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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

kann ja dem Kunden nicht 30 Jahre Siff zumuten :D

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Reserved for the widescreen model ;)

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Yup, a Kyocera 20MB MFM hard drive. I had to fix the motherboard though, leaked battery… It's a standard Suntac 286 board, nothing special.

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

King's Quest I Imagine 1987, little me, sitting in front of the PC with a huge English dictionary tome on my lap. It's how I started to learn English! OPEN DOOR!

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

There has to be a nest somewhere. Just a couple of minutes ago I found this while browsing the classifieds…

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Absolut. Mein erstes Smartphone war das Ur-Desire. Noch in der Erstvariante mir OLED. Wegen Lieferproblemen hatten die späteren Chargen dann TFTs. Man beachte die Größe!

Auf dem Bild sieht man eine Hand, die ein älteres HTC-Smartphone hält. Das Gerät hat eine schwarze Front mit abgerundeten Kanten und darunter physische Tasten (Home, Menü, Zurück und Suche) sowie einen Trackball in der Mitte.

Auf dem Bildschirm ist der Startbildschirm einer älteren Android-Oberfläche (HTC Sense) zu sehen. Dominant ist ein großes Wetter- und Uhr-Widget: Es zeigt die Uhrzeit „2:08“ und ein bewölktes Wetter mit etwa 4 °C. Die Oberfläche ist bunt und hat einen regenbogenartigen Hintergrund.

Darunter befinden sich App-Symbole mit deutschen Beschriftungen: „Nachricht“, „Mail“, „Internet“ und „Kamera“. Unten in der Mitte steht „Telefon“ als zentrale Schaltfläche.

Das Gerät wirkt wie ein älteres Modell von HTC, vermutlich aus der Zeit früher Android-Smartphones.

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Hach, das waren noch Zeiten… Damals musste man noch basteln.

Das Bild zeigt ein HTC Desire HD, das per USB-Kabel an etwas angeschlossen ist und auf einem Schreibtisch liegt. Auf dem Display ist ein Boot- bzw. Startbildschirm zu sehen: oben steht „htc“, darunter ein grünes Android-Maskottchen mit einem großen Schloss bzw. Ziffernrad in der Körpermitte. Am unteren Rand steht in handschriftähnlicher Schrift „quietly unlocked“.

Im Hintergrund erkennt man eine Laptop-Tastatur. Das Handy wirkt gerade eingeschaltet bzw. im Startvorgang, vermutlich im Zusammenhang mit einem entsperrten Bootloader oder einer modifizierten Android-Installation.

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Well, at least it was at Pi o'clock, CEST…

The image shows the bottom-left corner of a user interface with a gray-purple background. There’s a timestamp reading “03:14 · 06.05.2026” and part of a small globe icon followed by the letter “J”.

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Was spricht denn gegen die klassische Mühle?

Ein Mann hält eine übergroße Pfeffermühle nach vorne; im Hintergrund ist ein Polizeiwagen zu sehen.

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The CV joint is held onto the drive shaft spline by two circlips. The outer one slipped off and all that was keeping the CV joint on was the rubber boot. When it gave way, the CV joint slowly slipped off, until it was only engaging with the last 2mm of the spline, which then sheared off.

A greasy mechanical shaft assembly, likely part of a vehicle drivetrain, is clamped in a vise on a workbench. The shaft has splines at the end, visible wear, and a retaining clip near a bearing or seal. Nearby are bolts and tools, suggesting ongoing repair or disassembly.

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

It's funny how widely different electric safety standards are… Here the minimum allowed distance to mount sockets/switches from a shower or bathtub is 60cm. In the UK it's 3m? First time I was on vacation in Cyprus (UK-style standards), I was slightly confused by the hair dryer in the bedroom… 😄

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Hm, I'm wondering if one could emulate a 4 Pi on a Pi 4…

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

I have nearly the same machine, only digital branded (Olivetti used to manufacture OEM PCs for DEC for a while). It's a 90MHz Pentium. (netpic)

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

That's completely normal behavior. Tantalum capacitors tend to short with age, if the power supply is able to source enough current, it will explosively blow the short free :)

The image shows an old desktop computer setup, likely from the late 1980s or early 1990s. 🖥️

Main elements in the picture

CRT Monitor:
A bulky beige cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitor sits on the right side of the desk. The screen is dark and not turned on.

Desktop Computer Case:
On the left is a horizontal desktop PC case with a floppy disk drive in the front. The case is open, exposing internal components such as cables and metal drive bays.

Floppy Drive & Buttons:
The front panel has several round buttons and a floppy disk slot, typical of early PCs.

German Warning Sticker:
A yellow label on the front reads:
“Das Austreten von Rauch aus diesem Gerät ist normal und unbedenklich.”
This translates roughly to:
“The escape of smoke from this device is normal and harmless.”
It’s clearly meant as a humorous or sarcastic sticker.

Keyboard:
A large beige mechanical-style keyboard sits in front of the computer.

Screwdriver:
A screwdriver is placed on the desk near the monitor, suggesting someone is repairing or working on the machine.

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I lost the next weekend though. Wanted to replace the front left wheel bearing. And somehow I managed to order the wrong size of bearing. Of course I only noticed after I had destructively removed the old one...

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

I hate replacing CV boots. It's so messy…

The picture shows a worn rubber bellows or boot placed on a dirty wooden workbench. The rubber part is black and has a large tear along one of its folds. It appears to be a flexible protective cover, possibly from a vehicle (like a CV joint boot or suspension component).

Next to it is a black work glove with yellow text that says “GALLEE” and some certification markings. On the left side of the image, part of a metal tool (possibly a pry bar) is visible. The background wall looks stained and dirty, suggesting a workshop or garage setting.

The image appears to be a close-up view of a vehicle’s drivetrain area, likely near the front suspension and axle assembly.

In the center of the image is a black rubber CV boot (constant velocity joint boot). The boot has multiple accordion-style ridges and is mounted onto the CV joint housing on the right side. A metal retaining clamp is visible around the larger end of the boot, securing it to the joint. The boot looks new and clean compared to the surrounding components.

At the top of the image, there is a socket attached to a socket extension. It appears to be positioned horizontally, likely being used to tighten or secure a fastener during the CV boot installation.

On the right side, part of the CV joint housing and possibly suspension or steering components can be seen, including a large bolt head. In the lower and background areas, other suspension components and parts of the subframe are visible, with typical road grime and wear.

Overall, the photo captures the process of mounting a CV boot, with tools in place and the new boot being secured onto the axle assembly.

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

My phone has an IR blaster, so I can use it as a universal remote. Has saved my a*s a couple of times! Also, I finally caved in and bought a replacement remote for my little Sony VHS-combo two years ago… 9€ with free shipping isn't that bad, I guess!

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Die 100km/h lassen sich doch sicher auch irgendwie anzapfen…

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Jepp. Typ III. Sogar mit alten PCMCIA-Festplatten

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Ich hab einen von diesen Kartenlesern, mit denen klappt das eigentlich ganz gut. (Auch mit PCMCIA CF Adapter)

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Yeah, I fell for it too back then. My dad and I got new PCs at the same time. I bought an SB32 while he got a cheap ESS with wavetable daughterboard for a quarter of the price. Nowadays I feel I got ripped off…

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

After fiddling around with standard desoldering pumps, I got an el-cheapo heated one, basically a 2-in-one soldering iron and pump. But later I treated myself to a "real" desoldering station, when I got a great deal for one. I can highly recommend the Zhongdi ZD-985!

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Last year my boss had them just out in the open in his garden… (Picture taken in September) He doesn't even smoke weed, but he said: You only have rights if you apply them.

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Hehe, in the early 90s we had the family 386 (with OG SB1.5) hooked up to my dad's old Hi-Fi amp and his old speakers below the desk. I remember the foam surrounds crumbling from the low bass of the Commander Keen jumping sound effect :D

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Nice! I like these integrated TVs. I got this one a couple of years ago:

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Korg 05R/W (unfortunately the video compression kills the details)

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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈 @kpanic.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

The Warcraft II setup's MIDI test. (Example: SAM9233 wavetable)

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