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@distraction.engineer
Engineer of Distractions; Ancient Pro/Indie Game Dev (1999+); IGF Finalist (2009); Retro, DIY, C64 nerd; AKA PoV, PoVRAZOR; ndenb; He/Then; 🍁
Caretaker/co-creator of the @ludumdare.com online game jam; Spring:Theorist 🎶
Empathy is punk! Trans rights! 🏳️⚧️💜🤘
Caretaker/co-creator of the @ludumdare.com online game jam; Spring:Theorist 🎶
Empathy is punk! Trans rights! 🏳️⚧️💜🤘
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@distraction.engineer
· Oct 18
Hi, I'm Mike! 👋
You might know me as the chicken-avatar that runs @ludumdare.com. We've inspired many thousands of game creators the past 20+ years, so follow us for that. 😁
As for me, I've worked on dozens of games since the 90's (console, mobile, etc). I focus on "tech" these days. I'm owned by:
You might know me as the chicken-avatar that runs @ludumdare.com. We've inspired many thousands of game creators the past 20+ years, so follow us for that. 😁
As for me, I've worked on dozens of games since the 90's (console, mobile, etc). I focus on "tech" these days. I'm owned by:
So alright, I finally have a grasp on how velocity sensitive rubberized drum pads work...the same way as aftertouch works on piano synth keys. 😱
In general it's a trickier circuit than push-buttons, and we can't use a matrix to cram more pads into fewer pins (like we can with typing keyboards). 🤔
In general it's a trickier circuit than push-buttons, and we can't use a matrix to cram more pads into fewer pins (like we can with typing keyboards). 🤔
After a deeper dive, it seems that the circuit above and membrane PCB buttons sharing a toothed design is a fluke (rather it's a good design that benefits both). Membrane buttons are only close circuits, where pressure sensors emit changes in resistance by flexing the film. Piezoelectric fun times!
November 29, 2025 at 11:05 PM
So alright, I finally have a grasp on how velocity sensitive rubberized drum pads work...the same way as aftertouch works on piano synth keys. 😱
In general it's a trickier circuit than push-buttons, and we can't use a matrix to cram more pads into fewer pins (like we can with typing keyboards). 🤔
In general it's a trickier circuit than push-buttons, and we can't use a matrix to cram more pads into fewer pins (like we can with typing keyboards). 🤔
Without missing a beat (🥁), my recent fascination with keyboards has led me to consider MIDI controls as well. My dream custom laptop/Cyberdeck would include a small row of analog controls for media making. Something that feels like the Korg nano controllers, but half the height.
November 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Without missing a beat (🥁), my recent fascination with keyboards has led me to consider MIDI controls as well. My dream custom laptop/Cyberdeck would include a small row of analog controls for media making. Something that feels like the Korg nano controllers, but half the height.
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The wife and I are typing nerds, so of course they have a mechanical keyboard (Keychron with numpad). My recent interest in custom keyboards reminded me that I could do SOMETHING mischievous... 🤔🦆
After luring them to inspect their desk, laughter ensued. Mission accomplished. 😊
After luring them to inspect their desk, laughter ensued. Mission accomplished. 😊
November 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The wife and I are typing nerds, so of course they have a mechanical keyboard (Keychron with numpad). My recent interest in custom keyboards reminded me that I could do SOMETHING mischievous... 🤔🦆
After luring them to inspect their desk, laughter ensued. Mission accomplished. 😊
After luring them to inspect their desk, laughter ensued. Mission accomplished. 😊
Oh wow, Amazon Basics even has their own "Killmat-like" sound absorption material. I used to have a large box of it back when I owned the Smartcar, for a noise reduction mod I didn't get to before it died (RIP 🚗). Now I'm seeing Killmat is a popular mechanical keyboard sound deadener. 🤔
November 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Oh wow, Amazon Basics even has their own "Killmat-like" sound absorption material. I used to have a large box of it back when I owned the Smartcar, for a noise reduction mod I didn't get to before it died (RIP 🚗). Now I'm seeing Killmat is a popular mechanical keyboard sound deadener. 🤔
Thoughts on how this effect was achieved? 😂
November 29, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Thoughts on how this effect was achieved? 😂
This keyboard switch from Geonworks looks far too cool to cover with a keycap. 🫣
November 28, 2025 at 11:11 PM
This keyboard switch from Geonworks looks far too cool to cover with a keycap. 🫣
This doesn't warrant any sympathy, but I am "slightly bummed" that I can't afford these Black Friday deals. I'm extremely fortunate, so complaining about an inability to buy myself luxuries is empty, alas... 😅
Fingers crossed the upcoming interview FINALLY lands me a job. This year has sucked.
Fingers crossed the upcoming interview FINALLY lands me a job. This year has sucked.
November 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This doesn't warrant any sympathy, but I am "slightly bummed" that I can't afford these Black Friday deals. I'm extremely fortunate, so complaining about an inability to buy myself luxuries is empty, alas... 😅
Fingers crossed the upcoming interview FINALLY lands me a job. This year has sucked.
Fingers crossed the upcoming interview FINALLY lands me a job. This year has sucked.
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maybe next time
November 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
maybe next time
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bluesky is a psyop by big DNS to sell more DNS records
April 17, 2023 at 4:12 PM
bluesky is a psyop by big DNS to sell more DNS records
If it wasn't for the peculiar BlueSky bans, this could have been something we could all get behind.
November 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
If it wasn't for the peculiar BlueSky bans, this could have been something we could all get behind.
Relatable.
November 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Relatable.
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That makes sense.
November 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
That makes sense.
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Free Turkey via Wall.
November 27, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Free Turkey via Wall.
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Everything you want to get done before the end of the year you have approximately 4 business days to complete. Please plan accordingly.
November 25, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Everything you want to get done before the end of the year you have approximately 4 business days to complete. Please plan accordingly.
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ordered food here. the server did 7 frame-perfect turnarounds in a row and launched themselves through the door speeding past my table at 700km/h but the plate was perfect. 5 star service, would eat here again
April 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
ordered food here. the server did 7 frame-perfect turnarounds in a row and launched themselves through the door speeding past my table at 700km/h but the plate was perfect. 5 star service, would eat here again
I like this QRT/QRS trend idea, *EXCEPT* I've only been to five, and everyone I've seen live were shows I got into for free*. 😅
The Tea Party ⚰️
The Presidents of the USA 🍑
Counting Crows 🐦⬛
Feed Me 👹
Weird Al 🪗
* (Victoria Park #LdnOnt, Steam Dev Days, Intel event, Notch party, gift from my folks)
The Tea Party ⚰️
The Presidents of the USA 🍑
Counting Crows 🐦⬛
Feed Me 👹
Weird Al 🪗
* (Victoria Park #LdnOnt, Steam Dev Days, Intel event, Notch party, gift from my folks)
Introduce yourself with five concerts you attended
pet shop boys
kraftwerk
tom jones
jean-michel jarre
metallica
pet shop boys
kraftwerk
tom jones
jean-michel jarre
metallica
Introduce yourself with five concerts you attended
Arrested Development opening for En Vogue (really)
Jamila Woods
Xzibit/Phife/Goodie MoB
Lilith Fair
Terrence Blanchard
Arrested Development opening for En Vogue (really)
Jamila Woods
Xzibit/Phife/Goodie MoB
Lilith Fair
Terrence Blanchard
November 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I like this QRT/QRS trend idea, *EXCEPT* I've only been to five, and everyone I've seen live were shows I got into for free*. 😅
The Tea Party ⚰️
The Presidents of the USA 🍑
Counting Crows 🐦⬛
Feed Me 👹
Weird Al 🪗
* (Victoria Park #LdnOnt, Steam Dev Days, Intel event, Notch party, gift from my folks)
The Tea Party ⚰️
The Presidents of the USA 🍑
Counting Crows 🐦⬛
Feed Me 👹
Weird Al 🪗
* (Victoria Park #LdnOnt, Steam Dev Days, Intel event, Notch party, gift from my folks)
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(Local) Drama Alert! 🍿
November 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
(Local) Drama Alert! 🍿
Sign: "More than a haircut"
Me: "Uh, a haircute?"
Me: "Uh, a haircute?"
November 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Sign: "More than a haircut"
Me: "Uh, a haircute?"
Me: "Uh, a haircute?"
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artists and designers using ai like
November 27, 2025 at 12:35 AM
artists and designers using ai like
😯... can we aggressively disseminate this headline so that either: people have to give up guns because "the trans" want them for boobs, or AMAB "boob havers" are more respected?
No I'm not worried that someone may read the article. 🤣
No I'm not worried that someone may read the article. 🤣
November 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
😯... can we aggressively disseminate this headline so that either: people have to give up guns because "the trans" want them for boobs, or AMAB "boob havers" are more respected?
No I'm not worried that someone may read the article. 🤣
No I'm not worried that someone may read the article. 🤣
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Wall chicken is best chicken. 🐔
Happy Turkey Day!!!
If you smell somethin' yummy in the walls, whip it good! 🧱🍗🧱
If you smell somethin' yummy in the walls, whip it good! 🧱🍗🧱
November 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Wall chicken is best chicken. 🐔