vax425

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   by vax425 1mo ago

   For each build, it would be so cool to list the projects that I can make with the off cuts and scraps.
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   by vax425 3mo ago

   I’m designing a digital orrery display to join the rest of my collection of clocks that don’t tell time. No pics of it yet but you can see the others here: Https://digitalhorology.com
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   by vax425 3mo ago

   For example, the project I’m working on today… People have made orreries (rotating solar system models) for centuries. I’m designing a digital version with over 600 LEDs. It’s a massive challenge and I’m pretty sure I’ll be the first. I’ve
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   by vax425 7mo ago

   Why would he block cup holder access with a big steel bar?
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   by vax425 10mo ago

   I know! It took most of this summer to get my tide clock to predict accurately, using NOAA harmonic constituents data crammed into an Arduino, a GPS module, and published formulas. Take a look: https://digitalhorology.etsy.com&#x
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   by vax425 10mo ago

   How about adding a column with a count of comments so we can sort and get a rough idea of the most popular posts?
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   by vax425 11mo ago

   Thanks! I'm really glad you like the LunaKron. I make a couple other versions that have less wood aesthetic and more futuristic black acrylic with a photorealistic, silvery moon. I connect a tiny GPS module to the Arduino via 3 wires:
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   by vax425 1y ago

   Putting the marker inside the tide curve would give it a cleaner look. I considered it, and figured it was more legible to have the hour marker directly under the numbers. People looking at the NautiKron from across the room or who have low
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   by vax425 1y ago

   Thanks! I posted the story here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DigitalHorology?#about
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    by vax425 1y ago

    I'm launching a new product for my clock-making business: https://DigitalHorology.com None of my clocks tell the time. They're all fully automatic GPS-enabled timepieces. For a couple of years I've been developing
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    by vax425 1y ago

    I'm building an automatic tide prediction clock that doesn't need an internet connection.
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    by vax425 2y ago

    I made this one to brighten up any office: https://digitalhorology.etsy.com/listing/1644589175
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    by vax425 2y ago

    It’s always nice to find another true lunatic. I made a series of clocks that only track moon phase. https://digitalhorology.com
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    by vax425 2y ago

    In Soviet Russia, monitor monitors YOU. Bwah hah hah!
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    by vax425 2y ago

    Howtoware looks like a rabbit hole for me. Thanks for the tip! I sell my hardware projects on Etsy, mostly LunaKrons, the GPS-enabled moon phase clocks, and also a few “Game of Life” displays. Https://digitalhorology.Etsy.com
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    by vax425 2y ago

    I’m boxing up LunaKrons to get ahead of this year’s gifting rush, and I’m really pleased with how the packaging is turning out.
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    by vax425 2y ago

    Thanks! It’s a side hustle. Haven’t looked into scaling up.
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    by vax425 2y ago

    I design and build GPS-synched moon phase clocks (“LunaKron”) & other electronic novelties, and sell them on Etsy. I’ve consulted with ChatGPT when I need help choosing materials and with some techniques.
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    by vax425 3y ago

    Great article! I'm especially interested because I make weird clocks & digital displays too. Https://digitalhorology.com
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    by vax425 3y ago

    I love it! I’m also pretty excited about Game Of Life. I made this: https://digitalhorology.etsy.com/listing/1644589175
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    by vax425 3y ago

    Hey Andrew! Try this: If you make the grid pixels square and drop a sheet of translucent acrylic on top of that, the effect is pretty cool. Here's a "Game of Life" display I made using this technique: https://digit
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    by vax425 3y ago

    Https://headlamptest.com It’s a Chrome extension that shows me what web page elements I’ve missed in testing.
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    by vax425 3y ago

    Here’s another upvote for rural life: I live on an island in WA state, USA. I’ve got a spectacular view of Admiralty Inlet & the Olympic Mountains, and a workshop big enough for my CNC machine and other equipment. I’m using the workshop
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    by vax425 3y ago

    Https://HeadlampTest.com Made it to scratch my own itch.
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    by vax425 3y ago

    I am early 50’s, retired software engineer, and having a blast designing and building weird GPS clocks and digital toys. ( https://digitalhorology.com ) The transition was easy. As a consultant, I gradually took on less paid work
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    by vax425 3y ago

    Thanks for sharing, mainly because I’ve felt like an idiot for utterly failing at marketing my tool ( https://HeadlampTest.com ) online to developers & testers. I get great results talking 1:1 in person, but nothing else moves
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    by vax425 3y ago

    Wow, thanks!!! I too was interested in fractals back then. I attended a fascinating lecture by Dr. Mandelbrot around 1988. Regarding pricing: yes, I will raise prices after I make a few more sales and establish myself as a reputable Etsy se
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    by vax425 3y ago

    Thanks!
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    by vax425 3y ago

    Yep, I do that. https://www.etsy.com/shop/DigitalHorology Nobody is buying, but I love making weird clocks.
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    by vax425 3y ago

    Sounds like someone's been reading too much Ayn Rand and plans to build a real-life "Galt's Gulch."