@madbodger.bsky.social
I enjoy books, making things, cats, silliness, weird electronics, and vacuum tubes. I'm some flavor of queer, but I'm never quite sure exactly what.
And sometimes, I imagine, the story could be heartrending.
November 25, 2025 at 2:07 AM
And sometimes, I imagine, the story could be heartrending.
We'd often call our cat Michi "Moo" as well.
November 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
We'd often call our cat Michi "Moo" as well.
I just randomized a color coding table for threatening events.
November 23, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I just randomized a color coding table for threatening events.
Got a video test signal generator cheap as surplus. With the end of analog TV, a bunch of pro level gear is suddenly affordable.
November 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Got a video test signal generator cheap as surplus. With the end of analog TV, a bunch of pro level gear is suddenly affordable.
I wanted to test some old neon pinball score displays, so I put together the proper connector, programmed an Arduino to generate the appropriate control signals, and used my ancient Heathkit power supply as a source of 190V. Success!
November 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I wanted to test some old neon pinball score displays, so I put together the proper connector, programmed an Arduino to generate the appropriate control signals, and used my ancient Heathkit power supply as a source of 190V. Success!
Another production pic
November 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Another production pic
Yes, here's a picture of the wax capacitors melting in the oven.
November 22, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Yes, here's a picture of the wax capacitors melting in the oven.
After repairing a bunch of old oscilloscopes, I melted down the failed wax capacitors and made up scented candles.
November 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
After repairing a bunch of old oscilloscopes, I melted down the failed wax capacitors and made up scented candles.
Without downloading any new pics, describe your gender
November 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Without downloading any new pics, describe your gender
That I agree with!
November 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
That I agree with!
But it makes my flux capacitor replica look dopey. Rounded up an older one, I'm going to redo it.
November 16, 2025 at 6:55 AM
But it makes my flux capacitor replica look dopey. Rounded up an older one, I'm going to redo it.
Happy Caturday!
November 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Happy Caturday!
One of my local libraries recently had a display of books in their entryway. Nancy Drew books and assorted related objects.
November 13, 2025 at 2:45 AM
One of my local libraries recently had a display of books in their entryway. Nancy Drew books and assorted related objects.
Saw "golden eggnog" for sale and wondered what it was. The website claims "the recipe has been a secret for more than 50 years", but looking at the ingredients, I have to wonder how popular high fructose corn syrup, mono & diglycerides, yellow 5 & 6, and red 40 were in grandma's kitchen.
November 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Saw "golden eggnog" for sale and wondered what it was. The website claims "the recipe has been a secret for more than 50 years", but looking at the ingredients, I have to wonder how popular high fructose corn syrup, mono & diglycerides, yellow 5 & 6, and red 40 were in grandma's kitchen.
I bought a bulk batch of assorted books from a used bookseller. The title of this one intrigued me. "The Revolving Boy", by Gertude Friedberg, is a tale about a boy with an unerring sense of direction that is somewhat of an alienating hindrance but becomes invaluable for navigating the universe.
November 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I bought a bulk batch of assorted books from a used bookseller. The title of this one intrigued me. "The Revolving Boy", by Gertude Friedberg, is a tale about a boy with an unerring sense of direction that is somewhat of an alienating hindrance but becomes invaluable for navigating the universe.
Meanwhile, in the real world, the House of the Century (near Mojo Lake, TX) is sadly in disrepair.
November 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Meanwhile, in the real world, the House of the Century (near Mojo Lake, TX) is sadly in disrepair.
Hum this as you head to the Outer Hebrides.
November 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Hum this as you head to the Outer Hebrides.
Our local theater invites cosplayers to hang out in the lobby and greet moviegoers. For Wonder Woman, they had this great backdrop, and one of the people cosplaying Wonder Woman posed with me.
November 8, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Our local theater invites cosplayers to hang out in the lobby and greet moviegoers. For Wonder Woman, they had this great backdrop, and one of the people cosplaying Wonder Woman posed with me.
It's tricky, but the people who appreciate you are glad you continue to put out thoughtful and artistic pieces. However, your comment reminds me of a meme I made years ago.
November 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
It's tricky, but the people who appreciate you are glad you continue to put out thoughtful and artistic pieces. However, your comment reminds me of a meme I made years ago.
This worked out perfectly.
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This worked out perfectly.
Better than this "sale", I suppose.
October 31, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Better than this "sale", I suppose.
Managed to find a good deal for a used M4 Mini with 24GB RAM, promptly opened it up to replace the 256GB SSD with a 2TB one. Surgery was a success.
October 18, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Managed to find a good deal for a used M4 Mini with 24GB RAM, promptly opened it up to replace the 256GB SSD with a 2TB one. Surgery was a success.
Same. Trying to figure out if I should wear it as a brooch or a pendant. Oh, I know, a fascinator!
September 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Same. Trying to figure out if I should wear it as a brooch or a pendant. Oh, I know, a fascinator!