Mike Ando
@riumplus.bsky.social
I’m Mike Ando, a time-travelling mad scientist. DeLorean driver. Satellite owner. Inventor. Potato connoisseur. Once on Beauty & the Geek AU, now a Professional Geek.
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Mike Ando
@riumplus.bsky.social
· Aug 9
Andotrope v2 - Smaller, Faster, Quieter, Cheaper | Realm of RIUM+
Meet Andotrope prototype v2: half the size, double the speed, whisper-quiet operation, and a tenth the material cost. Patent pending!
www.riumplus.com
Finally got around to writing the blog post... Meet Andotrope prototype v2: half the size, double the speed, whisper-quiet operation, and a tenth the material cost. www.riumplus.com/andotrope-v2...
First big project of 2026 finished - this adjustable-angle laser-cut #bookstand for my #Myst book! @cyan.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:29 AM
First big project of 2026 finished - this adjustable-angle laser-cut #bookstand for my #Myst book! @cyan.com
This week marks 3 months since Lana has bitten or scratched anyone* and we're so proud of our cranky, judgy, blep-y little girl #CatsOfBluesky
January 23, 2026 at 8:03 AM
This week marks 3 months since Lana has bitten or scratched anyone* and we're so proud of our cranky, judgy, blep-y little girl #CatsOfBluesky
I can confirm that if you order a #Milo McFlurry from McDonald's with 5x the amount of Milo, it comes with what I consider the correct amount of Milo to put on your ice cream.
SO MUCH MILO
SO MUCH MILO
January 22, 2026 at 7:23 AM
I can confirm that if you order a #Milo McFlurry from McDonald's with 5x the amount of Milo, it comes with what I consider the correct amount of Milo to put on your ice cream.
SO MUCH MILO
SO MUCH MILO
Oscillating pedestal fans are like a time share of being cool
January 10, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Oscillating pedestal fans are like a time share of being cool
December 25, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Went to see Australia's largest #Christmas tree. 45m/148ft high, 50,000 lights, took them 6 months to wire it up!
December 24, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Went to see Australia's largest #Christmas tree. 45m/148ft high, 50,000 lights, took them 6 months to wire it up!
Did you ever think that quiz shows are really just "who's the most autistic" competitions?
December 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Did you ever think that quiz shows are really just "who's the most autistic" competitions?
It's Lana's birthday this week! She is a 14 year old baby cat and forever a kitten ♥️ #catsofbluesky
December 12, 2025 at 10:49 AM
It's Lana's birthday this week! She is a 14 year old baby cat and forever a kitten ♥️ #catsofbluesky
If you've ever wondered what it's like to actually drive a DeLorean, The Stig recently reviewed one... And actually kinda liked it (though he undersold just how much attention you get!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKV...
Ben Collins Goes Back to the Future | DeLorean Review
YouTube video by Ben Collins Drives
www.youtube.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:50 AM
If you've ever wondered what it's like to actually drive a DeLorean, The Stig recently reviewed one... And actually kinda liked it (though he undersold just how much attention you get!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKV...
Presented without comment as I'm not revealing what it is until it arrives, but ohh boy am I excited! #JimHenson
November 26, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Presented without comment as I'm not revealing what it is until it arrives, but ohh boy am I excited! #JimHenson
Received an email from myself, from 20 years ago, in a time capsule... Happy to say I've done most things I listed!
November 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Received an email from myself, from 20 years ago, in a time capsule... Happy to say I've done most things I listed!
Watching Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters.. The percentage of people in this audience with dyed hair is notably higher than the norm
November 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Watching Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters.. The percentage of people in this audience with dyed hair is notably higher than the norm
What's that? Just myself & an Andotrope featured on the front cover of The Official Raspberry Pi Handbook 2026!
With a feature on page... Wait for it... 67 *waves hands* magazine.raspberrypi.com/books/offici...
With a feature on page... Wait for it... 67 *waves hands* magazine.raspberrypi.com/books/offici...
The Official Raspberry Pi Handbook 2026 — Raspberry Pi Official Magazine
Raspberry Pi 500 and Raspberry Pi 500+ are here, taking Raspberry Pi to new heights. It’s the power of Raspberry Pi 5 in a full desktop experience and we have all the specs and details. That’s not all...
magazine.raspberrypi.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:56 AM
What's that? Just myself & an Andotrope featured on the front cover of The Official Raspberry Pi Handbook 2026!
With a feature on page... Wait for it... 67 *waves hands* magazine.raspberrypi.com/books/offici...
With a feature on page... Wait for it... 67 *waves hands* magazine.raspberrypi.com/books/offici...
Happy Mol Day! :D
(Confused? At 6:22 today it was 6:22 10/23. 1 mol, a chemistry constant, is 6.022e23. Yes it's reaching. Yes I'm THAT much of a nerd :p )
Also taking the opportunity to pimp that this nerd owns the domain name 6.022e23.com
(Confused? At 6:22 today it was 6:22 10/23. 1 mol, a chemistry constant, is 6.022e23. Yes it's reaching. Yes I'm THAT much of a nerd :p )
Also taking the opportunity to pimp that this nerd owns the domain name 6.022e23.com
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The ramblings of the Time-Travelling Mad Scientist, Inventor, Professional Geek and Potato Connoisseur Mike Ando.
6.022e23.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Happy Mol Day! :D
(Confused? At 6:22 today it was 6:22 10/23. 1 mol, a chemistry constant, is 6.022e23. Yes it's reaching. Yes I'm THAT much of a nerd :p )
Also taking the opportunity to pimp that this nerd owns the domain name 6.022e23.com
(Confused? At 6:22 today it was 6:22 10/23. 1 mol, a chemistry constant, is 6.022e23. Yes it's reaching. Yes I'm THAT much of a nerd :p )
Also taking the opportunity to pimp that this nerd owns the domain name 6.022e23.com
I just saw a car done up like the Dukes of Hazzard General Lee.
It drove right in front of me.
And I watched it get done for speeding through the intersection I was waiting at.
It drove right in front of me.
And I watched it get done for speeding through the intersection I was waiting at.
October 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I just saw a car done up like the Dukes of Hazzard General Lee.
It drove right in front of me.
And I watched it get done for speeding through the intersection I was waiting at.
It drove right in front of me.
And I watched it get done for speeding through the intersection I was waiting at.
Today's date is a dual square number! 27092025 is not only square... but if you write your dates the other way, 09272025 is square too! It's a rare collision to get BOTH dates square like this!
I believe today, of all days, it's hip to be square. #mathnerd
I believe today, of all days, it's hip to be square. #mathnerd
September 27, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Today's date is a dual square number! 27092025 is not only square... but if you write your dates the other way, 09272025 is square too! It's a rare collision to get BOTH dates square like this!
I believe today, of all days, it's hip to be square. #mathnerd
I believe today, of all days, it's hip to be square. #mathnerd
August 26, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Someone asked for my favourite star sign.
I said "keep left unless overtaking on hyperspatial bypass".
I said "keep left unless overtaking on hyperspatial bypass".
August 17, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Someone asked for my favourite star sign.
I said "keep left unless overtaking on hyperspatial bypass".
I said "keep left unless overtaking on hyperspatial bypass".
Reposted by Mike Ando
Product tester.
August 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Product tester.
Finally got around to writing the blog post... Meet Andotrope prototype v2: half the size, double the speed, whisper-quiet operation, and a tenth the material cost. www.riumplus.com/andotrope-v2...
Andotrope v2 - Smaller, Faster, Quieter, Cheaper | Realm of RIUM+
Meet Andotrope prototype v2: half the size, double the speed, whisper-quiet operation, and a tenth the material cost. Patent pending!
www.riumplus.com
August 9, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Finally got around to writing the blog post... Meet Andotrope prototype v2: half the size, double the speed, whisper-quiet operation, and a tenth the material cost. www.riumplus.com/andotrope-v2...
I'd like to thank the two plain-clothed police officers who kept me safe yesterday where I broke down in my #DeLorean on Ipswich Rd in the middle lane during peak hours.
I'd not like to thank the two bad relays so far identified (but still no idea what made them both fail together?)
I'd not like to thank the two bad relays so far identified (but still no idea what made them both fail together?)
July 23, 2025 at 5:52 AM
I'd like to thank the two plain-clothed police officers who kept me safe yesterday where I broke down in my #DeLorean on Ipswich Rd in the middle lane during peak hours.
I'd not like to thank the two bad relays so far identified (but still no idea what made them both fail together?)
I'd not like to thank the two bad relays so far identified (but still no idea what made them both fail together?)
For proof I'm still alive, here's a photo of me with a recently-acquired newspaper.
June 26, 2025 at 10:47 AM
For proof I'm still alive, here's a photo of me with a recently-acquired newspaper.