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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Added support for dark mode!

Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

I'm really loving how you can convey complex concepts with ThreeJS in an interactive way. Here's another visualization I created for the motion collection device I developed. The first stage shows the data from an uncalibrated magnetometer. The second shows the data after it's calibrated.

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

I wanted to demonstrate how this medical device I worked on can collect motion data, so I added a live visualization of the acceleration and rotation. This all works in the browser with the 3D model!

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I've been working on adding some 3D components to my portfolio, and it's been shaping up really well. Here's a preview!

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Anyone can launch a hardware side‑hustle with just a laptop and internet. Need an editor that just works? VS Code is free. Need 3D + PCB CAD? Fusion 360 (personal) is free. Want to spin a circuit board? KiCad is free.

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

A few years ago, I reflected on the most impactful lessons I've learned in my career. From this, I found a clearer understanding of career growth and five profound mistakes everyone (intern to staff engineer) should avoid. Here are my notes:

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Five Early Career Mistakes I Had to Learn the Hard Way

A reflection on five career mistakes I've learned—and how avoiding them can accelerate your professional growth.

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

In one of the infinite dimensions out there, I'm starting as the CEO of Microsoft on Monday. My first priority? Stopping Windows from requiring you to restart so damn often.

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

I've had fantastic success with the Bambu Lab H2D. There hasn't been a single failed print, including those with support enabled.

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

The dual-AMS mount worked out really well. I printed it with PETG-CF (carbon fiber) and it feels solid. I would highly recommend this to anyone who doesn't want to stack their AMS systems (or have them off to the side).

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Printing some desiccant containers for the AMS 2 Pro. Second AMS arrives today!

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Printing with carbon fiber (PETG-CF) for the first time. Cross your fingers!

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

After using a tiling manager for macOS (Aerospace) for a month, I'm switching back. Unfortunately, Apple makes building a true tiling manager really difficult. It had to do things like hide windows in the bottom left, but you could always see them. Also, rearranging windows was super jittery.

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

"There are Microsoft apps installed, and they're going to make themselves known instead of blending into the OS!"

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

What resources do you use for learning Fusion 360? I need to brush up soon.

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

After working with the Bambu Labs H2D for a while, I decided to grab a second AMS 2 Pro. Now to find the right way to mount them. Maybe this? makerworld.com/models/1281134

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

If I'm in a coma and someone suggests an experimental procedure, just say no. I am NOT getting Black Mirrored.

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

After four incredible years, I'm wrapping up my time at Qr8 Health. I'm grateful for the journey and the brilliant people I worked with. I'm now exploring what's next—if you're building something meaningful and think I can help, let's talk.

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

I strongly considered using Rust or Swift to write firmware for my latest embedded project, but there's always that risk of hitting unexpected compatibility issues mid-project. Went with trusty C this time—but I'm still rooting for Rust!

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

What's your preferred microcontroller for low-power applications? I used a nRF52 for a project and I can't imagine anything else being better. It has BLE support and you can add WiFi with a companion IC. Phenomenal developer experience & support. VS Code for the IDE. Excellent debugging tools.

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Literally every day my Mail app will say I have unread mail when I don't. Usually this happens when I archive the message on my phone. Opening the app, tapping "Get new messages", filtering/unfiltering, nothing fixes it besides quitting and reopening. Happens on iPhone too!

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

If I could pick any project to work on, it would be a combination of custom hardware, firmware, software (maybe a companion app), and 3D printing. Give me that and I'll work so hard I forget to eat.

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

The different AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) are surprisingly good at comparing different microcontrollers for new hardware projects. I'm choosing between the nRF52840 and the nRF5340 for a project and it cut down on the research time considerably. Gemini's "Deep Research" is excellent, too!

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

When someone like Christopher Lawley - famous for using an iPad as his primary computer on YouTube - says he's switching to the Mac, Apple should listen!

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Thinking of rewriting my blog (currently NextJS) to use a static site generator like zola (written in Rust). But, I rewrite it almost as often as I write posts for it, so maybe not 🤦

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

My new favorite YouTuber is RobertFeranec. If you're interested in building custom electronics, you should absolutely check him out. He basically gives an entire electrical engineering degree in video form.

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

OK, it's possible I went a little too far on this upgrade cycle... These will replace a 16" M1 Max MacBook Pro. It's great, but I should have went with the smaller model. I want a beefy setup on my desk and a portable-but-capable laptop when I'm on the go. Trying something new!

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Are there any good Product Requirements Document templates out there? I've just been using the Google Docs template for "Project Proposal" and then hacking away at it 🤷‍♂️

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

After weeks of procrastination, I'm finally kicking off my generator shed project! Up until now, powering up the generator during outages has been a hassle: wheeling it out to the shed, covering it from the rain, and starting it, and hoping I don't get struck by lightning. It's time to fix this!

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Never thought I'd see the day where a Gemini model out-shines ChatGPT and Claude, but we're there. Their 2.5 Pro model is excellent for most things. I compare it to o1/4o throughout the day and it's usually better. Claude is still better for coding, but the gap gets smaller every day.

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

I took the plunge and upgraded to a Bambu Lab H2D printer. My Ultimaker S3 will still be around, but it will be more of a "secondary" printer for now. I considered getting a FormLabs 4, but the health risks associated with resin printers make me uneasy. Maybe one day!

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

I really like the Bluesky UI. It feels snappy, and I never have to hunt for anything.

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

I just updated my portfolio with some new projects, including one involving deep brain stimulation. Go check it out! www.mikebuss.com/portfolio

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Mike Buss @mikebuss.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Ever tried Apple's sample code only to find it doesn't work? You're not alone. My latest blog post dives into the challenges developers face in the Apple ecosystem. www.mikebuss.com/posts/apple-...

A video showing the sidebar not working on a macOS app

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