Thanks for the tips @jamesmunns.com. I guess "Register with @matrix.org" is the first thing on my to-do list today.

LIGO has the coolest science. The fact that my phone sometimes buzzes in my pocket in response to a black hole merger somewhere outside our galaxy is just amazing.

The Aurora art store closes in a few days. ✨🥰 link below xx

Um?

@davidtobin.bsky.social has a cool new project announcement! (3D printing related.) www.instagram.com/reel/DOD4cy9...

An Amber Alert was just issued across the DC suburbs. Phones everywhere sounded the alarm. But it left palbable disappointment in its wake, as people realized it was just an Amber Alert.

I just discovered this tonight. Very cool!

✨ 4 days until #RustConf 2025! ✨ We kick things off on Sept 2 with badge pickup + optional workshops before diving into the full program. Whether it’s your first RustConf or your fifth, you’ll find incredible talks, hallway conversations, and a welcoming community. 🦀 rustconf.com/register

I'm going to be in Seattle next week for RustConf25. Any local friends want to meet up, maybe Tuesday evening, Sept 2? @joeltelling.bsky.social?

I did a writeup on how I used Rust no-std async and accessed an i2c peripheral on a shared bus. It was tricky figuring out how all these pieces fit together. Maybe it will help someone else get up to speed too. github.com/DaveOfThings...

He's done it before.

To learn more about Rust async in an embedded environment, I wanted to write a simple program to read the IMU on the ESP32-C3 DevKit-Rust board. This turned out to be more challenging than expected! The repo is here. github.com/DaveOfThings...

Through all the ups and downs at Hillcrest / Interdigital / CEVA over the years, I've worked with some really great people whose name tags now reside in this box, on the shelf, in the supply cabinet. Today mine joins them.

Hello #RustConf25. As I'm beginning a new job search, this seems like the perfect opportunity to transition from C/C++ to Rust. So I've registered to attend RustConf next week. Hopefully I'll get to meet some of you there in person.

This is one of the better succinct summaries of Rust's value prop, and I really like the phrasing of "Rust exposes impedence mismatches": it feels annoying to some people, but often you WANT to be able to "see" these awkward steps, because it matters. news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4497...

So, who's planning to attend #rustforge? I didn't plan to attend because my employer wouldn't support it. But today I was laid off and I have, maybe, barely, enough time to plan the trip. Will I find any US-based or remote employment opportunities there?

Well, friends, my 35 year streak of never getting laid off has come to an end. Soon we'll see if my other 35 year streak of getting and accepting job offers on every interview will stand. (LOL, I'm not optimistic there.)

www.instagram.com/reel/DNR5mHZ... Our robotics team has been super busy putting this together. I hope we get selected to throw the FIRST pitch at an Orioles game.

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I've been following Lynda Carter and Rachel Pizzolato forever on the socials. So this cosplay makes me very happy. Have you seen it @lyndacarter.bsky.social? www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8kMChC1/

E-stop Saturday: My workpiece holding failed me. I broke a bit in the CNC.

Embedded Rust update: a couple nights ago, I added code to my async task to configure the imu with an i2c write. And, last night, I made an async polling loop to read data back when it's ready. Next steps should be to organize the code so the imu has its own module.

Hey US weather folks...this is a big deal. Go follow @nws.noaa.gov cc @faineg.bsky.social

I achieved another embedded Rust milestone yesterday: I created a fresh project, instead of starting from an example, and got an i2c read to work in an async task. This is with the ESP32C3.

It's been a hello world kind of day, once again. I got a blinky to run with Rust, no-std, on an ESP32C3. I got this working about a year ago with std but didn't use it for anything then. Now I'm hearing that no-std might be better supported on this platform and I want to use Embassy this time.

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For once I've got a project to show for the Friday Call! Sign up and join us tonight if you like talking 3D printing, CNC or anything maker-y.

I can't wait!

Half way there. All the electric inflator gadgets I thought would help with blowing these up have failed me. I'm blowing up most of these 72 beach balls the old fashioned way.

Amazing. I can't wait to get back home to my printer.

…and let slip the hotdogs of war

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Impeachment now? It couldn't be clearer Trumps attack on Iran is unconstitutional.

Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women?

The Trump administration is criminalizing people in our community just for being themselves.

It’s trans pizza! If you are NOT CISGENDER and you want pizza, reply here with a song that makes you feel joy or just the word PIZZA. I’ll pick five winners at random and send them each $50 via Venmo or PayPal for pizza. You have 24 hours starting now!

They're putting blue food coloring in everything. A short story blog.foxtrotluna.social/theyre-putti...

This transformer is leaking rainbow all over the sky.

Since yesterday was the US Army's 250th birthday, were there any celebrations or observances outside Washington. I mean there are hundreds of bases and facilities with servicemen and women all over the world. How are we celebrating this?

While visiting the Air and Space museum in DC, and walking through the gift shop, I recognized Howie Mandel. He picked up a toy I think they call a bubbler and said "What's this? Space deodorant?" I chuckled and he walked out.

Another nice evening for a kayak trip. (Third one of the season.) About 1 hour, 15 min out past the bridge and back. I was looking for sign #8 on the water trail but didn't find it where I expected it.

I hate when events I want to be at are a whole continent away. But if you're near Portland you could still go to Teardown.

Looks interesting. Reposting to read later myself.

Yesterday's chore was pulling up the stump of an old Azalea bush. I think there, like 6 more to do.

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My PrintKits just arrived. Who do I need to bribe to size this for #10 screws?

Spreading the love! @printedsolid.bsky.social @joeltelling.bsky.social youtu.be/GsAL2Brmny8?...

Oh yeah! I just saw the National STEM Festival for 2026 has been announced on Instagram. Submissions will open Sept 17.

I got some stock faced down to the right thickness and mounted on the pin alignment jig. The next step is starting a 3 hour carve so that will have to wait until tomorrow.