KeithMukai
Keith Mukai

https://nostrtool.com

SeedSigner lead dev. Bitcoin Core dev (barely). Specter Desktop contributor. python-nostr, rana, NIP-26.

Public Key

npub1tv8gmfhalwnxxquxjzeh6gtdsdz6vg7vx0s3rt7s7uuw6aujh32qn77wn2

NIP-05 Address

KeithMukai@nostr.seedsigner.com

NIP-57 Address

fragrantfirefly542375@getalby.com

Profile Code

nprofile1qqs9kr5d5m7lhfnrqwrfpvmay9kcx3dxy0xr8cg34lg0ww8dw7ftc4qpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduqs6amnwvaz7tmwdaejumr0ds2gx6a3

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relay.damus.io

nos.lol

Author Public Key

npub1tv8gmfhalwnxxquxjzeh6gtdsdz6vg7vx0s3rt7s7uuw6aujh32qn77wn2

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2024-09-16 18:18:13

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Heya! Happy to see you weigh in on this!
And we're talking like ~2tsp to sautee two big servings of brocolli every day. Couple tsps to sautee salmon. Might try microwaving popcorn kernels with a tsp in the bowl to add some crisp (probably the dodgiest use case, but loved doing that with olive oil!).
But I don't gulp down any oils in general (no salad dressings, not making pesto, etc).
So the difference between more or less good enough (avocado oil) vs maybe better (algae?) probably hardly matters. 🤷‍♂️

2024-09-06 17:52:55

Two significant-ish "akshually"s but also a DEFENSE of @npub10pe…n34f in regards to @npub17ty…3mgl.
On @npub10ut…xdlq #320, @npub1qny…95gx said:
"There's multiple conspiracies with OpenSats and two of the key ones is Knots and SeedSigner. And neither have submitted applications. If you're a developer or a contributor working on either of those things, opensats.org/apply"
Akshually:
1.) SeedSigner DID submit an OpenSats application for the project as a whole. The application languished for months (perhaps 6mo to a year?) and was ultimately declined with the explanation that it was easier/preferable to support individual devs than whole projects.
2.) Based on that feedback, I submitted an OpenSats application to fund just me specifically. That was also declined. BUT the rationale was because @npub17xv…c9as had just announced a 6mo grant for me. I was encouraged to reapply to OpenSats before that HRF funding expired.
The delays around 1.) were totally understandable. OpenSats is a VOLUNTEER effort and had even fewer human resources at that time. But also: they don't owe us a f'n thing!! They're under no obligation to say "Yes" nor should we ever have the arrogance to think we deserve to demand a "Yes"!
BUT the delays to get to ANY answer were VERY frustrating and likely added to some of the bad blood in the water amongst those watching the project closely. Eventually each "later, soon..." response was received with increasing cynicism and creeping conspiracy theories.
The "No" was totally reasonable. Getting to "No" faster would have been better.
The "No" on 2.) was also totally reasonable. No complaints from me whatsoever. I also strongly believe that THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN A "YES" had the HRF funding not come through.
I consider O'Dell a friend and an ally. When I saw him in Nashville I gave him a hug and said, "I appreciate you."
I'm not about drama.
Not here to start any shouting matches.
Just trying to paint a clear picture about what was good and what was bad throughout our interactions with OpenSats thus far.
And full disclosure: I'm prepping a new grant application for myself for OpenSats. So, sure, I have personal reasons for not wanting to burn this bridge.
But the reality is that there was just nothing outrageous or awful or controversial about our interactions. Circumstance and timing weren't right for attempts 1.) and 2.). Crossing my fingers for upcoming 3.).
Conspiracy theories are dumb.

2024-09-05 03:39:16

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The pic was from back then. Every single one that was shipped to me was handed out in Costa Rica.

2024-09-05 03:34:34

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https://i.nostr.build/wvNvoOarEr72FAZi.jpg

2024-08-31 12:51:12

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Paging @npub1r7p…nspg (he told me to go for OPNSense).
I've got the hardware but haven't had the time yet. Soon™️.

2024-08-31 12:49:15

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I found it useful to aim for a set of 10 every hour that I'm awake.
Often missed an hour here and there, but spreading out the sets made each set easier while increasing my total rep count for the day. But the biggest win was it got me off my butt and raised my heart rate more often.
So, on net, probably a slightly worse approach for building strength but a bit better for overall health and an easier mental "ask" to commit to (so more likely to keep going longer term).

2024-08-29 18:37:00

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Akshually... 27 yrs ago.
https://i.nostr.build/MwOeuQZBK66NitwT.jpg

2024-08-28 19:16:21

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Same idea, I imagine, as this. Ceramic element heats up a bug bite without causing burns. Intense pain and relief at the same time. Only thing I've ever found that works for itchy bites.
https://i.nostr.build/hPQKumegoJrBHZdG.jpg

2024-08-27 20:42:18

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One of the smartest, wittiest shows, ever.

2024-08-27 20:37:00

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❤️❤️❤️
How've you been?!

2024-08-27 20:28:17

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Because it's been 11 months since the last release!

2024-08-27 20:26:50

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https://m.primal.net/KQWR.png

2024-08-27 19:18:46

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Wen zaps w/testnet4 sats? 😂

2024-08-27 15:11:37

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Absolutely love my morning coffee!

2024-08-27 14:10:17

Hey nostr, hit me with some fun / interesting / unique people to follow who don't just post about bitcoin and macro* all the time.
I want my nostr experience to be broader, cover more varied and unexpected interests.
For example, I love #dogs, science, engineer nerd shit, positive vibes, not insane health and wellness ideas**, films, photography, improving my pistol skills, gymnastics / acrobatics, DIY!!!!, woodworking.
...and everything else.
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*(I'm already a bitcoin maxi; I follow plenty of y'all already!)
**(nah, not gonna touch grass; triggers skin allergies)

2024-08-22 17:48:21

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Surgery went fine! She'll be cleared for me to pick her up soon.

2024-08-21 22:46:38

@npub1kum…z2v7 is going in for surgery tomorrow to remove a mammary tumor.
Should be a straightforward procedure. 🤞
Regardless, hugging this girl extra close until then.
https://i.nostr.build/Kr7Q3NJBZ4ILn5OB.jpg

2024-08-20 20:21:26

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I STILL APPRECIATE YOU!!!!!

2024-08-20 19:54:58

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Yep, of course!
The only way an older release would stop working would be if some new QR format replaced an older one and all the software wallets dropped support for the older one.

2024-08-20 19:52:01

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I don't think the last one ever made it into an ep.
#note1taw…yc3n

2024-08-20 19:37:41

ATTENTION @npub1guh…6hjy there's a NEW @npub17ty…3mgl RELEASE!!
Please read our release notes on the next RHR!!!
@npub10ut…xdlq @npub1qny…95gx
https://github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner/releases/tag/0.8.0

2024-08-20 11:54:09

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The original Waveshare hat will always be supported!

2024-08-20 11:50:44

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Same! My eyes aren't great, either.
Anytime someone says, "you can just use a smaller font so you can fit more info on the screen," my reaction is always, "BRO... not f'n happening."

2024-08-20 01:52:55

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🤣 LOVE THAT!!!

2024-08-20 01:48:57

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If I try to push even more pixels -- 320x480 (ili9486) -- we hit some hard performance limits of the available python drivers out there.
For now the above 320x240 experiments look awesome enough, so I'm not placing a high priority on higher resolution screens.
https://v.nostr.build/PcIRn6twHh1PMW6U.mp4
Though by using some naive "improvements" I did get better framerates. But with some tradeoffs...
https://v.nostr.build/AgzQykP7oiuTS3Bl.mp4

2024-08-20 01:35:59

Yo, it is INCREDIBLE to play with bigger screen possibilities for @npub17ty…3mgl!! 🔥🔥👀
For now this 320x240 ili9341 is the sweet spot. Bigger, much easier to read, smooth framerate, and I've already adapted the code to handle the 3:2 aspect ratio.
The tiny Waveshare display hat has served us well, but a new wave of better, cooler build possibilities will be on the horizon!
https://i.nostr.build/83QotlPrRtOEDWay.jpg

2024-08-15 17:32:11

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3.a. Caustically ironically: the Japanese Americans in Hawaii were NOT interned.
https://m.primal.net/KAfp.png
Aside for those not well-versed in the history: My grandparents were all natural born citizens (we've been in the US since 1898!), but they were forced into detainment -- worse, the Supreme Court said, "ya, okay, take away their rights."

2024-08-15 16:34:07

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Bitcoiners should absolutely be engaged with policy issues. Shout out to BPI (are they not on nostr?).
But I can't stomach seeing Bitcoiners aggressively simp for specific politicians. I left facebook years ago, partially to escape all the normies / friends / family shitting on each other from their hopelessly entrenched political bunkers.
Bitcoiners who are constantly trying to inject that normie bullshit noise into my attention bubble will get blocked out of it.

2024-08-15 16:24:03

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The problem is that you posted in the future: December 2024.
So for the rest of us, your first post doesn't even exist yet. Once our spacetime reality catches up to yours, I'm sure you'll see more engagement.
#timetravelerproblems

2024-08-15 13:25:22

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Haven't gone that far. Just cutting down on the noise as best I can.

2024-08-15 13:24:08

Getting Bitcoiner politics tf outta my Elon hellscape feed.
https://i.nostr.build/JkdXjBFDipyrbGIK.png

2024-08-11 12:56:28

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Trivia / minor survival skill: do you know how to use the Big Dipper to find Polaris (the North Star)?

2024-08-08 16:31:51

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I APPRECIATE YOU!!! 🫂

2024-08-05 17:51:48

Take a break from all the fiat destruction news and note:
BREAKING: @npub1kum…z2v7 can SWIM*!!
https://v.nostr.build/pMfRlwLorIwNai5g.mp4
I had NO IDEA what she'd do, but she crushed it! 🐶❤️
https://v.nostr.build/DiVE7AKOLP6cYl8l.mp4
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*(ya, it IS instinctual but apparently it's not guaranteed that all dogs can swim)

2024-08-02 13:18:09

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The Illinois lawsuit paid out directly to residents. TX is pocketing its proceeds instead?
https://m.primal.net/Jlvz.png

2024-08-01 13:30:26

Whoa, August 1st sounds WAY later in the year than July 31st.

2024-07-31 22:51:14

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Ha, actually no! I've always been tempted, but the pump tap column of the kegs I've seen would get in the way of a proper handstand.

2024-07-31 21:17:10

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🤣 Primal just trolling me now.
https://m.primal.net/Jkcm.png

2024-07-31 21:15:02

INTENSE @npub1rpe…2et2 advocacy here or mebbe just a Primal bug?
https://m.primal.net/Jkch.png

2024-07-31 21:12:59

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I KNOW LIKE THREE `git` COMMANDS AND IF THEY DON'T WORK I'M PARALYZED WITH FEAR!!!!

2024-07-31 21:12:06

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I once tried to drink something while in a handstand. Throats don't like pushing against gravity. It did kinda hurt.

2024-07-31 21:08:34

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@npub1r7p…nspg was ready to murder us in Nashville when we shot down his request (demand) to go to a steakhouse!
So, ya, really strong cow vibes while on vacation after all!

2024-07-31 20:58:59

I don't know what the abbreviated/fun spelling for "vacation" should be ("vacay"? "vaycay"?), but it isn't "cow".
https://m.primal.net/JkcD.png

2024-07-31 13:41:29

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Don't trust, verify!
According to my calculator, the math checks out.

2024-07-30 20:08:22

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(caveat: that was just an experimental branch that I never intended to PR into the main repo. I do want to pull over the bip39 mnemonic-to-nsec derivation, but the other nostr-related functions don't really make sense in an air-gapped signer. It'd be different if nip26 had become widely adopted, but alas, good key management in nostr was not to be (not that nip26 was perfect either, though))

2024-07-30 17:13:36

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Ser...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2czBZlhGQc&list=PLoF4_lt35vblvCZUAjKARSGGRAPnQP3I8&index=4

2024-07-29 17:55:32

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SOUNDS wonderful, but mostly didn't live up to the modest cravings I've had. Beer mostly tasted gross. And I generally felt pretty shitty after each carby meal.
Getting pretty dang easy to just leave carbs behind.

2024-07-29 17:32:05

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Oh for sure the problem CAN be worked from either or, ideally, both sides (reduced calorie intake, increased calorie burn).
I'm just saying that the effort required and mental resistance is WAY skewed against the calorie burn side. To the point where, Richard Simmons' best efforts be damned, I think it's a losing case to try to make to the average American.
But too few people understand how EASY the reduced calorie intake side can be (it has its own mental resistance -- "not my beloved carbs!" -- and misconceptions -- "I can't live on salads").
I'm just viewing it as a pragmatist. If the goal is fat burn, I just focus on what they're eating.

2024-07-29 17:03:10

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If it had instead blown away from you, it would be a "wind wins" situation.

2024-07-29 16:21:18

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I know steady cardio isn't the same as HIT / HIIT (in terms of burn while active and residual effects), but still. The effort-to-calorie-burn ratio is rough.
The average American is just not willing to offset a single can of Coke by running 1.4 miles every day, let alone do enough additional work to get into a calorie deficit for the day.
Yes, they'd be better off doing sprints / HIIT (I used to do cycles of 20s sprints, 60s rest with my gymnasts in the summer. Holy shit was that hard to get past even 5 rounds). But the average American probably can't even move fast enough to get into a high intensity zone nor could they sustain it for 20s. And they'll give themselves a heart attack.
https://m.primal.net/JiCc.png

2024-07-29 16:12:43

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I was super-serious about my first round of keto and absolutely logged everything.
Once the ball really got rolling, I was losing about 0.5 lb per week with ZERO increase in activity level. Keto made my body willing to burn onboard fat stores so my appetite decreased and I never had to fight through hunger, even though I was def at a significant calorie deficit. It was all shockingly easy.
I have close friends / family that still think the only way to lose weight is to torture yourself by eating salads all the time, feeling hungry and miserable, and working your ass off in the gym 5-7 days a week. It's such a horrible prospect that they just don't even try to lose weight. Road seems too hard.
Keto has worked wonders for me because the ONLY effort involves being disciplined about food (which is easy for me. I'm boring; I love salmon, eggs, cheese, broccoli, avocado. Happy to eat them every day).
I wish those other people in my life would just give it a f'n try. But they just can't shake the incorrect equation:
Losing weight == really hard, miserable work
The other thing is that I view keto as a tool, but not necessarily a lifelong permanent way of eating. If you have excess fat you want to burn, do a stint of disciplined keto until you get to your target body fat percentage. Then ease up but keep monitoring. If bfp drifts back above some uncomfortable threshold, switch back to keto for a bit.

2024-07-29 14:43:41

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Barely. Exercise IS crucial for staying healthy but is a terrible way to try to offset calorie intake.

2024-07-29 14:02:27

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It was worth it!
Most of it is just being re-inflated with water due to the carbs. In a few days I'll be back into solid keto and my body will dump the excess water again.

2024-07-29 13:59:02

Disciplined keto at home, fuck all enjoy yourself for a week in Nashville.
https://i.nostr.build/Zp8ogNtISADWR9LL.png

2024-07-26 02:51:34

It's not officially a Bitcoin conference until handstands happen.
https://v.nostr.build/fTVrCFYh2OohvfiL.mp4

2024-07-24 14:57:53

Tiny bit of @npub17ty…3mgl progress this morning.
Continuing to work on experimental support for larger 320x240 screens.
In MOST cases, our Screen classes do an excellent job of dynamically resizing themselves to the wider aspect ratio. A LOT of care and foresight went into the UI code to make this happen. It's awesome to see it working!
But some screens had some lame hard-coded pixel values (my fault).
Standard 240x240:
https://i.nostr.build/8oma2aTpM5hUmG0w.png
Naive 320x240, keyboard width still hard-coded 🫤
https://i.nostr.build/Qyxq4EwxQutTyso1.png
Improved 320x240:
https://i.nostr.build/tsUUTvqpPCmn6o9x.png
The possible matches list on the right is sized for the bip39 word that takes up the most space:
https://i.nostr.build/jNz7UX35daN2Vfjp.png
Making the UI scale gracefully opens the door to even bigger, higher resolution screens in the coming months. So while these minor spacing improvements might not seem like a big deal, it's all got me really excited!
#note1g5y…03uc

2024-07-24 14:05:49

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I made judicious use of the mute button a while ago.

2024-07-23 17:01:43

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Got a new wave / renewed wave of contributors pushing a couple different hardware angles. And (maybe) some of the previous roadblocks are now clear.
So... soon™️...?

2024-07-23 15:55:14

Just started a BLEEDING edge @npub17ty…3mgl experiment in Nashville this week.
Testing a custom board by a contributor. BIGGER screen, wider aspect ratio. MUCH EASIER TO READ!!!!
But... jiggle the setup too much and the Pi Zero crashes 🤣 (it's the camera's fault; no enclosure leaves the ribbon cable flapping around).
Stop by the SeedSigner table in the "Maker Space" workshop area of the conf to take a look (it's where all the cool kids will be).
https://i.nostr.build/YcYfoXuOSgIFmBht.jpg
https://i.nostr.build/jPa31TJsAuQIKpTv.jpg

2024-07-23 02:29:40

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I'm generally keto but, yeah, the whole carnivore thing is just too much.

2024-07-23 01:51:00

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https://m.primal.net/JasM.jpg

2024-07-23 01:44:14

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CARBS = pre-requisite for alcohol.

2024-07-23 01:43:01

CARBS ARE HAPPENING THIS WEEK!
https://m.primal.net/Jarx.jpg

2024-07-23 01:42:09

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Tfw your phone shoots in RAW and you post that version instead of the f'n jpeg. 😢

2024-07-23 01:40:44

CARBS ARE HAPPENING THIS WEEK!
https://m.primal.net/Jarq.bin

2024-07-22 15:32:36

I'll be in Nashville TONIGHT!
I have no plans tonight yet. DM me if you know of a thing or want to try to meet up.
Tues no plans until the evening.
Wed MPB Unconference, evening = ?
Thurs shitshow lite, then @npub1qny…95gx's shindig.
Fri full shitshow, evening = ?
Sat shitshow but too tired to care anymore, evening = ?

2024-07-20 14:09:58

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Ya. Okay @npub1r7p…nspg mebbe this:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1408366-REG/ubiquiti_networks_eth_sp_g2_surge_suppressor_protector.html
A little hard to find places where you can order these in smaller quantities (no, amazon, that 12 pack is not happening).

2024-07-20 13:48:56

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Why tf do all my rabbit holes have rabbit holes?

2024-07-20 13:47:09

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I don't think anything stops a direct lightning hit. Certainly not $50 consumer surge protectors plugged into the wall.
I have a 100,000 amp whole-home surge protector (Siemens FS100) installed at the breaker box, but that won't stop a lightning strike either.
But it will EASILY handle typical non-lightning surges. Whether or not the consumer plug-in surge protectors are good enough depends on how spikey your supply might be.

2024-07-20 13:36:23

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I think inside a home there are so many bigger fire hazards that it won't matter. Within a home air duct is still maybe worth considering though...?
https://www.reddit.com/r/HomeNetworking/comments/xsfcw5/comment/iqkdyb7
https://www.reddit.com/r/HomeNetworking/comments/xsfcw5/comment/iqkncwe

2024-07-20 13:31:53

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I didn't read up on my local code, but the general reddit wisdom was that:
* Corp building installs have diff requirements than homes.
* And then even within homes, it's a question of how long the run is. Somewhere around 50-100' is usually short enough that there are no regs. Plus minimal concern about jacket off gassing in the vents for such short runs.

2024-07-20 13:21:18

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I've never seen pink ethernet cables before.

2024-07-20 13:20:33

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Damn, that's pretty cheap!

2024-07-20 13:18:50

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Ooh, actually the bulk cable I bought does offer plenty of other length options. Pricing isn't terrible. ~$0.26/ft for 100'. I got 300' at $0.21.
And from what I could tell, Riser rated is fine for short-run home installs (~50ft). No need to spend more for Plenum, ya?
I might need to run some lines through a short vent duct section, but even for that I'm skeptical that plenum matters. Although... only a $10 diff for the length I'd need in the ducting... 🤔🤷‍♂️
https://a.co/d/3RaZTBh

2024-07-20 13:04:39

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Well... they don't exactly sell spool sizes that would be convenient for a home DIYer's needs.
Someone: Why do you have like 2,000 ft of leftover cable?
Me: @npub1r7p…nspg told me to use multiple colors.

2024-07-20 03:16:32

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First connector had a slightly janky brown line. 😕
Def going to get some more practice short runs done before crawling under my living room and putting in the longer runs!

2024-07-20 03:13:05

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Err, maybe "patch" was the wrong word? Not a crossover cable, just a basic connection.

2024-07-20 01:04:03

Nerd achievement unlocked!
https://i.nostr.build/jLZVYbyFfFE4OLlt.jpg
First attempt at making my own ethernet patch cables was a success!
https://i.nostr.build/Qy3J2sS2XPX7X1Vw.jpg

2024-07-14 20:43:08

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Thanks! Felt really good to be that productive again!

2024-07-14 16:49:58

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🚀 💪 🔥

2024-07-14 14:06:43

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🤣😭
Well, to be fair, I think most Rust stuff is WAY more complicated than python!
1000x the performance, but ~5x more complicated? Pretty dang fair tradeoff.

2024-07-14 13:34:20

I unplugged from social media yesterday. Too many bad takes, distressing takes, etc.
Instead I somehow managed to successfully(?) refactor and improve the most complicated area of the @npub17ty…3mgl code.
This isn't really meant to be a flex, more of a: "Oh, shit. I got something amazing done during peak outside world distraction!"
Of course I'll return to moments of obsessive scrolling and the associated rage, terror, depression. But diving DEEP into something really f'n complicated was an unexpectedly effective escape.
Try to stop fretting. Just keep building.
https://i.nostr.build/dTUNqAacwFg94QHA.png

2024-07-09 20:32:20

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I'm only about a week or two in, but REALLY amazed by Home Assistant so far and especially the ESPHome possibilities.
My initial focus is home security. Adding door sensors and building these wireless speakers to announce "Front door opened", etc. Just want to get more situational awareness and buy me more time if anyone were to break in.
Will def be fun to integrate my home mining when I resume in the winter.

2024-07-09 20:10:47

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Trying whatever other options I can find around the house. One tape roll core was disappointing, but TWO tape roll cores sounds pretty f'n good!
Hard to appreciate in the video, but it goes from tinny and shallow to the mids just popping into existence the moment the speaker is properly seated.
Certainly not audiophile grade, but pretty impressive for a $1.95 speaker and a $2.78 3W amp!
https://v.nostr.build/oknJFsGniqikRQUN.mp4

2024-07-09 20:02:58

Experimenting with Home Assistant and ESPHome to make a not-yet-smart wireless speaker with NO Google or Amazon integration at all.
Bought this bamboo toothbrush cup as a possible makeshift enclosure for the speaker + esp32s3 + mono amp.
https://i.nostr.build/qnTzPKzbm7JWAQbB.jpg
Turns out that the BOX IT CAME PACKAGED IN sounded WAY better! 🤣
https://i.nostr.build/woHQWwsgKkKBz5G3.jpg

2024-07-03 14:51:02

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You mean stamp it into the switch's metal enclosure? 🤣
That would be kind of hilarious.

2024-07-03 14:11:36

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Ya. Recovery actually sounds kind of awesome, though I could imagine it could be a disaster if the device isn't designed for it.
Device: "Cool, not much going on, gonna drop into my low power mode."
POE switch: "It's DEAD! POWER CYCLE IT!!!"
Device: "Ahh, wtf are you doing to me?!!"

2024-07-03 14:04:32

Pfft, I'm not reading the instructions for an ethernet switch, don't be ridicul...
https://i.nostr.build/YgBeP.jpg
...uh, oh, uh, wait, what...?
https://i.nostr.build/wGXRL.jpg
[Narrator: He read the instructions]

2024-07-01 21:40:25

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Custom speakers?!

2024-07-01 18:44:32

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I wrote the long-form post on habla and that seems to render things a bit better than Highlighter.
https://habla.news/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqkcw3kn0m7axvvpcdy9n05skmq695c3ucvlpzxhapaeca4me90z5qqxnzde38yurxde58ymrqdekxf7y0l

2024-07-01 18:41:16

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Looks like the video embed in the writeup might not work in some viewers.
It's supposed to be in the section that mentions SketchUp.
https://v.nostr.build/0j6XE.mp4

2024-07-01 18:38:29

Weekend DIY project (nearly) complete!
For the 1% hard-core nerds: the writeup includes lots of details and rationales for my design and build approach.
For the vast majority: Just peruse the pics of the build process! The stands look simple (okay, they ARE simple), but it's pretty cool how many different techniques were involved.
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2024-06-20 03:33:17

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Ha, no, was just walking the dog and came across this pile. I'd never heard of Ruggables before. Just thought the name was hilarious for anyone that's survived the shitstorm that is crypto!

2024-06-20 01:04:34

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https://i.nostr.build/3P0dY.jpg

2024-06-12 20:25:36

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The old battery was def in need of replacement.
https://i.nostr.build/BRaYP.jpg
New one showing off its stuff.
https://i.nostr.build/oMnxW.jpg

2024-06-12 20:23:16

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Hurdle #3: the aftermarket power tap wasn't designed for this negative post. Needed a separate nut to secure the wire.
Home Depot trip #2. Felt pretty confident it was a #12-24 coarse thread.
Narrator: The nut didn't fit.
Started gearing up for Home Depot trip #3 (😡), but then realized that the nuts that secure the trunk's bottom cover were probably the same thread. Score! That molded plastic bottom doesn't need all four nuts anyway!
https://i.nostr.build/6GX9a.jpg

2024-06-12 20:15:32

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Bonus: finally installed the aftermarket power tap so I can use the Volt as a gas-powered emergency generator!
Leave the car on, plug emergency appliances into the AC inverter, they drain the main batteries via the 12V connection point, then the car occasionally switches on the gas engine to push more energy into the main batteries.
You can power a fridge with it for DAYS on one 9gal tank of gas! The car will only switch on the gas engine for about 6min every hour!.
https://v.nostr.build/lLo6j.mp4
https://i.nostr.build/POa87.jpg

2024-06-12 20:09:20

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Successful battery swap! No death!
https://i.nostr.build/8GayX.jpg

2024-06-12 20:06:50

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2nd hurdle: Need a deep socket set to remove the trunk's bottom cover. Home Depot trip #1.
https://i.nostr.build/vGZ4l.jpg
https://i.nostr.build/jY6WG.jpg

2024-06-12 20:04:27

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First hurdle: the 12V battery is in the back (Chevy Volt; main power pack on the chassis plus normal 12V battery just to start the electronics) but the hatch's manual release is a hidden 5/16" square cutout that you have to turn.
Had to cut a custom tool just to lift the hatch!
https://i.nostr.build/yqwVP.jpg