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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 15/09/2026

On Saturday, ten years to the day, I released Stamp… again. Rewritten from the ground up, for what is roughly the third time. Apparently that wasn't enough pain, so I decided to ship not one app but two. Ten years in, I'm still at it, if a little tired and with a few more grey hairs… stamp.xyz

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 21/07/2026

I think “designers” is an overstatement here. The touchscreens are rarely “designed”. It is typically a systems engineer saying “Can we have a button to turn on X…”. Most touchscreen designs are disgusting.

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 28/02/2026

Working on the Stamp dashboard tonight. It’s one of those parts of a project that looks straightforward… until you realise it sets the tone for everything else. Trying to make it feel intentional, not empty. Getting close to an open beta.

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 17/12/2025

Do you not need to put “bundle: .module” everywhere anymore?

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 28/10/2025

Minor Feedback - Getting back to the challenge to input the flag from the toolbox could perhaps do with a little more guidance… I may have missed something. Otherwise, love the tutorial flow.

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 28/10/2025

Just working through the tutorial challenges, but I’m hooked already.

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 23/07/2025

Did you previously have a library section or am I thinking of another site?

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 16/05/2025

Is this talk online anywhere? I’d love to learn your process.

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 03/05/2025

From the technical side the application is built upon Pointfree’s composable architecture (TCA) and uses Apple’s Network framework with UDP, TCP and OSC protocol framing. There is some interesting Interface lookup and some exciting plans for Apple’s Local Push Connectivity.

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 03/05/2025

I’m excited to share the launch of my first app of 2025, Playback for Eos, now available on the App Store! Crafted with a focus on usability and performance, Playback for Eos enables users to control, view and note the playback status of an ETC Eos family console. apps.apple.com/gb/app/playb...

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‎Playback for Eos

‎Playback for Eos combines seamless connectivity with elegant simplicity, allowing you to keep track of your production. With a native iOS app connected to an ETC Eos® Family console, you can control,...

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 10/04/2025

I’m glad you flagged this up for me. I hadn’t read part 2 & 3! I’m still yet to undertake the task but I think it’s inevitable to happen this year…

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 12/03/2025

Do you fabricate the boxes yourself?

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 08/03/2025

That looks so slick. Can I ask how it’s built?

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 05/02/2025

Where do you get these made from? I love the quality of them!

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 19/12/2024

Let me know if you figure it out…

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 11/12/2024

There’s an iOS version soon to drop that you’ll get with that purchase. Very much appreciated and let me know if you need help with anything.

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 09/12/2024

It’s got some Pokémon vibes going on. #GottaCatchThemAll

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 06/12/2024

Nice write up. I love to learn how indie devs sell outside the App Store and the licensing schemes they implement.

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 05/12/2024

Correct. I was wondering if there is a way when looking up a localisation term you could point it to a file downloaded to an apps sandbox and would probably be in the same format as what you typically bundle with the app.

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 05/12/2024

Can you download a language file and use that? This would be for instances where you have server driven UI.

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Sammy Smallman @sammy.io · 28/11/2024

This article is incredible.

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