DWink
@d-winker.bsky.social
An electrical engineer who likes to make things
https://d-winker.github.io/
https://d-winker.github.io/
I bought this candle specifically to see if the melted wax would follow the spiral as it fell down.
The wax does not melt!
The wax does not melt!
December 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I bought this candle specifically to see if the melted wax would follow the spiral as it fell down.
The wax does not melt!
The wax does not melt!
Today, I watched a YouTube video auto-dubbed into English. I changed the language back to the original (Korean), and it turns out it was... English.
With a Korean accent.
With a Korean accent.
December 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Today, I watched a YouTube video auto-dubbed into English. I changed the language back to the original (Korean), and it turns out it was... English.
With a Korean accent.
With a Korean accent.
The production of The Nutcracker that I saw had a background curtain of a room with things from the performance, like an elephant, a bull, a dragon, a unicorn, and of course a nutcracker. It also had a Whimshurst electrostatic generator! I have no idea *why* it was there, but I love it so much!
December 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The production of The Nutcracker that I saw had a background curtain of a room with things from the performance, like an elephant, a bull, a dragon, a unicorn, and of course a nutcracker. It also had a Whimshurst electrostatic generator! I have no idea *why* it was there, but I love it so much!
I just saw The Nutcracker for the first time, and I really appreciate that The Rat King was both a king (wearing a crown) and a rat king (was multiple rats stuck together).
December 7, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I just saw The Nutcracker for the first time, and I really appreciate that The Rat King was both a king (wearing a crown) and a rat king (was multiple rats stuck together).
Today I Learned: Wench is a sort of counterpart to lad, but it took on a negative connotation, so it's no longer used to refer to girls the way lad is used to refer to boys.
December 5, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Today I Learned: Wench is a sort of counterpart to lad, but it took on a negative connotation, so it's no longer used to refer to girls the way lad is used to refer to boys.
Can you tell when the sun hit my garage door?
December 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Can you tell when the sun hit my garage door?
Christmas in Florida last year. There were ibises hanging out in the back yard!
November 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Christmas in Florida last year. There were ibises hanging out in the back yard!
I had a classic "I didn't know I had a test today or was even in this class" dream, with a twist that I did know I was in the class. I got a 90.
November 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I had a classic "I didn't know I had a test today or was even in this class" dream, with a twist that I did know I was in the class. I got a 90.
This is great. It's bad news, but great insight.
1. The poverty line is based on food cost, which doesn't make much sense. An updated poverty line for a family of 4 would be more like $140k/yr. Using the same method for one person, it's around $40k/yr.
2. Costs have gone up more than inflation...
1. The poverty line is based on food cost, which doesn't make much sense. An updated poverty line for a family of 4 would be more like $140k/yr. Using the same method for one person, it's around $40k/yr.
2. Costs have gone up more than inflation...
This is an insightful but deeply upsetting article about why everyone in the US feels poor, and why the current political situation emerges as a direct result.
www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-...
www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-...
Part 1: My Life Is a Lie
How a Broken Benchmark Quietly Broke America
www.yesigiveafig.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This is great. It's bad news, but great insight.
1. The poverty line is based on food cost, which doesn't make much sense. An updated poverty line for a family of 4 would be more like $140k/yr. Using the same method for one person, it's around $40k/yr.
2. Costs have gone up more than inflation...
1. The poverty line is based on food cost, which doesn't make much sense. An updated poverty line for a family of 4 would be more like $140k/yr. Using the same method for one person, it's around $40k/yr.
2. Costs have gone up more than inflation...
"Wicked 4 Good" (the second in the series)
November 21, 2025 at 12:17 AM
"Wicked 4 Good" (the second in the series)
This is so cool: When I parked in my garage yesterday afternoon, no carbon monoxide was detected (orange), but other emissions were (green). When I left this morning, CO *was* detected.
The engine and catalytic converter produce more CO from a cold start, and almost none after warming up!
The engine and catalytic converter produce more CO from a cold start, and almost none after warming up!
November 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
This is so cool: When I parked in my garage yesterday afternoon, no carbon monoxide was detected (orange), but other emissions were (green). When I left this morning, CO *was* detected.
The engine and catalytic converter produce more CO from a cold start, and almost none after warming up!
The engine and catalytic converter produce more CO from a cold start, and almost none after warming up!
This is the first time I've seen a praying mantis at my house.
November 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
This is the first time I've seen a praying mantis at my house.
The Running Man had some very good product placement. Monster and Liquid Death fit right into the dystopia.
(Also I liked the movie)
(Also I liked the movie)
November 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The Running Man had some very good product placement. Monster and Liquid Death fit right into the dystopia.
(Also I liked the movie)
(Also I liked the movie)
I saw this for the first time today, and I can't believe I didn't see it sooner.
Yeah, we’re gonna need to see those Epstein files…
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I saw this for the first time today, and I can't believe I didn't see it sooner.
The government shutdown is really hitting everyone
BREAKING: Rockstar has delayed Grand Theft Auto VI again, pushing the highly anticipated game from May to November 19, 2026. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Is Postponed Again — to November 2026
The release date for the game had previously slipped to May 2026 from fall 2025
www.bloomberg.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The government shutdown is really hitting everyone
Reposted by DWink
November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
There I was, responsibly testing out my new temperature sensors before using them, when I smelled that smell that all electrical engineers fear: Barbecue.
Honestly, it smelled pretty good, but I did accidentally swap power and ground. Good news, though, it still works, and it's still within spec!
Honestly, it smelled pretty good, but I did accidentally swap power and ground. Good news, though, it still works, and it's still within spec!
November 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
There I was, responsibly testing out my new temperature sensors before using them, when I smelled that smell that all electrical engineers fear: Barbecue.
Honestly, it smelled pretty good, but I did accidentally swap power and ground. Good news, though, it still works, and it's still within spec!
Honestly, it smelled pretty good, but I did accidentally swap power and ground. Good news, though, it still works, and it's still within spec!
Reposted by DWink
It was always about the "right" politics in video games, and the silence of video game companies is defeaning.
An extra episode of Unpacked is available now from @nickjcal.bsky.social.
An extra episode of Unpacked is available now from @nickjcal.bsky.social.
It Was Always About the "Right" Politics in Video Games | Unpacked
YouTube video by Second Wind
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It was always about the "right" politics in video games, and the silence of video game companies is defeaning.
An extra episode of Unpacked is available now from @nickjcal.bsky.social.
An extra episode of Unpacked is available now from @nickjcal.bsky.social.
A kid dressed as a taco said, "Have a good night, sir," and now I feel old, but I also appreciate his politeness. Then another kid complimented my hat, so I think it's a net positive.
October 31, 2025 at 11:08 PM
A kid dressed as a taco said, "Have a good night, sir," and now I feel old, but I also appreciate his politeness. Then another kid complimented my hat, so I think it's a net positive.
These are premium prices we're talking about!
Hey folks, an update on the battle to bring down prices!
October 31, 2025 at 11:05 PM
These are premium prices we're talking about!
My sensor is uncalibrated, but if I blindly trust the specs, and if carbon monoxide was the only gas present, it peaked around 25 ppm when I parked my car.
I wouldn't hang out in there, but this isn't bad.
I wouldn't hang out in there, but this isn't bad.
My new garage sensor got its first real test - I parked in the garage! There was an immediate spike in gas sensor data (nominally carbon monoxide) and a change in the magnetic field sensor reading. The CO2 measurement also changed and there was a drop in humidity - likely just from outside air.
October 31, 2025 at 8:40 PM
My sensor is uncalibrated, but if I blindly trust the specs, and if carbon monoxide was the only gas present, it peaked around 25 ppm when I parked my car.
I wouldn't hang out in there, but this isn't bad.
I wouldn't hang out in there, but this isn't bad.
My new garage sensor got its first real test - I parked in the garage! There was an immediate spike in gas sensor data (nominally carbon monoxide) and a change in the magnetic field sensor reading. The CO2 measurement also changed and there was a drop in humidity - likely just from outside air.
October 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
My new garage sensor got its first real test - I parked in the garage! There was an immediate spike in gas sensor data (nominally carbon monoxide) and a change in the magnetic field sensor reading. The CO2 measurement also changed and there was a drop in humidity - likely just from outside air.
This song is so good. I can't get it out of my head. Not only is it great musically, it also encapsulates Denji and Reze's arc throughout the movie.
youtu.be/5EK7yDdPFXY?...
youtu.be/5EK7yDdPFXY?...
09.in the pool - CHAINSAW MAN THE MOVIE: REZE ARC original soundtrack -summer's end-
YouTube video by UPLOADER OF MUSIC ‼️
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This song is so good. I can't get it out of my head. Not only is it great musically, it also encapsulates Denji and Reze's arc throughout the movie.
youtu.be/5EK7yDdPFXY?...
youtu.be/5EK7yDdPFXY?...
I'm always amazed (in a bad way, exclusively, I think) by stats on US economics.
While the top 1% control $54 TRILLION
(not a typo)
(not a typo)
October 28, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I'm always amazed (in a bad way, exclusively, I think) by stats on US economics.