David Wheeler
@daveofthings.bsky.social
DaveOfThings on most platforms.
Professional embedded software engineer.
I enjoy photography, electronics and making things with digital fabrication' 3D printers, CNC machines, etc.
Professional embedded software engineer.
I enjoy photography, electronics and making things with digital fabrication' 3D printers, CNC machines, etc.
I just saw where Trump thinks the US should rename (American) football so that we can start calling soccer football. This, because he was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. So ... hear me out ... The inaugural SI Metric System Peace Prize.
December 10, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I just saw where Trump thinks the US should rename (American) football so that we can start calling soccer football. This, because he was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. So ... hear me out ... The inaugural SI Metric System Peace Prize.
It's family wreath laying day at Arlington Cemetery.
December 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It's family wreath laying day at Arlington Cemetery.
I just completed "Cafeteria" - Day 5 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/5
I didn't even get a chance to look at this yesterday so I had two challenges to tackle today.
I didn't even get a chance to look at this yesterday so I had two challenges to tackle today.
Day 5 - Advent of Code 2025
adventofcode.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I just completed "Cafeteria" - Day 5 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/5
I didn't even get a chance to look at this yesterday so I had two challenges to tackle today.
I didn't even get a chance to look at this yesterday so I had two challenges to tackle today.
Is anyone I know here planning to attend the Rust NYC Unconference? I got a last minute invite and booked my travel so I'll be there tomorrow. It would be really nice to meet in person if we have the chance.
December 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Is anyone I know here planning to attend the Rust NYC Unconference? I got a last minute invite and booked my travel so I'll be there tomorrow. It would be really nice to meet in person if we have the chance.
I just completed "Lobby" - Day 3 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/3
Day 3 - Advent of Code 2025
adventofcode.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I just completed "Lobby" - Day 3 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/3
I just completed "Gift Shop" - Day 2 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/2
Day 2 - Advent of Code 2025
adventofcode.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I just completed "Gift Shop" - Day 2 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/2
I think we underestimated this tree! We went to a cut-your-own tree place and chose this one. It's easily the biggest tree we've ever had. The second pic shows an old bird's nest that was still in it before we cut it down.
December 1, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I think we underestimated this tree! We went to a cut-your-own tree place and chose this one. It's easily the biggest tree we've ever had. The second pic shows an old bird's nest that was still in it before we cut it down.
My most-used words in 2025:
1. "robotics" (16×)
2. "team" (16×)
3. "couple" (16×)
4. "cobs" (15×)
5. "weekend" (14×)
anisota.net/harvest
1. "robotics" (16×)
2. "team" (16×)
3. "couple" (16×)
4. "cobs" (15×)
5. "weekend" (14×)
anisota.net/harvest
Anisota's Annual Bluesky Harvest 2025
A recap of your year on Bluesky. Discover patterns, connections, and insights from your journey in the ATmosphere.
anisota.net
November 28, 2025 at 5:37 AM
My most-used words in 2025:
1. "robotics" (16×)
2. "team" (16×)
3. "couple" (16×)
4. "cobs" (15×)
5. "weekend" (14×)
anisota.net/harvest
1. "robotics" (16×)
2. "team" (16×)
3. "couple" (16×)
4. "cobs" (15×)
5. "weekend" (14×)
anisota.net/harvest
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
November 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
The plywood bumper saga has concluded successfully. These were more work than I bargained for but they turned out nice.
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The plywood bumper saga has concluded successfully. These were more work than I bargained for but they turned out nice.
Update: I found the time and energy to move all the stuff. But the sheet of plywood turned out to be a sheet of insulating foam. I'm out of luck.
I need to make some bumper frames for the HS robotics team. So I need a sheet of plywood, which I have. But it's buried so deep behind machines and other stock that it feels easier to buy a new sheet.
November 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Update: I found the time and energy to move all the stuff. But the sheet of plywood turned out to be a sheet of insulating foam. I'm out of luck.
I need to make some bumper frames for the HS robotics team. So I need a sheet of plywood, which I have. But it's buried so deep behind machines and other stock that it feels easier to buy a new sheet.
November 25, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I need to make some bumper frames for the HS robotics team. So I need a sheet of plywood, which I have. But it's buried so deep behind machines and other stock that it feels easier to buy a new sheet.
I think if I wait just a week or two I can check the "uses Rust at work" box. Cross your fingers for me.
It is time for the annual State of Rust Survey! 📝✨️️
Whether you've just begun using Rust, are an experienced Rust user, stopped using Rust, or might use Rust in the future, we'd like to hear from you! 🦀
Available in ten languages and open until December 17th: blog.rust-lang.org/2025/11/17/l...
Whether you've just begun using Rust, are an experienced Rust user, stopped using Rust, or might use Rust in the future, we'd like to hear from you! 🦀
Available in ten languages and open until December 17th: blog.rust-lang.org/2025/11/17/l...
Launching the 2025 State of Rust Survey | Rust Blog
Empowering everyone to build reliable and efficient software.
blog.rust-lang.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:28 AM
I think if I wait just a week or two I can check the "uses Rust at work" box. Cross your fingers for me.
Dammit! The bit slipped, going too deep, and broke off.
November 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Dammit! The bit slipped, going too deep, and broke off.
Reposted by David Wheeler
I'm made of stardust, but I still have to do chores.
November 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I'm made of stardust, but I still have to do chores.
I'm happy to report the battery replacement surgery was a success.
November 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I'm happy to report the battery replacement surgery was a success.
I've been dialing in CNC settings to prep for FRC build season. The issues I had with too-small bearing holes are solved. I had to adjust a couple bit diameters (due to wear?) and change the max deviation setting from 0.05mm to 0.01 mm on the onefinity CNC.
November 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I've been dialing in CNC settings to prep for FRC build season. The issues I had with too-small bearing holes are solved. I had to adjust a couple bit diameters (due to wear?) and change the max deviation setting from 0.05mm to 0.01 mm on the onefinity CNC.
Looks like it's that time again.
November 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Looks like it's that time again.
I've got some reading to do.
⚡️ Learn to Create a Rust Project for Raspberry Pi Pico in VS Code
pico.implrust.com/pico-in-vsco...
#rustlang #pico #raspberrypi
pico.implrust.com/pico-in-vsco...
#rustlang #pico #raspberrypi
November 16, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I've got some reading to do.
Oh, that's the good stuff.
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🔗: blondie.komi.io
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Oh, that's the good stuff.
I see we're inflicting NFL football on the Euro zone today. Here's a tip: if the refs call a penalty for "illegal formation" just go with it. Don't ask what that is. Nobody actually knows.
November 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I see we're inflicting NFL football on the Euro zone today. Here's a tip: if the refs call a penalty for "illegal formation" just go with it. Don't ask what that is. Nobody actually knows.
What a great day for the Owl Moon Raptor festival at Black Hill park. We got to see a red tailed hawk and this Saw-whet owl released from rehab.
November 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
What a great day for the Owl Moon Raptor festival at Black Hill park. We got to see a red tailed hawk and this Saw-whet owl released from rehab.
This looks like a really great tool!
have you ever wanted a #GlasgowInterfaceExplorer, but more wireless? #ESP32JTAG is a Glasgow-inspired device which is specialized for FPGA/MCU programming and debug, and works over WiFi. I think it's very cool and I've backed the project www.crowdsupply.com/ez32/esp32jtag
ESP32JTAG
A multifunction, wireless JTAG tool powered by an ESP32 and an FPGA
www.crowdsupply.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This looks like a really great tool!
Just FYI, A couple black holes merged.
#GravitationalWave candidate #S251103f
If real, the source is probably a binary black hole (chirp mass ~11–22 solar masses)
False alarm rate 1 in 7.6×10^5 yr
GraceDB gracedb.ligo.org/superevents/...
GCN gcn.nasa.gov/circulars/42...
Rating 🦆🍁🍦
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If real, the source is probably a binary black hole (chirp mass ~11–22 solar masses)
False alarm rate 1 in 7.6×10^5 yr
GraceDB gracedb.ligo.org/superevents/...
GCN gcn.nasa.gov/circulars/42...
Rating 🦆🍁🍦
[🧪🔭⚛️]
November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Just FYI, A couple black holes merged.