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Aethelstan 2X4B

@aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social
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Nerd, tech, D&D, making, crafting, 3D printing

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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
I have a question regarding the general opposition to AI. I understand most of it is about them being trained on stolen works, and that makes sense to me. I also understand the point about data centres destroying communities and that also makes sense. I am more interested in smaller, local models.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I am making an effort today, but sometimes it feels like it doesn’t matter. Still wrong.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
And why do people work so hard at breaking things, then pretend they didn’t mean it and can mr technician fix it, even when mr technician told them it wouldn’t be repairable if they did it? So tired of this life now.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
There has to be a better way to exist than this? I’m running out of any desire to keep going. I was just coming to terms with my nothingness and then *bam*! And the consequences of me being ignored lead to someone getting hurt and I have to come home to the mess. How do people manage to keep going?
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Someone in a Facebook electronics group is extolling the virtues of soldering onto crimp terminals. I am going to call the police.
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Anon Opin @anonopin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Always assumed that the members of Fun Boy Three and Bananarama paired off for sex after they shot the video for It Ain't What You Do. Is be disappointed if they didn't. Can anyone confirm?
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Even self care apps are taking the piss.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
And other thing, the male loneliness epidemic and middle aged male suicide rates are often under scrutiny, but often the takeaways is that men don’t talk about their feelings. But often men are actively ignored, our feelings just get in the way of the people who are supposed to love us.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
What’s absolute fucking nuts is someone can claim to be an emo but be utterly deaf to the words “I’m not ok”
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
So how do people actually deal with it when it become clear you mean shit all? Words are empty when you are obviously the very last thing that someone would care about.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I work in a lab. I am an electronic engineer. I am a nerd. I outdid myself yesterday though, I heard a train on the line that runs past our lab and could tell from the sound it was a class 37. Proudly announced so, went to the window and there was a class 37. That nerd trophy will be mine.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Microwave has died. Thermal fuse is ok, so is HV fuse. Must be the magnetron, and I ain’t messing with that.
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Muppet Beaker Gets Electric Shock
ALT: Muppet Beaker Gets Electric Shock
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Sometimes I wish I could switch my autism off for a brief window as it could save me time. An example is that right now I am scanning, colour correcting, colour space analysing and faffing over a set of 60 acrylic markers. A normal person would just go ‘Yeah, looks ok’ whereas I need a spreadsheet.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Anyone able to help identify this chilli plant? It’s the one I lost the label to in the spring. I haven’t tried one yet so not sure how hot they are. #Chilli #HotPepper
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Here is my #WipWednesday #CrossStitch
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Tech companies please note. If I am logging in on a device without email access, don’t require that the authentication link requires the same device. We have carried multiple devices since about mid 16th century, or at least most of the 21st.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
My PETG went from bright and cheery to shitting itself in the space of two thunderstorms. 😫 #3DPrinting
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Also knocked this up in FreeCAD, it’s a pen holder for the Cricut Air 2 and will hold acrylic markers.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Weekend starts in four minutes, already fixed @aelfida.bsky.social’s usb lamp in her office. I hate USB-A power delivery though, the connectors always overheat. Slowly moving all my 5V USB powered devices to a different connector.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
So masking tape on the edges of the aida seems to help, the cloth is sitting square rather than wonky. #CrossStitch
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
So the cricut I pulled from an e-waste bin works, I just knocked up a power supply and used the accessories my friends bought for me. I tested with an SVG.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
I was after some M5 machine screws for my scroll frame , I found some 18V 5A buck-boost controllers instead. Can’t be many people in that overlap of the Venn diagram for random rusty screws, cross stitch, and power control ICs.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Last week I got that Cricut out the bin. I was speaking to my friends about it last night explaining I needed to get some accessories for it to test. Today we received a random delivery of a Cricut accessory pack. Good friends know how to lift you up ❤️
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
I’m designing a 3D printed scroll frame for my #CrossStitch, but I’m not sure if my idea of what they are is correct. I’m looking at two cylinders that wrap the fabric around them, then wind it back and forth to centre where you are working. If anyone uses one, can you post a picture of it please?
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Joking aside, we didn’t actually have any safety glasses so we did a pinhole projector, this is what we got.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Quick print to test out a scroll frame idea.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I just used a colander to look at the sun, practicing for the eclipse in a few hours. I think I strained my eyes. I’ll get my coat…
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
In the yard today, saving seeds from tbe curry pepper and the Zimbabwe black, hence letting them go red. Sweet pepper is also looking great and we have some fatali setting fruit too.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Having a bit of a ‘meh’ day today, not feeling motivated to really do much. Hope it doesn’t last. 🙁
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Headlines you don’t necessarily want to know about…
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Amanda DeLong | BAD Stitch @badstitch.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
WIP Wednesday Hey! It's me, trying to see what you're stitching! Share your cross stitch projects below! Maybe find a new stitchy friend. I frog a lot. I mean... A LOT. That's part of model stitching, I guess! #crossstitch #StitchSky #WIPWednesday #FiberArts ⬇️⬇️⬇️
A cross stitch project in progress on bright pink fabric showing a branch, some leaves, and a blue and pink flower actively being frogged with threads hanging out. Work in Progress Wednesday.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
There is a bloke sat in front of me, his headphones are proclaiming he walks alone along the boulevard of broken dreams. He’s actually on the 8 to Mackworth with a bunch of other people, driving down Albert Street.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
So I am a little confused. There was an election in the US, I think in a single state, and the guy who won was elected to have a chance at being elected? Or has he now won and has a seat in whichever chamber he stood for?
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Anon Opin @anonopin.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The Voyager photo of Earth and Carl Sagan's pale blue dot speech should be rammed down the throat of every single person on this planet until we, as a species, finally understand our place in the universe.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
I have no idea how some of you can stitch so neatly. I can, if I want to, take a pretty decent photograph, but that doesn’t stop my work from being scruffy 😫 #CrossStitch
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Finished the lettering! The peach definitely works better than the purple. #CrossStitch
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Oh, it is Ned’s time. Wonder how quick it will complete the trinity after this?
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Starting the day with a bit of Placebo. Nice.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Just found out my wierd thumbs have a name! Behold, I give you Brachydactyly type D
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Time to learn FreeCAD and get myself free of the Autodesk trap. #OpenSource #FreeSoftware
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
This is the warning label on one of my blood pressure monitors. There are a few funny things there, but number five makes me piss myself every time.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Zimbabwe Black, a striking plant with dark leaves and fruit. They ripen to a bright red so they really pop when they are ripe. Lovely flowers too.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
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Monkey Yawn
ALT: Monkey Yawn
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
How do you stop these tatty loose threads? In the block it helps with fill, but the edges look terrible. #CrossStitch
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Changing the purple for the peach in my pattern. The fill on the purple is too different and it was the only colour that wasn’t UV reactive. The peach will work better I think. #CrossStitch
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Amanda DeLong | BAD Stitch @badstitch.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
WIP Wednesday Hey! It's me, trying to see what you're stitching! Share your cross stitch projects below! Maybe find a new stitchy friend. I got some progress on my #StitchAsia pattern from Kyoko Maruoko's book, the flying squirrels! #crossstitch #StitchSky #WIPWednesday #FiberArts ⬇️⬇️⬇️
A cross stitch project in progress showing a bit of tree trunk with yellow and blue leaves. A small face peers out from the tree trunk.  A wooden needleminder on the left of a grimacing fox face. Work in Progress Wednesday.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Some of our flowers 🙂
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Looked at upgrading my PC to 64GB of memory. Apparently I need the economy of a small nation to do that. 😫
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Manages some #CrossStitch last night, not much but was nice to have the time and energy.
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Aethelstan 2X4B @aethelstan2x4b.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Not touched my #CrossStitch for a couple of weeks for various reasons including migraines, heat, and lack of time. Decided to do some this afternoon but I keep my patterns electronically and my iPad battery is dead 😢
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