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Allie Katz

@katzcreates.bsky.social

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Maker of things and solver of problems. Huge nerd, cosplay lover, and nonbinary human. They/them https://katzcreates.com/

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 8d

It was so great to get to see you there! 😁 See you at the next one too, I hope!

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 11d

It's a bug that's a feature!

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 12d

I am the bringer of LIFE

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 12d

It'll be less creepy when it's done. 😂 Probably.

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 12d

I am the bringer of LIFE

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you! 😊

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 13d

It's finally reaching a point where the joy is out weighing the suffering. 😂

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you!! 😁 This is just one element of a small but complex build and it's almost done!! There will eventually be a whole video about the build after I recover. 😂

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 14d

In other news, it fukken WORKS and I've successfully made a tiny stained glass window for my beetle's abdomen. 😍

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 14d

Don't mind me, I've just been over here building the most absurd precious metal mechatronic necklace you've ever seeeeeeeen

Just a couple of teasers for now! The finish line is so close I can taste it. 😭 Tiny servos, tinier LEDs, big beetle boi!

Close up of a partially assembled silver beetle with motors inside and stained glass pieces in the abdomen.

Close up of the other side of the abdomen with leds getting glued in place.

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 14d

In other news, it fukken WORKS and I've successfully made a tiny stained glass window for my beetle's abdomen. 😍

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 14d

The greatest compliment in this regard I've ever received was from @architeuthisflux.bsky.social, asking if I was descended from a long line of pick and place machines. 😂

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 14d

In another universe, I did that exact thing. 😂 Fortunately, I'm pretty good with my hands and it didn't take TOO many hours to solder it all up. Now, placing it all and protecting it all from shorts... 😬

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 14d

It's a mere 35 this time. The fewest LEDs I've ever put in something!

... Mind you, they are 2020's, I hand soldered wires to every last one, and I'm cramming them in a space so small it feels almost impossible, so maybe only 35 is correct. 😂

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 14d

Don't mind me, I've just been over here building the most absurd precious metal mechatronic necklace you've ever seeeeeeeen

Just a couple of teasers for now! The finish line is so close I can taste it. 😭 Tiny servos, tinier LEDs, big beetle boi!

Close up of a partially assembled silver beetle with motors inside and stained glass pieces in the abdomen.

Close up of the other side of the abdomen with leds getting glued in place.

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · Aug 3

Yessss, I love this! 😍

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · Jul 28

The event itself was everything I hoped for, full of incredible makers, engineers, & friends. I'm already preparing for next year! I never got to go to Maker Faire in it's heyday, but @opensaucelive.bsky.social is pretty close!

If you attended, what was your favourite thing that you saw??

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · Jul 28

I'm a bit late, but man was @opensaucelive.bsky.social a blast!

My excitement for the event started before the weekend even began, as I got to join Mr. Volt and have a hand in getting his fully animatronic Claptrap from Borderlands, ready to go in time. Yours truly got to do most of the painting!

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · Jul 28

The event itself was everything I hoped for, full of incredible makers, engineers, & friends. I'm already preparing for next year! I never got to go to Maker Faire in it's heyday, but @opensaucelive.bsky.social is pretty close!

If you attended, what was your favourite thing that you saw??

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · Jul 28

I'm a bit late, but man was @opensaucelive.bsky.social a blast!

My excitement for the event started before the weekend even began, as I got to join Mr. Volt and have a hand in getting his fully animatronic Claptrap from Borderlands, ready to go in time. Yours truly got to do most of the painting!

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · Jul 22

I'm a bit of a gremlin that way. 😂

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · Jul 12

Awww, it would have been hilarious if it had been! The 12th is my birthday. 😂

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · Jul 11

Hold up! Is your birthday the 12th??

Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · Jul 9

Oh yea, I totally get it 🙃

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · Jul 8

The Clean Air Necklace is back and it's got upgrades! 🤩

It's coming with me to @opensaucelive.bsky.social next week, so make sure to come find me if you're going to be there! See how good (or bad!) the air quality REALLY is in San Mateo. 😉