Built an over complicated marking gauge! #MadeWithFreeCAD using @freecad.org at #makersasylum Circular disk edge, nail & pencil. Another nail allows it to be used as a compass. Wooden rod machined on the wood lathe. Protective covers = flex TPU. Pencil holder & sleeve = PETG.

MASH aka Maker's Asylum System of Hacking Live #CAD session Learn hands-on! Take the @freecad.org Challenge! Design something useful - phone stand, pen holder & show it off live! 17th Oct, 7:30 to 9:00 pm (IST India) Get access to our LMS & CAD Course Register here: airtable.com/appLMGtTv9VX...

#FreeCAD Project Association (FPA) has announced a pilot bugfix rewards program. Fixing five bugs will earn you €250. Learn more about the FreeCAD bugfix bounty program: blog.freecad.org/2025/08/14/p... #OpenSource #development #software #bug

We cannot believe it's so close but in just ONE WEEK the 2025 Open Hardware Summit will commence!!! We are so excited to spend two days embedded in a beautiful gathering of open source hardware creators, and learning all kinds of new ways to utilize oshw! See you soon

FreeCAD 1.0.1 is out now - get the bugfix release blog.freecad.org/2025/05/16/f...

#3Dprinted doodad at #makersasylum for holding whiteboard markers at a more ergonomic angle without drying out the inktip. Prolly needs a few tweaks and iterations. The springy bits to hold the pen and marker are not as springy in PLA. Maybe I need to try TPU. Designed in @freecadnews.bsky.social

Short, early morning ride to Olaulim.

The #makersasylum #AMS for the @bambulabglobal.bsky.social #P1S 3d printer had a broken off piece of filament that clogged up the delivery tube. Just 2 screws to disassemble the unit & clear the offending piece. Pretty nice, clean design.

We are so excited to announce that with UID GT000019 Shield Fit24 we have officially hit 3,000 certified open source hardware projects in the database! Thank you so much to every single person who has taken the time to certify their work and make this database such a success.

My favourite bike, at my favourite #makerspace #makersasylum #ridley #Crosswind

Teardown of a Scam Ultrasonic Cleaner

Working on a simple, low cost badge for makerville.io for the next IRL conference sometime soon. Designed using @kicad.org and @freecad.bsky.social

Clock Mechanism Goes Crazy for Arduino https://hackaday.com/2025/03/09/clock-mechanism-goes-crazy-for-arduino/

A Ten Band SDR Transceiver For Homebrewers https://hackaday.com/2025/02/26/a-ten-band-sdr-transceiver-for-homebrewers/

Hackaday Links: February 23, 2025

NEMA Releases Standard for Vehicle-to-Grid Applications

Circuit boards as art: www.techadjacent.io/p/pcb-art-pr... (thx everyone for the awesome suggestions) h/t @anool.bsky.social @evilgeniuslabs.org @m-derrenbacher.bsky.social et al! 🎨

Thanks for the shoutout, @jeremycook.bsky.social !!

Hackaday Podcast Episode 306: Bambu Hacks, AI Strikes Back, John Deere Gets Sued, and All About Capacitors https://hackaday.com/2025/01/31/hackaday-podcast-episode-306-bambu-hacks-ai-strikes-back-john-deere-gets-sued-and-all-about-capacitors/

Würth Elektronik has released @kicad.org files for some of their components including symbols, footprints, and 3D models. They're licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, but your design is not required to be shared under that or any other license if you're using them. github.com/WurthElektro...

I started creating a wiki for repair-friendly hardware products for Indian consumers: nilesh.gitbook.io/openhardware... #RightToRepair #India #hardware #OpenSource

Electric Vehicle Charging Heats Up

What's this? Oh, nothing much. Just KICAD VERSION 9RC2 dropped! We are only a couple weeks away from the final release. Test out the nightly builds now and see if you can find any showstoppers that we can fix before that happens. forum.kicad.info/t/stable-ver...

#FreeCAD file based on a design provided by Morgan Wable of #HackPGH in Pittsburgh. Dimensioned to suit the #DeathStar laser cutter at #Maker'sAsylum Laser Cutter Focusing Jig by Anool printables.com/model/1132796-… (via @printables.bsky.social )#LaserCutterer

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#Moira mornings #Goa #Cycling #ridleybikes

Feliz Navidad, all ! MOAR Rides with views !!!! #Moira mornings. #Cycling in #Goa #RidleyBikes

Rides with views !!!! #Moira mornings. #Cycling in #Goa

The KiCad project is excited to announce the first release candidate for the next major version is available for testing. Version 9.0.0 is expected to be released by 01/31/25. New features can be found here forum.kicad.info/t/post-v8-ne... Packages are available www.kicad.org/download/

It feels so awesome to be riding on these roads once again in #Moira #Goa ! Legs and lungs didn't complain despite the long cycling hiatus.

To help others progress, I’m going to award several Christmas test gear grants. If you’re interested, apply here: www.zerotoasiccourse.com/post/test-eq...

I listened for 20,027 minutes in 2024. What ?? open.spotify.com/wrapped/shar...

Booyah!! Every major release of @kicad.org keeps pushing the envelope. I'm so glad I decided to opt for #kicad way back in 2009. Can't wait for ver 9.

Reminds me of the cacao farmers who've never tasted chocolate before ! youtu.be/zEN4hcZutO0?...

OK- here we go. Sorry for the delay, I was not prepared for the exertion required in the thrill-a-minute adventure that is… CACAO FERMENTATION. Yes, this will actually take 5 days. After that two days of drying. I’m not making this up. Nothing happens. Really. You’ll see. Anyway, off we go!

Dec 3rd is Giving Tuesday HackPGH is kicking off a special month-long fundraiser. Every little bit helps, especially when everyone chips in Justa Cuppa! Donations ensure that Pittsburgh makers of all backgrounds can collaborate & pursue creative projects PLS SHARE www.pledge.to/hackpgh-s-20...

Giving Tuesday – KiCad open-source design #GivingTuesday 💻🔧🌍❤️🤝 #electronics

The time for philanthropy is now. Non-profits do so much for our societies, our crises, and our world. Please donate and show your philanthropic spirit where it aligns. This giving season, please give what you can (looking at you billionaires). Support the work we do at OSHWA: www.oshwa.org/donate/

Okay, time to move over from the toxic bluebird and get started here at @bsky.app ! Let's go !!!