#live-broadcast-chat | adafruit | Page 96

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 1:59 AM

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cough make one for feather M0 Express cough

vast blade Dec 21, 2017, 1:59 AM

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how long does the show run?

severe inlet Dec 21, 2017, 1:59 AM

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It's eerily quiet when the power is out.

spring heath Dec 21, 2017, 1:59 AM

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Better to use a Teensy than a FPGA

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 1:59 AM

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That's a great demo.

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 1:59 AM

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Question: Is the multi-text layering exclusive to the Teensy? If so, why?

open girder Dec 21, 2017, 1:59 AM

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1 hour 15 / 20 mins @vast blade

weary ravine Dec 21, 2017, 2:00 AM

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ROBOTS

vast blade Dec 21, 2017, 2:00 AM

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Thank you

clear matrix Dec 21, 2017, 2:00 AM

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Robot friends

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 2:00 AM

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certainly I'd say it was just AND masking.

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 2:00 AM

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Robot friends!

dim knot Dec 21, 2017, 2:00 AM

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mBot Robot Kit - 2.4GHz Version - by Makeblock https://www.adafruit.com/product/3641

mBot Robot Kit - Bluetooth Version - by Makeblock https://www.adafruit.com/product/3640

mBot Robot Kit - 2.4GHz Version

The MakeBlock mBot is a nice introduction to robotics. The body is sturdy, robust, and imbued with a lot of personality, which makes it a good entry-level robot for someone who wants to ...

mBot Robot Kit - Bluetooth Version

The MakeBlock mBot is a nice introduction to robotics. The body is sturdy, robust, and imbued with a lot of personality, which makes it a good entry-level robot for someone who wants to ...

spring heath Dec 21, 2017, 2:00 AM

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Pretty sturdy

muted mesa Dec 21, 2017, 2:01 AM

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hello little robot friend. will you transport this bowl of fritos to my human friend over there? i would appreciate it.

spring heath Dec 21, 2017, 2:01 AM

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Looks like the dog wouldn't destroy if he pounced on it

vast blade Dec 21, 2017, 2:01 AM

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easy wireless Arduino...what's not to love

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 2:02 AM

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Teach it to fetch beers

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:02 AM

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I still have an Alphabot on the shelf that I haven't worked with yet. 😦 So many things, so little time.

spring heath Dec 21, 2017, 2:02 AM

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With the tubing, you could make a long distance beverage delivery system ala a mechanical straw

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 2:03 AM

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I'm planning out my Bigger Better Tankbot and... Well, it's going to be big. Probably a full foot long.

wanton dome Dec 21, 2017, 2:03 AM

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neat software

muted mesa Dec 21, 2017, 2:03 AM

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its the itsy!!!

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 2:03 AM

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Yeah! ItsyBitsy!

dim knot Dec 21, 2017, 2:03 AM

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Adafruit Itsy Bitsy 32u4 - 3V 8MHz https://www.adafruit.com/product/3675

Adafruit Itsy Bitsy 32u4 - 5V 16MHz https://www.adafruit.com/product/3677

Adafruit Itsy Bitsy 32u4 - 3V 8MHz

What's smaller than a Feather but larger than a Trinket? It's an Itsy Bitsy! Small, powerful, Arduino-compatible - this microcontroller board is perfect when you want something very ...

Adafruit Itsy Bitsy 32u4 - 5V 16MHz

What's smaller than a Feather but larger than a Trinket? It's an Itsy Bitsy! Small, powerful, Arduino-compatible - this microcontroller board is perfect when you want something very ...

spring heath Dec 21, 2017, 2:03 AM

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Trinket M0 > Trinket Pro

round willow Dec 21, 2017, 2:04 AM

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When you go after one of your own products

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 2:04 AM

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Trinket M0 Pro?

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 2:04 AM

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What .. these are out now?

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 2:04 AM

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Trinket M4 > Trinket M0 😉 😉 😉

open girder Dec 21, 2017, 2:04 AM

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10% off all items in stock code is overhaul expires 12/20/17 @ 11:59pm ET #askanengineer http://www.adafruit.com @open girder

wanton dome Dec 21, 2017, 2:04 AM

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not the itsy bitsy I expected

rapid hornet Dec 21, 2017, 2:04 AM

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only 32u4 according to the new product list

spring heath Dec 21, 2017, 2:04 AM

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itsy bitsy is like an Arduino Leonardo baby sister

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 2:05 AM

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I have a few Trinket Pro projects that would benefit from a hardware upgrade. Native USB rules!

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 2:05 AM

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"..M0/M4 chip later.."

wanton dome Dec 21, 2017, 2:05 AM

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SAM51G19 whoo

vast blade Dec 21, 2017, 2:05 AM

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The Arduino Leonardo is still available on-and-off; I ended up buying a clone on Amazon

spring heath Dec 21, 2017, 2:05 AM

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The native USB is sooo much better than bitbang USB

mild coral Dec 21, 2017, 2:06 AM

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Wonder if the silicone tubing would work as a light pipe with an LED in the end?

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 2:06 AM

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Nice chassis on the robot.

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 2:07 AM

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Question: For the SmartMatrix demo, is the multi-text layering exclusive to the Teensy? Could that effect be done with a CPX/Feather M0?

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 2:07 AM

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It would diffuse rapidly

vast blade Dec 21, 2017, 2:07 AM

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Woot!

spring heath Dec 21, 2017, 2:07 AM

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code "overhaul" will get 10% off even on the new stuff if in stock

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 2:07 AM

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Thanks!

muted mesa Dec 21, 2017, 2:07 AM

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CPy team...GO! 😄

versed mountain Dec 21, 2017, 2:07 AM

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Question: are you ever going to make a CDMA version of the FONA?

heavy siren Dec 21, 2017, 2:07 AM

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Is there EPROM on that Itsy Bitsy??? If so, how much? Standard 1K

rapid hornet Dec 21, 2017, 2:08 AM

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from twitch: How does the M bot work on carpet? And how does mounting additional components work?

heavy siren Dec 21, 2017, 2:08 AM

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ty Dan

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 2:08 AM

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Is that the last pay phone ON EARTH behind you? 😉

versed mountain Dec 21, 2017, 2:09 AM

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Question: what is the best way to mount batteries when making a headset?

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 2:09 AM

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So no 70s carpet

vast blade Dec 21, 2017, 2:09 AM

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A raspberry pi q...do you have a board for limiting voltage/amperage coming directly from a battery going to the raspberry pi microusb port? I'm using my raspberry pi 3b in a robot and I'm having trouble powering it adequately

muted mesa Dec 21, 2017, 2:09 AM

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Another question tip: tag @ adafruit so it highlights on their discord.

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 2:10 AM

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@open girder Are there any plans to sell any tread/track kits for robots?

old cairn Dec 21, 2017, 2:11 AM

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@open girder I am new with adafruit's boards, what is the difference with arduinos ?

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 2:11 AM

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@open girder What's on your Holiday wishlist this year?

spring heath Dec 21, 2017, 2:11 AM

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@vast blade try a larger USB cell phone recharger type battery for portability

spring harness Dec 21, 2017, 2:11 AM

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@open girder what is the best way to split power to a Raspberry pi and a motor from a power adapter ( for an auto cat feeder )

vast blade Dec 21, 2017, 2:11 AM

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^along similar lines

versed mountain Dec 21, 2017, 2:12 AM

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Question: Is it feasible to make a battery level measurement tool using a current sensor and a code algoritm?

vast blade Dec 21, 2017, 2:12 AM

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^I believe there are Arduino shields that can do that @versed mountain

steady lava Dec 21, 2017, 2:13 AM

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I am building a curiebot and i only recieved one 8 pin stackable header. Can i use the standard headers that came with the motorshield?

dim knot Dec 21, 2017, 2:13 AM

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Sparkfun has a good guide: https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/arduino-comparison-guide

wanton dome Dec 21, 2017, 2:13 AM

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@open girder How should one be a good OSH citizen while basing stuff off adafruit designs?

lament creek Dec 21, 2017, 2:13 AM

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Any plans for a more advance tier of Adabox

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 2:13 AM

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@old cairn and Adafruit has a very active and friendly community!

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 2:13 AM

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Referencing my question: I have the MakeBlock Track kit in front of me, seems pretty good, but it's hard to find any MakeBlock parts (Wheels, etc), it's all full, super expensive kits. It's a good thing I have a 3D printer, otherwise it'd be useless.

vast blade Dec 21, 2017, 2:13 AM

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very cool

old cairn Dec 21, 2017, 2:13 AM

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@inner spade Thats cool !

rapid hornet Dec 21, 2017, 2:14 AM

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@vernal mulch CircuitPython doesn't work on the Arduino Uno but it does on the CircuitPlayground Express!

brazen grove Dec 21, 2017, 2:14 AM

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@vernal mulch you can't do circuitpython on an UNO, it's too weak for that

wispy thorn Dec 21, 2017, 2:14 AM

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Regarding MCP 73833 lipo charger. I think that connecting load directly to VBAT is not great, because the battery will be connected to the load while charging, which, I think, will not sink the full charging current into the battery, because part of that current will flow to the load.

You should add a P-FET between the battery and the load, and have Vin turn off the gate, and add a diode from Vin to load. See Microchip's application note: http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/51746a.pdf Page 5. P-FET plus diode available in a single package: FDFMA2P857. Perhaps you could consider for next revision. Thanks.

heavy siren Dec 21, 2017, 2:16 AM

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Any AdaBox 007 hints or is 007 eough???

spring heath Dec 21, 2017, 2:16 AM

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But adavanced folks can like the AdaBox stuff too (I do!!)

rapid hornet Dec 21, 2017, 2:16 AM

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@steady lava in general, you can use headers from other stuff just fine. I'd just make sure the instructions show what you have.

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 2:16 AM

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@vernal mulch M0 or M4 or ESP8266 boards can run Circuit Python

old cairn Dec 21, 2017, 2:16 AM

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@open girder Is their distributors of adafruit in canada so shipping can be cheaper ?

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:16 AM

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I always think I want to get an adabox, but when I look I already have most of the parts.

ancient hinge Dec 21, 2017, 2:17 AM

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Question)Lady ada mentioned in Microsoft IOT bootcamp that testing boards in large quantities is really different than testing one board. What are the steps that you take to automate this process for large quantities of boards?

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 2:17 AM

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Just please put the ada BOX (cardboard) in the catalog so we can have a nice box itself. /advanced_user

glad mortar Dec 21, 2017, 2:17 AM

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any news on the m4 boards, did the ICs arrive yet?

rapid hornet Dec 21, 2017, 2:17 AM

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@vernal mulch I'd love to see you do a video on using circuitpython

vast blade Dec 21, 2017, 2:17 AM

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deep mysteries of circuitry

ancient hinge Dec 21, 2017, 2:17 AM

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Question)Lady ada mentioned in Microsoft IOT bootcamp that testing boards in large quantities is really different than testing one board. What are the steps that you take to automate this process for large quantities of boards?

versed mountain Dec 21, 2017, 2:17 AM

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Question: How would you make a one hand controller incorporating analog throttle and analog steering

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:17 AM

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@old cairn I've run into issue with them not having selection and stock.

ancient hinge Dec 21, 2017, 2:17 AM

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Question)Lady ada mentioned in Microsoft IOT bootcamp that testing boards in large quantities is really different than testing one board. What are the steps that you take to automate this process for large quantities of boards?

vast blade Dec 21, 2017, 2:18 AM

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Thanks guys!

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:18 AM

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@old cairn I just order direct from Adafruit and use DHL with prepaid customs.

old cairn Dec 21, 2017, 2:18 AM

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@odd stream ok thats cool !

spring heath Dec 21, 2017, 2:18 AM

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Don't LadyAda's have 9 lives?

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:18 AM

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OK.. no new products that I MUST have, so time to mega-order.

rapid hornet Dec 21, 2017, 2:18 AM

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@ancient hinge there are some old desk of ladyadas about creating test jigs

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@vernal mulch I watched the unboxing with make:code but you didn't get to circuitpython

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 2:19 AM

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Pogo pins are great 😃

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:19 AM

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All these free CPX boards... I need to find a couple kids that would enjoy them.

rapid hornet Dec 21, 2017, 2:19 AM

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@glad mortar nope, no ICs yet

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 2:19 AM

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@waxen thistle I've been known to jump at a chance to use pogo pins.

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 2:19 AM

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Keith

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 2:20 AM

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If you make a Star Wars circuit board tester, would they be Porgo pins?

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:20 AM

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Oh @river peak

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 2:20 AM

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good radio voice Keith

rapid hornet Dec 21, 2017, 2:20 AM

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@vernal mulch ok keep me posted!

spring heath Dec 21, 2017, 2:20 AM

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Gotta take the dog out, folks have a great night. Great show LadyAda & PT

rapid hornet Dec 21, 2017, 2:20 AM

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have fun on vacation!

clear matrix Dec 21, 2017, 2:20 AM

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Happy Holidays everyone!

split gazelle Dec 21, 2017, 2:20 AM

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happy holidays!

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 2:20 AM

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Happy Holidays !

vast blade Dec 21, 2017, 2:21 AM

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 2:21 AM

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Great show! Thanks and Happy Holidays!

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:21 AM

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Fun evening as always!

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 2:21 AM

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You have a huge family, Phil

vast blade Dec 21, 2017, 2:21 AM

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Thanks guys!

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 2:21 AM

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@open girder Thanks again for another wonderful evening of shows!

open girder Dec 21, 2017, 2:21 AM

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thanks @here !

tropic oxide Dec 21, 2017, 2:21 AM

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Thank you!

vast blade Dec 21, 2017, 2:21 AM

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Bye guys!

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 2:21 AM

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@open girder We'll be your family!

versed mountain Dec 21, 2017, 2:21 AM

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Thanks a lot.

muted mesa Dec 21, 2017, 2:22 AM

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@open girder great show (lots of questions answered) tonight! Happy Holidays!!!! Enjoy the "time off". 🎉

wispy thorn Dec 21, 2017, 2:22 AM

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ok, posted: https://forums.adafruit.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=128326

paper peak Dec 21, 2017, 2:22 AM

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g'night! thanks for watching and participating!

devout blade Dec 21, 2017, 2:22 AM

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Thank you!

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 2:22 AM

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Nice to see you live.

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"leye-ve" and "lihv" both

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 2:23 AM

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Was just thinking, the two different pronunciations have very different connotations

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 2:23 AM

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Yeah once the ink was on paper my mind parsed both ways pretty much sequentially/simultaneously. Knowledge changes when it's in print and published.

/schrödinger_cat

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:28 AM

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There's always that last minute trepidation before clicking the "submit order" button on a big order.

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But, boy will it be fun when it arrives!!

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 2:28 AM

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@odd stream Don't pull a Mr. Certainly and forget the coupon code.

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:28 AM

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I remembered it 😃

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 2:29 AM

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Support was super nice and fixed it for me.

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:29 AM

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Last time I forgot and remember right after getting the acknowledgement. A panicy email and they took care of it right away. Awesome folks at @open girder.

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Anyway... upgrading my wire snips, PCB vice and helping hands. I had the el cheapo versions. Relacing those with PanVice stuff.

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 2:31 AM

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PanaVise is top diggity-notch.

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:31 AM

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I already wore out the 3rd hand thing.

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And my PCB vise is starting to get dodgy.

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 2:31 AM

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@odd stream It sounds like you're getting out of hand!

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:32 AM

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@river peak I'm aiming to be doing this stuff full time again by this time next year.

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"stuff" meaning generally having the soldering iron on all day.

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 2:33 AM

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Full time as in getting paid, too?

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:33 AM

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A few things I just ordered are for two more dotstar wing projects that build on the library I wrote.

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 2:33 AM

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I went all custom with my panavise....

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:33 AM

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@river peak one way or another, yes.

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 2:34 AM

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📎 20171220_213205.jpg

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 2:34 AM

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I need to work on stuff for my company, so that by the end of next year I might actually have made more money than I spent...

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Ideally, I'd be in the same place, @odd stream

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:34 AM

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@waxen thistle That's what mine will be like, except I went all in for https://www.adafruit.com/product/2452

Panavise Multi-Purpose Work Center

The Panavise Multi-Purpose Work Center is a versatile combination designed for holding larger, heavier objects. Very stable. An exceptional choice for any workbench!

...

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 2:36 AM

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That's a beefy one 😃

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I went with the hobby creek brass ring + low profile panavise base. That way I can swap out the heads on a per-project basis.

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 2:37 AM

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Beefy? I don't see any cows. And I certainly wouldn't eat it

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 2:37 AM

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The hobby creek ring lets me use as many or as few third hands hoses as my heart desires.

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:39 AM

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@waxen thistle I've been using one of these for a couple years: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/V90AAOSwrklVcK7O/s-l300.jpg

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I will enjoy the increased degrees of freedom

versed mountain Dec 21, 2017, 2:40 AM

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where do I find the question for the prize at the end?

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 2:40 AM

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I had one of those cheap, stereotypical third hands units. You know, the barebones ones that make you question why you got into the hobby in the first place.

gaunt plume Dec 21, 2017, 2:40 AM

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@odd stream can I link you to something I know you'll kick me for becauseit's cool

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:40 AM

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@gaunt plume do it

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@waxen thistle One of these? https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/third-hand-with-4x-magnifying-glass/A-p8670937e

Princess Auto

Third Hand with 4x Magnifying Glass | Princess Auto

Third Hand with 4x Magnifying Glass

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 2:41 AM

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As Arnie would say: DO IT NOW!

gaunt plume Dec 21, 2017, 2:41 AM

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also we should move this to #general-chat, no?

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:42 AM

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@waxen thistle Actually that one's nicer than the one I have. On mine the 'gators are just crimped on. Which didn't last long. So now I just burn my fingertips regularly.

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 2:42 AM

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@odd stream Oh yepper, that's the crazy critter.

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Mine came from Harbor Freight/Horror Fright.

blazing atlas Dec 21, 2017, 3:10 AM

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@odd stream great show and tell update :D!

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 3:11 AM

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@blazing atlas Thanks! I'm enjoying it. It's fun and motivates me to come up with new projects to make.

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@blazing atlas I have several in the queue.

blazing atlas Dec 21, 2017, 3:12 AM

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😄 looking forward to em!

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 3:13 AM

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@waxen thistle I believe both the things I mentioned came from MicroCenter. As did much of my initial gear. Much of which is being replaced over time.

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@blazing atlas It motivates me to write guides as well.

blazing atlas Dec 21, 2017, 3:14 AM

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its like a journal too 😃

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 3:14 AM

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MicroCenter is a great and terrible place

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 3:16 AM

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@river peak agreed

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I was wallking distance to one from my last place in Chicago.

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 3:16 AM

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I have very unkind things to say about Microcenter. I've never been impressed with their online ordering for instore pickups. And their physical store looks like a tornado hit it, on a good day.

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 3:17 AM

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@river peak Most (all?) of my various arduinos came from there.

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"arduinos"

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Well, I guess I did get my pro-minis from Hong Kong via amazon

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 3:18 AM

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@waxen thistle The one near me was decent up until a while back. Only thing on the bottom shelves were things marked clearance.

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Now they've re-organized all the little electronics and moved a lot of stuff. So far, it's pretty fantastic.

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And I haven't had any issues ordering for instore pickup, but I also know exactly what I want.

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It's amazing how much difference staff can make in a store.

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 3:19 AM

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To be fair, I haven't tried their stores for....about a year now. Maybe they've gotten better.

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I should give them another shot.

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 3:19 AM

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It's entirely possible.

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Bad management can cause all sorts of issues, if not dealt with. But replacing a manager with a good one can cause a huge difference

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 3:21 AM

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@river peak That's so true of many things.

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 12:39 PM

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trim mountain Dec 21, 2017, 2:26 PM

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Here is a blog post about one of the Christmas ornaments I showed last night on the show-and-tell. http://tech.cyborg5.com/2017/12/13/3d-printed-icosahedron-star-christmas-ornament/

CY's Tech Talk

3D Printed Icosahedron Star Christmas Ornament

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Here is a blog post about the Christmas card I designed and showed on show-and-tell last night. http://graphics.cyborg5.com/2017/12/16/my-2017-christmas-card-santa-adopts-new-technology/

CY's Art and Graphics

My 2017 Christmas Card: Santa Adopts New Technology

opal wolf Dec 21, 2017, 2:50 PM

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I've had decent luck with Microcenter. Sometimes you have to do a bit of searching or ask someone for help in finding things. Most of the time the order-for-store-pickup feature works well and can save you some time, especially for things that say they have 1 or 2 in stock that might not really be there. Once they picked the wrong thing for me (a wire stripper that came in two versions for different guages).

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On the subject of third/helping hands, I recently upgraded to this one from a too cheap version I got off Amazon: http://www.microcenter.com/product/467490/Soldering_Helping_Hand_with_LED_Magnifier

Micro Center

Micro Center - Computers and Electronics

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 2:53 PM

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My partner has had to pop over the border occasionally to renew her tourist status, so I have her pick up an order at Microcenter while she’s there. Usually Pis. Got a sense hat this last time. Alas she got her temporary resident status so no more for a couple years.

opal wolf Dec 21, 2017, 2:54 PM

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The funny thing is that the cheap one came with a power supply to be able to avoid batteries, but the better one didn't although it has a jack for one. I had to do a bit of research to order one that should work. It should arrive today from Jameco.

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 4:37 PM

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I would love to find one of those helping-hand style panavise extensions that had bigger hands, something larger than an alligator clip. Maybe hold something about 1cm in diameter.

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Maybe with replaceable hands. Name it Kryten (Red Dwarf)

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Can those alligator clips be pulled off the PanaHandWorkstation, leaving something...threaded?

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(Or could be threaded with a tool)

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 4:46 PM

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I’m sure an adapter of some sort could be made. I will likely be wanting that as well.

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 4:48 PM

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Couldn’t tell from the product page if those alligator clips can be removed from the ends of the arms

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 5:03 PM

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@eager sapphire Can you use multiple of them at once to hold what you need, or does it need to be a single larger grab point?

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Regardless, they are easy to dismantle -- just a machine screw.

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 5:03 PM

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Needs to be a single, larger grab point. Thanks @waxen thistle

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Removing the clip reveals a short metal shaft?

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 5:11 PM

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It's a plastic coolant tube, at least on mine

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machine screw holds on the clip, friction fit

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i suppose you could tap the plastic, but it'd probably degrade after one or two usages

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 5:12 PM

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Thanks++ @waxen thistle

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 5:13 PM

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Adafruit doesn't sell them, but Sparkfun sells spare coolant tubes

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https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12783

Flexible Coolant Pipe - 1ft (1/2")

These plastic Flexible Coolant Pipes have been primarily used to spray refrigeration or washing fluid for machine tools but, thanks to their articulation,

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and alligator clip sets (linked here for reference only) https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12033

SparkFun Third Hand Parts

This parts kit allows you to modify a coolant hose into an additional hand for your SparkFun Third Hand. It includes the alligator clips and hardware neces

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You can also find these on ebay, amazon, etc. But theirs absolutely work with the Hobby Creek addons. It's what I use.

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 5:14 PM

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So the cylinder at the end of the clip squeezes itself about the end of that pipe

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 5:14 PM

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more or less

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screw keeps it from coming apart

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 5:15 PM

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Looks to be quite adaptable to a larger clip

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 5:16 PM

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eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 5:17 PM

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1000 words right there, thanks

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 5:17 PM

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Those are the pre-made ones from Hobby Creek

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Coolant line hoses can have a different diameter opening, so I'd grab the hoses first then figure out what size screw you'd need.

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 5:18 PM

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@waxen thistle You are doing nothing to suppress my impatience for this order to arrive.

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 5:18 PM

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Unless explictly stated in the spec sheet.

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 5:18 PM

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Lol

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 5:18 PM

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hahaha

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 5:18 PM

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Anticipation: the best part of Christmas?

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 5:18 PM

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@odd stream Have a cup of hot chocolate, does that help? 😉

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 5:19 PM

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I doubt it will be here for christmas... although dhl has delivered on the weekend during busy times. So there’s hope.

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 5:19 PM

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To everybody who asked, I replied, “just get me a gift cert at Adafruit”....

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 5:19 PM

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@waxen thistle Did that last night. Even the rum didn’t help.

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 5:20 PM

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"Instructions unclear, here's a fruit basket from Whole Foods. Is that enough 'fruit'?"

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 5:20 PM

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Yeah, kinda hoping they carefully typed “AdaFruit” otherwise, well. Lots of vitamin C coming.

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 5:21 PM

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Though if someone went to a farmer's market and got me a bunch of fresh goodies, I couldn't even be disappointed. That stuff is good and it support local growers.

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 5:21 PM

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@eager sapphire Good answer. Great answer. The BEST answer.

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 5:22 PM

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And as JP showed us, you can use a CPX and make a Fruit Salad synth kit.

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 5:23 PM

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@waxen thistle we have a year-round, indoor market that is essentially a farmer’s market a couple blocks away. Haven’t been to a big box grocery in months.

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Throw in a twice a week outdoor farmers market in their plaza and there you go.

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 5:23 PM

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We get one nearby once/year.

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 5:24 PM

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@odd stream that sounds like the market in downtown Cleveland. I hope it is, that place is amazing 😃

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 5:24 PM

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Quality excellent, which just makes the rest of the year...well. Yanno.

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Anyway appreciate the time and data @waxen thistle

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Must rolllllll

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 5:25 PM

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My pleasure, roll out Optimus Prime. 😃

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 5:25 PM

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@waxen thistle https://www.coventmarket.com

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 5:25 PM

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Covent Market -- i was thinking, nah that's not the Covent Garden in London. Yup, it is.

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A few years back, I was in London for a week -- stayed at the Strand Palace Hotel. Loved what Covent Garden had to offer.

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Wait, is it the London one? The bottom of the page says "In the heart of London", but all the prices are in $...

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I'm confused.

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 5:28 PM

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Not that London.

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Named after that London.

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We even have a Thames River running through town.

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Also, not nearly as far from Cleveland.

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 5:29 PM

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😕 I feel like I've been punk'ed. Jolly good job, ol' sport 😛

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 5:29 PM

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More or less half way between Toronto and Detroit.

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Also, a lot closer to NYC... so Adafruit orders are pretty quick to get here. 😃

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 5:31 PM

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Nice!

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I was looking at the merchant layout, and a lot of the names were London-esque, but it didn't match up what my memory of Covent Garden was.

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So....self-check. Am I finally losing it? Did I fall into an alternate universe?

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That looks like an awesome place

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 5:45 PM

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@waxen thistle Yeah, it has pretty much everything we need on a day-to-day basis. I like to support indie, local vendors, etc.

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 6:56 PM

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Absolutely -- full agreement with that.

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I mean, at the end of the day, I have to do right by me -- and if a local vendor is way out of line in pricing, I have no choice but to consider alternatives.

Local lumber yard/hardware supply store sells appliances. We're close with the owners -- they tell us they can't even buy appliances (at reseller pricing) as cheap as the big box stores sell them for directly to the consumer. Needless to say, the additional cost of several hundred dollars isn't practical.

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But for as much as I can, i prefer to shop local, shop US-made, etc.

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 7:28 PM

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@waxen thistle Yeah... except Canadian made as much as possible here 😃 But yeah, I'll eat a bit of a cost increase to buy local, especially if the freshness/quality is a bit better. The butcher at that market is amazing 😃

waxen thistle Dec 21, 2017, 7:38 PM

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Hmm, that sounds amazing

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mops up the drool. Totally not drooling.

haughty quiver Dec 21, 2017, 8:23 PM

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check

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 8:30 PM

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@haughty quiver were those fluorescent tubes light sabres and refilled with other gasses?

haughty quiver Dec 21, 2017, 8:32 PM

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no, not resealed, just diffused through the powder that coats the glass

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 8:32 PM

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Aha! Thanks. So you're grabbing the remaining finish end, not the cut end.

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That is awesome.

haughty quiver Dec 21, 2017, 8:33 PM

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it's bonkers!

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don't do it!

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;)

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 8:36 PM

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I don't do stuff like that anymore. Yeah, swinging it around would be a very careful exercise.

river peak Dec 21, 2017, 8:37 PM

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If you REALLY want to go bonkers, you can pull the magnetron out of a microwave and then point it at a flourescent tube and the part of the tube it's pointing at will light up

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This is, of course, a terrible idea.

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 8:37 PM

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A friend of mine (pilot) got the idea once to be towed by a truck or van -- launching a hang glider from level ground. He went straight up; and went straight down.

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RONJA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RONJA

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c7/RonjaFog.jpg

RONJA

RONJA (Reasonable Optical Near Joint Access) is a free-space optical communication system originating in the Czech Republic, developed by Karel Kulhavý of Twibright Labs and released in 2001. It transmits data wirelessly using beams of light. Ro...

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http://ronja.twibright.com/
http://ronja.twibright.com/grx/kestrel/missing.png

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I love that thing. It's the best 404 going.

haughty quiver Dec 21, 2017, 8:52 PM

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I'm gonna start the preshow now so we can check video and audio, LMK if it's all good, thanks!

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 8:55 PM

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Theme music and still photo in Connecticut.

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Live video now.

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no audio, John.

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audio heard now.

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"levels are good" hear and see.

shell mason Dec 21, 2017, 9:05 PM

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your pet dog?

opal wolf Dec 21, 2017, 9:09 PM

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The "don't try this at home" show. 😛

shell mason Dec 21, 2017, 9:10 PM

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this is from Last Jedi

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 9:10 PM

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The governments of the World should simply declare Wednesdays and Thursdays 'Dont Try This At Home Universal Waiver' day, for all broadcast media.

harsh bone Dec 21, 2017, 9:12 PM

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Should use the Dot Star LED's

shell mason Dec 21, 2017, 9:13 PM

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small ledis could be nice and think the KITT effect

opal wolf Dec 21, 2017, 9:14 PM

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It needs Death Star LEDs!

harsh bone Dec 21, 2017, 9:14 PM

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Hack saw...

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 9:20 PM

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http://www.audacityteam.org

shell mason Dec 21, 2017, 9:36 PM

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think if @haughty quiver 3d print the custom model from that AT-AT walker

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 9:38 PM

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@haughty quiver I've used multiple sound FX cards with a simple passive mixer (two or more resistors) to get polyphony.

heavy siren Dec 21, 2017, 9:47 PM

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How about EL Wire?

shell mason Dec 21, 2017, 9:48 PM

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@hard hollow @rocky reef custom size of AT-AT model as @haughty quiver asked as no need popcorn model then

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 9:50 PM

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Use a trinket m0 for lights?

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... and CPy

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 9:51 PM

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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6a/Transistor_Multivibrator.svg

shell mason Dec 21, 2017, 9:51 PM

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the devkit what i have magnetometer min -1000mgauss and max 1000 mgauss so i could make similar close up thing and not just door monitor

analog acorn Dec 21, 2017, 9:51 PM

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Maybe warm white would be good for the operator's station rather than red?

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Huh, cool. Didn't know that bit!

normal plover Dec 21, 2017, 9:53 PM

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what is the sound effects board?

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 9:53 PM

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flip-flop_(electronics)

Flip-flop (electronics)

In electronics, a flip-flop or latch is a circuit that has two stable states and can be used to store state information. A flip-flop is a bistable multivibrator. The circuit can be made to change state by signals applied to one or more control in...

frail flame Dec 21, 2017, 9:53 PM

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Got here late. Modeled from popcorn bucket material?

shell mason Dec 21, 2017, 9:54 PM

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@haughty quiver would wireless charging would be good to the at-at legs?

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 9:54 PM

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micro-lipo etc

heavy siren Dec 21, 2017, 9:56 PM

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Don't forget about the power to the FX boards.

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 9:56 PM

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Beautiful model!

normal plover Dec 21, 2017, 9:56 PM

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what is the sound effects board?

heavy siren Dec 21, 2017, 9:58 PM

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How about Qi coils in the feet for recharging?

shell mason Dec 21, 2017, 9:58 PM

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for the wireless charging coil would be enough for one coild per leg so 4 QI charger coils to popcorn size AT-AT model

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 9:58 PM

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MIDI on the wing works well.

analog acorn Dec 21, 2017, 9:58 PM

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This one, perhaps? https://www.adafruit.com/product/2342

Adafruit Audio FX Mini Sound Board - WAV/OGG Trigger - 2MB Flash

Would you like to add audio/sound effects to your next project, without an Arduino+Shield? Or maybe you don't even know how to use microcontrollers, you just want to make a sound play ...

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 9:58 PM

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There's a lot of MIDI on old web site hosts like geocities

heavy siren Dec 21, 2017, 10:00 PM

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@haughty quiver You'd need more than an hour for your recap.

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 10:01 PM

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http://ssbob.tripod.com/Sideshow_Bob_Downloads.html

shell mason Dec 21, 2017, 10:02 PM

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https://www.adafruit.com/product/1459

Inductive Charging Set - 3.3V @ 500mA max

The squarish board with two chips on it is the transmitter (power with 9V). The longer board is the output and you can connect that to the part of your project that needs ...

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inductive charging to AT-AT legs

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 10:02 PM

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Thank you @haughty quiver for the last year of fun stuff! You da man.

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 10:03 PM

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Thank you, @haughty quiver !

heavy siren Dec 21, 2017, 10:03 PM

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I look forward to your webcasts every week. Take care John and remember, Make a great day!

shell mason Dec 21, 2017, 10:04 PM

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pew pew

haughty quiver Dec 21, 2017, 10:06 PM

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Thank you @inner spade !

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THanks @heavy siren

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thank you so much @eager sapphire !

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 10:07 PM

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I think you can make an LED blinker with a pair of BJT's or using an R/C time constant circuit (relaxation oscillator?)

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 10:08 PM

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Or the venerable 555 timer chip

shell mason Dec 21, 2017, 10:08 PM

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@heavy siren those inductive charging coils should be nice as set comes with 2 so 2 sets and @haughty quiver cover 4 legs

heavy siren Dec 21, 2017, 10:09 PM

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@shell mason That's sort of what I was thinking.

shell mason Dec 21, 2017, 10:09 PM

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great minds think alike right?

heavy siren Dec 21, 2017, 10:09 PM

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right

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Now, it's time to hit the highway to the airports and pick up the kids coming home for the holidays.

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Make a great day... ><>

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 10:11 PM

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That’s great @heavy siren

heavy siren Dec 21, 2017, 10:12 PM

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@eager sapphire Yeah, best time of the year for us empty nesters.

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 10:12 PM

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Understood, fortunately for me the daughter lives minutes away - for now

heavy siren Dec 21, 2017, 10:13 PM

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Your a lucky man.

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My son John works at Bungie so I'm going to get all the latest scoop on Destiny 2.

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 10:13 PM

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In that fashion, yes. They’re talking about moving, but at least staying in Colorado

heavy siren Dec 21, 2017, 10:15 PM

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Ok, the cars all warmed up. Gotta go. See ya later Adafruitians.

eager sapphire Dec 21, 2017, 10:15 PM

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Good trip to ya, see ya @heavy siren

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 10:19 PM

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@haughty quiver I've just started watching your videos (which I'm really enjoying). Have you talked about your A/V setup anywhere? I'm looking to go beyond the laptop webcam. Overhead cameras, compositing/streaming software, etc.

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 10:21 PM

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Safe travels @heavy siren

haughty quiver Dec 21, 2017, 10:23 PM

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Hi @odd stream thanks -- yes, I think I've written a bit of it up before, and I can send you more details, but quick version is: two Sony A6300 mirrorless cameras for main and overhead, and a HoverBoard downshooter. All into HDMI to USB 3 boxes from Magewell. I stream with Wirecast, switch camera layouts w a Trinket M0 button box as HID device. I edit in Premiere Pro.

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Face cam is a Logitech c920

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and the most important two things in all of this are lighting and mic.

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a couple of LED softboxes, lots of little kickers, and loads of natural light when I shoot in the day.

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either plug a lav into a digital recorder in my pocket for pre-recorded/edited content, or use a good wireless mic pac w lav for broadcast.

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 10:26 PM

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Lighting is severly lacking in my workshop at the moment: mostly just desk lamps. One downside of putting a workshop in a room designed to be a bedroom.

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Natural light I have (big east facing window so sunny mornings are glorious)

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 10:35 PM

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I shove a AA-cell flashlight with a Cree LED under my ball cap so it acts like a headlamp, then shoot that off a white wall to provide indirect lighting from nearer-to-horizontal, for a quick indoor photo.

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John has to be on-camera along with the technology so he can't be lookin' like a coal miner throughout the show. 😉

odd stream Dec 21, 2017, 10:36 PM

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@haughty quiver Thanks!

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 10:37 PM

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@haughty quiver Here's a really simple passive mixer. Assuming that the output signals are decoupled, the R values determine the relative mix and should be around 1/10th the input impedance of the follow-on amp. If the amp impedance is >100k ohms, then you may want to place a 100k resistor to ground at the input. There will be some volume loss, of course.

📎 simple_sum_mixer.jpg

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@haughty quiver Here's the one I used in a keyboard and SFX mixer project. There was some interaction between the controls, but that's just in the nature of a passive mixer.

📎 passive_mixer.jpg

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 10:40 PM

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Attenuating patch cables sometimes are arranged as an H-pad.

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 10:40 PM

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The keyboard/SFX mixer project. It was used for live performances, BTW.

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fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 10:41 PM

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http://www.nu9n.com/images/t-pad.jpg
from:
http://www.nu9n.com/tpad-calculator.html
His application there is 600 ohm impedance mic input attenuation. R2 determines how much attenuation (when R2 is close to zero ohms, attenuation is very high).

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 10:47 PM

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@haughty quiver Here's a project where I hard-wired the Feather Music Maker wing into a portable MIDI voice module. Battery-powered for keyboard emergencies. Uses an old-style DIN 5-pin current-loop I/O. Musical quality is okay, good enough for most performance venues outside of the studio. I'm interested in seeing/hearing what you design!

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fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 10:49 PM

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https://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/threads/passive-audio-mixer-stereo-to-mono-switch-per-input.78548/
or
https://preview.tinyurl.com/afchat-xcmwp

Discussion on merits of different audio mixers wrt crosstalk.

We did some stuff over the telephone (c. 1977?) with similar ideas, using University of Wisconsin (extension) tech documents as a starting poing.

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 10:53 PM

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@fallow fractal Good to consider those factors, particularly in the studio.

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Live performance is much more forgiving, at least at the level of my band's performances. 😉

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 10:54 PM

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I found a off-the-shelf Calectro audio xformer with about a 1500 ohm impedance was sufficient to hold the phone line open and we sent audio like that. Wasn't terrible. Was an early attempt at DIY teleconferencing. 😉

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<< not an engineer

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A small amount of distortion is 'warmth' I think.

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 10:55 PM

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Interesting that 1500 ohms would hold. Wasn't the nominal line impedance around 500 ohms back then?

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I have a friend who swears by the 60's vintage transformers and bipolar preamps in his studio for everything from jazz to country.

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 10:56 PM

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Well you needed a minimum amount of resistance to hold the line open; was a fairly narrow range of values used. I imagine the 48 VDC on the line was a determining factor, as I believe at that time you were operating a loop.

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The transformer gadget inside a standard telephone from 1968 was I think several cleverly wound coils and was called the 'network' iirc.

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One of the main things they wanted was called 'sidetone' which is your own voice in your ear as you spoke. Not enough sidetone and the calling party would get nervous that the line had gone dead.

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I sat in the lobby of the phone company for probably 90 minutes reading their "Tarriffs" .. I don't think they were published anywhere, so that was the one method allowed to get to know them. It was kind of a bold move because in doing so I identified more-than-consumer interest in the matter.

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I just told them I was a ham operator and that we do phone patches for overseas servicemen to talk to their families.

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In those days you were not allowed to directly connect anything (at all) to their system. Nothing.

sweet kernel Dec 21, 2017, 11:02 PM

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Where is there a good tutorial on making a cryptocurrency miner rig. I'd like to take a look at the wireframes of one that already exists, to see if I can modify it to use my reverse ellipse dehashing function. I'd never used it before and I was just reading a book on bitcoin and come to find out they use a similar hashing function

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 11:03 PM

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I recall how limited and protected the phone system was back then. Now it's just not interesting except to robo-callers.

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 11:04 PM

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My main application is ringer-volume control and scheduling. 😉

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 11:04 PM

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@sweet kernel Have you looked at Collin's guide? https://learn.adafruit.com/piminer-raspberry-pi-bitcoin-miner/install-cgminer?view=all

PiMiner Raspberry Pi Bitcoin Miner

Use a Raspberry Pi to control & monitor your USB bitcoin miners

sweet kernel Dec 21, 2017, 11:04 PM

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Don't work already tried that

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probably used to work but not anymore

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I want the schematic to the little box with the B on it. Not how to set up a mining right. I don't want to buy the miner I want to build the miner

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I tried to set that up in the picture and couldn't get a miner running on the raspberry pi. None of them worked and I tried a few different ones and I found errors that all say wrong acritecture

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I have a rockminer that I took apart. I'm going to hook it up to a solar array and turn sunlight into moneyh

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well solar array will charge my powerwall whenever Telsa gets here to install it

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 11:12 PM

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Did you see what I said about dselect? #general-tech

sweet kernel Dec 21, 2017, 11:17 PM

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dude don't link to other topics in the chat if people wanted to post in another topic I'm sure they know where it is

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here go post #inthealley and maybe there will be better luck there

haughty quiver Dec 21, 2017, 11:23 PM

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@inner spade that's a sweet little sound module!

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do you have a build log posted anywhere?

sweet kernel Dec 21, 2017, 11:24 PM

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I always get chewed out when something simple doesn't work in the code. Yet raspberry pi ships stuff off to millions of people before they find out it doesn't work. Maybe I should sell some software to a few million people than I can see if it works

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I mean see if I can sell it before I even figure out if its possible to produce

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 11:25 PM

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🤷

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 11:26 PM

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@haughty quiver Nope, no build log (yet?). Just hard-wired the wing to default to MIDI mode, attached a current-loop interface (on a wing proto board), output amp, and a PowerBoost 500C hacked to charge at 100mA.

📎 DSC03659a_lores.jpg

haughty quiver Dec 21, 2017, 11:27 PM

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Clean!

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 11:27 PM

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Can get about 2.5 gigs out of the 100mAh battery.

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Thanks!

haughty quiver Dec 21, 2017, 11:28 PM

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I just started messing with the Featherwing's MIDI -- have yout tried to use it to read MIDI notes and CCs, or only play it? I can't find an obvious way in our library.

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 11:30 PM

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I don't use the library, just send it MIDI from the keyboard/controller via the RX/TX pins on the wing. No microcontroller needed.

haughty quiver Dec 21, 2017, 11:30 PM

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Ah, I see. Awesome.

inner spade Dec 21, 2017, 11:30 PM

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Haven't played with microcontroller generated MIDI yet.

wanton dome Dec 21, 2017, 11:38 PM

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Just watched the stream. Awesome stuff!

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 11:39 PM

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Well wouldn't it be simpler to compose a MIDI file and send the file to the musicmaker featherwing? Like, a canned MIDI composition created in a proper MIDI authoring program, or (llike above) played live at a keyboard, and recorded to silicon media (mass storage) as a MIDI file.

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The funky chip itself does the decoding. http://www.vlsi.fi/fileadmin/datasheets/vs1053.pdf

wanton dome Dec 21, 2017, 11:41 PM

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This project has a lot of overlaps with my interest (music, painting miniatures, electronics, audio, start wars) so I'll be eagerly watching. I'm fighing a cold today so my brain isn't so helpful at the moment

fallow fractal Dec 21, 2017, 11:41 PM

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Rest and fluids. Time. Eat if you want to. 😉

wanton dome Dec 21, 2017, 11:43 PM

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Will do. I'm not dying or anything, just too ... slow?. 😴

eager sapphire Dec 27, 2017, 3:58 PM

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Testing....123

shell mason Dec 27, 2017, 4:01 PM

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matambale test of 321

eager sapphire Dec 27, 2017, 4:04 PM

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Guessing no 3D show this morning

shell mason Dec 27, 2017, 4:07 PM

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@eager sapphire they did year project recap last week show

eager sapphire Dec 27, 2017, 4:11 PM

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I remember that now, thanks @shell mason

glossy glacier Dec 28, 2017, 12:17 AM

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Hello Everyone!

eager sapphire Dec 28, 2017, 12:22 AM

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Hey, Adam been a while

shell mason Dec 28, 2017, 12:23 AM

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SEM it live

lavish patrol Dec 28, 2017, 12:30 AM

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Hello all. I'm back on Discord. 😀

open girder Dec 28, 2017, 12:30 AM

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@here SHOW AND TELL is LIVE NOW #show-and-tell - https://youtu.be/bga7Hc5gN7A

YouTube

Adafruit Industries

SHOW-AND-TELL LIVE VIDEO! 12/27/17 (video) #showandtell @adafruit #adafruit

Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord ----------------------------------------- Subscribe to A...

▶ Play video

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 12:31 AM

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Heh. Show and Tell from 7:31 to 8:50 would be awesome.

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 12:31 AM

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hangouts link is https://hangouts.google.com/hangouts/_/nafumky64bdxxfmrelesfkoup4e

sonic valve Dec 28, 2017, 12:32 AM

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Show and tell at midnight

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Yay for England

lavish patrol Dec 28, 2017, 12:34 AM

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@sonic valve It's half past midnight...

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 12:34 AM

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hey all. c c c old?

lavish patrol Dec 28, 2017, 12:35 AM

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Spot the cat.

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 12:35 AM

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@rapid hornet Just blow on it!

runic acorn Dec 28, 2017, 12:35 AM

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That NES was my first game system

odd stream Dec 28, 2017, 12:36 AM

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Hey everyone!

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 12:36 AM

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@runic acorn Same here.

eager sapphire Dec 28, 2017, 12:36 AM

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Spare time? Whazzat?

split gazelle Dec 28, 2017, 12:36 AM

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try the NES10 chip fix, you snip one of the leads. worked for aused one i found

alpine nova Dec 28, 2017, 12:37 AM

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@hard hollow where do you get stuff like the aluminum extrusions that you don't 3d print yourselves?

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 12:37 AM

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@split gazelle got a link?

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 12:38 AM

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Sooooo.... eleven RPis?

split gazelle Dec 28, 2017, 12:38 AM

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@rapid hornet https://www.thevintagegamers.com/2013/06/bypassing-the-nes10-lockout-chip-mod-tutorial/

The Vintage Gamers

Samuel Floyd

Bypassing the NES10 Lockout Chip Mod Tutorial

So what is the NES10 lockout chip that almost all gamers talk about when they bring up the downfall of the NES? Well, while designing the NES Nintendo decided they wanted complete control over what…

shell mason Dec 28, 2017, 12:39 AM

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Stacked cluster Pi

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 12:39 AM

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perfect! thanks @split gazelle

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 12:41 AM

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Oooh, light! A bright idea

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 12:41 AM

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cue rim shot

split gazelle Dec 28, 2017, 12:43 AM

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ohh very nice synth

runic acorn Dec 28, 2017, 12:43 AM

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That synth sounds rad

shell mason Dec 28, 2017, 12:43 AM

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Collin have nice stuff

fallow fractal Dec 28, 2017, 12:43 AM

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Nice hinged chassis Collin

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 12:43 AM

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That is a large thermometer.

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I think it can be done larger. People have played tetris on the side of skyscrapers, why not a thermometer?

eager sapphire Dec 28, 2017, 12:44 AM

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Travel man 48 hours in ... think it was in Stockholm

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Tall building, RGB

runic acorn Dec 28, 2017, 12:45 AM

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@river peak That would be fun to project a thermometer animation on a building

lavish patrol Dec 28, 2017, 12:46 AM

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Use the Force.

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 12:46 AM

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Amusingly the building would be tall enough that the temperature at the bottom would be different than the top

fallow fractal Dec 28, 2017, 12:46 AM

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Audio very good Adam.

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 12:46 AM

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@glossy glacier Your SEMs were pretty chill!

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 12:47 AM

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unheated and uncooled workshops can be ummm bad

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 12:50 AM

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Ooooh, this is COOL

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 12:50 AM

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very cool

odd stream Dec 28, 2017, 12:50 AM

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I love these SEM segments

lavish patrol Dec 28, 2017, 12:50 AM

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Is this how they make colored images?

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Collin's a Cool Frood.

eager sapphire Dec 28, 2017, 12:52 AM

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Sounds very prophet-y

alpine nova Dec 28, 2017, 12:52 AM

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let's make 2018 great again

trail zephyr Dec 28, 2017, 12:53 AM

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sounds like a paradox because it hasnt happend yet

fallow fractal Dec 28, 2017, 12:54 AM

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Slogan Fizz (sloe gin fizz)

open girder Dec 28, 2017, 12:59 AM

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@here 10% discount code: radiocity expires 12/27/17 @ 11:59pm ET #askanengineer https://www.youtube.com/adafruit/live & http://www.adafruit.com

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fallow fractal Dec 28, 2017, 12:59 AM

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theme music heard. logo on screen.

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 12:59 AM

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@split gazelle I bookmarked that page and may send them a photo of the pin in tact

trail pumice Dec 28, 2017, 1:00 AM

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Noooo... I bought an item a few days ago.. I could have used that 10% discount.

mint harness Dec 28, 2017, 1:00 AM

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there will always be more stuff to buy!

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 1:00 AM

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Projects never end

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 1:01 AM

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next time @trail pumice! they do it every week

marsh tusk Dec 28, 2017, 1:03 AM

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Finally able to watch YT feed and be on discord at the same time ☺️

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 1:03 AM

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yay @marsh tusk

soft plinth Dec 28, 2017, 1:03 AM

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Kali, I finally got it set up as well. Of course, this is only my third week watching...

worldly crow Dec 28, 2017, 1:03 AM

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Hello

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 1:04 AM

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At the time Radio City was built, ether was what radio waves went through, not a cryptocurrency

inner spade Dec 28, 2017, 1:04 AM

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Before television, radio was the thing. Lots of radio programs were broadcast from NYC studios.

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:04 AM

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The ether used to be a big deal

worldly crow Dec 28, 2017, 1:04 AM

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I've a issue on my code and device.

marsh tusk Dec 28, 2017, 1:05 AM

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Thanks @rapid hornet

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 1:05 AM

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Code assistance can be found in the Adafruit forums https://forums.adafruit.com/

marsh tusk Dec 28, 2017, 1:06 AM

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@soft plinth I actually on my phone and my Kali machine

dim knot Dec 28, 2017, 1:07 AM

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Adafruit Gift Certificate https://www.adafruit.com/category/14

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 1:07 AM

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The themes on the AdaBoxes are getting better & better

dim knot Dec 28, 2017, 1:08 AM

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https://www.adafruit.com/adabox/

soft plinth Dec 28, 2017, 1:08 AM

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That is awesome Ani!

eager sapphire Dec 28, 2017, 1:08 AM

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@dim knot — I sent you a URL for some pretty fancy microphotography via PM

dim knot Dec 28, 2017, 1:09 AM

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https://www.adafruit.com/shipping

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Thanks - I'll check it out.

eager sapphire Dec 28, 2017, 1:10 AM

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(It’s not at the molecular level, mind you)

dim knot Dec 28, 2017, 1:10 AM

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Show and Tell every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET! To join, leave a comment on the Show and Tell announcement on Adafruit's G+ page, then you’ll be invited each week to share your project!

devout blade Dec 28, 2017, 1:13 AM

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Tnx George, I wondered how people get included in the Show and Tell!

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 1:13 AM

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MAgic.

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 1:13 AM

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Now I has questions to Adam

cyan veldt Dec 28, 2017, 1:15 AM

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YES NRF52

glossy glacier Dec 28, 2017, 1:18 AM

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@turbid elbow Yeah?

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:18 AM

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I love first project stories.

lapis depot Dec 28, 2017, 1:18 AM

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I asked this in the youtube chat, but I was wondering if the Flora would be good for a front and back turn signal on my ebike (in a case rather than worn, with neopixels jewels in a reflector housing).

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 1:18 AM

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Would you be able to take pictures at molecular level with your microscope?

lapis depot Dec 28, 2017, 1:18 AM

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I was inspired by the turn signal backpack

glossy glacier Dec 28, 2017, 1:19 AM

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Phil: Profesonal Jurnalator

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 1:19 AM

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Example code is important in getting people started, they can focus on the project and not stumble on the code

fallow fractal Dec 28, 2017, 1:19 AM

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You're spot on Phil, that is what makes Adafruit so special!

glossy glacier Dec 28, 2017, 1:19 AM

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@turbid elbow Not with this microscope, but with the Scaning Tunneling Microscope...

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 1:19 AM

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Cool

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 1:19 AM

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@lapis depot flora or circuit playground express probably

round junco Dec 28, 2017, 1:20 AM

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Is the Bluefruit module ever coming back?

odd stream Dec 28, 2017, 1:20 AM

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I remember those days... data sheets were pretty much all there was... ocassionally you'd find someone helpfull in a netnews group

blazing atlas Dec 28, 2017, 1:20 AM

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@open girder the tao of electronics

odd stream Dec 28, 2017, 1:20 AM

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I had the luck to find a couple mentors when I was getting started.

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 1:20 AM

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@round junco questions will be answered later in the show. maybe 30 minutes or so

arctic rock Dec 28, 2017, 1:20 AM

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Pre-Internet it was much worse than that... there were no forums...

round junco Dec 28, 2017, 1:20 AM

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Ok

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 1:20 AM

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Mentors are better than mentos

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 1:20 AM

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(I'd answer if I knew)

runic acorn Dec 28, 2017, 1:21 AM

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I do research on how youth react to maker projects, and as part of that we are super curious how interests develop and how existing interests support these new interests.

tropic oxide Dec 28, 2017, 1:21 AM

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dont dump your mentor into a liter of coke

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:21 AM

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Ha I was 9 in '67 with a Radio Shack 30 - in - one.

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 1:22 AM

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shout out to @clear matrix

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 1:22 AM

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Pre-internet forums; Gathering in a place to talk as group

odd stream Dec 28, 2017, 1:22 AM

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@arctic rock There was netnews

soft plinth Dec 28, 2017, 1:22 AM

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then telnet

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 1:22 AM

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shout out to @sacred isle

odd stream Dec 28, 2017, 1:23 AM

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I love seeing @sacred isle on SHow & Tell!

devout blade Dec 28, 2017, 1:23 AM

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I remember those Radio Shack kits with springs to hold the wires....I spent a lot of time in the electoronics and ham radio shack in summer camp in the early 70's.

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:23 AM

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In the beginning there was the public library. I'd leave a note with my name and number in electronic books.

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 1:23 AM

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Ham Radio!

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 1:23 AM

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I still have some of those spring terminals in my parts box

odd stream Dec 28, 2017, 1:24 AM

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And oh ya... HARDCOPY datasheets and databooks.

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:24 AM

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Yes springs. My frist working project was a one trans radio Amazing to get a signal.. I was hooked

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 1:24 AM

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Parts books and catalogs

cyan veldt Dec 28, 2017, 1:24 AM

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Thank you @sacred isle for the awesome guide!!!

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 1:25 AM

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what would be the oldest computer we could run circuitpython on bare metal?

devout blade Dec 28, 2017, 1:25 AM

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Yep....pre internet that how you got to talk to people overseas! Actually, a family in my hometown became friends with King Hussain of Jordan over the ham radio...interesting story

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:25 AM

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wow

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 1:25 AM

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Apple IIe has 64k ram

arctic rock Dec 28, 2017, 1:25 AM

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People at Apple don't admit they work at Apple during parties.

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The best you will get is that "they work at the Fruit Company."

odd stream Dec 28, 2017, 1:25 AM

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@rapid hornet You could get a 128K ram card that used paging.

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 1:26 AM

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Isn't the Fruit Company Adafruit?

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 1:26 AM

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That would be my response

arctic rock Dec 28, 2017, 1:26 AM

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That's the good Fruit company.

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 1:26 AM

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@odd stream 😃 I'm gonna email the erecycling folks and see what they've got

arctic rock Dec 28, 2017, 1:26 AM

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I spent 7 years at Apple...

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 1:27 AM

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Yay!

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My internet is lagging

dim knot Dec 28, 2017, 1:28 AM

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https://learn.adafruit.com/

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:28 AM

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OMG the removal made me so mad

arctic rock Dec 28, 2017, 1:28 AM

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Don't hold your breath

viral sail Dec 28, 2017, 1:29 AM

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What were the top 10 products of 2017?

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 1:31 AM

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Cannot be erased

arctic rock Dec 28, 2017, 1:31 AM

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Make Magazine is more important than the current White House 😀

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:32 AM

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@arctic rock I igree

devout blade Dec 28, 2017, 1:32 AM

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I have to read that again...about the removal...personally it wouldn't suprise me if in 20 years or so LadyAda is at the White House getting a "Presidential Medal of Freedom" like Grace Hopper!

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:32 AM

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*agree

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 1:32 AM

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I have a question:
I just inherited a Raspberry Pi 2 that I want to use for a smart home project. Fortunately, I have a degree in EE and have a little experience with Linux. I thought Raspberry Pi and Arduino would be equivalent entry points into electronics and coding. I did not realize how much more of a learning curve there would be. It was a little disappointing how hard it was to find startup guides, and the one on your site didn't seem up to date. I didn't know if it mattered as I went through my startup.

Now that I have it up and running and headless, what is the best way for me to learn Python. Like I said, I have a lot more Arduino and other C experience. Is there an equivalent to a self guided guide like "blink" et al for Python and Raspberry Pi?

arctic rock Dec 28, 2017, 1:33 AM

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My Aunt heard I was into Raspberry Pi, so she made me a Raspberry Pie for the holidays... Was delicious, but not as good as a camera module.

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 1:33 AM

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haha! I just used that network guide!!!

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 1:33 AM

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I win! blinka

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 1:33 AM

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Great Scott!

devout blade Dec 28, 2017, 1:33 AM

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LOL.... 😃

soft plinth Dec 28, 2017, 1:33 AM

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@arctic rock LOL

clear matrix Dec 28, 2017, 1:33 AM

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@rapid hornet blinka !!

buoyant scroll Dec 28, 2017, 1:33 AM

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Question:
I'd like to control an Arduino from C# but I do not want to deal with the potentially changing virtual COM port. Is there another way for a C# app to communicate with an Arduino Sketch? Thank you!

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 1:34 AM

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@buoyant scroll Depends on which Arduino board, but without extra hardware, generally not. Could do WiFi

arctic rock Dec 28, 2017, 1:35 AM

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I love pick and place machines...

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 1:35 AM

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@buoyant scroll could you just auto detect the COM port?

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 1:35 AM

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@buoyant scroll https://www.google.com/search?q=arduino+control+from+computer&oq=arduino+control+from+computer

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:35 AM

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Gotta love the fisheye time laspe!

eager sapphire Dec 28, 2017, 1:35 AM

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Think you can iterate ports and query Ident strings

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 1:35 AM

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Most people run C/C++ Arduino code on their Arduino - the IDE to make the code is free on arduino.org

fallen rivet Dec 28, 2017, 1:37 AM

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You can use Firmata to talk to the Arduino.

buoyant scroll Dec 28, 2017, 1:37 AM

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@spring heath Wow! Look at all those options! THANK YOU!
@rapid hornet & @eager sapphire I will look into that too. Thanks everyone!

fallen rivet Dec 28, 2017, 1:37 AM

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Even with a $3 serial BT module if it needs to be untethered

arctic rock Dec 28, 2017, 1:38 AM

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This is awesome

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Notice they didn't remove the T first

eager sapphire Dec 28, 2017, 1:39 AM

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Ray Charles - “Hit The Road, Jack”

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:39 AM

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Yes awesome video catch. But no politics right ha ha

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 1:40 AM

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It’s cool having changes on time-lapse

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 1:40 AM

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The MQTT video was good, it's a complex topic

glossy glacier Dec 28, 2017, 1:41 AM

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@open girder video is a bit quiet

odd stream Dec 28, 2017, 1:41 AM

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We have a reflective glass building directly east of our balcony. We get sunrise & sunset on our balcony.

tropic oxide Dec 28, 2017, 1:41 AM

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I can hear celophane being crinkled

lapis depot Dec 28, 2017, 1:41 AM

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Can the Flora save data from it's add-ons like the Accelerometer to a SD or usb?

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:41 AM

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Yes I heard that too. Potato chips?

odd stream Dec 28, 2017, 1:41 AM

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I agree @spring heath, it's a very good treatment of the topic.

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 1:41 AM

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It is rather quiet

odd stream Dec 28, 2017, 1:42 AM

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I've been usign MQTT for over a year, and I picked up a couple new things from that video.

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:42 AM

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The evil nutcracker?

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 1:42 AM

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Knolling

heavy siren Dec 28, 2017, 1:42 AM

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Good Bye Adafruit. Been fun while it lasted.

eager sapphire Dec 28, 2017, 1:42 AM

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3D printing, by hand

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:43 AM

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So very sensitive

odd stream Dec 28, 2017, 1:45 AM

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Even the nicest cat will bite you if you pet it one too many times.

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Speaking of cats, after I set up my new Panovise & helper arms, our cat wandered into the office and was all "Dude! What is this new devilry?!"

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:46 AM

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@odd stream So true. You see it on their face, "I love you but I want to bite you too.."

lethal lagoon Dec 28, 2017, 1:46 AM

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hi y'all!

clear matrix Dec 28, 2017, 1:46 AM

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hi @lethal lagoon !

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 1:46 AM

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Hi @lethal lagoon !

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 1:46 AM

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hi @lethal lagoon

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 1:46 AM

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Welcome @lethal lagoon

odd stream Dec 28, 2017, 1:46 AM

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@frail flame "Pet me 3 times. 2 times and I will whine for more, 4 times and I will bite you"

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Hi @lethal lagoon

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BTW, Hackspace AMAZING

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 1:47 AM

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@lethal lagoon are you in the second hackspace?

lethal lagoon Dec 28, 2017, 1:47 AM

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@rapid hornet yes my article is in that one! 😃

odd stream Dec 28, 2017, 1:47 AM

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I checked out the freebie 1st issue and subscribed for a year.

lethal lagoon Dec 28, 2017, 1:47 AM

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@odd stream thank you!!!

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 1:47 AM

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yay! I still haven't read the first one

inner spade Dec 28, 2017, 1:48 AM

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@lethal lagoon -- great article! Well done!

odd stream Dec 28, 2017, 1:48 AM

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They have a deal for MagPi subscribers.

lethal lagoon Dec 28, 2017, 1:48 AM

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@inner spade oh thank you!

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@rapid hornet it's great! long! full of content!

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 1:48 AM

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yup! I dig it

devout knoll Dec 28, 2017, 1:48 AM

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Hello Guys

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:49 AM

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There she is!

lethal lagoon Dec 28, 2017, 1:49 AM

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so glad people like it!

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 1:49 AM

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Oh, hey, @lethal lagoon you showed up just in time

lethal lagoon Dec 28, 2017, 1:49 AM

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omg awesome!!!

tropic oxide Dec 28, 2017, 1:49 AM

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@lethal lagoon awesome!

opal wolf Dec 28, 2017, 1:49 AM

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Sort of half-daft punk

lethal lagoon Dec 28, 2017, 1:50 AM

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it's so much content for a monthly magazine, cant believe how much they can put together on that schedule

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thanks so much @open girder !!!

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 1:50 AM

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Anyone know if there is a good community for wearable projects?

dim knot Dec 28, 2017, 1:51 AM

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New nEw NEWs From Adafruit https://www.adafruit.com/newsletter

opal wolf Dec 28, 2017, 1:52 AM

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@whole junco There's a wearables channel here.

dim knot Dec 28, 2017, 1:52 AM

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PM2.5 Air Quality Sensor and Breadboard Adapter Kit - PMS5003 https://www.adafruit.com/product/3686

PM2.5 Air Quality Sensor and Breadboard Adapter Kit

Breathe easy, knowing that you can track and sense the quality of the air around you with the PM2.5 Air Quality Sensor with Breadboard Adapter particulate sensor. Mad Max & Furiosa ...

eager sapphire Dec 28, 2017, 1:53 AM

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Yes, like saturn’s rings, a giant earth air quality sensor!

dim knot Dec 28, 2017, 1:53 AM

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Small Liquid Crystal Light Valve - Controllable Shutter Glass https://www.adafruit.com/product/3627

Small Liquid Crystal Light Valve - Controllable Shutter Glass

What do you get when you power a layer of liquid crystal material sandwiched between two sheets of glass? A Liquid Crystal Light Valve (a.k.a a LCD Controllable Black-out ...

rotund tangle Dec 28, 2017, 1:53 AM

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they hyperlinked the wrong Mad Max but fair enough

opal wolf Dec 28, 2017, 1:53 AM

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Even with a fume extracter, I sometimes get a bit of a sore throat after soldering.

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 1:54 AM

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It’s a pixel!

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 1:54 AM

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@opal wolf Thanks! As my grandpa would say, "If it was a snake, it woulda bit me!"

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:54 AM

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I want windows that do that

dim knot Dec 28, 2017, 1:55 AM

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Pycom LTE-M Cellular Antenna https://www.adafruit.com/product/3623

Pycom LTE-M Cellular Antenna

This antenna is a perfect addition to your cellular project with LTE connectivity. It's specifically intended for use with the Pycom LTE-powered kits but it's just a passive antenna ...

fallow fractal Dec 28, 2017, 1:55 AM

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@open girder
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockefeller_Center
The original center itself is divided into several sections: Radio City, for RCA's radio-related enterprises such as the Music Hall and 30 Rockefeller Plaza..

lethal lagoon Dec 28, 2017, 1:55 AM

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whoa i'd love to see a wall of those, each one like a pixel - someone make that! 😃

arctic rock Dec 28, 2017, 1:56 AM

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That is cool

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 1:56 AM

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@lethal lagoon If I had the money...

devout knoll Dec 28, 2017, 1:56 AM

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What its 3G

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 1:56 AM

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Wait. This thing has LTE? Do want!

devout knoll Dec 28, 2017, 1:57 AM

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What it packs also an ESP32

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How much is it....?

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 1:58 AM

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It'd be great for an IoT gateway

brazen grove Dec 28, 2017, 1:58 AM

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hmm, no usb connector on that fipy

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 1:58 AM

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@devout knoll https://www.adafruit.com/product/3613

Pycom FiPy

Some of us just can't make up our minds: just deciding what to have for dinner is a major decision process. We want it all! And now we can have it all, with this python-powered ...

tropic oxide Dec 28, 2017, 1:58 AM

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impressive new products this week

devout blade Dec 28, 2017, 1:58 AM

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but how does LTE connect? You'd have to have a wireless account (or can you just connect it to you cell account?)

brazen grove Dec 28, 2017, 1:58 AM

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I wonder how you program it

soft plinth Dec 28, 2017, 1:58 AM

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outch. 75

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 1:58 AM

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@tropic oxide I agree

devout knoll Dec 28, 2017, 1:59 AM

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75 Bucks..........?

odd stream Dec 28, 2017, 1:59 AM

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I need to do some thinking about that blackout glass.

soft plinth Dec 28, 2017, 1:59 AM

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yes

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 1:59 AM

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@devout blade Depending on your phone's carrier, you can pull out your own sim card and use that

soft plinth Dec 28, 2017, 1:59 AM

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https://www.adafruit.com/?q=fipy

arctic rock Dec 28, 2017, 2:00 AM

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be cool to have a dome made out of blackout glass that would have different patterns around an LED sculpture

devout knoll Dec 28, 2017, 2:00 AM

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🙃

fallen rivet Dec 28, 2017, 2:00 AM

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Q: Will the Metro M4 Express have thru-hole or SMT R3 headers?

viral sail Dec 28, 2017, 2:00 AM

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Did I miss the Top Secret segment?

round junco Dec 28, 2017, 2:00 AM

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Is the Bluefruit EZ Key module ever coming back?

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 2:00 AM

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2G is dead

eager sapphire Dec 28, 2017, 2:00 AM

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Question: who wrote and performed the music that opens ASK AN ENGINEER?

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 2:00 AM

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If you want embedded LTE, Arduino just released the MKR GSM 1400. https://store.arduino.cc/usa/mkr-gsm-1400

rotund tangle Dec 28, 2017, 2:00 AM

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Not really a question but you linked the only non-postapocalyptic Mad Max on your listing for the air quality sensor

devout blade Dec 28, 2017, 2:00 AM

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@whole junco...ah OK...at $75 I agree with the others I'd have to have a particular use-case for it.

versed mountain Dec 28, 2017, 2:00 AM

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Question: how can I remove the spring from one axis of a joystick so it moves freely?

round junco Dec 28, 2017, 2:01 AM

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Is the Bluefruit EZ Key module ever coming back?

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Thanks!

eager sapphire Dec 28, 2017, 2:01 AM

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Thanks

blazing atlas Dec 28, 2017, 2:01 AM

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Q: how would you connect the pms sensor to a 3.3v microcontroller?

fair rock Dec 28, 2017, 2:01 AM

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Is there an estimate as to when the jobs board is coming back?

untold moat Dec 28, 2017, 2:01 AM

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Q: What is the best operating system

devout knoll Dec 28, 2017, 2:01 AM

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Which board design was the simplest to design......? You know which board took the least time to design.........?

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 2:01 AM

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correction 2G is dying not dead. It's not totally. It's still great for personal projects that use low data and won't be around for more than a couple years

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 2:02 AM

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@open girder Are there plans for a single-axis joystick for the store?

blazing atlas Dec 28, 2017, 2:02 AM

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ah cool so its teh fan inside

fallen rivet Dec 28, 2017, 2:03 AM

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Q: Why is Emacs the best text editor?

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 2:03 AM

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A potentiometer can be used as a single axis joystick

fallen rivet Dec 28, 2017, 2:03 AM

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Great president, or greatest president?

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Colbert(tm)

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 2:03 AM

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@fallen rivet enough trolling

brazen grove Dec 28, 2017, 2:03 AM

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@fallen rivet Eight Megs And Constantly Swapping?

fallen rivet Dec 28, 2017, 2:04 AM

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lol

eager sapphire Dec 28, 2017, 2:04 AM

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Vi =visually impaired heh heh

rapid hornet Dec 28, 2017, 2:04 AM

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🙄

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 2:04 AM

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Good prize

soft plinth Dec 28, 2017, 2:04 AM

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too bad my kids took my phone so I can't call.

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 2:04 AM

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awww I've already won

brazen grove Dec 28, 2017, 2:04 AM

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@fallen rivet or is that Extra-Meta-Alt-Ctrl-Shift?

inner spade Dec 28, 2017, 2:04 AM

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@river peak Which axis? Temporal?

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 2:05 AM

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Slide potentiometers
https://www.digikey.com/products/en/potentiometers-variable-resistors/slide-potentiometers/78

lethal lagoon Dec 28, 2017, 2:05 AM

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Casey Neistat says gear doesnt matter - it's what you make that matters

brazen grove Dec 28, 2017, 2:05 AM

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@inner spade I would love a spring on the temporal axis on anything

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 2:05 AM

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Slide potentiometers are legitimately not at all what I'm looking for.

brazen grove Dec 28, 2017, 2:05 AM

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@inner spade except for food

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 2:05 AM

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Temporal changes could disrupt our New Years timing

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 2:05 AM

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call now!

soft plinth Dec 28, 2017, 2:06 AM

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darn kids

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 2:06 AM

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Call

devout knoll Dec 28, 2017, 2:06 AM

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Is this international giveaway......?

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 2:06 AM

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I did store it in my contacts. Got me an autographed make

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 2:06 AM

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Could I harrass one into working? Sure. But a single-axis rotation joystick like what's in a RC controller are what I'm looking for

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 2:06 AM

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International you'd need to add the ! for US and any international access code

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! = 1

fallen rivet Dec 28, 2017, 2:07 AM

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Noone follows tradition anymore -- you're supposed to hang up when the call gets picked-up.

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 2:07 AM

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@river peak so like a thing you can twist?

spice pasture Dec 28, 2017, 2:07 AM

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Greetings from Mazatlan, Mexico!!!

devout knoll Dec 28, 2017, 2:07 AM

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Do they ship internationally....?

opal wolf Dec 28, 2017, 2:07 AM

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Blue box? Is it bigger on the inside?

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 2:07 AM

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A push-pull “single-axis” joystick? There are ones similar to this that use 2 buttons under it

fallen rivet Dec 28, 2017, 2:07 AM

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How about a pot or rotary encoder turned on its side?

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 2:07 AM

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Hola

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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@whole junco Not tist, that'd be more of a single pot.

devout blade Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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LOL @opal wolf

paper peak Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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@river peak analog?

viral sail Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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Thanks and good night.

versed mountain Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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Goodbye and thank you

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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Happy New Year

analog acorn Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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Thanks everyone! It was fun tonight!

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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I thought you wanted a twist with a spring return

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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@paper peak Analog/Digital doesn't matter.

split gazelle Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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thanks for a great stream! happy new year!

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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Yes Happy New Year to all!\

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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what are you wanting to do? or copy

paper peak Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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@river peak i mean, just on/off or multivalue?

devout knoll Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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Happy New Year

spring heath Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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Be good to one another

viral sail Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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Happy MMXVIII

devout blade Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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Thank youu and a Happy and Healthy New Year!!

lethal lagoon Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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Happy New Year all! May it be awesome for everyon!

blazing atlas Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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❤

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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❤ ❤ ❤

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 2:08 AM

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Largely, size is my concern. I could use a single rotary potentiometer but those are usually huge.

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 2:09 AM

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To new grudges! ! !

fallen rivet Dec 28, 2017, 2:09 AM

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tyty froots.

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 2:09 AM

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@paper peak Multi-value

timid escarp Dec 28, 2017, 2:09 AM

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Be awesome to each other

rotund tangle Dec 28, 2017, 2:09 AM

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praying for the cat

open girder Dec 28, 2017, 2:09 AM

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inner spade Dec 28, 2017, 2:09 AM

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Thank you!

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 2:09 AM

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Be gone old grudges

fallen rivet Dec 28, 2017, 2:09 AM

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Don't joke about Mosfet like that.

devout knoll Dec 28, 2017, 2:09 AM

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😌

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 2:09 AM

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Best show evar!

rotund tangle Dec 28, 2017, 2:09 AM

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1 reaction = 1 prayer for MOSFET

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 2:09 AM

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Dah lag

barren kayak Dec 28, 2017, 2:09 AM

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bye bye!

clear matrix Dec 28, 2017, 2:09 AM

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Have a wonderful new year everyone!

odd stream Dec 28, 2017, 2:10 AM

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Still a few days left to 2017

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 2:10 AM

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@river peak They make small ones. I would love to help if you can describe some more details about the application.

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 2:10 AM

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To me, that means time to take down Christmas decor

fallen rivet Dec 28, 2017, 2:10 AM

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My fourth question about the headers on the upcoming MetroM4Express unanswered. Shouldn't be a secret.

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 2:10 AM

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And rid of old grudges for next year

devout knoll Dec 28, 2017, 2:10 AM

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Does adafruit ship giveaways internationally.....?

fallen rivet Dec 28, 2017, 2:11 AM

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ty @clear matrix

devout knoll Dec 28, 2017, 2:11 AM

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😬

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 2:11 AM

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@whole junco I'm looking to make a small controller for my tankbot. I want single-axis joysticks for each tread.

opal wolf Dec 28, 2017, 2:11 AM

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@devout knoll Yeah, they do DHL international

rotund tangle Dec 28, 2017, 2:11 AM

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why not put up Christmas decor

fallen rivet Dec 28, 2017, 2:11 AM

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I don't know why not, @devout knoll

rotund tangle Dec 28, 2017, 2:11 AM

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fairy lights are very in right now

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 2:11 AM

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@devout knoll I'm stumped i dont know

devout knoll Dec 28, 2017, 2:12 AM

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@frail flame @fallen rivet @opal wolf Thanks

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 2:12 AM

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@river peak I see what you're getting at. A slider doesn't quite rotate from the middle like a joystick does. Lemme do some diggin on Digikey

opal wolf Dec 28, 2017, 2:13 AM

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@devout knoll See https://www.adafruit.com/shippinginfo

fallen rivet Dec 28, 2017, 2:13 AM

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Pot or rotary encoder flipped onto its side.

turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 2:13 AM

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Need a basic one way thumb “joystick”

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 2:13 AM

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@turbid elbow EXACTLY

frail flame Dec 28, 2017, 2:13 AM

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@whole junco Put a pot on its side and add a stick to the knob part? Just an idea

fallen rivet Dec 28, 2017, 2:13 AM

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build up the shaft with a 3DP part or clay or whatever into the shape of your choice.

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 2:13 AM

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not a bad idea! way to be creative!

fallen rivet Dec 28, 2017, 2:13 AM

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lol

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 2:14 AM

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@frail flame That's likely what I'll end up doing, but something purpose-designed tends to be smaller

fallen rivet Dec 28, 2017, 2:15 AM

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Some of the switch manufacturers like E-Switch or Omron or C&K may have something.

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 2:16 AM

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woooooo! Those one axis joysticks get expensive quick!
https://www.digikey.com/short/qqdvhm

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 2:16 AM

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Hah, no kidding

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 2:16 AM

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@river peak Is it ok if it doesn't have a spring return? I assume that would be better

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 2:16 AM

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Those are probably quite large though, looking at the pictures.

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@whole junco That'd be workable

lethal lagoon Dec 28, 2017, 2:19 AM

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fun show tonight! i'm going to go catch up on show and tell, happy holidays everyone!

paper peak Dec 28, 2017, 2:19 AM

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@river peak I've bought used and surplus hall effect joysticks on eBay. These are often for industrial machinery (e.g driving forklifts, cranes, etc.). Very sturdy. Basically $25 and up.

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you can also use a two-axis joystick with a restrictor to restrict movement to one axis

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 2:20 AM

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ok. here's my best recommendation. since single axis joysticks aren't as needed in the world, they're more expensive. I say buy a 2 axis joy stick that fits your application and only wire up one of the sets of contacts.
https://www.adafruit.com/?q=joystick
https://www.digikey.com/short/qqdv9q

paper peak Dec 28, 2017, 2:20 AM

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@river peak also available in the arcade world, e.g. https://www.ultimarc.com/ultrastik_info.html (and see other products on that site).

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@river peak e.g.: https://www.ebay.com/itm/GENIE-1090333-CONTROLLER-AERIAL-LIFT-PARTS-101175-Used-SINGLE-AXIS-JOYSTICK/122870027850?hash=item1c9b9fd64a:g:0qIAAOSwevlaObNz

whole junco Dec 28, 2017, 2:23 AM

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Hope you like drinking from fire hoses! Ask and ye shall receive!

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 2:28 AM

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Oh man. Cool things (And maybe useful on future projects) but totally not what I was envisioning.

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Here's something more like what I was thinking: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/VK-20PCS-LOT-The-CTS-import-253A103B60NB-sector-rocker-10K-potentiometer-switch-universal-switch-lever/32702125839.html

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turbid elbow Dec 28, 2017, 2:30 AM

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Oh, I know

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I’m away from keyboard

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So be a bit before I can pull that up

analog acorn Dec 28, 2017, 7:54 AM

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@river peak There are (currently) seven RPis on the rover: Master controller and onboard MQTT broker; drive and power systems management (sharing navigation responsibility); Science data collection; and four hazard avoidance cameras (HazCams) working with the LIDAR system to identify and avoid hazards. It's likely that I'll need number eight to control active science collection, depending on the sophistication. Some of the team members brought up the point that the rover should have a "mission" other than just driving around collecting atmospheric data, so we're investigating both biological and geological in situ experiments. I'm leaning towards geological because the power and weight requirements will be lower. It's also likely I'll need number nine to control the SunSeeker AI, which will seek to navigate to maximize UV exposure (thus, maximize sunlight for recharging batteries).

shell mason Dec 28, 2017, 10:47 AM

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nice new products the smaller shutter glass sounds like custom active 3D glasses

arctic abyssBOT Dec 28, 2017, 7:55 PM

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3D Hangouts - 11am ET Wednesdays
Show & Tell (YT only) - 7:30pm ET Wednesdays
Ask an Engineer - 8pm ET Wednesdays
Desk of Ladyada - Random hacker times
John Park's Workshop - 4pm EST Thursdays
Desk of Tony D - Evenings PST Fridays

river peak Dec 28, 2017, 10:15 PM

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@analog acorn That's a lot of pis.

analog acorn Dec 29, 2017, 9:41 AM

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@river peak Yes it is, but I'm trying to supply enough computing power for all the processing and communications needs. 😃

shell mason Dec 29, 2017, 10:15 AM

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@analog acorn those PIs are in cluster?

analog acorn Dec 29, 2017, 10:16 AM

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No. They're all performing separate tasks.

fallow fractal Dec 29, 2017, 10:38 PM

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oof

lament creek Dec 29, 2017, 10:55 PM

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@analog acorn any rover pictures?

torpid ferry Dec 31, 2017, 8:00 AM

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hi all

devout knoll Dec 31, 2017, 11:04 AM

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Hello @torpid ferry

shell mason Jan 3, 2018, 4:02 PM

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Live from @hard hollow @rocky reef 3D hangout

rocky reef Jan 3, 2018, 4:02 PM

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hi folks!

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hope you all had an awesome new year!

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this week's project: Motion Timelapse for Maker Projects https://learn.adafruit.com/motorized-camera-slider-mk3/

Motorized Camera Slider MK3

An upgrade to the slider project

shell mason Jan 3, 2018, 4:19 PM

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adabot slider

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https://www.amazon.com/Movo-CTS300-II-Panoramic-Circular-Platform/dp/B01GSZVGUS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1514996616&sr=8-1&keywords=curved+slider

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omg I just got a idea what about 3D printed circular camera slider

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camera slider what is 100% 3D Printed

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@hard hollow is so bling bling with those pixels

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@rocky reef think project for Tesla as lights show charging rate

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leather like 3D print would be cool case for it as it could have neopixel LED dots showing in it and in wind it works like a flag

eager sapphire Jan 3, 2018, 4:45 PM

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Thanks, guys

shell mason Jan 3, 2018, 4:45 PM

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thanks guys

rocky reef Jan 3, 2018, 4:45 PM

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thanks for joining folks!

shell mason Jan 3, 2018, 4:45 PM

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boomy New year

vast blade Jan 3, 2018, 10:36 PM

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Is this where the ask an engineer chat happens?

sacred isle Jan 3, 2018, 10:37 PM

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yes

vast blade Jan 3, 2018, 10:38 PM

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thx man

sacred isle Jan 3, 2018, 10:38 PM

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yw

waxen thistle Jan 4, 2018, 12:29 AM

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Good evening all you wonderful people 😃

pastel thicket Jan 4, 2018, 12:30 AM

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good eve Mr. Epic Beard

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 12:30 AM

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hi @waxen thistle

clear matrix Jan 4, 2018, 12:30 AM

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Evening @waxen thistle

fading meadow Jan 4, 2018, 12:30 AM

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@waxen thistle Good Evening

lavish patrol Jan 4, 2018, 12:31 AM

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Hello, all.

soft plinth Jan 4, 2018, 12:31 AM

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hi

open girder Jan 4, 2018, 12:31 AM

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sonic valve Jan 4, 2018, 12:32 AM

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Yay 00:30 start 🇬🇧

split gazelle Jan 4, 2018, 12:34 AM

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looks almost like a game pad

sacred isle Jan 4, 2018, 12:34 AM

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Awesome @rapid hornet

waxen thistle Jan 4, 2018, 12:34 AM

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You're missing a knob. See? That's probably what's wrong 😉 😉 😉

sacred isle Jan 4, 2018, 12:34 AM

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😃

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😃 😃

fallow fractal Jan 4, 2018, 12:35 AM

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I got one of those in the power bill in 1972 (Hollerith punch card)

odd stream Jan 4, 2018, 12:35 AM

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Yo everyone!

fallow fractal Jan 4, 2018, 12:35 AM

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hi dave

clear matrix Jan 4, 2018, 12:35 AM

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Hey @odd stream

lavish patrol Jan 4, 2018, 12:35 AM

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Check out Scott's books ...

fading meadow Jan 4, 2018, 12:35 AM

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@odd stream good evening

clear matrix Jan 4, 2018, 12:36 AM

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@rapid hornet Pretty purple boarded reflow oven 😃

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 12:36 AM

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linky https://hackaday.com/2018/01/03/friday-hack-chat-the-state-of-kicad/

Hackaday

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river peak Jan 4, 2018, 12:36 AM

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GIANT BUTTON

odd stream Jan 4, 2018, 12:36 AM

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Hey colin.. get the calipers out!

lavish patrol Jan 4, 2018, 12:36 AM

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Hey, size doesn't matter. 😀

fallow fractal Jan 4, 2018, 12:36 AM

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That's one nice button.

river peak Jan 4, 2018, 12:37 AM

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Oooh, that's a bright idea

sonic valve Jan 4, 2018, 12:37 AM

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Very nice cherry key

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Where can I buy xd

sacred isle Jan 4, 2018, 12:37 AM

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cool!

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I have a bigger button

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Cool! there is a kit for that?

eager sapphire Jan 4, 2018, 12:38 AM

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Collin’s got a big ol button. That is stuck in my head now.

waxen thistle Jan 4, 2018, 12:38 AM

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That's ok, a "solder printer" is a pick n' place.

river peak Jan 4, 2018, 12:38 AM

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@split gazelle Cats! All the cats!

clear matrix Jan 4, 2018, 12:38 AM

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@split gazelle Kitty air flow!

sacred isle Jan 4, 2018, 12:38 AM

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😃

fading meadow Jan 4, 2018, 12:39 AM

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🐱

clear matrix Jan 4, 2018, 12:39 AM

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@rapid hornet more kittehs!

waxen thistle Jan 4, 2018, 12:39 AM

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CATS! It's full of CATS!

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 12:39 AM

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🐱

clear matrix Jan 4, 2018, 12:39 AM

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@sacred isle blinka

river peak Jan 4, 2018, 12:39 AM

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3D printed cats!

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 12:40 AM

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oh no!

waxen thistle Jan 4, 2018, 12:40 AM

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Live demo gremlins!

crystal oyster Jan 4, 2018, 12:41 AM

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🎉 this is so cool

sacred isle Jan 4, 2018, 12:42 AM

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Fixed it!

upbeat ice Jan 4, 2018, 12:42 AM

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Good evening. I need that button :-), anyone know where I can find one?

split gazelle Jan 4, 2018, 12:42 AM

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that's awesome!

clear matrix Jan 4, 2018, 12:42 AM

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That's great!

river peak Jan 4, 2018, 12:42 AM

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@upbeat ice Give me a short while and I can find it

crystal oyster Jan 4, 2018, 12:42 AM

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YOOO

river peak Jan 4, 2018, 12:43 AM

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Aha, here it is: https://www.novelkeys.xyz/product/the-big-switch-series/

fallow fractal Jan 4, 2018, 12:43 AM

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Give me a lever long enough .. and a place to stand .. and I will break my lever. /aphorism

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 12:43 AM

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yay @sacred isle !

clear matrix Jan 4, 2018, 12:43 AM

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@sacred isle Nice!

split gazelle Jan 4, 2018, 12:43 AM

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@sacred isle great job!

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 12:44 AM

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blinking repl!

river peak Jan 4, 2018, 12:44 AM

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@sacred isle This is awesome.

clear matrix Jan 4, 2018, 12:44 AM

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Blinking purple REPL even!

lavish patrol Jan 4, 2018, 12:44 AM

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That's reminiscent of the old DOS prompt, with ANSI.SYS

fallow fractal Jan 4, 2018, 12:44 AM

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ESC[2J to clear the screen

sonic valve Jan 4, 2018, 12:44 AM

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It's cool. But
~~ew python~~
~~please don't kill me ahaha~~

sacred isle Jan 4, 2018, 12:45 AM

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thank you!

sonic valve Jan 4, 2018, 12:45 AM

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I'm more JS

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As they say

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Different strokes for different folks

sacred isle Jan 4, 2018, 12:46 AM

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@rapid hornet Did I get yer name right?

clear matrix Jan 4, 2018, 12:47 AM

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You did, yes @sacred isle

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 12:47 AM

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yup!

sacred isle Jan 4, 2018, 12:47 AM

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I already forgot it 😃

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Wait was it scott?

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 12:47 AM

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yup

sacred isle Jan 4, 2018, 12:47 AM

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oh ok!

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Thanks for helping me earlier

sonic valve Jan 4, 2018, 12:48 AM

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🥔🕰

sacred isle Jan 4, 2018, 12:48 AM

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😃

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 12:48 AM

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no problem! awesome work!

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how did you fix the freeze

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?

river peak Jan 4, 2018, 12:48 AM

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Knowing the weather, probably by bringing it inside.

solid marsh Jan 4, 2018, 12:49 AM

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sup mai hackers :V

crystal oyster Jan 4, 2018, 12:49 AM

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Andon 😩

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 12:50 AM

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anybody know the meditation website link?

clear matrix Jan 4, 2018, 12:50 AM

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@glossy glacier nice!

river peak Jan 4, 2018, 12:50 AM

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I'm pretty sure @glossy glacier has the same multimeter as I do

fallow fractal Jan 4, 2018, 12:51 AM

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That's the eye of a cyborg

clear matrix Jan 4, 2018, 12:51 AM

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@glossy glacier good luck!

river peak Jan 4, 2018, 12:52 AM

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VAcuum leaks really suck.

fallow fractal Jan 4, 2018, 12:52 AM

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Adam you have your video and audio solved .. very easy to follow what you're saying.

sacred isle Jan 4, 2018, 12:52 AM

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@rapid hornet I restarted the terminal

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 12:53 AM

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hmm, weird. could be a bug on our end

severe inlet Jan 4, 2018, 12:53 AM

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I think he's wondering about the Ideal Gas Law, PV=nRT

sacred isle Jan 4, 2018, 12:53 AM

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maybe, I saw that when I exited the program, I can't type anything or do anything within the window

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 12:54 AM

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let me know if it happens again

river peak Jan 4, 2018, 12:54 AM

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@split gazelle Do I spot a cat?

split gazelle Jan 4, 2018, 12:55 AM

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@rapid hornet i've had it happen too every once & a while

waxen thistle Jan 4, 2018, 12:55 AM

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@river peak which multimeter is that?

fallow fractal Jan 4, 2018, 12:55 AM

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This guy has amazing analog synths built.

split gazelle Jan 4, 2018, 12:55 AM

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@river peak you do she jumped up 😃

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 12:55 AM

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ok, maybe we should start an issue and try to reproduce i t

glossy glacier Jan 4, 2018, 12:55 AM

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@fallow fractal Google hangouts does a lot of atomatic procesing that I cand do with wirecast without buying pro

river peak Jan 4, 2018, 12:55 AM

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@waxen thistle One I picked up at Amazon, I think. Let me check

glossy glacier Jan 4, 2018, 12:56 AM

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I think the virtual mixer i am going to setup should help though

fallow fractal Jan 4, 2018, 12:56 AM

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Seeing your face when you speak helps a lot because of your rate of speech.

paper peak Jan 4, 2018, 12:56 AM

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@split gazelle what OS and version were you using when you had the CPy hang?

glossy glacier Jan 4, 2018, 12:56 AM

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yeah, i know i am a bit fast...

river peak Jan 4, 2018, 12:56 AM

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@waxen thistle Aha, here it is: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KHP6EIK

fallow fractal Jan 4, 2018, 12:56 AM

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It's fine but visual cues help at that rate.;)

split gazelle Jan 4, 2018, 12:57 AM

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@paper peak windows 10 & i believe it was 2.1

paper peak Jan 4, 2018, 12:58 AM

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@split gazelle tnx - i've had more reports on MacOS, but that's very helpful that it's not confined to that.

waxen thistle Jan 4, 2018, 12:58 AM

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@river peak Ahhhh, etekcity 😃 I have more than one of their toys

river peak Jan 4, 2018, 12:58 AM

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It's a pretty decent one. Works well for me.

split gazelle Jan 4, 2018, 12:58 AM

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i'm really looking forward to the m4 midi possibilities

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 12:58 AM

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we have an issue for it 😃

fallow fractal Jan 4, 2018, 12:59 AM

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Awesome @void widget

vast blade Jan 4, 2018, 12:59 AM

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Hey guys

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 1:00 AM

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hi @vast blade

rare fiber Jan 4, 2018, 1:00 AM

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hey everyone! so in order to join the hangout do I have to do something special? like... fill out a form or anything?

vast blade Jan 4, 2018, 1:00 AM

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nope!

waxen thistle Jan 4, 2018, 1:00 AM

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@river peak I was given two older Fluke 77iii multimeters a few years back -- out of the box, but still in plastic. They're great when I want something more accurate than my Horror Fright [Harbor Freight] freebies.

rare fiber Jan 4, 2018, 1:00 AM

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nevermind, found the G+ comment section

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😉

sacred isle Jan 4, 2018, 1:00 AM

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Nice show!

split gazelle Jan 4, 2018, 1:00 AM

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@paper peak no problem!

open girder Jan 4, 2018, 1:00 AM

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vast blade Jan 4, 2018, 1:00 AM

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You have to request to present at the show and tell but you just open the link and listen for ask an engineer

viral sail Jan 4, 2018, 1:01 AM

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Hi.

vast blade Jan 4, 2018, 1:02 AM

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Gettin' ready for the bomber

void widget Jan 4, 2018, 1:02 AM

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all those zelfex stencil frames...

rare fiber Jan 4, 2018, 1:02 AM

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thank you @vast blade 😃

vast blade Jan 4, 2018, 1:02 AM

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cool to see where all my Arduino motor shields are made XD

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just picked one up last week

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 1:02 AM

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@void widget I love the module playground, I sent you a link to the UART issue right? We should be able to get it in 3.0

void widget Jan 4, 2018, 1:03 AM

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I will have to do a blog or learn post on circuitpython and MIDICV

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 1:03 AM

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yes please!

waxen thistle Jan 4, 2018, 1:03 AM

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CircuitPythonado -- part Circuit Python, part 'nado.

void widget Jan 4, 2018, 1:03 AM

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@rapid hornet yeah you did, I am sure it can be done easily enough 😉

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 1:03 AM

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if there is any time critical stuff you hit we can add C modules to do it

vast blade Jan 4, 2018, 1:03 AM

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Here's a question: do you guys profit from boards sold on amazon as much as boards bought directly on your site? I usually get adafruit shields from amazon just because of the cheaper shipping

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 1:04 AM

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@vast blade nope, resellers get a discount from adafruit

open girder Jan 4, 2018, 1:04 AM

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@vast blade our resellers purchase them, then sell'em all good, purchase wherever!

vast blade Jan 4, 2018, 1:05 AM

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Ok thank you!

sacred isle Jan 4, 2018, 1:05 AM

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U should carry the PICAXE Chip kit

void widget Jan 4, 2018, 1:05 AM

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@rapid hornet nothing so far, and I am spamming the serial line with ptichbend and aftertouch messages which can really thrash a slow serial buffer

twin crown Jan 4, 2018, 1:05 AM

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Awesome, shipping directly from adafruit.com is extremly expensive

vast blade Jan 4, 2018, 1:05 AM

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'cause UPS is steep when buying one or two items

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 1:06 AM

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@void widget awesome! keep it in mind as you are playing around with it

solid wyvernBOT Jan 4, 2018, 1:06 AM

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waxen thistle Jan 4, 2018, 1:06 AM

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I'm not stuck in this country with you, you're stuck in this country with me. And I have python.

vast blade Jan 4, 2018, 1:06 AM

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It's still one of the best nations on earth, we have true freedom to create and build to better the world

fickle umbra Jan 4, 2018, 1:06 AM

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@vernal mulch flashlights

void widget Jan 4, 2018, 1:06 AM

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@rapid hornet it is when i start gettingthe knobs and oled into the mix I will need to see how quick I can still keep things

vast blade Jan 4, 2018, 1:06 AM

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@waxen thistle game changer

lavish patrol Jan 4, 2018, 1:06 AM

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Does that make shipping to the UK cheaper?

muted mesa Jan 4, 2018, 1:07 AM

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@waxen thistle 1M points for the Watchmen ref!!!

sacred isle Jan 4, 2018, 1:07 AM

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@rapid hornet Can u mention adding the 555 timer and the PICAXE chip to whoever adds new products?

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 1:07 AM

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sweet! you'll likely hit memory issues too. we can do a custom board build with some libs built in

dusk tiger Jan 4, 2018, 1:07 AM

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@rapid hornet Meditate here! https://bit.ly/MeditateWithRain

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 1:07 AM

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@sacred isle email support with the suggestion

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thanks @dusk tiger

vast blade Jan 4, 2018, 1:07 AM

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are incompleted projects encouraged on show and tell?

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 1:07 AM

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perfect timing

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@vast blade yup!

waxen thistle Jan 4, 2018, 1:07 AM

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@muted mesa I'm getting into comics -- "The Wednesday Club" on GeekAndSundry's twitch channel helps a lot

vast blade Jan 4, 2018, 1:07 AM

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thx!

sweet kernel Jan 4, 2018, 1:07 AM

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You ship to Iraq too...

analog acorn Jan 4, 2018, 1:08 AM

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@rapid hornet The oven project is alive again?!? Yay!

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 1:08 AM

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yeah, I was hoping to get the pcb ordered but there is some routing left to do

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I wanted to add a couple other things too

waxen thistle Jan 4, 2018, 1:09 AM

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@rapid hornet Is/was it a Breville?

sacred isle Jan 4, 2018, 1:09 AM

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Scorce code for meditation: https://github.com/isaacwellish/soundTrials

GitHub

isaacwellish/soundTrials

soundTrials - meditation for you

rapid hornet Jan 4, 2018, 1:09 AM

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yeah its the smallest breville

vast blade Jan 4, 2018, 1:09 AM

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that is cool

muted mesa Jan 4, 2018, 1:09 AM

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brevilles are awesome....