iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 01/05/2025

I’ve been coming out to the campground in the afternoons to work, ride my bike, fly kites, and play fetch with Phoebe. As you can see, Phoebe approves.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 24/03/2025

I was fortunate enough to get in on the lottery at my local seasonal campground. We’ve parked our camper there. It’s about 25 minutes away, and will become my home away from home. I can hardly wait for April 1st to get back into RV life a bit, even if it’s just part-time.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 20/03/2025

Siren vibes at our favorite coffee shop in the OBX today.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 19/03/2025

At the beach this week. Got a new kite, and wow it’s smooth! This Mylar makes a big difference! #kiting

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 08/03/2025

It's done! Mounted on the wall and built! so happy this is done!

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 06/03/2025

Printed the caps overnight. Just need the top part and the wall mounted piece and this project will be ready to install!

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 05/03/2025

It’s starting to look like a computer! I designed it kind of like how a Playstation 2 can sit vertical or horizontal. I’ll mostly be using it wall-mounted in the vertical position.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 05/03/2025

Big step in the right direction here - all of the electronic components have been mounted to the frame. I had to order one extension cable to power the motherboard, but other than that, it went well! Can’t wait to power this thing up!

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 02/03/2025

Welp I printed the part and several parts didn’t quite line up, and I didn’t use enough infill so it broke. Tweaking the holes and printing again, but this time I’m printing a thin test piece to check alignment.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 02/03/2025

I ordered a my first parafoil kite. A Tantrum 220. I'm interested in kitesurfing, and also looking for options for an upper body workout on windy days. Can't wait to get this thing in the air. Hopefully the kite is the only thing that goes up 😁

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 22/02/2025

My little Macbook Air is great on its own, but sometimes I want the extra real-estate. Not too different than my original RV setup, actually. Eventually I'll replace this board with something better, but for now, any planar surface will do 😅

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 21/02/2025

I even created my own daily journal template. I based it on my time-budgeting approach, and left plenty of room for bullet journaling so I can get stuff out of my head and keep myself from getting distracted during the oh-so-important deep work timeblock.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 21/02/2025

I bought a Boox e-ink tablet for bullet journaling, and reading. really loving it so-far. My mind buzzes with RSS feed to ChatGPT to Instapaper Zaps that allow me to create my own curated, and reported newspaper with original links. Another weekend project, it seems.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 19/02/2025

I’m not confident I can top this setup. It’s basically a wood board on my recliner with a controller, keyboard, portable monitor, all hooked up to my handheld. Basically a Nintendo Switch, but way better.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 16/02/2025

It is ready to print! The final overall dimensions is about 13″ tall x 5.5″ wide x 11″ deep. If I would have splurged on a mini ATX motherboard I could have made it a lot smaller – probably 8″tall x 5.5″ wide x 8″ deep. But I wanted WiFi 6 and more for less money 😂.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 11/02/2025

I started over in FFXIV last night. I needed a game that didn't feel like another project. Something that took me on a journey. And I couldn't resist creating an emo Lalafell named Adam Smoltier. 😂

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 02/02/2025

The plan is to tuck the mount it behind the TV on the wall. Brackets will hold it on the wall but make it fairly easy to remove if I ever need too. Although it’s going to be running Ubuntu, so I can connect to it with another computer pretty easily.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 30/01/2025

I can't get enough of how GOOD this green looks on this dark blue.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 28/01/2025

Nobody wants to be Jurassic Park's IT department - stuck outside their systems after their lead developer disappears.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 19/01/2025

Usually, the boards are made using 2x4 planks, more like this, but they're really bulky and heavy to lug around. So I thought it would be cool to make a nested set that are compact and easier to carry.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 19/01/2025

Looking through some of my old archives, and stumbled on this fun cornhole board project I did a decade ago. I never did build this thing. Maybe this is the year? www.alexstandiford.com/tag/project-...

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 16/01/2025

Eat your heart out, Italy 😂😭

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 22/12/2024

The newly adjusted pieces worked SO well. They printed easily thanks to the flats, still work just as well, and printed much nicer. This thing makes winding up my kite tail A LOT easier. Really happy with this design.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 21/12/2024

The tail crank design works great, although I had some issues with the print quality. So, I tweaked the design to make it easier to print on its side, which will not only make the cranks stronger, but also a lot easier to print. This should fix the quality issues I had.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 19/12/2024

If I can get the printer to do it, I'm going to try and print this little setup as a portable tail winder. The handles come out and fit inside the winder, and then you can strap the whole thing together as a single compact piece. #3dprinting #kiting

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 18/12/2024

Just Ohio, saying "we can be everything to everyone!"

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 17/12/2024

I got it in the air. 10mph winds. I seriously think this is my perfect Ohio kite. Hits that Goldilocks zone between a 4D and a Quantum. 😍 it’s a Kitty Hawk Kites edition Nexus by Prism Kites and I'm in love.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 15/12/2024

Novatorius website is coming along nicely. :)

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 09/12/2024

Flying my Quantum this morning. Exciting to get the right amount of wind to actually do some fun stuff with it!

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 07/12/2024

Reminiscing back to 2020 when we were spending our first Christmas in the camper. Of all of our setup, there was something so special about the first one.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 06/12/2024

I’ve been working on the Novatorius brand, and getting a better grasp on what my business “is”. It’s all been in my head, and feels great to get it all out of my head. I was even able to get a brand and style guide put together! Here’s a little sneak peek.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 03/12/2024

I got a flat cap and I’m so excited about it!

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 30/11/2024

Watching Aurora today. We got VIP tickets and oh my god this is amazing! Right next to the bar, I have a server, great acoustics, awesome venue, and my own seat. I may never go back.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 29/11/2024

Flight never ceases to amaze me.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 28/11/2024

Turkey in the oven, everything is otherwise ready for the family to come. Enjoying a moment of quiet before the crazy. My cat agrees. #thanksgiving

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 19/11/2024

This actually came out really good. 6 pennies make this thing really stable

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 19/11/2024

Kate and Devin requested stands for a Christmas tree craft they’re working on, so I got to over-engineer one for the 3D printer 😁. The holes inside are designed to hold pennies that will add weight to the base. Designed it so that I can print the rod sideways which should make it stronger.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 18/11/2024

I set up some shelving in my office over the weekend for my gaming “server” (AKA “old gaming laptop”) and printer.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 16/11/2024

Podcast spikes on days I publish are starting to get wider. That feels like progress…!

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 13/11/2024

My youngest has discovered the capabilities of a 3D printer. So we’re printing fun things like articulating dragons, 3-headed snails, and Medusa figures. All while learning about 3D printers ❤️

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 07/06/2023

Slow cooking on the grill today. The little camper doesn't have room for something to do it in an easier manner, so to the grill I go! It makes a better meal, anyway. alexstandiford.com/micro/1953

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 30/05/2023

Cape Breton is so, so beautiful! Next level amazing. I don't think I've seen a National Park this scenic since we were out west two years ago. We went on a 4.7 mile hike today and we're rewarded with some cool views, but the drive itself was simply stunning. alexstandiford.com/micro/1915

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 28/05/2023

We visited Cavendish Beach, a site that was suggested to us by a local. She referred to it as "cavy", and asked her co worker what she thought of the recommendation with an "eh?" Cavy creates this beautiful gradation from blue to red as the water hits the r... alexstandiford.com/micro/1899

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