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Ron Nelson
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Maker of Game and Music Controllers For Assistive Technology. Electronics and 3D printing guy for edge case problems. Microcontroller programmer.

github.com/nelsonii
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Best polls ever.
Now when are those tariffs going to be rolled back?
November 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Gifts For Electronics Makers : Omnifixo

This is where a Facebook ad actually caught me. On the higher end ($70 US shipped) but super handy for soldering little parts like these 5mm switches and tiny JoyCon breakouts. Two words: Parallel jaws. Designed in Sweden, made in Taiwan.

omnifixo.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Gifts For Electronics Makers : El Cheapo Multimeter

Don't expect a Fluke or an Agilent. But I actually use this "bench" multimeter more than my expensive gear. Great for quick continuity and voltage tests. It's $25 US. And if it breaks, who cares? www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9NS4LTK
November 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Gifts For Electronics Makers : Inexpensive Flush Cutters

I cut spools and spools of wire. My older cutters were getting dull, so I looked for a decent inexpensive pair. I'm really liking these. Two for $7 US! www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBML9M2V
November 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A 45% increase in health insurance premiums for 2026.
October 31, 2025 at 12:16 PM
“the girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa” -- with the founder himself!!!!
October 9, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Controlling remote control stuff (ex. boats, cars) with a Bluetooth controller. This one takes powerchair stick-as-mouse commands and translates to digital out for an RC boat.

youtu.be/2bUkX9uEt5Q

The process to get here is in a series of YouTube videos.
Adapting An RC Boat : Field Kit (What You Need To Bring)
YouTube video by Ron Nelson
youtu.be
July 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Some of my customers have been seeing strange behavior after early 2025 firmware updates to their XBOX Adaptive Controller. Make sure you are running 5.23.6.0.

24rows.com/xbox-control...
Xbox Controller Firmware 5.23.6.0: Microsoft Fixes Major Issues From Previous Update - 24 Rows
Microsoft has released Xbox controller firmware 5.23.6.0, addressing major issues from the buggy 5.23.5.0 update. Learn what’s fixed, how to update, and what it means for gamers.
24rows.com
June 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Reposted by Ron Nelson
Tariffs just got real: our first $36K bill with 125% + 20% + 25% markup hits hard 💸. These are upfront costs - due before selling a single unit - causing serious cash flow strain, price increases, read more! 📦 adafruit.com/tariffbill

#tariffs
May 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Reposted by Ron Nelson
Bientot disponible sur Hitclic.shop
Le nouveau boitier gaming complet sur mesure.
Une infinité de configurations, des joysticks personnalisables, au choix intégré au Xbox Adaptive Controller, Nintendo Flex, ou avec une interface PS5.
April 25, 2025 at 7:09 AM
"Truly the worst portrait"? Let me show you the internet, you orange menace.
March 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This one has been making the rounds and is quite appropriate.
March 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
"Why stress out, it doesn't affect you?" said the people who got us into this fucking mess. Kapos, the lot of them.
March 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I've come to the conclusion that not enough people watch(ed) Mister Rogers.
March 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Primary every one of these spineless "representatives".
March 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
You'd think that a "businessman" would know that uncertainly is bad for business. Then again, he's a failed "businessman".
March 6, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Reposted by Ron Nelson
GOP Congressman Pleads To Be Reassigned To New District After Feelings Really Hurt At Town Hall
GOP Congressman Pleads To Be Reassigned To New District After Feelings Really Hurt At Town Hall
YouTube video by The Onion
www.youtube.com
March 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Red sky at noon, get ready for the typhoon.
March 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It was a wee bit windy yesterday. Actually, the windiest its been in Cove since we've been here. Dust storm from West Texas.
March 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
March 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The only thing I want to hear tonight is: "Ivana! I'm coming to join ya!"
March 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
After uncounted iterations, I may have come up with a new Slider joystick that I'm happy with. Plus, it will scale in size (for feet, etc.) and work with other sensors (instead of the analog slider joystick -- which tends to fail). It will be good to start making these available again.
March 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Anger is useless unless you apply the energy productively. Rage is a great motivator. Use it effectively.
February 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If you want to get through, you first must make sure that your e-mail isn't marked as external by filters. There are children in charge, so it's likely that just the basics are being covered.
February 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I would like to introduce the script kiddies to some NIST security policies, which they may not be aware of:

* Intrusion Detection Systems with Honey Pots
* Log monitoring and protection
* Audit and rollback of transactions
* File Integrity monitoring
* Malware protection, detection, and removal.
February 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM