BenGWeeks
Ben Weeks ⚡

Have been running am interesting experiment over the last week or so. After reading the old testament [although not all of it] I have concluded that the god of the old testament is not the god of Jesus. And, if we make an assumption of removing Peter and John's influence, on the basis of being bad actors, and include books by those closer to Jesus (brother James and "twin" Thomas, as well as the favoured Mary), we come to quite a different canon and message.

2026-03-15 23:13:46 UTC

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Ah yes, that's the one I raised. Was a while ago I looked at this but came across deletion event challenges whilst working on @nprofile…38w7 Glad to see it's fixed! FYI @nprofile…3u7a

2026-03-15 19:33:44 UTC

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What's the latest with delete events :-)

2026-03-13 16:02:35 UTC

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Can't AI do all the paperwork these days?! :-)

2026-03-13 08:58:00 UTC

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What's the latest UK wise?

2026-03-12 22:26:31 UTC

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Completely .... degraded.

2026-03-12 21:58:20 UTC

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The indication on the icon of the accounts I follow would be good.
Let me know if any more testing needed back.
When I have a little more spare time I'll get a local dev build running.

2026-03-12 12:44:45 UTC

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I presume first search is for messages I've had, then I click on [+] in top-right ("Start a new chat"), and that search uses my follow list**? I am presented a list that is populated (shows a bunch of people alphabetically, then some nPubs) but you are not listed, or searchable (at first). Then I realised little spinner to the right and left it, and you do indeed appear (actually 3 times). An indication of which one I follow would be good (and appear at the top) :-) All 3 say you're not on White Noise and to invite you.
** OK, it's doing more than that.
https://blossom.primal.net/79c892965ba05ea3724db7ca295b7015e44486f29da03ff3c41273f29ca04d32.png

2026-03-12 07:52:19 UTC

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Can't find you in White Noise @nprofile…ssyg

2025-11-29 23:42:41 UTC

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Is that Url correct?

2025-11-29 15:35:55 UTC

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I like the style with this one!

2025-11-29 15:13:47 UTC

Bagels are not an example of good design.

2025-11-28 22:28:14 UTC

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That would be good :-) PS I found some!
https://image.nostr.build/87bb4c19f26578b881a15c829fa2dcb997b35eeb7696952d6dbe2650da4f90b3.jpg

2025-11-25 17:57:26 UTC

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Nice. Could be a good fallback for nPub on “Zap Me” NFC badges. @npub186k…9hv0 @npub17df…y09f @npub1yy0…7xe5
https://image.nostr.build/cf4be8e489fdb5dd2edf39dafa479391b7c4b96f62624df9b2e1f84f024ad25b.jpg

2025-11-24 21:07:55 UTC

Having fun with #shakespeare @npub18am…p424 @npub17df…y09f @npub1yy0…7xe5 Products published using @npub10ef…aeh3 marketplace extension using NIP-15.
https://image.nostr.build/e4d7ebfb4fea8febffb18de5531cc990783cb08ec261b6cca733caf08e05eeed.jpg

2025-11-23 12:20:09 UTC

@npub1me6…3gnm #foodstr
https://image.nostr.build/149aa7ac63680a246c63c8d9fba31f2e904cdf961f0ebd3181a8ed48039aae1e.jpg

2025-11-21 21:59:37 UTC

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You need to swipe down to speed up :-)

2025-11-21 17:46:46 UTC

@npub12ay…ryxk @npub1jwh…hpvc @npub1cn6…wt8a @npub14mu…r84r
https://image.nostr.build/185f85dd87a21efc1a29d77c1cc18e399864f32fe352ede53ebe6e6612255317.jpg

2025-11-21 17:25:06 UTC

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Great presentation @npub1jwh…hpvc Gonna have a go on https://blockstr.io/

2025-11-21 17:21:30 UTC

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See you soon!

2025-11-16 11:07:08 UTC

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I’ve only had 1 post that looked automated to me.

2025-10-09 20:20:36 UTC

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Updated mine. seismicpackage323@walletofsatoshi.com

2025-10-02 08:45:46 UTC

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2025-09-25 19:26:33 UTC

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/730194

2025-09-14 17:52:55 UTC

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I understand your sentiment, but that time may never come. Hopefully it’s not needed and they should be given the opportunity to walk away. That said, I agree that I don’t think we’re voting ourselves out of this …

2025-09-14 17:20:00 UTC

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I like your thinking :-)

2025-09-13 20:39:17 UTC

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Hello Duvel. Me and my wife work mostly remotely. We then use Outschool / Synthesis and most recently Wendover Online School. We also have some 1-2-1 (Bitcoin) tutors for Spanish and Maths.
Yes, the picture looks picturesque, but don’t be fooled that it’s all sunshine and lakes. We had to balance using chargers to power out laptops and Starlink to keep us going (that were running out), make sure we stopped at the right time for lessons, etc. :-)
But it gives us the freedom we are after. We can also play much closer attention to what she is being taught.

2025-09-06 13:10:11 UTC

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Love it 🧡💜🧡💜

2025-08-08 07:40:12 UTC

Source: https://x.com/oppcostapp/status/1952831340597948565?s=46
https://blossom.primal.net/2ae58e57d70e835fa59aec5b9b69dab05470f54629bd2ea420b3714321d7b8b4.mov

2025-07-18 19:39:50 UTC

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My daughters artwork :-)
#nevent1q…e4d5

2025-07-10 14:56:18 UTC

Upgrade complete!
https://image.nostr.build/7390a5693ca38be8fbf5ac6782e60c9c47e14a00d34f3faef36671700f8579f5.jpg

2025-07-02 23:06:33 UTC

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This is mainly for my own use really, but could open up the source. Documenting as I go (including hardware) so Claude Code or similar could spin the machine up from documentation, docker compose files, and scripts.
Start9 and Umbrel are great, but this is really meant for a bulky piece of hardware for all your home server needs running docker containers - including running reasonably sized AI models locally.
Hardware: AMD Ryzen 5 7600, 64GB RAM, RAID array, Nvidia 3090, XBox Kinect camera and microphone, etc.
https://blossom.primal.net/58c9defdfc244d6cf3c4f22e693da0c31dfbc684d82805543e14f598da36857b.jpg

2025-07-01 21:11:32 UTC

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Ram upgrade from 32GB to 64GB and RTX3060 > RTX3090 (from another donor)

2025-06-16 22:27:55 UTC

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Yeah, as part of an education is a great tool. Really clever solution that uses AI and kids collaborating together to achieve objectives in games.

2025-05-08 07:46:37 UTC

Would be nice for point-of-sale terminals to also accept Bitcoin Lightning payments @npub1sg6…f63m ;-) It’s time! That would be circa 5-million businesses that could instantly be added to @npub1864…t2tq
https://x.com/lightspark/status/1920101565156782385?s=46

2025-04-29 10:49:24 UTC

My daughters work.
#note15vf…uw75

2025-04-07 11:18:29 UTC

Taken from X. Audio on :-)
https://v.nostr.build/RwwGmSgOLtAHiZdY.mp4

2025-03-24 14:31:08 UTC

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Understood :-)
The "I already have a Nostr account" asks for a recovery phrase? Does it mean nSec? Planning on allowing for delegate authentication? (I think that's NIP-46)? The "Create account" gives me a recovery phase (12 words) - is this creating a Bitcoin wallet, or an nPub/nSec and then converting to 12-words as well?

2025-03-21 14:50:56 UTC

Testing fit data sharing formats. FYI @npub1qvu…m3rx
https://i.nostr.build/wk2uDALNjacb529X.jpg
https://i.nostr.build/oHd8SiV87lodBL4q.jpg
https://i.nostr.build/NQxCRz8ICyGmyCTH.jpg
https://i.nostr.build/Q5vszz6I3UxSeuu1.jpg

2025-03-18 21:01:59 UTC

Anyone fed the 10,000 pages or whatever it is into an LLM to tell us “who dunnit”?! #jfk #asknostr

2025-03-15 14:41:55 UTC

GM. Puerto Barillas, El Salvador. #elsalvador
https://i.nostr.build/VhuWxIzfb6KL4I7B.jpg

2025-03-12 03:01:56 UTC

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And where are we with self-custodial Lightning integration (not looked at Arc yet we spoke about)? LDK a goer yet?

2025-02-26 04:19:12 UTC

Any GrapheneOS users able to provide a bit of info about tap-to-pay functionality for traditional visa/mastercards? Is it even possible with Google Services? Such as by using Curve or banking apps?

2025-02-22 00:12:01 UTC

Toucan. Uvita, Costa Rica. February 2025. @npub14f2…v7lu #Uvita https://i.nostr.build/QWeSK4FdJN6FfJY6.jpg

2025-01-01 18:11:05 UTC

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Cool. What client do you see zaps sent?

2024-12-24 17:24:56 UTC

What faces would you want to see on this clock? #note1vng…2ugu

2024-11-13 23:53:13 UTC

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@npub13k8…uf2d @npub14mc…frlx You implied it, but never quite tackled the possibility of governments adopting Bitcoin (or Gold even) as a backing for currency. If carried out (with other cooperating nations perhaps) would cause revaluation of the underlying asset and thus allow the country to pay down the debt.

2024-11-06 23:37:33 UTC

My american friends: Question - Why was abortion such a voters issue apparently? Not saying it’s not a difficult issue, but does it touch a lot of peoples lives?!

2024-10-14 00:59:11 UTC

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@npub1enu…l3eu

2024-10-13 13:07:58 UTC

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Amazing. Puts your faith back in humanity.

2024-10-12 20:31:56 UTC

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@npub1fsm…20dq Checkout the @npub1y2q…affq project. I have it my backlog to create a smaller dingle style Lightning Piggy as well. Plus working on an app version. https://i.nostr.build/JwvZ21Gzfz7DptzF.jpg

2024-09-30 10:08:44 UTC

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Is it single-use? Please send me your seed phrases for recycling.

2024-09-22 02:59:33 UTC

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They realised they need to start stacking since they sold all theirs. Governments doing what governments do best.

2024-09-14 10:33:04 UTC

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@npub1m9r…3fev @npub1enu…l3eu #ArtStr

2024-08-30 12:43:34 UTC

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“Thrash not trash” :-)

2024-08-29 13:16:14 UTC

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I’m out of the loop - what is this “Uncle Jim” function you speak of? :-)

2024-08-28 18:20:48 UTC

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@npub1864…t2tq @npub1cn6…wt8a

2024-08-26 23:41:30 UTC

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Marketplace, art and encrypted messaging :-)

2024-08-20 20:16:07 UTC

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In my day …

2024-08-20 08:03:40 UTC

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Pick a number, any number :-)

2024-08-15 21:48:08 UTC

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As someone involved in the development of "freedom tech" it's becoming increasingly more illogical to be located in the UK. This is the country that was happy to lock up Julian Assange without charge, and all the world can see what is happening with free speech here right now. Maybe I should seek asylum elsewhere ;-)
As a contractor who has his own limited company, I have to write the physical cheque to pay government taxes. I'm finding it increasingly hard to justify on a moral basis handing that cheque over: Government contracts handed out to friends of the government, a propensity for war in foreign nations, an education system that is not fit for purpose, etc.
I think this will result in a country that is not going to be free or safe for my children to grow up in anymore - certainly by their adulthood at this trajectory.
That said, uprooting has big implications that I'm trying to work through at the moment.
I suspect those that have that have the means are already planning their exit.

2024-08-15 10:41:55 UTC

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I remember when I was about 5 or so I got really worried that everybody else could be robots because I had no way of knowing they were conscious.

2024-08-13 07:42:11 UTC

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We don't have a single written constitution. Maybe we should just define a Charter or Bill of Rights and Responsibilities"?

2024-08-13 07:21:22 UTC

Yesterday we had another stabbing in the UK of an 11-year old girl in Leicester Square. Ioan Pinatru, 32, of no fixed address, has been charged today.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y3e6dl6wgo
Knife crime statistics can be found here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn04304/

2024-08-09 20:55:15 UTC

Have to laugh
https://m.primal.net/Jtys.jpg

2024-08-09 11:45:10 UTC

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But is this an idea that could catch on with "normies" (said in a loving way ;-))?

2024-08-07 16:19:26 UTC

Oh dear - shitcoins / tokens inbound?!
https://m.primal.net/JrUC.png

2024-08-06 13:02:10 UTC

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And enable zaps :-) (using a KYC-free Lightning wallet)

2024-08-05 21:47:20 UTC

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Writely or wrongly, that is the perception. A delicate subject and indeed care is needed.

2024-08-05 19:19:06 UTC

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UK Protests
For years, the government has allowed, in lockstep with big business, the influx of an unsustainable number of migrants to such an extent that they have no idea of the numbers involved. The Office of National Statistics thinks the population will increase by 6.6 million (9.9%) between 2021 and 2036. The British people are proud of the many cultures that make up our nation, but the levels are far beyond what is feasible for a country to assimilate, and our own culture is being lost. The cause of the immigration, as I see it, is a flawed Ponzi scheme economy that needs an ever-increasing (cheap) workforce to pay the debts of the previous generation (and dependents on our state).
We have hotels that are full of migrants, with food provided, an allowance given, and medical and healthcare services provided. Yet, they remove the winter fuel allowance for our older generation, amongst other cuts and unresolved homelessness. We see boatloads of migrants, primarily fighting-age men. We see hotels that are full of fighting-age men. We are told they are fleeing persecution, but where are the women, and why are they not staying to protect their country?
The outcome of these policies affects, for example:
Housing: The government has a target of 1.5 million houses to be built by 2029, yet in 2023-2024 only 143,000 houses were built. Already, houses are everywhere, rammed up together, with people living on top of each other, peering into each other's gardens, and sprawling into our countryside (such as in the small village I live in, which is having 10,000 houses built on its doorstep). With supply and demand, house prices are unaffordable to the next generation (our children).
Healthcare: Our healthcare system can no longer cope. If you want a doctor's appointment, you have to wait weeks or go private. I've been waiting since December last year for an ultrasound scan. They send me texts asking if I still want the appointment and if I don't respond, they cancel it.
Transport: The roads are deteriorating—they are congested and full. From personal experience, I've spent thousands repairing suspension damage from potholes. Similarly, the airports are way past capacity, according to my travel experience.
Crime: Sexual assaults on women have doubled for children aged 13 or over since 2013. Knife crime is also up significantly over that period. Our most recent headline crimes are perceived as caused by a group in our society who do not share our values and culture—that group being (presumably) extremist Muslims.
Community in mourning after three girls killed in knife attack:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd194zkw4d9o
Two guilty of Lee Rigby murder:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25450555
'Soldier beheaded' in Woolwich machete attack: as it happened:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/10074029/Shootings-and-machete-attack-in-south-east-London-live.html
Woolwich: suspect believed to be involved in attack - video:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/video/2013/may/22/woolwich-suspect-attack-video
Newcastle grooming gang jailed for raping 13-year-old girl:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-68446855.amp
Grooming gang sentenced to nearly 350 years for rape of eight young girls:
https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/27/grooming-gang-sentenced-nearly-350-years-rape-8-young-girls-20730704/?trk=public_post_comment-text
Huddersfield grooming gang: Men convicted of sexually abusing vulnerable girls and jailed for 220 years:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/huddersfield-child-abuse-ring-sex-trial-court-grooming-tommy-robinson-reporting-restrictions-a8592176.html
Yet simultaneously, they inflate the money supply, causing prices to rise and devaluing their citizens' savings. They also increase taxes and provide an education system that indoctrinates our children.
The most recent attack in Southport was by Axel Muganwa Rudakubana, who ran into a dance class of children and stabbed and murdered three young girls aged 7 or so, with others critically injured. The press was slow to clarify who committed the atrocity, which I think exacerbated the situation. Axel is aged 17 and is a child of immigrant parents from Rwanda. I don't think his family are Muslim, by the way.
So, yes, people are angry—very angry—and rightfully so. It takes a lot for the British public to protest. They have been betrayed by a government that doesn't listen to them, does not control immigration, and now labels it as "far-right thuggery." They are not far-right; they are working class (of all colours).
There is a two-tier policing system that lets one group run around with knives and machetes and protects Antifa. Yet when the working class protests, they turn up in riot gear, with dogs, and charge them down, inciting violence. In response, the government declares how they will increase the use of facial recognition and come down hard on anyone involved (including online), but there is no mention of how they will resolve the issues that have caused this outrage.
The most recent protests have been against the hotels profiting from the migrant situation. I hope that innocent people are not harmed and that the anger is directed towards the government that is complicit in causing this, not on our fellow mankind.
That said, I don't have live TV, and I am fortunate to live outside of the large towns where the protests are being held (generally up north, in Labour [left] voting towns, interestingly). I respect others' opinions, as it's difficult to see the whole picture from any one viewpoint. One thing is for sure: if the government continues not to listen and indeed acts against the working class, this won't stop here.
"When I see an actual flesh-and-blood worker in conflict with his natural enemy, the policeman, I do not have to ask myself which side I am on." - George Orwell
Sources:
Net migration to push UK population to 74m by 2036, ONS projects
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68139947
Starmer condemns 'far-right thuggery' on UK streets and says those involved 'will regret it':
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0jqjxe8d1yt
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpwddpzyxpzo
How Winter Fuel Payments are changing – and what other support is available to pensioners?:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/winter-fuel-payment-2024-pensioners-allowance-b2588687.html
Knife crime statistics England and Wales:
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn04304/
How many violent attacks and sexual assaults on women are there?:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-56365412?trk=public_post_comment-text
Labour wants to build 1.5m new homes - can it really deliver on its promise?:
https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-13596143/Labour-wants-build-1-5m-new-homes-really-deliver-promise.html
https://m.primal.net/JpEi.jpg

2024-08-03 10:11:12 UTC

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Technically the way it works, is that each user gets a LNBits wallet. Each Monday morning they are sent an allowance to spend. They can’t extract from this wallet, it’s zap it or loose it.

2024-07-30 09:18:29 UTC

Case complete for the FOSSA! Now with lockable door and rear mounted WT32-SC01 screen with mount.
#FOSSA #ATM #Bitcoin #Lightning #LNBits @npub1dqe…mmgt @npub1a8j…5pj4 https://i.nostr.build/q5bPED75EAFKZg0N.jpg

2024-07-27 20:54:12 UTC

Never watched a political rally before - but do Americans actually buy that shit?

2024-07-27 13:28:31 UTC

GM, PV
https://m.primal.net/JgGd.jpg
https://m.primal.net/JgGf.jpg

2024-07-26 23:17:05 UTC

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Say the B word Russell, say it!

2024-07-26 17:31:47 UTC

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Yep. Not heading in a good direction. Society that is, not where you were running (I presume) :-)

2024-07-26 12:39:59 UTC

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I kinda feel sorry for her. Some funny drunk remarks and it ends up being the only thing you are remembered for. A reflection on society and social media warping reality more than her own character.

2024-07-25 19:40:30 UTC

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By the way, ChatGPT 4.o may not be the top-dog with the likes if Claude depending on what your using it for.

2024-07-24 10:46:10 UTC

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What printer you have? Settings?

2024-07-23 22:17:00 UTC

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Why you swap?

2024-07-23 11:07:16 UTC

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Did the test print fit ok? Have also made same measurement updates to the facia and a bunch of minor amendments such as more mounting holes to the rear. Will also add LNBits logo etc too soon.

2024-07-23 08:33:49 UTC

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Back box test print. https://i.nostr.build/LcbQPXlIi0zTNrKa.jpg

2024-07-22 13:37:22 UTC

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OK, if you're building, you will want some extra parts ordered up.
M4 x 16mm pan head security torx tamper resistant bolts (14mm+ is fine)
These hold the front facia to the back box.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BTTRPBQV/
Tamper-proof torx wrench (T20)
To tighten the front facia Torx bolts.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0D53LNNRW
M4 x 30mm carriage/coach bolts
These are to replace the bolts supplied with the coin acceptor to accommodate the thickness of the facia.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/386550912089?var=653926055961
5.5mm x 2.1mm DC Power Jack Socket Female Panel Mount Connector
This allows the 12V adaptor to plug into the ATM's outside. The box assumes a diameter of 7.7mm (like these).
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N3679B8
Rubber feet (D30x22xH15)
If you want to have this one on the table, some rubber feet will go at the bottom of the backbox with an M5 bolt. You can also use adhesive versions. Grooves in the bottom of the box will support up to 30mm in diameter.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ23M5Z5
Cabinet draw tubular 16mm lock
This will be mounted on the door. I may do a variation with an electric solenoid that can use a pin from the screen to unlock so keys will not be lost. I will create shims for different-sized locks to work with the door. NB Door design is still pending.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Litensh-Tubular-Cylinder-Cupboard-Letterbox/dp/B09SHWXWXC/
M15 x 16mm hex socket bolts with M5 nylon nuts
To screw the rubber feet into the back box.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/16mm-Socket-Button-Head-Screws/dp/B09BG8XNM7
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bolt-Base-Stainless-Insert-Nylock
https://i.nostr.build/aJ3n6egmVCgRFNpR.png
Will also be looking into actual 16-pin connectors and alike for a soldered finish rather than push pins that are more likely to fall out.

2024-07-22 12:00:59 UTC

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The back box prototype is now printing. 50 hour print!
https://i.nostr.build/9x1mmkxkFE0XsW6A.png

2024-07-21 16:22:51 UTC

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LNBits FOSSA #Bitcoin Lightning ATM build. @npub1c87…8avm Still waiting for the ESP32 screen u less anyone has a donor ESP32 WT32-SC01 Ref: https://github.com/arcbtc/fossa Next the box. https://i.nostr.build/ZNeiYsx9Z59x3a4K.jpg https://i.nostr.build/iLkhhbVVmBc3HXag.jpg

2024-06-25 20:55:44 UTC

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Should turn it into Kind 1’s and distribute the load to the relays ;-) Anything interesting in there?!