Chris
@exnerd.bsky.social
Ex-nerd. As in irony.
Coder. Maker. T1 diabetic. Dad.
Pro-science, anti-bigot.
Opinions are obviously my own.
@ exnerd or ex-nerd most places
Coder. Maker. T1 diabetic. Dad.
Pro-science, anti-bigot.
Opinions are obviously my own.
@ exnerd or ex-nerd most places
Pinned
Chris
@exnerd.bsky.social
· Nov 10
My dad turns 80 this week. Many memories were shared of our family ice cream (frozen custard) recipe that claims to go back over 100 years. But it changes every generation or so as people try to fix it because it usually turns out like frozen vanilla soup.
For posterity, here are some variations. 🧵
For posterity, here are some variations. 🧵
Thanks @joeltelling.bsky.social for speaking up for all of us who love this hobby (and laser cutters, and CNC routers, …).
I really hope my rep (and co-sponsor) @repleavitt.bsky.social takes you up on this invitation.
I really hope my rep (and co-sponsor) @repleavitt.bsky.social takes you up on this invitation.
Regulate 3D Printing?
YouTube video by 3D Printing Nerd
www.youtube.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Thanks @joeltelling.bsky.social for speaking up for all of us who love this hobby (and laser cutters, and CNC routers, …).
I really hope my rep (and co-sponsor) @repleavitt.bsky.social takes you up on this invitation.
I really hope my rep (and co-sponsor) @repleavitt.bsky.social takes you up on this invitation.
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Love the community note that got added on to the Democrats' tweet about their deranged and harmful efforts to dismantle Section 230.
February 8, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Love the community note that got added on to the Democrats' tweet about their deranged and harmful efforts to dismantle Section 230.
New whistle for all of you wonderful 🚫🧊 people and your 3D printers. These are easier to print and (as far as I can tell) louder than the other heart-shaped ones a lot of groups have been printing.
Parametric Two-tone Heart Whistle by ex-nerd | Download free STL model | Printables.com
www.printables.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:49 AM
New whistle for all of you wonderful 🚫🧊 people and your 3D printers. These are easier to print and (as far as I can tell) louder than the other heart-shaped ones a lot of groups have been printing.
I don't think I'll ever read one of Chuck's books, but I absolutely love his energy and I'm glad that people like him exist in this world.
January 30, 2026 at 7:31 PM
I don't think I'll ever read one of Chuck's books, but I absolutely love his energy and I'm glad that people like him exist in this world.
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"Democrats declare crime illegal" sounds like the Onion headline.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Jeffries demands ban on deportation of US citizens as part of DHS reforms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation fun…
www.kget.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:42 AM
"Democrats declare crime illegal" sounds like the Onion headline.
Reminder: when @propublica.org sends out your annual donation summary, you can reply and (politely!) tell them how their failing to negotiate a good contract with @propublicaguild.org, and planned use of randomly-generated content (aka "AI tools") will harm their image and affect future donations.
January 27, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Reminder: when @propublica.org sends out your annual donation summary, you can reply and (politely!) tell them how their failing to negotiate a good contract with @propublicaguild.org, and planned use of randomly-generated content (aka "AI tools") will harm their image and affect future donations.
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stop using AI to do your research. it hallucinates too often. if you want an answer to something, post something arrogant on the appropriate subreddit. something like: "this item performs 10% better than everything else. only idiots deny this." this will bait nerds into doing your research for you.
January 26, 2026 at 7:53 AM
stop using AI to do your research. it hallucinates too often. if you want an answer to something, post something arrogant on the appropriate subreddit. something like: "this item performs 10% better than everything else. only idiots deny this." this will bait nerds into doing your research for you.
No. Go away. I hate this world where parody has too much of a chance to turn into reality.
CBS News is reporting that the ICE officers who killed Alex Pretti suffered internal injuries during the shooting.
January 25, 2026 at 8:36 AM
No. Go away. I hate this world where parody has too much of a chance to turn into reality.
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You will need this today.
to turn off autoplaying video on the bluesky mobile app
select the icon in the top left corner
go to settings
go to content and media
make sure "autoplay videos and gifs" is toggled off
select the icon in the top left corner
go to settings
go to content and media
make sure "autoplay videos and gifs" is toggled off
January 24, 2026 at 3:48 PM
You will need this today.
Hey @thenation.com there's a bug in your renewal process. You billed me 2 months early for my subscription so privacy-dot-com blocked the transaction. But now I'm totally locked out from the site until I pay the bill, despite the fact that my account is supposed to remain active until March.
January 22, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Hey @thenation.com there's a bug in your renewal process. You billed me 2 months early for my subscription so privacy-dot-com blocked the transaction. But now I'm totally locked out from the site until I pay the bill, despite the fact that my account is supposed to remain active until March.
Fuck. Stay safe out there (as much as you can).
8th circuit gives ICE go ahead to use force against peaceful demonstrators, a decision which will immediately lead to injury.
US appeals court pauses lower court order restraining immigration agents' use of force against Minnesota protesters
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals paused a lower court's order on Wednesday that had restrained federal immigration agents' use of force against peaceful protesters.
www.reuters.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Fuck. Stay safe out there (as much as you can).
Will getting this one in just under the wire. It’s still Penguin Awareness Day here on the West Coast for a bit over an hour.
January 21, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Will getting this one in just under the wire. It’s still Penguin Awareness Day here on the West Coast for a bit over an hour.
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jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
![YOUR RING CAMERA IS AN ICE AGENT
[a drawing of a ring camera with an ice agent dragging a person away in its field of vision]
"In October of 2025, Amazon's Ring announced its partnership with FLOCK, an A.I. surveillance group that freely shares its footage with ICE, the secret service, and the navy. Flock customers can use A.I. tools to sift through footage to assist in all manner of operations (like raids and deportations) without a warrant. Unplug Ring! Melt ICE! Protect your neighbors!
See: https://blog.ring.com/about-ring/ring-expands-community-requests-to-additional-community-safety-partners/
https://www.404media.co/ice-secret-service-navy-all-had-access-to-flocks-nationwide-network-of-cameras/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp9MwZkHiMQ
https://www.aclum.org/campaigns-initiatives/get-the-flock-out-resource-guide/](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:p2aefnvhb3zmkrazk67dppxw/bafkreic7teyeocg7k5qcqxnc666k7clyiislh2zfi6iopcz6fs3e3lt6xy@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 8:15 PM
jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
Hurray … my state is trying to accidentally outlaw open source 3d printers, CNCs, and firmware. Anyway, please comment on this awful bill if you're in WA or a maker of 3d printers.
FYI @prusa3d.com @printedsolid.bsky.social @joeltelling.bsky.social
app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?...
FYI @prusa3d.com @printedsolid.bsky.social @joeltelling.bsky.social
app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?...
HB 2321 Washington State Legislature
app.leg.wa.gov
January 19, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Hurray … my state is trying to accidentally outlaw open source 3d printers, CNCs, and firmware. Anyway, please comment on this awful bill if you're in WA or a maker of 3d printers.
FYI @prusa3d.com @printedsolid.bsky.social @joeltelling.bsky.social
app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?...
FYI @prusa3d.com @printedsolid.bsky.social @joeltelling.bsky.social
app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?...
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Excellent commentary by Dr. Anne Peters about the latest issues with continuous glucose monitors. Bottom line: Always have fingerstick backup. #type1diabetes www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Clinical Concerns: Insulin Delivery System Sensors
Dr Anne Peters discusses clinical concerns related to insulin delivery system sensors.
www.medscape.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Excellent commentary by Dr. Anne Peters about the latest issues with continuous glucose monitors. Bottom line: Always have fingerstick backup. #type1diabetes www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Democrats will continue to vote for Republican judges (like this guy, who refused to say who won the 2020 election) until Democrats are punished for voting for Republican judges
Alexander Van Hook is confirmed 53-40 to be a District Judge of Western Louisiana. According to @senatepress.bsky.social, the Dems yeas are Dick Durbin (IL), Maggie Hassan (NH), Tim Kaine (VA), Amy Klobuchar (MN), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), and Peter Welch (VT). Angus King (I-ME) was also a yea.
January 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Democrats will continue to vote for Republican judges (like this guy, who refused to say who won the 2020 election) until Democrats are punished for voting for Republican judges
Ignoring the fact that it says butter is even healthier, does anyone else find it exceptionally odd that this new food pyramid shows white rice (if you add some kidney beans) as being a healthier option than whole grains?
January 8, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Ignoring the fact that it says butter is even healthier, does anyone else find it exceptionally odd that this new food pyramid shows white rice (if you add some kidney beans) as being a healthier option than whole grains?
There is a lot of incredibly disturbing news today. Please take a moment to hug a loved one, snuggle a pet, take a long breath.
January 8, 2026 at 1:05 AM
There is a lot of incredibly disturbing news today. Please take a moment to hug a loved one, snuggle a pet, take a long breath.
I occasionally look through my spam folder for false positives. Today, I noticed a Nigerian Prince scam email except the prince is "I, Donald J. Trump, 47th President of the United States of America."
Easily detected as a scam because the grammar is too good and absolutely nothing IS IN ALL CAPS. 🤣
Easily detected as a scam because the grammar is too good and absolutely nothing IS IN ALL CAPS. 🤣
January 7, 2026 at 12:52 AM
I occasionally look through my spam folder for false positives. Today, I noticed a Nigerian Prince scam email except the prince is "I, Donald J. Trump, 47th President of the United States of America."
Easily detected as a scam because the grammar is too good and absolutely nothing IS IN ALL CAPS. 🤣
Easily detected as a scam because the grammar is too good and absolutely nothing IS IN ALL CAPS. 🤣
Not enough to make me move back from the suburbs … but good riddance! Seattle is a wonderful place but SPD and SPOG have long been … eyesores (teargas and rubber bullets hurt!) … and if she can scare away his likes just by being there, maybe her aura will extend south to Pierce County's sheriff.
Watch out, she's already moved on to pig blood!
January 6, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Not enough to make me move back from the suburbs … but good riddance! Seattle is a wonderful place but SPD and SPOG have long been … eyesores (teargas and rubber bullets hurt!) … and if she can scare away his likes just by being there, maybe her aura will extend south to Pierce County's sheriff.
Reposted by Chris
What if none of these things is a distraction from the other things and instead they're all just horrible things
January 3, 2026 at 8:03 PM
What if none of these things is a distraction from the other things and instead they're all just horrible things
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Breaking news isn't a reason to skip alt text. Alt text is MORE important in a crisis.
Imagine how disorienting this is, now imagine not being able to see what all these viral posts depict.
Imagine how disorienting this is, now imagine not being able to see what all these viral posts depict.
January 3, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Breaking news isn't a reason to skip alt text. Alt text is MORE important in a crisis.
Imagine how disorienting this is, now imagine not being able to see what all these viral posts depict.
Imagine how disorienting this is, now imagine not being able to see what all these viral posts depict.
After almost 2 weeks off work (and a couple months distracted by other projects), I _finally_ got out to the shop to resume work on the kid's bed. I forgot what a pain it is to cut proper square miters on a table saw. Because this is wood, I had to cut these at 44.8° in order to get a 90° corner.
January 1, 2026 at 2:41 AM
After almost 2 weeks off work (and a couple months distracted by other projects), I _finally_ got out to the shop to resume work on the kid's bed. I forgot what a pain it is to cut proper square miters on a table saw. Because this is wood, I had to cut these at 44.8° in order to get a 90° corner.
FFS what's the point of ordering from DoorDash if everything is labeled as "Description generated by DoorDash using AI"? How can I trust that something labeled "vegetarian" actually is, especially when it seems like DoorDash just invented variations that aren't on the restaurant's own website?
January 1, 2026 at 12:30 AM
FFS what's the point of ordering from DoorDash if everything is labeled as "Description generated by DoorDash using AI"? How can I trust that something labeled "vegetarian" actually is, especially when it seems like DoorDash just invented variations that aren't on the restaurant's own website?
Great breakdown from @madewithlayers.bsky.social about the new @prusa3d.com OCL. TLDW:
- may not apply to CAD/source files, anyway
- probably doesn't limit what people do with printed objects (neither do CC licenses)
- doesn't define "community open"
I'll add a couple more of my own below… 🧵
- may not apply to CAD/source files, anyway
- probably doesn't limit what people do with printed objects (neither do CC licenses)
- doesn't define "community open"
I'll add a couple more of my own below… 🧵
Prusa's OCL is... weird.
YouTube video by Made with Layers (Thomas Sanladerer)
www.youtube.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Great breakdown from @madewithlayers.bsky.social about the new @prusa3d.com OCL. TLDW:
- may not apply to CAD/source files, anyway
- probably doesn't limit what people do with printed objects (neither do CC licenses)
- doesn't define "community open"
I'll add a couple more of my own below… 🧵
- may not apply to CAD/source files, anyway
- probably doesn't limit what people do with printed objects (neither do CC licenses)
- doesn't define "community open"
I'll add a couple more of my own below… 🧵