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Occult Science Fair

@occultsciencefair.bsky.social

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Building weird things. Breaking stuff, making mistakes. Arts, electronics, divination, lego, game development, whatever else I'm interested in at any given moment. patreon.com/OccultScienceFair

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Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · 16d

I'm getting closer to a working thingie

A cheap radio opened up, exposing the circuit board and speaker connected to a breadboarded oscillator circuit for no particular reason

Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · 21d

A quick and dirty 555 oscillator. The math didn't land quite where I wanted, but we've got signal!

Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · 21d

I will replace capacitors and change the drive belt eventually, but for now, it's time to play it loud and start the next thing.

Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · 21d

I've finished cleaning up the jam box. Installed modern speakers, sprayed down the pots and switches with contact cleaner and fader lube. Because it's going to live in the garage, I packed the battery compartment with desiccant packets.

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Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · 28d

Cracked open this bad chicken. New speakers are on their way and currently researching new belts for the tape deck. But now I'm gonna give the chassis the soap and water treatment.

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Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Aug 14

I've been silly productive tonight. Successfully, albeit poorly, fixed the mangled tail of my skateboard. The fake gold flake i used must have included some poor quality copper. Things turned a little green.

Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Jul 9

you rang?

J. Puma @broccoliwizard.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hear me out: a Science Fair, but for the Occult Sciences. High School Cafeteria, trifolded poster board, but instead of potato batteries and baking soda volcanos, the projects are "The Four Classical Elements" or "Consecrating a Circle." C'mon now!

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Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Jun 26

Hey, all! I'm getting closer to having an actual thing!

Progress is progress | Occult Science Fair

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Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Jun 12

I made a big step today and decided to get out of my own way. I created for the first time in a while. Just made the thing. Didn't care if it was good or if it even worked. Just make the thing. I can't make it better if it doesn't exist to begin with.

Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Jun 1

I made some progress on the Gansfield goggs last night. The battery and switch housing fit. Just gotta cut some bulk and figure out mounting

Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Apr 25

Heck yes!

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Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Apr 23

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Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Apr 15

Too bad, looks like they're sold out. www.progressosoupdrops.com

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Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Apr 13

So so sorry, buddy. I'm very glad her existence overlapped with yours.

Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Apr 11

I might buy more 3D printer than I need. It will be really nice not to have to glue pieces together, though.

Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Apr 11

I have no power, but look how clean my hands are

Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Apr 10

Also, AUDIO!!! I'm gonna make so many sounds

Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Apr 10

I'm on to the Audio chapter and it seems like a lot to take in. Maybe i'll work on the artwork a little and see if I can't get something together that's all me...

Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Apr 10

I'm on to the Audio chapter and it seems like a lot to take in. Maybe i'll work on the artwork a little and see if I can't get something together that's all me...

Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Apr 10

window toggling has been remedied!

Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Apr 8

couldn't sleep so i worked on button polling. up, down, left, right all working. the window trigger has some issues but i'm really happy with this!

Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Apr 10

"By definition, a key is never pressed and released at the same time."

I guess you could say things are getting pretty serious.

Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Apr 8

couldn't sleep so i worked on button polling. up, down, left, right all working. the window trigger has some issues but i'm really happy with this!

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Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Apr 7

planning on a short session this evening. progress would be nice but learning is better. we'll see just how far i get.

Occult Science Fair @occultsciencefair.bsky.social · Mar 31

It's alright to leave a hobby that you no longer enjoy. Someone would be glad to take that pre-assembled starter kit off your hands. That's not to say things shouldn't challenge you, but if you're not enjoying the process, is it for you?