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@untitledelec.bsky.social

Sarcastic book lover, maker, and irrepressible electronics tinkerer. Exploring CNC anything, designing circuit boards, being dragged kicking and screaming into coding and raising unique kiddos. Currently on a mission to ignore politics and make cool stuff!

106 Followers  |  120 Following  |  140 Posts  |  Joined: 08.02.2024  |  2.1075

Latest posts by untitledelec.bsky.social on Bluesky

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.

11.08.2025 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Not every sword needs to be brooding and dark. Perfect for defending Equestria and your network! I love this color experiment for the Neosword badgeβ€”regular versions available for preorder at untitledelec.com. Preorders will have first dibs on color options. #Defcon33 #defcon #badgelife

29.07.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

28.07.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm hoping to move the family there in a year or two

17.07.2025 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

16.07.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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, β€œcustomize” it.

14.07.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I can FINALLY show off the full badge! Introducing the NeoSword! untitledelec.com/products/def...

14.07.2025 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Defcon 33 Indy badge: The NeoSword! NeoSword: The Only Sword That Fights Boredom and Hackers Upgrade your badge gameβ€”ditch the blinking lanyard and wield the NeoSword: the world’s first 3-port SAO totem that actually interacts with you,...

Finally announcing my #Defcon Indy Badge! The NeoSword!

Preorder now and secure your NeoSword, Dumpster Fire, and 3 Stones badges before the con crowd snags them all! There are only 100 being made!
Pre-order here! untitledelec.com/products/def...
@defcon.bsky.social #Badgelife #Defcon33

14.07.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

03.07.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

10.03.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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GitHub - cnlohr/rv003usb: CH32V003 RISC-V Pure Software USB Controller CH32V003 RISC-V Pure Software USB Controller. Contribute to cnlohr/rv003usb development by creating an account on GitHub.

And just like that the project is superseded by a clearly Superior method to program it github.com/cnlohr/rv003... Back to kicad I go!

08.03.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

07.03.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

07.03.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Woot! Finally assembled this CH32V006 Nucleo-style dev board! I've been excited to try this one out. #wch #Risc-V #Devboard

07.03.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

25.02.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

www.noaa.gov/sites/defaul...

17.02.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lol that's my whole life.

13.02.2025 01:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

13.02.2025 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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!

13.02.2025 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

13.02.2025 01:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Holy shit. They found a second joke!

10.02.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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?!

10.02.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is that the same bookstore that Johnny 5 tore up?

08.02.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

08.02.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, hey. Funny seeing you here.

07.02.2025 02:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

07.02.2025 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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

07.02.2025 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is velcro an adhesive?
#showerthoughts

05.02.2025 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

05.02.2025 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm curious, why no mention of Espressif or WCH?

31.01.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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