David Wheeler
@daveofthings.bsky.social
DaveOfThings on most platforms.
Professional embedded software engineer.
I enjoy photography, electronics and making things with digital fabrication' 3D printers, CNC machines, etc.
Professional embedded software engineer.
I enjoy photography, electronics and making things with digital fabrication' 3D printers, CNC machines, etc.
I'd like to start documenting some personal projects so I'm wondering where people create such blogs these days. Any recommendations?
January 19, 2026 at 8:30 PM
I'd like to start documenting some personal projects so I'm wondering where people create such blogs these days. Any recommendations?
It's so hard to say or do anything productive today.
January 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
It's so hard to say or do anything productive today.
I remember 1976, the USAs bicentennial. I did the math and figured I'd probably live to 2026 and America's 250th birthday. Well, I made it but ... things feel off.
January 9, 2026 at 3:29 AM
I remember 1976, the USAs bicentennial. I did the math and figured I'd probably live to 2026 and America's 250th birthday. Well, I made it but ... things feel off.
I want to take this to heart.
writing poetry has given me so much experience making stuff no one is going to look at and no one thinks is really worth thinking about. I encourage everyone to work in discarded, "abdandoned", neglected, "low", "unimportant", "irrational" forms, media, etc.; it is liberating, educational, useful
January 9, 2026 at 3:17 AM
I want to take this to heart.
I said goodbye to 2025 by marking every Discord server as read. There's no turning back now.
January 7, 2026 at 5:37 PM
I said goodbye to 2025 by marking every Discord server as read. There's no turning back now.
At the end of the workday yesterday, I was downloading a software package, estimated to take 7.5 hours. This morning it reports a failure and I'm now starting over. Oof.
January 7, 2026 at 2:50 PM
At the end of the workday yesterday, I was downloading a software package, estimated to take 7.5 hours. This morning it reports a failure and I'm now starting over. Oof.
The new leaf I'm hoping to turn over in the new year is to share more electronics and programming projects. I feel like having a portfolio of shared work will be very helpful. But I didn't get this started over the holiday as I wanted to. Maybe just posting my intentions will help?
January 5, 2026 at 4:28 AM
The new leaf I'm hoping to turn over in the new year is to share more electronics and programming projects. I feel like having a portfolio of shared work will be very helpful. But I didn't get this started over the holiday as I wanted to. Maybe just posting my intentions will help?
Articles of Impeachment would pass today as easily as the Epstein Bill. Do It.
January 3, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Articles of Impeachment would pass today as easily as the Epstein Bill. Do It.
Impeach Him. Do it today.
January 3, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Impeach Him. Do it today.
If you don't follow @oddjayy.bsky.social, I recommend him. Especially if you like robotics and mechatronics.
January 2, 2026 at 2:33 AM
If you don't follow @oddjayy.bsky.social, I recommend him. Especially if you like robotics and mechatronics.
Reposted by David Wheeler
88 gamers got assistive devices FOR FREE through thecontrollerproject.com either directly from me or through one of the amazing volunteers around the world.
thanks to @prusa3d.com for his support with reliable 3d printers and to @cookiecad.com for beautiful filament to make these look amazing.
thanks to @prusa3d.com for his support with reliable 3d printers and to @cookiecad.com for beautiful filament to make these look amazing.
December 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
88 gamers got assistive devices FOR FREE through thecontrollerproject.com either directly from me or through one of the amazing volunteers around the world.
thanks to @prusa3d.com for his support with reliable 3d printers and to @cookiecad.com for beautiful filament to make these look amazing.
thanks to @prusa3d.com for his support with reliable 3d printers and to @cookiecad.com for beautiful filament to make these look amazing.
I finally decided what I want to make with my Linden Oak. And I barely have enough material. Stay tuned for more. (The Linden Oak was a 300+ year old tree in Rockville, MD, that had to be cut down. I bought a slab of it in the county's urban lumber sale a couple years ago.)
December 21, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I finally decided what I want to make with my Linden Oak. And I barely have enough material. Stay tuned for more. (The Linden Oak was a 300+ year old tree in Rockville, MD, that had to be cut down. I bought a slab of it in the county's urban lumber sale a couple years ago.)
Learning Rust's nalgebra crate thanks to Advent of Code Day 10.
December 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Learning Rust's nalgebra crate thanks to Advent of Code Day 10.
I'm a fan of the PrintKit kits. This particular one was a lot of fun. It's nice to see West3D making these available.
You can buy our kits at West3d now! Perfect for anyone who likes to make stuff and has a 3d printer. west3d.com/products/dig...
Digital Sand Simulation Toy Project Kit by PrintKits
Tired of the same old desktop fidget toys? Dive into the mesmerizing world of physics with the PrintKits Digital Sand Simulation Toy! This engaging DIY electronic kit lets you construct a sleek, palm-...
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December 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I'm a fan of the PrintKit kits. This particular one was a lot of fun. It's nice to see West3D making these available.
I just saw where Trump thinks the US should rename (American) football so that we can start calling soccer football. This, because he was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. So ... hear me out ... The inaugural SI Metric System Peace Prize.
December 10, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I just saw where Trump thinks the US should rename (American) football so that we can start calling soccer football. This, because he was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. So ... hear me out ... The inaugural SI Metric System Peace Prize.
It's family wreath laying day at Arlington Cemetery.
December 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It's family wreath laying day at Arlington Cemetery.
I just completed "Cafeteria" - Day 5 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/5
I didn't even get a chance to look at this yesterday so I had two challenges to tackle today.
I didn't even get a chance to look at this yesterday so I had two challenges to tackle today.
Day 5 - Advent of Code 2025
adventofcode.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I just completed "Cafeteria" - Day 5 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/5
I didn't even get a chance to look at this yesterday so I had two challenges to tackle today.
I didn't even get a chance to look at this yesterday so I had two challenges to tackle today.
Is anyone I know here planning to attend the Rust NYC Unconference? I got a last minute invite and booked my travel so I'll be there tomorrow. It would be really nice to meet in person if we have the chance.
December 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Is anyone I know here planning to attend the Rust NYC Unconference? I got a last minute invite and booked my travel so I'll be there tomorrow. It would be really nice to meet in person if we have the chance.
I just completed "Lobby" - Day 3 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/3
Day 3 - Advent of Code 2025
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December 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I just completed "Lobby" - Day 3 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/3
I just completed "Gift Shop" - Day 2 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/2
Day 2 - Advent of Code 2025
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December 3, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I just completed "Gift Shop" - Day 2 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/2
I think we underestimated this tree! We went to a cut-your-own tree place and chose this one. It's easily the biggest tree we've ever had. The second pic shows an old bird's nest that was still in it before we cut it down.
December 1, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I think we underestimated this tree! We went to a cut-your-own tree place and chose this one. It's easily the biggest tree we've ever had. The second pic shows an old bird's nest that was still in it before we cut it down.
My most-used words in 2025:
1. "robotics" (16×)
2. "team" (16×)
3. "couple" (16×)
4. "cobs" (15×)
5. "weekend" (14×)
anisota.net/harvest
1. "robotics" (16×)
2. "team" (16×)
3. "couple" (16×)
4. "cobs" (15×)
5. "weekend" (14×)
anisota.net/harvest
Anisota's Annual Bluesky Harvest 2025
A recap of your year on Bluesky. Discover patterns, connections, and insights from your journey in the ATmosphere.
anisota.net
November 28, 2025 at 5:37 AM
My most-used words in 2025:
1. "robotics" (16×)
2. "team" (16×)
3. "couple" (16×)
4. "cobs" (15×)
5. "weekend" (14×)
anisota.net/harvest
1. "robotics" (16×)
2. "team" (16×)
3. "couple" (16×)
4. "cobs" (15×)
5. "weekend" (14×)
anisota.net/harvest
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
November 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
The plywood bumper saga has concluded successfully. These were more work than I bargained for but they turned out nice.
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The plywood bumper saga has concluded successfully. These were more work than I bargained for but they turned out nice.
Update: I found the time and energy to move all the stuff. But the sheet of plywood turned out to be a sheet of insulating foam. I'm out of luck.
I need to make some bumper frames for the HS robotics team. So I need a sheet of plywood, which I have. But it's buried so deep behind machines and other stock that it feels easier to buy a new sheet.
November 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Update: I found the time and energy to move all the stuff. But the sheet of plywood turned out to be a sheet of insulating foam. I'm out of luck.