Grabbed these up on my annual cider donut trip to Bayne’s. They have a little cinnamon heat I wasn’t expecting. 👍🏻
Link Dump – 2017/10/10
- Node Digital Multitool
Neat and unique way to take data with you. - “This is truly incredible.#nature #SundayMorning #October1st ”
Nature is incredible. - WOODWORKING BASICS Playlist
A wealth of tips on using different things in a workshop. - Fixer’s Manifesto ⇒ +1 to this. Maybe you’ve noticed how much I’m enjoying fixing/making and I’m learning so much.
- How Heber Cannon Became the Ultimate CrossFit Storyteller ⇒
The feature films Heber puts out are inspiring and tell some awesome stories. - Take a look inside Alibaba’s smart warehouse where robots do 70% of the work
I’d like to see their battery chargers. - Kellogg to Buy Protein-Bar Maker RXBAR for $600 Million ⇒
I don’t like their bars at all, but a lot of CrossFitters do. - Gutenberg, or the Ship of Theseus ⇒
I really need to get my hands on Gutenberg or hopefully we have it available on WordPress.com at least for internal testing soon.
Local’s Light
AdaBox 005: Break For Pi
This quarter’s AdaBox is a welcome switch away from the Adafruit feather line of boards. While I’ve created my own retro gaming device with a Raspberry Pi before, this is a nice kit with everything you need except a screen (you could use a TV). It’s a bummer that they didn’t opt for the Pi Zero W.
The box came with a set of Hammer Headers, which I’ve been skeptical about since I first saw. I have no issues soldering, actually enjoy the task, and prefer it so I have solid connections to the pins. I figured I’d give the headers a try though. Plus it was good excuse to try out the garage sale hammer I bought. Take a look at the 8x speed time-lapse…
I appreciate the idea and can see that hammer headers would be a good option in schools where they can’t have soldering irons, but I’ll never use them again. It took me 6 minutes and I felt like I was destroying the Pi Zero.
The Adafruit Joy Bonnet is a cute little add-on for the Pi. The first thing I noticed when holding it was how cheap the thumbstick feels and sounds. I wouldn’t expect much out of such a small controller that’s only $15 and snaps on to a Raspberry Pi though.
When I get my 3D printer later this year I’ll make a case for this 7″ screen I bought a couple of years ago, maybe even with a way to clip in the Pi Zero. Or better yet, a Pi 3B, which is better suited for a retro gaming device.
This is now my 8th Raspberry Pi. The 7th was named grasshopper, but what type of pie should I use for the letter H? Comment with your suggestions because the Wikipedia list I usually reference has two “H” pies I’ve never heard of.
My First and Only Laundry Basket
I’ve been using this laundry basket since the day I started college, almost 20 years ago!
Buyer No. 70
At my first auction.
Empty School Bus
Sometimes a simple solution solves a problem. I’m usually pretty good at not over-engineering things, but a reminder like this is always good.
From China
I placed a big AliExpress order several weeks ago for various parts to use in some project ideas. Small padded envelopes appeared in my mailbox daily for over a week, which is always exciting. I’ve been really impressed with the quality of the items for the prices.
Ice Every 15
Do everything you can to avoid ever having an apicoectomy. I’m supposed to ice my face every 15 minutes for the rest of the day and possibly tomorrow.
Apple Strudel
I love when the cleaning lady brings me food!
Nick Momrik 