Dave
@davemck.bsky.social
Glaswegian nerdy type, former rocket surgeon, now doing controls & model based design. Massive fan of MATLAB, Simulink & test driven development (TDD).
#MATLAB #Simulink #TDD
#MATLAB #Simulink #TDD
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Dave
@davemck.bsky.social
· Jun 23
For some reason, I bought a 3D printer a few weeks ago. Goodness knows I've not got the spare time for it, but it's been quite nice to muck about with.
I've slowly been printing some Warhammer like bits because one of the kids has some Warhammer friends, who really have Warhammer Dads.
I've slowly been printing some Warhammer like bits because one of the kids has some Warhammer friends, who really have Warhammer Dads.
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"Don't go in there, it's shit."
I doubt I will ever see a more inspired bit of upcycling.
February 18, 2026 at 5:02 PM
"Don't go in there, it's shit."
I know the company are doing phishing tests because they're the only ones that use ISO8601 date formats.
February 18, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I know the company are doing phishing tests because they're the only ones that use ISO8601 date formats.
Powerful spoken poem by @alorayoung.bsky.social in neurodiversity and finding your voice.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Powerful spoken poem by @alorayoung.bsky.social in neurodiversity and finding your voice.
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Happy Lunar New Year! I drew a penguin today which is absolutely not appropriate, so here's a horse from early February.
February 17, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Happy Lunar New Year! I drew a penguin today which is absolutely not appropriate, so here's a horse from early February.
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fat unicorn
February 18, 2026 at 1:14 AM
fat unicorn
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Gorgeous!
And here's neighboring Elowah Falls
(I love it here ☺️)
And here's neighboring Elowah Falls
(I love it here ☺️)
February 18, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Gorgeous!
And here's neighboring Elowah Falls
(I love it here ☺️)
And here's neighboring Elowah Falls
(I love it here ☺️)
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Honestly, I think the RAM prices are more likely to ‘break’ an aspect of the economy than tariffs.
The current ludicrous AI expansion simply cannot continue in a world where people want phones, consoles, tablets, laptops and desktop PCs.
The current ludicrous AI expansion simply cannot continue in a world where people want phones, consoles, tablets, laptops and desktop PCs.
February 17, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Honestly, I think the RAM prices are more likely to ‘break’ an aspect of the economy than tariffs.
The current ludicrous AI expansion simply cannot continue in a world where people want phones, consoles, tablets, laptops and desktop PCs.
The current ludicrous AI expansion simply cannot continue in a world where people want phones, consoles, tablets, laptops and desktop PCs.
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Founders start companies to fill needs and solve problems. AI companies generate needs and create problems. This is the opposite of entrepreneurship.
“.. ‘many system vendors will go bankrupt or exit product lines due to a lack of memory. Mobile phone production will be reduced by 200-250 million units, and PC and TV production will be significantly reduced.’ Yikes.”
@pcgamer.com #DRAM
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@pcgamer.com #DRAM
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February 18, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Founders start companies to fill needs and solve problems. AI companies generate needs and create problems. This is the opposite of entrepreneurship.
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I think Crocomire should get to eat a cheeseburger instead of super missiles
February 17, 2026 at 4:54 AM
I think Crocomire should get to eat a cheeseburger instead of super missiles
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North Carolina’s @katebarrcanwin.bsky.social gave us the perfect metaphor for what we are all doing in this perilous moment.
From today’s Politics Chat, watch now on YouTube.
From today’s Politics Chat, watch now on YouTube.
February 18, 2026 at 4:28 AM
North Carolina’s @katebarrcanwin.bsky.social gave us the perfect metaphor for what we are all doing in this perilous moment.
From today’s Politics Chat, watch now on YouTube.
From today’s Politics Chat, watch now on YouTube.
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My illustrations celebrating Nancy Drew entering the public domain
February 17, 2026 at 1:29 PM
My illustrations celebrating Nancy Drew entering the public domain
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Very excited that these researchers have located Luna 9, but annoyed by the article. It's the old misconception that archaeologists aim to find objects, and that's where it stops. Archaeology is about human interactions with the material world. #SpaceArchaeology 🧪 🏺
Researchers spot Luna 9 on Moon as AI and manual sleuthing converge
Researchers spot Luna 9 on Moon as AI and manual sleuthing converge Ai narrows the hunt for Luna 9 as Zelenyikots hand-traced coordinates await orbiter proof
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February 18, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Very excited that these researchers have located Luna 9, but annoyed by the article. It's the old misconception that archaeologists aim to find objects, and that's where it stops. Archaeology is about human interactions with the material world. #SpaceArchaeology 🧪 🏺
It all changed when the fire horse attacked.
(But seriously though, good thread below).
(But seriously though, good thread below).
In the days since the 13th I've seen more and more people referencing the new Year of the Horse - but this is no ordinary horse and no ordinary year. The fire horse runs once every 60 years. It's fast and wild and where it will rest is anyone's guess, but it will trample the world we knew.
February 17, 2026 at 7:54 PM
It all changed when the fire horse attacked.
(But seriously though, good thread below).
(But seriously though, good thread below).
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This absolutely applies to MSPs.
The two major causes are years of austerity resulting in chronic public services failures and the disempowerment of local councillors.
The result? Not enough time for our main role, making good law and holding governments to account.
@politicshome.bsky.social
The two major causes are years of austerity resulting in chronic public services failures and the disempowerment of local councillors.
The result? Not enough time for our main role, making good law and holding governments to account.
@politicshome.bsky.social
Casework Crisis: Increase In Constituency Caseload Takes Its Toll
The inexorable growth in casework is stopping MPs from fulfilling their other roles. Alice Lilly sifts through the inbox looking for what might be ...
www.politicshome.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:09 PM
This absolutely applies to MSPs.
The two major causes are years of austerity resulting in chronic public services failures and the disempowerment of local councillors.
The result? Not enough time for our main role, making good law and holding governments to account.
@politicshome.bsky.social
The two major causes are years of austerity resulting in chronic public services failures and the disempowerment of local councillors.
The result? Not enough time for our main role, making good law and holding governments to account.
@politicshome.bsky.social
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Pancake Day reveals a new, highly divisive intergenerational split - while older generations are loyal to traditional lemon and sugar pancake topping, younger adults are more likely to say they prefer Nutella or chocolate spread on their pancakes.
February 17, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Pancake Day reveals a new, highly divisive intergenerational split - while older generations are loyal to traditional lemon and sugar pancake topping, younger adults are more likely to say they prefer Nutella or chocolate spread on their pancakes.
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This was a lot of fun and you'll be pleased to know we are doing it AGAIN at the end of April
...How has it been a week since our First Ultimate Geek Quiz already? 😱
Congratulations to the team "Four Aces & A Joker" who came in 1st place with 53/70 & walked away with a slew of Dragonbane goodies fromFree League Publishing.
Congratulations to the team "Four Aces & A Joker" who came in 1st place with 53/70 & walked away with a slew of Dragonbane goodies fromFree League Publishing.
February 17, 2026 at 6:31 PM
This was a lot of fun and you'll be pleased to know we are doing it AGAIN at the end of April
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☕️ Ever wondered why Glasgow has two Mackintosh-themed tearooms - with different names?
Or why the original Willow Tea Rooms on Sauchiehall Street are now called the 'Mackintosh at the Willow' while there's a Willow Tea Rooms on Buchanan Street?
Here's why...
Or why the original Willow Tea Rooms on Sauchiehall Street are now called the 'Mackintosh at the Willow' while there's a Willow Tea Rooms on Buchanan Street?
Here's why...
February 17, 2026 at 7:10 PM
☕️ Ever wondered why Glasgow has two Mackintosh-themed tearooms - with different names?
Or why the original Willow Tea Rooms on Sauchiehall Street are now called the 'Mackintosh at the Willow' while there's a Willow Tea Rooms on Buchanan Street?
Here's why...
Or why the original Willow Tea Rooms on Sauchiehall Street are now called the 'Mackintosh at the Willow' while there's a Willow Tea Rooms on Buchanan Street?
Here's why...
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The difference in time between now and I can has cheezburger
Is the same between I can has Cheezburger and the Berlin Wall falling
Is the same between I can has Cheezburger and the Berlin Wall falling
November 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The difference in time between now and I can has cheezburger
Is the same between I can has Cheezburger and the Berlin Wall falling
Is the same between I can has Cheezburger and the Berlin Wall falling
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I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
February 17, 2026 at 11:41 AM
I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
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@strategicperspectives.eu put out a nice analysis last week showing how electrification gets us off US gas in 10 years and off all imported gas except for Norway and the UK by 2040.
strategicperspectives.eu/a-credible-g...
strategicperspectives.eu/a-credible-g...
February 17, 2026 at 3:43 PM
@strategicperspectives.eu put out a nice analysis last week showing how electrification gets us off US gas in 10 years and off all imported gas except for Norway and the UK by 2040.
strategicperspectives.eu/a-credible-g...
strategicperspectives.eu/a-credible-g...
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The fastest and cheapest way to keep European money at home?
Replace the $70billion we send to the US annually for fossil fuels with European energy in European homes, industry and transport.
Replace the $70billion we send to the US annually for fossil fuels with European energy in European homes, industry and transport.
February 17, 2026 at 3:21 PM
The fastest and cheapest way to keep European money at home?
Replace the $70billion we send to the US annually for fossil fuels with European energy in European homes, industry and transport.
Replace the $70billion we send to the US annually for fossil fuels with European energy in European homes, industry and transport.
Third time's a charm.
Asked why he has appointed two ex-Tory minister when he criticises the Conservatives' record so much, Farage says Jenrick and Braverman left the Tory government as they resigned or were "eased out", which is a delightful way of saying Braverman was sacked twice.
February 17, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Third time's a charm.