Jan Schiefer
@janschiefer.bsky.social
Model trains, electronics, HP calculators, FPGA, Ham radio, SDR, rustlang and more. F# is my secret weapon.
Every day is an opportunity to suck at something new.
In a world where you can be anything, be kind.
When in doubt, tell the truth.
Every day is an opportunity to suck at something new.
In a world where you can be anything, be kind.
When in doubt, tell the truth.
Hurry, time is running….ummm?
November 12, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Hurry, time is running….ummm?
Then of course there is the Czech ČSD T 478.3, whose nickname in German would be Taucherbrille (diving goggles). Personally I think it has a bit of a Minion vibe.
September 10, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Then of course there is the Czech ČSD T 478.3, whose nickname in German would be Taucherbrille (diving goggles). Personally I think it has a bit of a Minion vibe.
Do DMUs count? If they do, that would be the Danish IC3 "Gumminase". The first time I came across one, I squealed with delight.
September 9, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Do DMUs count? If they do, that would be the Danish IC3 "Gumminase". The first time I came across one, I squealed with delight.
A favorite summer activity: making apricot jam. Been using the same variety fruit from the same farm for at least 10 years.
July 31, 2025 at 1:44 AM
A favorite summer activity: making apricot jam. Been using the same variety fruit from the same farm for at least 10 years.
This is even funnier in the shortened version:
July 12, 2025 at 1:51 AM
This is even funnier in the shortened version:
Quick evening experiment: Playing with USB-C PPS, using an #Arduino Uno and a #Centylabs RotoPD eval board. To my delight, the multi-port charger I bought for the kids supports it, and can do 3.3-11 V, at 2A. Not super accurate, but neat anyway!
April 22, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Quick evening experiment: Playing with USB-C PPS, using an #Arduino Uno and a #Centylabs RotoPD eval board. To my delight, the multi-port charger I bought for the kids supports it, and can do 3.3-11 V, at 2A. Not super accurate, but neat anyway!
Electrician cosplay is strong today.
Rewiring of the control stand for the #modeltrain layout almost complete. Just testing the CAN bus control with a solenoid module, seems to work fine.
We'll see in Chehalis next weekend how well it works in practice.
#modeltrains #can #canbus #merg
Rewiring of the control stand for the #modeltrain layout almost complete. Just testing the CAN bus control with a solenoid module, seems to work fine.
We'll see in Chehalis next weekend how well it works in practice.
#modeltrains #can #canbus #merg
March 29, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Electrician cosplay is strong today.
Rewiring of the control stand for the #modeltrain layout almost complete. Just testing the CAN bus control with a solenoid module, seems to work fine.
We'll see in Chehalis next weekend how well it works in practice.
#modeltrains #can #canbus #merg
Rewiring of the control stand for the #modeltrain layout almost complete. Just testing the CAN bus control with a solenoid module, seems to work fine.
We'll see in Chehalis next weekend how well it works in practice.
#modeltrains #can #canbus #merg
Thank you @2sk22.bsky.social for making me aware of #MERG! I hadn’t come across them before, but now that I have built a few of their kits, I really like them!
February 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Thank you @2sk22.bsky.social for making me aware of #MERG! I hadn’t come across them before, but now that I have built a few of their kits, I really like them!
In a quick web search, I found this unexpected gem on Reddit on what do do with one:
January 27, 2025 at 4:39 AM
In a quick web search, I found this unexpected gem on Reddit on what do do with one:
Everybody needs a hobby. Or three. Or more; whatever makes you happier.
#modeltrains #hamradio #3dprinting
#modeltrains #hamradio #3dprinting
January 17, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Everybody needs a hobby. Or three. Or more; whatever makes you happier.
#modeltrains #hamradio #3dprinting
#modeltrains #hamradio #3dprinting
European Train Enthusiasts (ete-pnw.org), showing off the new corner module of our layout at the train show in Ridgefield, WA this weekend. Stop by if you are in the Portland area!
Next weekend we’ll be in Puyallup.
#modeltrains
Next weekend we’ll be in Puyallup.
#modeltrains
January 12, 2025 at 6:31 AM
European Train Enthusiasts (ete-pnw.org), showing off the new corner module of our layout at the train show in Ridgefield, WA this weekend. Stop by if you are in the Portland area!
Next weekend we’ll be in Puyallup.
#modeltrains
Next weekend we’ll be in Puyallup.
#modeltrains
On the bench tonight: A friend's model of a DB BR 403 in the original Intercity livery. These were later used for the Lufthansa Airport Express. This particular model is a Lima 201078L that somebody converted to #Marklin 3-rail AC operation. Will run in Tacoma tomorrow. #modeltrains
December 29, 2024 at 9:19 AM
On the bench tonight: A friend's model of a DB BR 403 in the original Intercity livery. These were later used for the Lufthansa Airport Express. This particular model is a Lima 201078L that somebody converted to #Marklin 3-rail AC operation. Will run in Tacoma tomorrow. #modeltrains
Freshly serviced DHG 500 (#marklin 3080) making herself useful already. Not easy if you are this small and 50+ years old, but she is doing very well. #modeltrains
December 28, 2024 at 5:36 AM
Freshly serviced DHG 500 (#marklin 3080) making herself useful already. Not easy if you are this small and 50+ years old, but she is doing very well. #modeltrains
Come to the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma and look at some model trains! Here is E94 145 getting ready for duty. #modeltrains #marklin
December 27, 2024 at 9:35 AM
Come to the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma and look at some model trains! Here is E94 145 getting ready for duty. #modeltrains #marklin
This design is good enough for now, printing a few more overnight. This is a presence detector for #Marklin or #Trix #modeltrain track, using cheap #Adafruit 2167 IR Break Sensors. They plug directly into a Märklin 60883 "L 88" module.
December 17, 2024 at 8:31 AM
This design is good enough for now, printing a few more overnight. This is a presence detector for #Marklin or #Trix #modeltrain track, using cheap #Adafruit 2167 IR Break Sensors. They plug directly into a Märklin 60883 "L 88" module.
I think I have reached peak chaos. Surprisingly though, everything works as planned, including the cheap presence detector from Adafruit bits.
Time to tidy up some wiring, I guess. #modeltrain #marklin
Time to tidy up some wiring, I guess. #modeltrain #marklin
December 13, 2024 at 8:15 AM
I think I have reached peak chaos. Surprisingly though, everything works as planned, including the cheap presence detector from Adafruit bits.
Time to tidy up some wiring, I guess. #modeltrain #marklin
Time to tidy up some wiring, I guess. #modeltrain #marklin
Progress in the train yard!
December 11, 2024 at 6:17 AM
Progress in the train yard!
If you think this is funny, you are old. Sorry!
December 9, 2024 at 11:16 PM
If you think this is funny, you are old. Sorry!
Chaos still increasing, but the path is Hp1.
December 3, 2024 at 8:31 AM
Chaos still increasing, but the path is Hp1.
Signal checks out, let’s create some order from this chaos!
December 1, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Signal checks out, let’s create some order from this chaos!
A friend of mine has an Autozam AZ1. It’s fantastic! I think it is still exhibited at the LeMay car museum in Tacoma.
December 1, 2024 at 8:55 AM
A friend of mine has an Autozam AZ1. It’s fantastic! I think it is still exhibited at the LeMay car museum in Tacoma.
Back to basics, then build from there.
November 19, 2024 at 7:44 AM
Back to basics, then build from there.