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Rich Thompson
@richthompson.bsky.social
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OG technologist from 70s. I post projects and links to cool things done by myself and my friends. Makerspace advocate and co-op believer. I've worked for every big tech company yet nobody knows me. A maker and artist.
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Packing to move and wondering about the things I own.
https://public.me/rich/d906c006-816f-4231-bcaf-4a8d801010eb
February 3, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. - MLK, Memphis 1968

Doubly relevant on this day.
January 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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I am always fascinated that Democrats obey in advance while Republicans don't obey until forced to obey and resist even when forced and continue resisting after paying the penalty for not obeying. You cannot have useful government under this type of asymmetrical disobedience of the rule of law.
December 22, 2024 at 7:20 PM
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Modified my ClockworkPi uConsole to have a transparent front and back. The cooling solution was part of the original aluminum back so I had to fabricate a copper heat sink for the rear. It performs slightly better than the original cooling solution under load.

#makers #uconsole
December 9, 2024 at 2:02 AM
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Always stuck in the uncanny valley? We have a solution for that but it has six fingers.

#aiart #aiartcommunity #flux
December 2, 2024 at 10:13 PM
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Tweaking and hacking my uConsole this weekend. RTL-SDR is working, emulation is up, Pico8 is installed. Antenna mods are all mostly done. Benchmarking plastic vs Aluminum casing materials for heat impact.

#makers #makerspace #radios #uconsole
UConsole running SDR++
November 27, 2024 at 3:51 AM
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The last problem in building a completely 3D printed Ukulele was solving the tuning peg deformation. The ASA part (left) would deform over time making tuning difficult. I switched some pegs to HP® MJF Nylon PA12 (MJF) parts (right) and you can see the deformation did not occur.

#makerspace #ukulele
November 21, 2024 at 4:08 PM
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Makerspaces lead you into some weird paths. I started out making robots and working on small electronics, moved on to building drones and video game consoles, learned to build guitars and just finished my second set of ukuleles. What a great place to learn new things.

#makerspace #midsouthmakers
Rainbow plastic ukuleles.
November 21, 2024 at 2:13 PM
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My wife has been battling Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia this year. Her final treatment is next Mon & Tues and will have a 1-5 year break before treatment again. Being a maker, I commemorated the event by building a guitar with the color of her cancer ribbon.

www.cancer.org/cancer/types...
A lime green cancer ribbon guitar with a custom Fender Telecaster neck. A lime green cancer ribbon guitar with a custom Fender Telecaster neck. A lime green cancer ribbon guitar with a custom Fender Telecaster neck.
November 18, 2024 at 5:18 PM
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I don't have a lot in common with squirrels but there are certain things I am sure we agree on.

#aiart #flux
November 18, 2024 at 1:54 AM
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Final in the series, these four on this thought: "“A still more glorious dawn awaits. Not a sunrise, but a galaxy rise. A morning filled with 400 billion suns. The rising of the milky way.” ― Carl Sagan, Cosmos

#aiart #flux
November 17, 2024 at 1:50 AM
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A series on long running prompts from this week. Multiple LORAs, LUTs, and upscaling, image adjustment.

#aiart #flux
November 17, 2024 at 1:47 AM
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A series of long running prompts from this week.

#aiart #flux
November 17, 2024 at 1:43 AM
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A series of long running prompts over the past week.

#aiart #flux
November 17, 2024 at 1:36 AM
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Setup several longer running prompts this week and let them spin through a few hundred iterations so I can select my useful favorites. Some selection in the next few posts.

#aiart #flux
November 17, 2024 at 1:33 AM
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More "misery loves company" but the prompts are unhinged and too long for the alt text here.

#aiart #aiartcommunity #midjourney
Evoke the timeless saying "misery loves company" through a powerful visual representation. Imagine a dimly lit, moody room, reminiscent of an old Victorian parlor. In the center sits a long, ornate wooden table, weighed down by the years. Upon it are two empty wine glasses, a bottle half-drained, and an extinguished candle, its wax dripped down like frozen tears. Two figures, draped in heavy, somber attire, sit opposite each other, but their faces are obscured by shadows. Their postures, however, speak volumes: hunched shoulders, hands tightly clasped, the weight of the world bearing down upon them. Between them, a mirror, cracked and aged, yet reflecting nothing. Surrounding them is an aura of heavy silence, but the atmosphere is thick with unspoken emotions. The room is filled with relics of happier times--faded photographs, wilted flowers, a broken clock frozen in time. The composition should focus on the tension between the two figures, emphasizing their shared melancholy. **Depict a melancholic scene emphasizing the adage "misery loves company." Envision a dimly lit, rain-soaked street. Two individuals, their silhouettes barely distinguishable under shared, tattered umbrellas, sit side by side on a cold metal bench. Their postures are slouched, their expressions downtrodden, yet there's a subtle comfort in their proximity to each other. Distant streetlights cast long, exaggerated shadows, adding a layer of eeriness. Puddles on the cobblestone pavement reflect the little light there is, creating a mirroring effect. The surrounding buildings, tall and looming, give an impression of confinement, making the world seem smaller and more intimate. Though the scene is predominantly grey and gloomy, a lone red rose, fallen and trampled nearby, offers a touch of color--a reminder of fleeting beauty and the shared human experience of sorrow. Focus on capturing the details: the water droplets sliding off the umbrellas, the subtle wetness of their clothes, and the s **Capture the timeless essence of "misery loves company" in a haunting, evocative scene. Imagine a dilapidated, forgotten coffee shop, rain streaming down its foggy windows. Inside, two figures sit at separate tables, both exuding an aura of desolation. Their gazes are distant, absorbed in their own sorrowful thoughts, yet there's an unspoken bond connecting them. They're strangers in every sense, yet in this moment, their shared melancholy makes them kindred spirits. The color palette is muted - cold grays and blues dominate, but occasional bursts of gold light from the dim chandelier cast an ethereal glow, highlighting the raindrops and the reflections in the wet streets outside. Details like a broken coffee cup, wilting flowers, and old photographs scattered on the tables intensify the feeling of nostalgia and loss. Render this scene with a soft-focus, giving it an almost dream-like quality. The ambiance should be thick with melancholy, and every detail, from the characters' posture **Craft an evocative and atmospheric scene, encapsulating the phrase "misery loves company." Picture a dilapidated room with walls that have seen better days, peeling wallpaper, and faded photographs. At its center, two individuals sit across from each other at a worn wooden table, the weight of their shared sorrows apparent in their hunched postures and downcast eyes. One person holds a cracked teacup, while the other grips an old letter, its edges yellowed with age. Both items, though seemingly mundane, hint at past memories and shared heartaches. The lighting in the room is dim, with only a single, flickering candle casting eerie shadows. Outside the window, a relentless rain pours down, the droplets tracing sorrowful paths on the glass pane. The overall color palette is desaturated, dominated by muted grays, blues, and hints of rusted browns. As you delve into the details, let the room tell its own tales of past misery – a broken clock, perhaps forever stuck at a particular time, a
August 14, 2023 at 1:32 AM
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Exploring the phrase "misery loves company" tonight.

#aiart #aiartcommunity #midjourney
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August 14, 2023 at 1:29 AM