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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026

The drive of my pool robot was so worn down that the propeller kept slipping. So I designed a new one in #FreeCAD and 3D printed it. The orange drive spins constantly and locks into the propeller via a helical dog clutch, so the propeller only turns while the […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

Years ago I built models in #SolidWorks. Since then I've switched to #FreeCAD, but I still wanted to bring over some of my old models. Instead of rebuilding them by hand, I gave #ClaudeCode an #MCP server for each app and let it do the migration. It worked […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

Side-by-side screenshot of the same 3D model, a rectangular tool holder block with several pockets of different shapes, open in SolidWorks on the left and FreeCAD on the right. The two models look identical.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 29/08/2026

It's so funny to see #AI struggle with #CSS. If they ever create #AGI and we need to stop it, just throw an HTML page at it and ask it to center something. It will be occupied for millennia. #coding

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 17/08/2026

Final Result. The wrenches sit in a bit too tight. But good enough. #FreeCAD #3dprinting

A black 3d printed wrench tray with 10 wrenches seated into it.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 15/08/2026

@aires I used duplicati ages ago. But it was too slow for bigger backups. Switched to borg, which is awesome. Restic is also great.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 14/08/2026

Here are the measurements and a partial test print in TPU to check if the wrenches fit well. They are a bit loose. Since the TPU is very flexible, I can make the gripping part about 1 mm tighter then the neck of the wrench. No problem thanks to #FreeCAD VarSets. #3dprinting

A lot of measurements. 10 for each wrench.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 14/08/2026

This week, I created this combination wrench tray for my toolbox in #FreeCAD. Normally, this would have been a lot of work, but I tried something new. I took about 100 measurements (10 for each wrench), took a picture of the measurement sheet, and gave it to […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 11/08/2026

@jwisser I was just wondering what you've had trouble with. I use it daily, and my experience is mostly that "it just works." I work on C#, Java, TS, and Python projects, some of which have many millions of lines of code.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 11/08/2026

@jwisser Why so much hate for vscode? I love it. There are so many powerful plugins, and it is capable of step-debugging almost any language under the sun. Even multiple languages simultaneously. Running a service in a Docker container on a faraway server? No problem. Connect to it via SSH to […]

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 26/07/2026

I am really impressed with #Proxmox now. Not that I wasn't already, but on many previous attempts, I failed to run #macOS on #VMware on an #AMD CPU. And here comes Proxmox: first try, installed #Tahoe, and it just works. There were a few minor hiccups, but in […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

A screenshot of a KDE desktop. A Proxmox noVNC session is connected to a macOS Tahoe VM. Xcode is open, and an instance of an iPhone Simulator is also running.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 06/07/2026

I don't do #electronics very often. When I only need a one-off, I don't bother designing a PCB. I just use a perfboard and some tiny wires. I've got a bag of these wires, and they are great. I think the insulation is Teflon and they don't shrink when you […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

The backside of a perfboard with connections made with tiny red and black wires. Next to the board is a big with dozens of those wires spilled out onto the desk.

The perfboard from the front. It's populated with a DS3231, an RGB LED, and six normal LEDs. The RGB LED is lit green, and three of the other LEDs are also on.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 05/07/2026

@gary_bbgames Maybe you've got the hang of it, but I've only released a few iOS apps so far. The App Store is fine functionally, but the sheer number of hoops they make you jump through just to get accepted is sometimes insane. Here is an example: I built an app for a client who wanted it […]

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 05/07/2026

Since switching to #Linux full-time month ago, I've noticed I have zero problems connecting USB devices via USB hubs. On Windows, my hub would constantly choke when copying large files or using fast USB drives. I was so used to this that I’d always crawl under my desk to plug directly into the […]

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 04/07/2026

@gary_bbgames My condolences. And if you want an even worse experience, try releasing an iOS app on Apple’s App Store. That is a world of pain on a whole other level. Not that Android’s Play Store is much better. App stores are just hell. 🤮

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 03/07/2026

Designed this bracket for a shed lamp in #FreeCAD. It swivels two ways. The Assembly Workbench was a huge help. I also modeled a rough shape of the mounting beam and the lamp itself to figure out the minimum clearance needed so everything moves freely and […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 05/06/2026

Created a box to house switches / indicators in #FreeCAD. It will be connected to an industrial ESP32 in a sub‑junction box. The goal is to control a pool pump and pool robot. The switches have three settings: on, off, and auto. Auto will be an […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 04/06/2026

I am replaying one of my favorite games which I haven't played since switching to #Linux. I'm happy it runs flawlessly in #Lutris. Can you guess which game it is? #gaming #gamingonlinux #videogames #indieGame

Cryptic symbols are drawn with a pencil in a small notebook.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 30/05/2026

Imagine a world where every small hobbyist or volunteer dev has to register with a global corporation just to share their work. That's the world Google is building for Android in 2026. keepandroidopen.org @keepandroidopen

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Keep Android Open

Your phone is about to stop being yours. In September 2026, Google will block every Android app whose developer hasn't registered with them.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 30/04/2026

Just watched an old episode of #UFO after a long time. Can we just stop for a second to admire this kick-ass intro? Those fast cuts and the music. Just wow. I had to rewind it a couple of times just to watch the intro again. youtu.be/YPhDvaZ7GUc #SciFi #GerryAnderson #TV #Nostalgia

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 25/04/2026

@vga256 As a former long time user of Google Workspace to remind others that such services are replaceable. 😜 Sorry for trolling.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 24/04/2026

I created this cable organizer in #FreeCAD some time ago. It's a modular design of stackable boxes with variable widths. Wrote a FreeCAD macro, which makes the process incredibly efficient to export many widths and styles to STL with a single click. Even the […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 24/04/2026

I am playing TIS-100 by Zachtronics on #Linux right now. It's a game where you need to program parallel nodes with low level assembly in order to solve different puzzles. Very cool. www.zachtronics.com/tis-100 #Games #IndieGame #Coding

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 10/04/2026

@eliocamp You are right. The problem is the long stretch. I could place them next to each other maybe?

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 10/04/2026

It’s very satisfying loading that thing. However, on the long slide at the bottom of the AA battery compartment, the batteries sometimes turn sideways as they roll down and get stuck. About 10 or so have to be loaded from the front, but then it works well […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 10/04/2026

This week, I created this dispenser for AA and AAA batteries in #FreeCAD. The FreeCAD file and STL can be found on Printables. www.printables.com/model/1676944-ul… #FreeCADFriday #diy #3dprinting #cad

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 03/04/2026

I encountered this CAPTCHA today. Boy, did I have a hard time solving it. Maybe I am a machine?

A captcha asks: Select in this order <some Japanese symbols>. The image above shows a colorful background with painted Japanese symbols overlaid, which do not look at all like the printed versions.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 03/04/2026

Well, I just asked #Claude where I can download it's source code. It denies everything. 🤣 But the wayback machine had me covered. web.archive.org/web/20260331152215/…

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 03/03/2026

@Setok yep, this is discovery all over again. A punch of cry babies in space 🤮

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 03/03/2026

Just watched #StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy episode 8: The Life of the Stars. What a pile of 💩. Real cringe. And the worst Star Trek character of all time is back.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 27/02/2026

@logicslayer Cool, I have Immich installed already, but I haven't had time to play with it yet. And regarding phones, I would really like to try an alternative. Maybe a Fairphone + custom OS? But it's weird, as much as I like to tinker with computers and software, the phone is just a tool for […]

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 27/02/2026

@logicslayer I am using an Android phone. I wish there were a truly free option that works as well as Android. But I keep my Google apps to a minimum. The Nextcloud client for syncing files, and Aqua Mail as my mail client. I’m still using Google Photos, though. But that’s one of the next things […]

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 27/02/2026

I run a small business and over the last couple of months, I’ve been working hard on reducing my dependencies on U.S. providers and #techbros. Latest step: Email and docs are no longer on #GoogleWorkspace. I’ve moved everything to #mailboxorg and #Nextcloud […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

A graph shows the sent and received emails over the last couple of months on Google Workspace. On January 18th, the graph drops to zero.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 23/01/2026

It was bothering me that the date format on my #Fedora / #KDE system was kind of wrong. I am Austrian, and we are used to dd.mm.yyyy. But on my system it was always displayed as dd.mm.yy (two‑digit year instead of four). I thought surely it could be […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

An ascii test file which contains a list of locales and each an example of the long and short date / time formats.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 15/01/2026

Doing #AdventOfCode again. Working my way through 2020 and playing with numbers again.

Lot's of hand written numbers on a notepad written with a mechanical pencil.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 08/01/2026

Mapping out which USB ports are in which IOMMU group of my motherboard and can be safely used for PCI passthrough to a VM running on #proxmox. #linux

Hand-drawn notes with a sketch of the placement of the USB ports, including notes about which port corresponds to which device and which ones can be passed through safely because they’re in their own IOMMU group.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 07/01/2026

I completed #AdventOfCode 2021 today by finishing day 25. I did it in #TypeScript, which was ok, but it’s missing some important features I’m used to, such as object equality and comparison mechanisms. The same goes for tuples, which can’t be compared by value […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

The status screen of Advent of Code 2021. All 50 stars achieved.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 06/01/2026

The solution for part 2 was also found by the program. My motivation to find the smart way is now around zero. #AdventOfCode

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 06/01/2026

The solution for part 1 was already found. Since part 2 can only take about 10 times as long, I guess the program will win.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 06/01/2026

Doing #AdventOfCode 2021 day 24 the easy way. Wrote C++ code that uses all cores to look for the solution while I think of a better way. Let's see who will get the solution first, my brain or the program.

btop showing all CPU cores running at 100% with process "solve-day24".

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 19/12/2025

Didn't I say I am glad, that #AdventOfCode was shorter this year? Look at me doing AoC 2021 now. 🫣 github.com/nharrer/AdventOfCode/blo…

Personal status screen of AoC 2021. 19 stars reached.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 18/12/2025

I’ve been a long time #Windows user (since 3.11). And I also use #Linux a lot for server stuff. But my working machine has always been windows. But this year is the year. About a month ago, I completely switched to Linux, and I went all in. I’m now running a […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

My work place, which is a three monitor setup. The monitor to the left is in portrait mode. The screens contain browser windows, some shell sessions. One is running htop, which shows almost all CPUs maxed out, because a stress test is running. And there are windows with remote sessions to a Windows and an NixOS machine.

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 13/12/2025

My current machine is an AM4‑based Ryzen 5 3600 with 32GB of RAM that I built in 2019. I’m running #Proxmox, where one VM with PCI passthrough is my main/daily work horse. Works like a dream. I planned on getting myself a new machine around this time, but with those RAM prices, no thanks. Grrr […]

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 13/12/2025

Also, a shoutout and high‑five to a few fellow Mastodons who posted incredible stuff, interacted with me, or are just plain awesome: @jochie @movq @alrj @tipiak75 @RogerBW @jeff @everythingalsocan @psf @papajohn @sol_hsa @mina @Tipa @psychotimmy @teotwaki @mnvr Thanks, #AdventOfCode was just […]

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RasterInterrupt @rasterinterrupt.oldbytes.space.ap.brid.gy · 12/12/2025

Some thoughts about #AdventOfCode 2025: So that's it, folks, for this year. It has been huge fun again. As usual, I'm sad that it's over, but also a bit glad it was shorter. It can be quite a burden with family, kids, work, the Christmas season, and AoC on top of it. Altogether, I feel good […]

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