Tod Kurt (todbot)
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Runs ThingM, maker of blink(1) USB LED & BlinkM, co-founder CrashSpaceLA hackerspace, Pasadena, CA, he/him
#electronics
#circuitpython #arduino #blink1 #raspberrypipico #diysynth #eurorack #synthesizers #midi normally at https://mastodon.social/@todbot
I love how signing into Fusion 360 has the same apparent complexity of launching nuclear missiles: opens 4 diff windows from two apps, reading off a secret code after inputting other secret codes. Too bad they don’t include a keylock USB device & play “TURN YOUR LAUNCH KEY SIR” #fusion360 #autodesk
January 12, 2026 at 7:03 PM
I love how signing into Fusion 360 has the same apparent complexity of launching nuclear missiles: opens 4 diff windows from two apps, reading off a secret code after inputting other secret codes. Too bad they don’t include a keylock USB device & play “TURN YOUR LAUNCH KEY SIR” #fusion360 #autodesk
macOS 26 “Tahoe” is so bad. My main computer is still on the previous OS because of stories like this. Resizing Windows ffs!
noheger.at/blog/2026/01...
#macos #macos26 #tahoe
noheger.at/blog/2026/01...
#macos #macos26 #tahoe
The struggle of resizing windows on macOS Tahoe – no.heger
noheger.at
January 12, 2026 at 5:32 PM
macOS 26 “Tahoe” is so bad. My main computer is still on the previous OS because of stories like this. Resizing Windows ffs!
noheger.at/blog/2026/01...
#macos #macos26 #tahoe
noheger.at/blog/2026/01...
#macos #macos26 #tahoe
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Also - several new/updated CircuitPython School video lessons related to CircuitPython for the Beginning Electronics Maker. See the start of the playlist at bit.ly/circuitpytho... #CSed
January 12, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Also - several new/updated CircuitPython School video lessons related to CircuitPython for the Beginning Electronics Maker. See the start of the playlist at bit.ly/circuitpytho... #CSed
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It's worth your time to call Hilton to cancel your account with them. 1-800-446-6677. Here's why:
They asked me if it was because of the ICE thing. I said it was. Then they suggested I wait a couple days to see if they were going to change course.
The pressure is getting to them. Let's keep it up.
They asked me if it was because of the ICE thing. I said it was. Then they suggested I wait a couple days to see if they were going to change course.
The pressure is getting to them. Let's keep it up.
Boycott Hilton Hotels
January 11, 2026 at 11:42 PM
It's worth your time to call Hilton to cancel your account with them. 1-800-446-6677. Here's why:
They asked me if it was because of the ICE thing. I said it was. Then they suggested I wait a couple days to see if they were going to change course.
The pressure is getting to them. Let's keep it up.
They asked me if it was because of the ICE thing. I said it was. Then they suggested I wait a couple days to see if they were going to change course.
The pressure is getting to them. Let's keep it up.
New Marvel MCU movie just announced
January 9, 2026 at 3:20 AM
New Marvel MCU movie just announced
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Critics want subtlety. Traumatized kids need clarity. Stranger Things doesn't win because it's subtle. It wins because it's not afraid to say the truth out loud to the people who need to hear it most. www.kameronhurley.com/we-are-the-s...
We Are the Stranger Things - Kameron Hurley
CONTENT CAUTION: Contains spoilers for Stranger Things season 5 and discusses childhood emotional and physical abuse. When I was a child, I lived with a monster. He slept in the big room at t...
www.kameronhurley.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Critics want subtlety. Traumatized kids need clarity. Stranger Things doesn't win because it's subtle. It wins because it's not afraid to say the truth out loud to the people who need to hear it most. www.kameronhurley.com/we-are-the-s...
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ICE observers in the Twin Cities are in need of dash cams to prevent further intimidation and frivolous claims.
Cams are $110, memory cards $35, and ship to us directly via this wish list: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you've been looking for a way to help, we'd sure appreciate it!
Cams are $110, memory cards $35, and ship to us directly via this wish list: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you've been looking for a way to help, we'd sure appreciate it!
January 6, 2026 at 3:05 AM
ICE observers in the Twin Cities are in need of dash cams to prevent further intimidation and frivolous claims.
Cams are $110, memory cards $35, and ship to us directly via this wish list: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you've been looking for a way to help, we'd sure appreciate it!
Cams are $110, memory cards $35, and ship to us directly via this wish list: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you've been looking for a way to help, we'd sure appreciate it!
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There we go. That there’s a headline.
Who’s who at X, the deepfake porn site formerly known as Twitter
A look inside Elon Musk’s big tent
www.ft.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM
There we go. That there’s a headline.
Grrrrrr reddit.com/r/entertainm...
From the entertainment community on Reddit: Corporation for Public Broadcasting to Shut Down After 58 Years Due to Trump Eliminating Funding
Explore this post and more from the entertainment community
reddit.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Grrrrrr reddit.com/r/entertainm...
Yes, this was a fun episode, even with the tech issues! I didn't know making your own Linux-based Steam Machine was possible. Thanks for the blogpost about it Paul! www.paulcutler.org/blog/2025/11...
January 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Yes, this was a fun episode, even with the tech issues! I didn't know making your own Linux-based Steam Machine was possible. Thanks for the blogpost about it Paul! www.paulcutler.org/blog/2025/11...
Why so many Pasadena Parrots in my yard?! So loud I can’t think! 😀
January 5, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Why so many Pasadena Parrots in my yard?! So loud I can’t think! 😀
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Church is at 10:30am ET today.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_F4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_F4...
Gadgets For People Who Don't Trust The Government
YouTube video by Benn Jordan
www.youtube.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Church is at 10:30am ET today.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_F4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_F4...
Wow this talk is very good.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ANE...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ANE...
39C3 - AI Agent, AI Spy
YouTube video by media.ccc.de
www.youtube.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Wow this talk is very good.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ANE...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ANE...
Hey want free stickers? How about a free podcast? We got both! And cat pics! www.thebootloader.net
January 3, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Hey want free stickers? How about a free podcast? We got both! And cat pics! www.thebootloader.net
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everyday, same question.
October 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
everyday, same question.
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Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
December 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
Thank you @somafm.com for making long drives more fun
December 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Thank you @somafm.com for making long drives more fun
Found my Xmas present youtu.be/0DNqvFSpzdE?...
spaceship recliner pod from Neiman Marcus, 1982
YouTube video by Blah Blah videos
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December 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Found my Xmas present youtu.be/0DNqvFSpzdE?...
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Got 5 mins ? Check the @bostoncollege.bsky.social Physical Computing students final projects, and Assistive Tech projects. I'm so proud of what they've done in a semester. Projects use @adafruit-playground.com #CircuitPython @raspberrypi.com pico and Pixelblaze boards bit.ly/physcomp-pro...
Boston College Physical Computing & CircuitPython Student Showcase - Fall 2025
Final projects and assistive tech projects for Prof. John Gallaugher's course: Physical Computing: Art, Robotics, and Tech for Good at Boston College. You can go through all of the lessons that students in this course have worked with via this URL: https://bit.ly/circuitpython-school and https://bit.ly/pixelblaze-school Here are URLs for Instructables for these projects: Final Projects: https://bit.ly/physcomp-final-projects-fall2025 Assistive Tech Projects: https://bit.ly/assistive-tech-projects-fall2025 #physicalcomputing #assistivetechnology #accessability #circuitpython #pixelblaze #ledart #cseducation #adafruit #raspberrypipico #programming #electronics #electronicsproject #course #class #university #college #engineering #art #robotics #sensors #showcase #student #students #bostoncollege #fun
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December 18, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Got 5 mins ? Check the @bostoncollege.bsky.social Physical Computing students final projects, and Assistive Tech projects. I'm so proud of what they've done in a semester. Projects use @adafruit-playground.com #CircuitPython @raspberrypi.com pico and Pixelblaze boards bit.ly/physcomp-pro...
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New episode! Dan @cogliano.bsky.social joins the show and shares the CP Z Machine, the Zork game engine working in CircuitPython on a Fruit Jam. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.circuitpythonshow.com/@circuitpyth...
Dan Cogliano
Dan Cogliano joins Paul and they discuss Dan’s work with the Z Machine, which allows you to play Zork and other text adventure games. Follow the show on Mastodon or Bluesky. Show Notes 00:30 Dan’s start with computers 3:05 The EZ Make Oven 4:53 The Z-Machine 7:59 Challenges in creating the CP Z Machine 9:08 The game of Zork 11:00 CP Z Machine Learn Guide 11:15 Dan’s next game 12:29 Challenges working with graphics 13:37 Where to learn more about Dan BlueSky Dan’s Learn Guides Danthegeek.com Cleveland Museum of Art 14:27 Which board? 15:13 Wrap-up
www.circuitpythonshow.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:22 AM
New episode! Dan @cogliano.bsky.social joins the show and shares the CP Z Machine, the Zork game engine working in CircuitPython on a Fruit Jam. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.circuitpythonshow.com/@circuitpyth...
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This is cool. SomaFM supporter Dave says: I built my own internet radio a year ago so I could listen to stations like yours without having to boot my PC!
December 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
This is cool. SomaFM supporter Dave says: I built my own internet radio a year ago so I could listen to stations like yours without having to boot my PC!
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While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.