Flare576
@flare576.com
Hey, I'm Jeremy (or Flare) — I write about programming, making, Steam Deck hacks, and interesting convos with my family. My content will live on flare576.com, so check there if you like what you just read here!
I spend 90% of my work day in OpenCode, and sometimes I break the fourth wall. It's always fun when the LLM responds in kind
Me:
> The ticket should have the info, but the beauty of this entire thing is that I can recall you and eek out just a little more awesome if not... The future is weird.
Me:
> The ticket should have the info, but the beauty of this entire thing is that I can recall you and eek out just a little more awesome if not... The future is weird.
January 9, 2026 at 12:31 AM
I spend 90% of my work day in OpenCode, and sometimes I break the fourth wall. It's always fun when the LLM responds in kind
Me:
> The ticket should have the info, but the beauty of this entire thing is that I can recall you and eek out just a little more awesome if not... The future is weird.
Me:
> The ticket should have the info, but the beauty of this entire thing is that I can recall you and eek out just a little more awesome if not... The future is weird.
Last night I took my son to archery and then chauffeured my mother-in-law to an event... but first I undocked my Linux PC and turned it back into a Steam Deck to play FFVII: Rebirth on-the-go.
The novelty of using it for everything - gaming, dev, 3D printing - hasn't worn off after over a year.
The novelty of using it for everything - gaming, dev, 3D printing - hasn't worn off after over a year.
January 6, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Last night I took my son to archery and then chauffeured my mother-in-law to an event... but first I undocked my Linux PC and turned it back into a Steam Deck to play FFVII: Rebirth on-the-go.
The novelty of using it for everything - gaming, dev, 3D printing - hasn't worn off after over a year.
The novelty of using it for everything - gaming, dev, 3D printing - hasn't worn off after over a year.
I had this elaborate plan to take a picture of the 3D printed items I made/painted for my kids' advent calendars and post them daily to my website and Bluesky.
It turns out that just getting them dispersed was enough of a challenge, so instead we'll pick up this month like December didn't happen :D
It turns out that just getting them dispersed was enough of a challenge, so instead we'll pick up this month like December didn't happen :D
January 5, 2026 at 6:32 PM
I had this elaborate plan to take a picture of the 3D printed items I made/painted for my kids' advent calendars and post them daily to my website and Bluesky.
It turns out that just getting them dispersed was enough of a challenge, so instead we'll pick up this month like December didn't happen :D
It turns out that just getting them dispersed was enough of a challenge, so instead we'll pick up this month like December didn't happen :D
"Milestone 1 - Lessons Learned"
I didn't expect to be making a second post this morning, but the birb demanded to be completed.
Prior post has been updated w/ separate Lessons learned!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/milestone-01-lessons.html
#hardware #3d #paint #learning #airbrush
I didn't expect to be making a second post this morning, but the birb demanded to be completed.
Prior post has been updated w/ separate Lessons learned!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/milestone-01-lessons.html
#hardware #3d #paint #learning #airbrush
Flare576 | Milestone 1 - Lessons Learned
I recap what I've learned up to this point
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December 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
"Painting Milestone 01 - Intro De Chocobo"
Ongoing Draft: Painting Milestones 1
So far I'm up to base coat, and over this weekend I plan to make/apply a dark yellow wash... 🤞
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/milestone-01-chocobo.html
#hardware #3d #printing #paint #learning #chocobo
Ongoing Draft: Painting Milestones 1
So far I'm up to base coat, and over this weekend I plan to make/apply a dark yellow wash... 🤞
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/milestone-01-chocobo.html
#hardware #3d #printing #paint #learning #chocobo
Flare576 | Painting Milestone 01 - Intro De Chocobo
First entry into the milestone process
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December 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
"Drill Press"
Rough Draft: I 3D printed a drill press mount for my rotary tool, and necro-remixed a project from 2016.
We'll call it a Work-in-progress.
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/drill-press.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #rotary #drillpress
Rough Draft: I 3D printed a drill press mount for my rotary tool, and necro-remixed a project from 2016.
We'll call it a Work-in-progress.
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/drill-press.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #rotary #drillpress
Flare576 | Drill Press
If you write down "I don't want to do yet" with an idea, you're already past that point.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
"Drill Press"
Rough Draft: I 3D printed a drill press mount for my rotary tool, and necro-remixed a project from 2016.
We'll call it a Work-in-progress.
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/drill-press.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #rotary #drillpress
Rough Draft: I 3D printed a drill press mount for my rotary tool, and necro-remixed a project from 2016.
We'll call it a Work-in-progress.
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/drill-press.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #rotary #drillpress
"Amazon Gamble"
Sometimes, the star rating can help you decide which choice is the best.
But other times, it can tell you your chances of getting a lemon. Let the stars be your guide!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/amazon-gamble.html
#hardware #amazon #gocheer #paint
Sometimes, the star rating can help you decide which choice is the best.
But other times, it can tell you your chances of getting a lemon. Let the stars be your guide!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/amazon-gamble.html
#hardware #amazon #gocheer #paint
Flare576 | Amazon Gamble
I suggest a way to think about Amazon Stars
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December 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"Amazon Gamble"
Sometimes, the star rating can help you decide which choice is the best.
But other times, it can tell you your chances of getting a lemon. Let the stars be your guide!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/amazon-gamble.html
#hardware #amazon #gocheer #paint
Sometimes, the star rating can help you decide which choice is the best.
But other times, it can tell you your chances of getting a lemon. Let the stars be your guide!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/amazon-gamble.html
#hardware #amazon #gocheer #paint
"First Airbrush"
"This was your father's airbrush. This is a weapon of the hobby knight. Not as clumsy or random as a spray can. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age."
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/first-airbrush.html
#hardware #plastic #paint #airbrush #storytime
"This was your father's airbrush. This is a weapon of the hobby knight. Not as clumsy or random as a spray can. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age."
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/first-airbrush.html
#hardware #plastic #paint #airbrush #storytime
Flare576 | First Airbrush
Early Inheritance
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November 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
"First Airbrush"
"This was your father's airbrush. This is a weapon of the hobby knight. Not as clumsy or random as a spray can. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age."
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/first-airbrush.html
#hardware #plastic #paint #airbrush #storytime
"This was your father's airbrush. This is a weapon of the hobby knight. Not as clumsy or random as a spray can. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age."
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/first-airbrush.html
#hardware #plastic #paint #airbrush #storytime
"Tips Scratchpad"
Rough-Draft: Tips on 3D printing, but not well organized or split into topics yet. Might still be useful for n00bs like me while I work on a better formatted post though!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/tips-scratchpad.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #tips
Rough-Draft: Tips on 3D printing, but not well organized or split into topics yet. Might still be useful for n00bs like me while I work on a better formatted post though!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/tips-scratchpad.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #tips
Flare576 | Tips Scratchpad
My ongoing notes on messing up fewer 3D prints
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November 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
"Project: Polish Tools"
My first published 3d model is a custom Gridfinity module for rotary tool attachments.
Something tells me this will be a trend...
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/project-polish-tools.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #project #gridfinity #freecad
My first published 3d model is a custom Gridfinity module for rotary tool attachments.
Something tells me this will be a trend...
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/project-polish-tools.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #project #gridfinity #freecad
Flare576 | Project: Polish Tools
Gridfinity-based polish tools
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November 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
"Project: Polish Tools"
My first published 3d model is a custom Gridfinity module for rotary tool attachments.
Something tells me this will be a trend...
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/project-polish-tools.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #project #gridfinity #freecad
My first published 3d model is a custom Gridfinity module for rotary tool attachments.
Something tells me this will be a trend...
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/project-polish-tools.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #project #gridfinity #freecad
"OCD"
I have a problem - I'm obsessed with containers.
Well, I actually have two problems now - I can make infinite containers.
Let me introduce you to Gridfinity, courtesy of VoidStar Lab.
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/ocd.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #project #gridfinity
I have a problem - I'm obsessed with containers.
Well, I actually have two problems now - I can make infinite containers.
Let me introduce you to Gridfinity, courtesy of VoidStar Lab.
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/ocd.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #project #gridfinity
Flare576 | OCD
I talk about my Obsessive Container Desire (and introduce Gridfinity)
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November 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
"OCD"
I have a problem - I'm obsessed with containers.
Well, I actually have two problems now - I can make infinite containers.
Let me introduce you to Gridfinity, courtesy of VoidStar Lab.
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/ocd.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #project #gridfinity
I have a problem - I'm obsessed with containers.
Well, I actually have two problems now - I can make infinite containers.
Let me introduce you to Gridfinity, courtesy of VoidStar Lab.
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/ocd.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #project #gridfinity
"What is 3D Printing?"
This post is more of a "I needed to get it out of my head" than that I think there's anyone who needs to get it into theirs.
But you might find it entertaining!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/what-is-3d-printing.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #guides
This post is more of a "I needed to get it out of my head" than that I think there's anyone who needs to get it into theirs.
But you might find it entertaining!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/what-is-3d-printing.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #guides
Flare576 | What is 3D Printing?
I figure someone out there might not know... Maybe?
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October 27, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I've been treating my site and, by extension, Bluesky as sort of a publishing platform; taking multiple days for a post, self-editing, reviewing, formatting, etc.
Given that the effort has awarded me < 100 followers, I think I'm going to try to change my mentality a little.
(1/2)
Given that the effort has awarded me < 100 followers, I think I'm going to try to change my mentality a little.
(1/2)
October 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I've been treating my site and, by extension, Bluesky as sort of a publishing platform; taking multiple days for a post, self-editing, reviewing, formatting, etc.
Given that the effort has awarded me < 100 followers, I think I'm going to try to change my mentality a little.
(1/2)
Given that the effort has awarded me < 100 followers, I think I'm going to try to change my mentality a little.
(1/2)
I'm not dead! I fell down the rabbit hole of 3D printing and am trying to get to the point where I feel like I can write something useful for folks, but every time I feel like I'm at that point I find another tunnel.
For now, here's a massive prop for the play Clue in glow in the dark filament!
For now, here's a massive prop for the play Clue in glow in the dark filament!
October 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I'm not dead! I fell down the rabbit hole of 3D printing and am trying to get to the point where I feel like I can write something useful for folks, but every time I feel like I'm at that point I find another tunnel.
For now, here's a massive prop for the play Clue in glow in the dark filament!
For now, here's a massive prop for the play Clue in glow in the dark filament!
I had a realization tonight as I was trying to figure out how much of my Gridfinity stuff would fit into one of those stackable tool boxes...
"Anything is a tool box if you put tools in it."
Time to expand my search to basic plastic bins :D
"Anything is a tool box if you put tools in it."
Time to expand my search to basic plastic bins :D
October 10, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I had a realization tonight as I was trying to figure out how much of my Gridfinity stuff would fit into one of those stackable tool boxes...
"Anything is a tool box if you put tools in it."
Time to expand my search to basic plastic bins :D
"Anything is a tool box if you put tools in it."
Time to expand my search to basic plastic bins :D
Nerdvous - When you're doing something nerdy with a very low "Cost of failure," but you're still nervous about it.
I'm nerdvous that 3d printing with 5% infill with "Lightning" style supports isn't going to work for my tool holder.
I'm nerdvous that 3d printing with 5% infill with "Lightning" style supports isn't going to work for my tool holder.
October 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Nerdvous - When you're doing something nerdy with a very low "Cost of failure," but you're still nervous about it.
I'm nerdvous that 3d printing with 5% infill with "Lightning" style supports isn't going to work for my tool holder.
I'm nerdvous that 3d printing with 5% infill with "Lightning" style supports isn't going to work for my tool holder.
I'm currently obsessed with creating a tool kit to clean, polish, and otherwise post-process 3D prints. I was using Bento3d.design to plan trays, but then I discovered gridfinity.xyz
Oh. My. 🐐
I'll have a post later, but if you need to organize tools, Zack @ Voidstar Labs' brainchild is amazing.
Oh. My. 🐐
I'll have a post later, but if you need to organize tools, Zack @ Voidstar Labs' brainchild is amazing.
Gridfinity :: Unofficial wiki
The modular, open-source grid storage system.
gridfinity.xyz
October 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I'm currently obsessed with creating a tool kit to clean, polish, and otherwise post-process 3D prints. I was using Bento3d.design to plan trays, but then I discovered gridfinity.xyz
Oh. My. 🐐
I'll have a post later, but if you need to organize tools, Zack @ Voidstar Labs' brainchild is amazing.
Oh. My. 🐐
I'll have a post later, but if you need to organize tools, Zack @ Voidstar Labs' brainchild is amazing.
"OpenCode - In Practice"
I walk through the process of using Agents and Commands in OpenCode to iteratively build a project, and wrap up the series with next-steps.
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-dowork.html
#programming #ai #opensource #opencode #openrourter
I walk through the process of using Agents and Commands in OpenCode to iteratively build a project, and wrap up the series with next-steps.
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-dowork.html
#programming #ai #opensource #opencode #openrourter
Flare576 | OpenCode - In Practice
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not
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September 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"OpenCode - In Practice"
I walk through the process of using Agents and Commands in OpenCode to iteratively build a project, and wrap up the series with next-steps.
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-dowork.html
#programming #ai #opensource #opencode #openrourter
I walk through the process of using Agents and Commands in OpenCode to iteratively build a project, and wrap up the series with next-steps.
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-dowork.html
#programming #ai #opensource #opencode #openrourter
"Commands - OpenCode Features"
Slash-commands are used in a lot of chat interfaces to invoke special processes, and OpenCode is no different.
What IS different is how easy it is to add your own!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-commands.html
#programming #ai #opencode #commands
Slash-commands are used in a lot of chat interfaces to invoke special processes, and OpenCode is no different.
What IS different is how easy it is to add your own!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-commands.html
#programming #ai #opencode #commands
Flare576 | Commands - OpenCode Features
I introduce custom commands, some examples, and how to use them in OpenCode
flare576.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
"Commands - OpenCode Features"
Slash-commands are used in a lot of chat interfaces to invoke special processes, and OpenCode is no different.
What IS different is how easy it is to add your own!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-commands.html
#programming #ai #opencode #commands
Slash-commands are used in a lot of chat interfaces to invoke special processes, and OpenCode is no different.
What IS different is how easy it is to add your own!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-commands.html
#programming #ai #opencode #commands
"MCPs - OpenCode Features"
MCPs a fancy proxies.
If that doesn't make sense to you, don't worry! I break down why you use one while doing agentic coding, setting them up, and even include a fancy diagram!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-mcp.html
#programming #ai #opencode #mcp
MCPs a fancy proxies.
If that doesn't make sense to you, don't worry! I break down why you use one while doing agentic coding, setting them up, and even include a fancy diagram!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-mcp.html
#programming #ai #opencode #mcp
Flare576 | MCPs - OpenCode Features
I introduce Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, and what they mean to OpenCode
flare576.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
"MCPs - OpenCode Features"
MCPs a fancy proxies.
If that doesn't make sense to you, don't worry! I break down why you use one while doing agentic coding, setting them up, and even include a fancy diagram!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-mcp.html
#programming #ai #opencode #mcp
MCPs a fancy proxies.
If that doesn't make sense to you, don't worry! I break down why you use one while doing agentic coding, setting them up, and even include a fancy diagram!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-mcp.html
#programming #ai #opencode #mcp
"Agents - OpenCode Features"
In OpenCode, Agents are a little more complex than in other tools. You control their prompt, temp, model, tools, & other props.
I dig deep into how and why you use them.
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-agents.html
#programming #ai #opencode #agents
In OpenCode, Agents are a little more complex than in other tools. You control their prompt, temp, model, tools, & other props.
I dig deep into how and why you use them.
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-agents.html
#programming #ai #opencode #agents
Flare576 | Agents - OpenCode Features
I introduce Agents, what they are, and how and why you'd use them
flare576.com
September 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"Agents - OpenCode Features"
In OpenCode, Agents are a little more complex than in other tools. You control their prompt, temp, model, tools, & other props.
I dig deep into how and why you use them.
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-agents.html
#programming #ai #opencode #agents
In OpenCode, Agents are a little more complex than in other tools. You control their prompt, temp, model, tools, & other props.
I dig deep into how and why you use them.
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-agents.html
#programming #ai #opencode #agents
As part of a 3D printing project, I had to buy some o-rings. I needed 4... it was cheaper to buy a set of 1,020. I wonder if there are some plumbers, mechanics, HVAC, or electricians needing some donations 😯
September 25, 2025 at 2:44 AM
As part of a 3D printing project, I had to buy some o-rings. I needed 4... it was cheaper to buy a set of 1,020. I wonder if there are some plumbers, mechanics, HVAC, or electricians needing some donations 😯
100th Post Kick Off
Use OpenCode, OpenRouter, and FREE models to get started with "Agentic Programming"
In this first article, I introduce you to the idea of AI Coding
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/project-introduction.html
#programming #ai #opencode #agents #commands #mcp
Use OpenCode, OpenRouter, and FREE models to get started with "Agentic Programming"
In this first article, I introduce you to the idea of AI Coding
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/project-introduction.html
#programming #ai #opencode #agents #commands #mcp
Flare576 | Project Introduction
I wax poetic about AI, then I introduce my pet project
flare576.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
100th Post Kick Off
Use OpenCode, OpenRouter, and FREE models to get started with "Agentic Programming"
In this first article, I introduce you to the idea of AI Coding
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/project-introduction.html
#programming #ai #opencode #agents #commands #mcp
Use OpenCode, OpenRouter, and FREE models to get started with "Agentic Programming"
In this first article, I introduce you to the idea of AI Coding
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/project-introduction.html
#programming #ai #opencode #agents #commands #mcp
"Download and Install Flatpaks"
My brother gifted my family a 3D printer and in the process of learning how to use it, I also discovered downloading flatpaks directly!
https://flare576.com/meta/steamdeck/guides/download-flatpaks.html
#steamdeck #howto #guide #flatpak #github
My brother gifted my family a 3D printer and in the process of learning how to use it, I also discovered downloading flatpaks directly!
https://flare576.com/meta/steamdeck/guides/download-flatpaks.html
#steamdeck #howto #guide #flatpak #github
Flare576 | Download and Install Flatpaks
Just 'cause it's not in Discover doesn't mean you're outta luck!
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September 8, 2025 at 2:08 AM
"Download and Install Flatpaks"
My brother gifted my family a 3D printer and in the process of learning how to use it, I also discovered downloading flatpaks directly!
https://flare576.com/meta/steamdeck/guides/download-flatpaks.html
#steamdeck #howto #guide #flatpak #github
My brother gifted my family a 3D printer and in the process of learning how to use it, I also discovered downloading flatpaks directly!
https://flare576.com/meta/steamdeck/guides/download-flatpaks.html
#steamdeck #howto #guide #flatpak #github
A LONG time ago, I had a screen saver on my work Mac that simply took a text file filled with quotes and cycled through them.
Then Apple broke it
So I wrote a cronjob that hacked it back
Then Apple broke that.
Now it's 2025, and I have AI:
github.com/Flare576/quo...
#apple #mac #ai #programming
Then Apple broke it
So I wrote a cronjob that hacked it back
Then Apple broke that.
Now it's 2025, and I have AI:
github.com/Flare576/quo...
#apple #mac #ai #programming
GitHub - Flare576/quoteSaver: A OSX Screen Saver that uses your quotes, randomly!
A OSX Screen Saver that uses your quotes, randomly! - Flare576/quoteSaver
github.com
September 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
A LONG time ago, I had a screen saver on my work Mac that simply took a text file filled with quotes and cycled through them.
Then Apple broke it
So I wrote a cronjob that hacked it back
Then Apple broke that.
Now it's 2025, and I have AI:
github.com/Flare576/quo...
#apple #mac #ai #programming
Then Apple broke it
So I wrote a cronjob that hacked it back
Then Apple broke that.
Now it's 2025, and I have AI:
github.com/Flare576/quo...
#apple #mac #ai #programming