LED display.

Photo of a large colorful spindly sculpture suspended and hanging among very tall trees.

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Alpenglow Industries (Carrie) @alpenglow.bsky.social · 27d

Ugly bags of mostly water, take me to your leader! #glowies #alpenglowies #mfba2025 #makerfaire #makerfairebayarea

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Jason Coon @evilgeniuslabs.org · 28d

🤩 I'd love to buy a hexagon if you have any left afterwards!

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Alpenglow Industries (Carrie) @alpenglow.bsky.social · 28d

Bzzzt! Glowies are powered by a tiny LiPo battery and rechargeable! Stay tuned for more incredibly fun designs coming to Maker Faire Bay Area! #mfba2025 #makerfaire

A lightning bolt joins the unicorn and the rainbow. All are plugged into USB cables.

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🌟Cyber City Circuits🌟 @cybercitycircuits.com · 29d

I have something to say about the PC817 Opto-Coupler

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Jason Coon @evilgeniuslabs.org · Sep 13

Need a "tactical" power bank to go with that? 😆
leds.social/@jasoncoon/1...

Jason Coon (@[email protected])

Attached: 1 image OK this power bank actually looks useful. Anyone know of anything similar, with quickly & easily swappable 21700/20700/18650 cells, without the "tactical" BS? 😆 https://www.kodai-in...

leds.social

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