Thin sheets of printed TPU almost behave like leather. I repaired my son's lunch box after a lid broke off. It's not the prettiest fix, but my son likes it for some reason. It does have a bit of a steampunk vibe. I tried to glue it on, but neither CA glue nor […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

I absolutely love #opensource software. I use #OctoPrint with Octolapse to create time-lapses of my 3D prints. However, sometimes I want to decide whether to print with or without a time-lapse right when I start printing a piece, as having time lapses enabled […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

FCKGW-RHQQ2-YXRKT-8TG6W-2B7Q8 #retrocomputing

Printing silly stuff for the kids. #3dprinting

I upgraded three servers to #debian Trixie yesterday. As usual, it went smoothly. However, one #docker container running Nagios showed significant performance issues after the upgrade, with the CPU stuck at 100%. Updating the Docker image to the latest version did not help either. #linux #docker

Sehr cool und nostalgisch. Das ASM gehörte zu meiner Kindheit. Genau so wie PowerPlay, 64er und Happy Computer. Habe eben die aktuelle Ausgabe #9 der Neuauflage bekommen. #retrogaming #retrocomputing #retro

I had this unusual box to print, which would always have an overhang, no matter which direction you printed it. The good old print at a 45° angle trick worked like a charm. Of course, it was designed in #FreeCAD. This was the first time I used the Thickness […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

Earlier this week, a guy from sales (no kidding!) came in very proud, telling us he doesn't need us developer guys anymore. It was a really really simple thing: he set up a PHP page that displayed some sales data read from an Excel sheet, all vibe coded. Setting aside his questionable choice of […]

Got myself this gorgeous #mechanicalkeyboard last week. It's an #Evo80 with linear switches. Typing almost sounds like raindrops. I love it!! I've been typing for over 40 years on all kinds of keyboards now, but I never actually learned to type properly. I […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

I created a ramp for my robot vacuum to overcome a big step between rooms. While many ramp models already exist, I needed one which is higher on the left side than the right. So I designed a parametric #FreeCAD model where you can set the length, width, and […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

Fixed my wife’s umbrella handle with #FreeCAD. Usually, I just use a thread from the Fastener workbench, but this one wasn’t a standard at all. Cutting it out with the Subtractive Helix tool was so easy that I might just use that method all the time from now […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good alternative to #Postman? I never liked it much, but got used to it because a team I was part of used it heavily. It's a prime example of #enshittification. I’ve also used Talend API Tester, which isn’t bad. However […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

Replaced the battery in my #car. Gee, it used to be so simple: Old battery out, new battery in. But nooo. In modern cars, you're supposed to keep the voltage present at all times so all kinds of stored sensor values stay intact. I did that using a power supply […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

My keyboard has an USB port on it's right side. That is just the perfect spot for a fingerprint sensor. No more passwords for logins. Nice.

Thinking about blocking IPs of #ai bots from #openai and sorts on your web server? There’s a better way: feed their scrapers loads of nonsensical data instead. I love that idea! 🤣 https://algorithmic-sabotage.github.io/asrg/posts/sabot-in-the-age-of-ai/ #datapoisoning #techtips

I just found this. A map I drew of the maze in "Hero of the Golden Talisman", a game I played on the #C64 when I was a kid. It was a #datasette game I borrowed from a friend. No internet, no guides — just squared paper, a couple pencils and a LOT of time […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

I replaced my old TP-WDR4300 with an #OpenWRT One. It's now my main router, handling VLANs and multiple Wi-Fi access points. I love OpenWRT, but it's not for the faint of heart. I've locked myself out a couple of times and had to reset and restore from backup […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

Einfach unglaublich, was mit einem Oszilloskop, zwei Audioeingängen und "etwas" Musik auf den Bildschirm gezaubert werden kann. Ein verdienter 1. Platz auf der #revision2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DifrkaALOg #revision #demoscene

Switching things up with #3dprinting. This time I’m using wood and dowels instead of PLA. Building a uniquely shaped nightstand for my wife. So far, so good. Haven't lost any fingers yet! #diy #woodworking #nofingerslost

Für die deutschen #retrocomputing Freunde: Im letzten c't Newsletter von #heise, war die Rede davon, dass bei genügend Interesse ein #retrocomputing Podcast geplant ist. Ich finde die Podcasts von heise qualitativ sehr gut und Podcast zu dem Thema wäre ein Hit. Also bei Interesse, schickt […]

Recently, I noticed that my system occasionally failed to go to sleep after the defined period of inactivity. After investigating, I discovered the issue was caused by open documents on a network share (NAS). To solve this, I developed a tool that displays a […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

I completed two repair projects this week using #FreeCAD: * A taillight‑to‑bicycle‑seat adapter * A replacement part for our clothes‑drying rack A day late for #FreeCADFriday. Model files are available on #Printables […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

Not long ago, I've got me this #Polyphemus filament dryer, and it has made a huge difference. I used to struggle with stringing when printing with PETG, but it's almost completely gone now. Anyway. I designed this stackable rack in #FreeCAD, which allows me […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

The touch display of my #VW's radio/navigation system stopped working. The authorized workshop told me it would cost approximately €1000 because they needed to replace the whole unit. However, I found the digitizer on #AliExpress for €9.53, including […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

We have a desk with a cable feed-through that we don't need. Things often roll right through the hole and land in the wastebasket underneath. So, #FreeCAD and #3DPrinting to the rescue. Hole closed! STL and FreeCAD file are here […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

I installed a new ceiling light in my son's bedroom. One of those with an RGB function. It's quite pretty and can be controlled by a remote or an app. My son was curious, so we installed the app. But why, oh why, do you need to register an account?!? Come on […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

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I’ve uploaded the STLs and #FreeCAD file of my stackable cable organizer on #Printables. Various styles and sizes of boxes can be printed, which stack together to suit different needs. Smaller compartments are ideal for short or thin cables, while larger […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

Today, I played with #FreeCAD macros in #Python. I struggled at first, but after figuring out how to attach #VSCode to debug the script, it became a piece of cake. As every developer knows, being able to step through code and inspect objects and variables […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

I've been getting a bit carried away with #3Dprinting all kinds of dividers. Here's one I just made for my office desk. It's quite large and nearly maxed out my 300x300mm print surface. It's probably only useful for my specific desk, but I've uploaded the […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

Since I’m on a roll fixing things, I designed this replacement handle for a special screwdriver with #FreeCAD. Initially, I was concerned that the PETG might not be strong enough, but I’m pleasantly surprised - it’s sturdy enough to even withstand a beating […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

I 3D printed this divider for a pin. The problem was that the corners were rounded, and the walls were slanted at different angles. It was really hard to take accurate measurements inside the pin. So, I cut out a piece of cardboard and carefully trimmed it with scissors until it fit. Then I […]

Just caught up with #silo, and it's giving me #lost vibes. Mysterious, intense, and full of people trapped in a confined space, some scheming, some just trying to survive. Hope it’s not such a letdown at the end. #tv #tvshows

Just started watching #silo season 2. Very mysterious. #tv #tvshows #scifi

Saw this on r/tipofmyjoystick. The OP is trying to identify a game. At first, it looked familiar to me, but on second glance, it doesn’t. Looks like a PC from the 90ies. Maybe the #retro crowd here can help? […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

#adventofcode #adventofcode2024 #aoc

#AdventOfCode Day 25: Code Chronicle It’s finally done! I’m so happy!!! This is the first year I’ve been able to finish all the stars without needing hints or extra help - and actually made it in time! I’m still pretty slow, though. Some puzzles took me […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

#AdventOfCode Day 24: Crossed Wires Oh boy. I did part 2 by hand. Exported the graph as a GraphML file, and imported it into Cytoscape. Arranging the gates was quite some work. Then it was obvious which gate outputs needed to be switched. Still, it took me […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

#AdventOfCode Day 23: LAN Party I love LAN parties (do kids still do that nowadays?). I used the petgraph crate in Rust to build the data structure, but didn't use any of its algorithms. I got by using some sets. #Rust code is here […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

Those old toys and their C batteries. I haven't seen a C battery in ages. But what I have seen is a 3d printer. 😜 https://www.printables.com/model/34977-battery-adapter-aa-to-c/comments #3dprinting

#adventofcode Day 22: Monkey Market Today was one of those times when I had no idea at first how to approach part 2, so I just started coding. The solution gradually emerged along the way. It was also one of those situations again where you initially think, 'That's impossible,' but when you're […]

#adventofcode Day 21: Keypad Conundrum I went to a Christkindlmarkt market with the family today, and later we enjoyed a movie night together. So I didn’t get to AoC until late; it's already past 1 in the morning as I’m writing this. It went well overall. There were a couple small details […]

#AdventOfCode Day 20: Linen Layout I had a busy day today and wasn’t able to work on the puzzle in the morning. However, I read the puzzle description during breakfast and thought about it throughout the day, and had a solid plan by the time I got home. It […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

[Spoiler for AdventOfCode 2024 / 19] Part 2 only requires counting the number of solutions, not how they look like. So, there is no need to keep arrays of substrings or anything like that. I ended up with a recursive function that checks which towels fit at the beginning of the current […]

#adventofcode Day 19: Linen Layout Today wasn't too bad. I had a realization early on that made part 2 quite easy and was done within an hour for both parts. At first, I was afraid it would be like 2023 Day 12: Hot Springs, which also involved partitioning sequences. I remember it well […]

#AdventOfCode Day 18: RAM Run Whew. Compared to the struggle I had yesterday, this was a breeze. I actually took the code from Day 16 and was done in a couple of minutes for Part 1. And it turned out that brute-forcing Part 2 takes under 2 seconds. So, at […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

#AdventOfCode Day 17: Chronospatial Computer Wow, that was hard for me. The resulting code runs in under 1ms and looks so simple, but it took me hours of staring at the output, generated by a couple of thousand register values. I saw the pattern, but […] [Original post on oldbytes.space]

Created this replacement cover for an Ambiano hot air fryer in #freecad. https://www.printables.com/model/1111236-cover-for-ambiano-hot-air-fryer-heissluft-fritteus #3dprinting

For the German speaking Crowd: Wieder ein geiles M.E.G.A. video. Dr. Spitzbart bekommt Ärger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP6jiM4oGK4

#adventofcode Day 16: Reindeer Maze Classic AoC today. #rust code is here: https://github.com/nharrer/AdventOfCode/blob/main/rust/src/year2024/day16.rs Puzzle: https://adventofcode.com/2024/day/16 #adventofcode2024 #aoc