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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · 5d

Version 0.0.6 of quad-shader is out on npm!

This only includes npm-related metadata fixes, thanks to @daviddalbusco.com.

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · 12d

Love the retro disc player look :)

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · 12d

nmattia.github.io/quad-shader/

quad-shader: Render fragment shader in a quad

The quad-shader JavaScript library helps you build WebGL animations easily. The library has zero dependencies and is extremely lightweight (2kB gzipped). WebGL runs on the GPU, allowing for smooth,…

nmattia.github.io

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · 12d

I've recently added more code samples to my shader animation library. Reach out if you are interested in specific examples!

#CreativeCoding #Shaders #GenerativeArt

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dan @danabra.mov · 16d

i wrote about atproto and why it matters

Open Social — overreacted

The protocol is the API.

overreacted.io

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · 19d

I “just” need a weekend to adapt the CAD files for more mainstream parts…

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · 19d

Here's your gentle nudge from ESD-1 — the Emotional Support Device — reminding you that your outie is kind-hearted.

#selflove #severance #dieterrams

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · Sep 10

Evening light diffracted onto the @prusa3d.com looks surreal

$Rainbow effect from sunlight diffraction on a 3D printer extruder$

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sam henri gold @samhenri.gold · Sep 6

Did you know your MacBook has a sensor that knows the exact angle of the screen hinge?

It’s not exposed as a public API, but I figured out a way to read it and make it sound like an old wooden door.

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · Sep 5

Getting ready for day 2 of NixCon

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · Sep 3

And a lot of shaking it seems

Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · Sep 3

Experimenting with Charlieplexing: 1 Pi Pico, 4 pins, 12 LEDs

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · Aug 29

Oh, nice! I did wonder why it worked and assumed it was because python311Packages had older packages, though I didn’t look any further. Will add a note in the post; thanks for catching this!

Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · Aug 28

I can!

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · Aug 28

Experimenting with a new blog post format I'm calling "build logs". Short-ish articles recapping small weekend builds.

nmattia.com/posts/2025-0...

Nicolas Mattia – build.log#1 - Printing labels via SSH with Raspberry Pi Zero and Nix

Sending jobs to a label printer via SSH with Raspberry Pi Zero & Nix

nmattia.com

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thank you @prusa3d.com for the shout out!!

prusa3d.com @prusa3d.com · Aug 22

If your workshop feels more like a battlefield of wires, tools, and parts than a place to create, this article might be just what you need. You’ll find there practical methods to organize your space. Each easy to make and adapt to your needs. 🦾
👉 blog.prusa3d.com/from-chaos-t...

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antsu @antsu.net · Aug 20

I don't have a problem! I can stop buying microcontrollers whenever I want!

Photo of 14 spare microcontrollers laid on my desk:
- 1x Adafruit Feather M4 Express
- 1x Adafruit ItsyBitsy 5V
- 1x Arduino Uno
- 3x ESP32 DevKitV1
- 2x ESP32-C3 Super Mini
- 3x ESP32-C6 Super Mini
- 1x Raspberry Pi Pico W
- 2x Weemos D1 Mini

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · Aug 20

Oh no! It forces me to use conventional commits

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · Aug 20

I bought a B&W label printer from a friend (for labeling boxes) and it turns out to be much more fun than expected

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · Aug 17

Oh that feeling when good tools work together!

Using kitty's graphics protocol and MicroPython's unix port + framebufs to debug SSD1306 oled code in my terminal.

gist.github.com/nmattia/7a00...

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · Aug 16

Getting really happy with where this is going

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · Aug 16

Playing with the design for a battery powered tiny computer, trying to shrink the case as much as possible

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · Aug 16

Absolutely gorgeous!

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Chromatic Conundrum @chromaticconundrum.bsky.social · Aug 6

I'm making a puzzle game where you manipulate light! #gamedev #indiedev

Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3081690/...

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Nicolas Mattia @nmattia.bsky.social · Aug 6

Note to — adventurous — embedded Pythonistas (MicroPython and @circuitpython.org):

I'm looking for feedback on an HTTP server library I'm working on. The repo is here: github.com/nmattia/uht

Still a work in progress, but it's got install instructions and docs!

nmattia.github.io/uht/uht.html

GitHub - nmattia/uht: HTTP server library for MicroPython and CircuitPython

HTTP server library for MicroPython and CircuitPython - nmattia/uht

github.com

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