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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

It doesnt seem fair that I can see well enough to replace the itty bitty screws on my glasses, without glasses, but I still need to wear glasses.

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Dan Fogerburp @nicksterj.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

If you see this, post a robot. #MARCHintosh blog.adafruit.com/2023/03/15/t...

an Apple Macintosh computer with feet added and relabeled as a 'Banana PC Jr.' from the comic strip 'Bloom County' by Berkeley Breathed. The screen reads, ``I.B.M. sucks silicon.''

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Of all the things I didnt expect to delay me from working with the milo cnc on my afternoon off: especially fragrant dryer sheets.

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

I've never had occasion to gnash my teeth. I feel cheated

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

It amuses me to no end to rock up to work carrying this science experiment looking lunch

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Shit. This is amazing. Now I need a meshtastic node for my gameboy. I dont need another project I dont need another project I dont need another project

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Trivially easy to send just a string over the network and have it print. Linux drivers are built into CUPS. Takes any labels. I'm stupid excited that it is exactly what I hoped it would be.

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

YES! I bought a 16 year old ZM400 label printer to replace my hated QL1100. The brother QL1100 has awful linux drivers, tries to lock you into their labels and is stupid expensive. Someone pointed out these older ZM400 workhorses so I picked one up cheap on ebay. It is exactly everything I want.

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

I wonder if we can convince trumpf that he can 'troll the libs' by shutting the fuck up for 3 days.

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Watching movies while I work on stuff today. Just finished Grand Torino and now I'm going to watch its complete opposite movie; El Camino.

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

I tried Forge-X on my AD5M and so far its been a really good experience. Its nice to have all my old klipper interfaces back. Missing those on the AD5M made it feel a little stifling to me. The install process was very trivial #3dprinting #ad5m

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

These little reflow plates punch well above their weight! Very useful for fixing little issues.

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

I am stupid excited to play with this thermal printhead. The datasheet even lists what connector can be used to connect to the ribbon cable!

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

My wife and I were sharing from the same bowl of cereal. I started laughing uncontrollably. My explanation that 'we were eating cereal in parallel' did not help.

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

After the panic buying of 3d printers then Defcon I'm finally getting around to putting together the Manufacturing Nook (need a better name for it). This is probably the only time it will be this clean for the foreseeable future. 😂

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

I'm sorry I missed you. Yes, I will be shipping any badges not picked up this coming week. Keep an eye out for an email to confirm.

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Not every sword needs to be brooding and dark. Perfect for defending Equestria and your network! I love this color experiment for the Neosword badge—regular versions available for preorder at untitledelec.com. Preorders will have first dibs on color options. #Defcon33 #defcon #badgelife

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Fresh from the forge: a box of Neosword hilts ready to power up your Defcon badge! May or may not grant +5 charisma. Preorder here! untitledelec.com #DEFCON #BadgeLife #SwordUp

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

After Shitty Kitty V1, dont miss out on the Shitty Kitty V2!

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

The NeoSword is a totally over-the-top interactive SAO totem that lights up and makes noise every time you move it. Swing it, spin it, show off your best (questionable) sword skills. Powered by MicroPython and 4 AA batteries, it’s fully hackable and just waiting for you to break, uh, “customize” it.

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

I can FINALLY show off the full badge! Introducing the NeoSword! untitledelec.com/products/def...

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Here is a little teaser for my upcoming indy #defcon33 #badgelife badge! If you can guess the final form I'll give you a free SAO at the convention!

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

I did a PCB that used gameboy buttons but it took a LOT of force to activate them. Do you use a specific PCB manufacturing technique for them? That looks like ENIG in the render.

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

WAHOO! Its always amazing to me how happy a simple blinking LED can make me! The built in S2 works brilliantly to program the CH32V006

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Currently working on a DIY server using an existing ATX motherboard. I designed a backplane adapter so I can plug in SATA connectors and slot hard drives in. Currently I'm designing a case using aluminum extrusions and small 3d printed adapters.

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Woot! Finally assembled this CH32V006 Nucleo-style dev board! I've been excited to try this one out. #wch #Risc-V #Devboard

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Oh man! This is exciting! This really feels like an actual product to me! V2 of my USB-C PD to Chinese PSU module adapter. Now I need to redesign the front plate (blue plastic) and finish the rest of the case.

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Yeah. I'm not sure I'm a Dem anymore. I might just vote 3rd part from here on out. If I'm going to throw away a vote to someone that isnt going to do literally anything I might as well vote for something different.

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

HA! I made one of these in college! I cant say it occurred to me to then try to sell it but, you do you!

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Wow, amazing that it didnt get put on a shelf and forgotten for 10 years

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Holy shit, Paychex.com. Why on gods green earth is there a link to a paycheck loan app ON MY PAYSTUBS PAGE?! Your emails explaining my 'benefits' which are actually advertisements for 3rd party insurance are bad enough but this is RAGE INDUCING! Why can I not opt out of this shit?!

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I also think its important to note that USAID is frequently credited with helping end apartheid Africa. felon is following in his racist father's and grandfather's footsteps.

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Oh man, agreed. Pretty wild to think that the first pebble predated it. I guess I never really thought about it

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

nRF is an excellent idea. I always loved working with it.

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

I'm just over here trying not to lose my shit over getting hit with tariffs. $18 additional charge on a $56 order of parts. Just like last time it would have been cheaper to manufacture in China and send the whole unit rather than buying parts to prototype and assemble in the US. #tariffs

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William 'Patron saint of cheap parts' LastName @untitledelec.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Wow, out of curiosity I called the tip line. (866) 347-2423 It is indeed down, redirects to the website and hangs up.

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