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.
What a great day for the Owl Moon Raptor festival at Black Hill park. We got to see a red tailed hawk and this Saw-whet owl released from rehab.
November 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
What a great day for the Owl Moon Raptor festival at Black Hill park. We got to see a red tailed hawk and this Saw-whet owl released from rehab.
What an adventure it's been!
October 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
What an adventure it's been!
My Lucky 13 Dragon by @lucky13toys.bsky.social (I lost one joint ball and couldn't connect the hand!)
Prusament PETG Anthracite grey, Polymaker Hedgehog Makes red, and Protopasta Blood of Mine Enemies.
Prusament PETG Anthracite grey, Polymaker Hedgehog Makes red, and Protopasta Blood of Mine Enemies.
October 3, 2025 at 2:06 AM
My Lucky 13 Dragon by @lucky13toys.bsky.social (I lost one joint ball and couldn't connect the hand!)
Prusament PETG Anthracite grey, Polymaker Hedgehog Makes red, and Protopasta Blood of Mine Enemies.
Prusament PETG Anthracite grey, Polymaker Hedgehog Makes red, and Protopasta Blood of Mine Enemies.
Today is Gabe's, @lucky13toys.bsky.social, birthday! This fellow is an outstanding community member in the 3D printing world. His designs bring joy to everyone who sees them. Go buy one, download and print it, you'll be glad you did.
October 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Today is Gabe's, @lucky13toys.bsky.social, birthday! This fellow is an outstanding community member in the 3D printing world. His designs bring joy to everyone who sees them. Go buy one, download and print it, you'll be glad you did.
I don't print with PLA enough. This is Zombie Makes red PLA by Polymaker and it's just beautiful.
October 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I don't print with PLA enough. This is Zombie Makes red PLA by Polymaker and it's just beautiful.
Probably salvageable but I'll put this roll in the dryer before I use it again.
October 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Probably salvageable but I'll put this roll in the dryer before I use it again.
Coming soon: 3D Printopia photos.
September 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Coming soon: 3D Printopia photos.
Through all the ups and downs at Hillcrest / Interdigital / CEVA over the years, I've worked with some really great people whose name tags now reside in this box, on the shelf, in the supply cabinet. Today mine joins them.
August 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Through all the ups and downs at Hillcrest / Interdigital / CEVA over the years, I've worked with some really great people whose name tags now reside in this box, on the shelf, in the supply cabinet. Today mine joins them.
E-stop Saturday: My workpiece holding failed me. I broke a bit in the CNC.
July 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
E-stop Saturday: My workpiece holding failed me. I broke a bit in the CNC.
For once I've got a project to show for the Friday Call! Sign up and join us tonight if you like talking 3D printing, CNC or anything maker-y.
July 11, 2025 at 10:17 PM
For once I've got a project to show for the Friday Call! Sign up and join us tonight if you like talking 3D printing, CNC or anything maker-y.
Half way there. All the electric inflator gadgets I thought would help with blowing these up have failed me. I'm blowing up most of these 72 beach balls the old fashioned way.
July 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Half way there. All the electric inflator gadgets I thought would help with blowing these up have failed me. I'm blowing up most of these 72 beach balls the old fashioned way.
This transformer is leaking rainbow all over the sky.
June 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
This transformer is leaking rainbow all over the sky.
Another nice evening for a kayak trip. (Third one of the season.) About 1 hour, 15 min out past the bridge and back. I was looking for sign #8 on the water trail but didn't find it where I expected it.
June 12, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Another nice evening for a kayak trip. (Third one of the season.) About 1 hour, 15 min out past the bridge and back. I was looking for sign #8 on the water trail but didn't find it where I expected it.
Yesterday's chore was pulling up the stump of an old Azalea bush. I think there, like 6 more to do.
June 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Yesterday's chore was pulling up the stump of an old Azalea bush. I think there, like 6 more to do.
I got some stock faced down to the right thickness and mounted on the pin alignment jig. The next step is starting a 3 hour carve so that will have to wait until tomorrow.
June 3, 2025 at 2:52 AM
I got some stock faced down to the right thickness and mounted on the pin alignment jig. The next step is starting a 3 hour carve so that will have to wait until tomorrow.
Bonus: a raccoon foraging along the shore.
June 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Bonus: a raccoon foraging along the shore.
My first kayak session of the season. It was a relaxed hour. I saw points 3 and 4 of the Black Hill water trail.
June 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
My first kayak session of the season. It was a relaxed hour. I saw points 3 and 4 of the Black Hill water trail.
Here's a little weekend project I did: It's a jig for aligning parts on the CNC bed. Basically it's an array of 5mm holes on 1 inch spacing. (Disrespecting both the Imperial and Metric unit systems at once.)
June 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Here's a little weekend project I did: It's a jig for aligning parts on the CNC bed. Basically it's an array of 5mm holes on 1 inch spacing. (Disrespecting both the Imperial and Metric unit systems at once.)
Cleaning the deck, I uncovered an Easter Ratsnake with a cozy little nest. I thought it might be a Copperhead at first, but no.
May 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Cleaning the deck, I uncovered an Easter Ratsnake with a cozy little nest. I thought it might be a Copperhead at first, but no.
Paint a rock, grow a snake.
May 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Paint a rock, grow a snake.
While we're waiting for all those photos, though, here: enjoy this group of 3D printing superheroes.
May 21, 2025 at 3:43 AM
While we're waiting for all those photos, though, here: enjoy this group of 3D printing superheroes.
#RMRRF is a wrap. What a great weekend! Thank you @breacor3d.bsky.social for making trip possible and thank you @pezliz.bsky.social for the Maker chips. They were very useful!
May 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
#RMRRF is a wrap. What a great weekend! Thank you @breacor3d.bsky.social for making trip possible and thank you @pezliz.bsky.social for the Maker chips. They were very useful!
