February 2015 – Page 3 – Personal blog of Peter "Sci" Turpin

Twitter Updates for 17-02-2015

@HackadayPrize Nothing to be sorry about. :P The answer probably lies in the mystery wires. DC motor, 6 wires; power, Ebrake and ??? in reply to HackadayPrize 01:00:35, 2015-02-17
Mall cops freak out over steampunk meetup, call the real cops [2014] – mostlysignssomeportents: A group of… http://t.co/wjAe8k48kh 02:00:41, 2015-02-17
Police questioning techniques make it easy to elicit false accusations – mostlysignssomeportents: Horrified… http://t.co/o1LU4W0FJa 02:05:36, 2015-02-17
Photoset: lovelyrats: That is SO clever http://t.co/ZXzXiAySXF 02:07:38, 2015-02-17
Photo: susiethemoderator: Can we honestly discuss this. Look at this beautiful accurate portrayal of an… http://t.co/6l3ppy33VS 02:07:54, 2015-02-17
fucking-fantrolls-everywhere: yifftrolls: healthy polyamorous: 3 people all in a happy relationship \o/… http://t.co/x9eGt29Llf 02:13:31, 2015-02-17
RT @latentexistence: People forced to work for free will replace paid employees, who will have to work for free. http://t.co/KhTiOS2rtI htt… 13:13:40, 2015-02-17
Server is in need of a purge. Total deep clean. Another thing to add on this weeks to-do list. 15:23:00, 2015-02-17
Would kinda like to just scream. This is probably a good cleaning mood. 15:24:15, 2015-02-17
Found a shop with a regulator in the correct orientation. Despite it being the only way it's ever pictured, only one in entire stock was. 15:58:08, 2015-02-17
Also somewhat annoying that the bins aren't emptied until thursday. I'm just generating piles of waste until then. 15:59:12, 2015-02-17
I really would have liked to have had the welding setup ready for when I take the robot arm home in case I needed to rig a support frame. 16:00:11, 2015-02-17
Phew. Okay. The anthro feline pad moulds look acceptable this time. Some distortion, but not enough to cause an issue. 20:14:46, 2015-02-17
After collecting the arm tomorrow I'll start running off the example pads in DS silicone. 20:15:27, 2015-02-17
I have conquered the mysteries of the scraptop bios! Now I can get actual data about it! 23:06:35, 2015-02-17
Celeron M 430, 1.73Ghz, 1Mb cache, 533FSB. 23:12:41, 2015-02-17
Apparently the video BIOS is dated the year 2023. So that's a thing. 23:13:17, 2015-02-17
Diagnosing a laptop is hard when it's keyboard only has 30 keys left. Thank goodness I can touch-type. 23:22:59, 2015-02-17

Twitter Updates for 16-02-2015

Cheap, easy, no-mess cold-brew coffee – mostlysignssomeportents: I came up with a new and cheap way to make… http://t.co/YaGSwz4pHT 00:51:14, 2015-02-16
Photoset: destieldrabblesdaily: deluded-daydream: I was walking home when I saw the car and I was like oh… http://t.co/e00c0birHg 00:51:52, 2015-02-16
Photoset: rottenmeats: cannedcowboy: Here’s another reason why you don’t want to give Bad Dragon your… http://t.co/FPJKxa5DSN 01:02:34, 2015-02-16
Video: mostlysignssomeportents: Vibrating train window to play ads through the skulls of tired commuters A… http://t.co/VtP8dR91PB 01:27:07, 2015-02-16
Robotics meet at 7:30. Need to test-power some of the motors while there to get current demands. 12:41:52, 2015-02-16
@mercuryhyena Well it hints they're teaming to go after the Nether Dragon again! Should give a more driven style of play! :D in reply to mercuryhyena 12:42:33, 2015-02-16
Photo: an0therkitten: Waii http://t.co/BDS2906B9M 13:46:04, 2015-02-16
Photoset: chibiirose: Powerpuff Girls Z anime style VS Powerpuff Girls original style. I’ve been meaning to… http://t.co/AWwUBR1Sur 13:48:35, 2015-02-16
Photoset: http://t.co/okYc53zZLS 13:49:15, 2015-02-16
Photo: subwaytocalifornia: probably a hater saying that ufo’s aren’t real Or reading scripts from the Red… http://t.co/Glamp5enr4 13:57:57, 2015-02-16
How much bandwidth could @YouTube save if they implimented a "loop" button to individual videos? No more 10hr videos to load. 14:03:17, 2015-02-16
Target frame legs should all now be identical. Will return them to the space tonight. 16:09:12, 2015-02-16
Scraptop has a new screen fitted now from another junker. Seeing if CMOS batt recovers. 16:10:28, 2015-02-16
Fleece arrived in the post. Once final pad moulds are cast, can run off set of each in black, brown and pink for advertising & datasheets. 16:11:53, 2015-02-16
Pipe clamps also arrived. Can assess how to build frame for art-installation at hackspace now. 16:12:42, 2015-02-16
Also shipped an order. Next, resinwork, cleaning, then quick shower and off to robot group. 16:13:58, 2015-02-16
Oh, also a late lunch. Because remembering to eat is a thing. 16:14:23, 2015-02-16
Blast. The backfill silicone was denser and the forms have floated in it. Needs an extra backfill to smooth the surface. +24hrs. 16:45:31, 2015-02-16
Annoying. The gas bottle hose adaptor leaks like a sieve. May return the whole lot as the regulator is a diff orientation than listed. 18:24:55, 2015-02-16
Torn between trying to fix the faulty parts and returning the whole thing. Annoyed at unhelpful seller. If returned they'll be no feedback. 18:52:09, 2015-02-16
RT @emjrabbitwolf: BBC News – How Tony Hart was mourned twice on Twitter http://t.co/CfQyRf9Gph 19:09:14, 2015-02-16
Still at the hackspace. Robot is being uncooperative. 22:37:59, 2015-02-16
On my way home. Gave up on arm. May need to dismantle a motor. Ebrake seemed stuck. 23:27:28, 2015-02-16
@HackadayPrize not much to see. Ancient Puma 500 Unimate with stuck motors. in reply to HackadayPrize 23:32:36, 2015-02-16
Seems overhead train is now out. Lovely. Waiting for 11:48 bus replacement service. 23:41:52, 2015-02-16
Bus arrived on time, wow. Will probably be home about half-midnight. :P 23:50:26, 2015-02-16

Twitter Updates for 15-02-2015

Video: nickdouglas: npr: centerforinvestigativereporting: In California, earthquakes always have been… http://t.co/QnfHVKpWR8 00:05:03, 2015-02-15
One Hour Left Of The Valentines Sale! – beastlybeverages: FIVE MINUTES LEFT http://t.co/vpGbDj2ST1 00:06:08, 2015-02-15
Photoset: http://t.co/s9ipNfiI2q 00:21:35, 2015-02-15
Audio: prostheticknowledge: The Ghost In The MP3 Can’t believe I missed this project … Audio experiment by… http://t.co/zTF1t2LHUP 00:27:04, 2015-02-15
Photoset: ragdollroach: newerleaf: alfa995: gabumonkid: alfa995: 6qubed: alfa995: raging-hedgehogs:… http://t.co/QGzchCUN83 00:31:14, 2015-02-15
Photoset: zenpencils: ROBERT FULGHUM: A mutual weirdness [tumblr | facebook | instagram] http://t.co/xJU9ykhoqv 00:32:35, 2015-02-15
Photoset: vickythepixie: shit son http://t.co/WdnphNrA05 00:38:32, 2015-02-15
Video: mostlysignssomeportents: NH legislator introduces bill to stop small-town cops from buying tanks… http://t.co/d9cvxfrB5A 00:42:34, 2015-02-15
Photoset: ghostbeez: ohmytheon: letsgetdowney: gearsinthephoenix: No, but you don’t understand why I liked… http://t.co/qYSaHcn7yD 00:51:05, 2015-02-15
Happy cheap chocolate day everybody! 14:24:06, 2015-02-15
Photo: obeythexelderly: kemetic-dreams: Your forefathers! Not mine on Flickr…. http://t.co/xRrSLI5IQD 14:51:48, 2015-02-15
Photo: shop-blvck-nostalgia: 'Merica smh http://t.co/mXDqjhATh5 14:52:02, 2015-02-15
Photo: youwish-youcould: think-progress: The Brutal, Jim Crow-Style Lynching That Recently Took A Black… http://t.co/v7jTVS58BV 14:54:25, 2015-02-15
Photo: mercenaryflower: emlovestwilightt: ebola-britebat: My fingers slipped How the tables have turned…. http://t.co/odi8OZ79Sz 15:04:38, 2015-02-15
Photoset: http://t.co/hxrYRZEMmP 15:13:28, 2015-02-15
RT @GWillowWilson: I've decided "It was a parking dispute" is this week's "It's about ethics in video game journalism." 15:21:16, 2015-02-15
RT @BoingBoing: Alabama cop body slams elderly man to ground, paralyzes him. http://t.co/PXCOk728Dx http://t.co/Qr1D5zAjIa 21:52:07, 2015-02-15
@JesseCox Come to East London. :) in reply to JesseCox 21:54:35, 2015-02-15
RT @HipsterFeminist: Now there is officially no possible way in which the book #FiftyShadesOfGrey cannot hurt you. http://t.co/2PAwH8bo5r 21:58:34, 2015-02-15
RT @ABCBTom: So now 50 shades is getting brands to attack one of the cornerstone rules of safe BDSM? http://t.co/2KvtL7vpvv 22:04:52, 2015-02-15
RT @PoliceStateUK: Police from several UK forces seek details of Charlie Hebdo readers http://t.co/mFpHteBvsS 22:13:34, 2015-02-15
@jonty What manner of venue are you looking out for? in reply to jonty 22:20:12, 2015-02-15
RT @frankieboyle: http://t.co/y4Tt0Ipc8r 22:25:11, 2015-02-15
RT @HelixelGoddess: Another commission down today – Badass dragon lady. http://t.co/LWW8wNhcBn 22:27:26, 2015-02-15
Have I started to confuse depressing media with meaningful? 22:43:59, 2015-02-15
It's very foggy outside. Or is something on fire? No, that's fog. 23:05:39, 2015-02-15
@mercuryhyena FYI: https://t.co/PU13pXPA5p :3 23:55:25, 2015-02-15
RT @MattBinder: the people who have a problem with a woman picking up Thor's hammer really love comic culture http://t.co/LCVpQtWCJZ 23:56:56, 2015-02-15

Twitter Updates for 14-02-2015

Shower turned into a relaxing bath anyway. My bones couldn't help it. Also gin. 00:41:19, 2015-02-14
Photoset: rosetherobotninja: bellamolotov: sandandglass: TDS, February 11, 2015 Jordan Klepper looks at the… http://t.co/JZdmo7GAM2 01:16:50, 2015-02-14
As Idaho moves to criminalize undercover video with 'ag-gag' law, clip of dairy worker sexually abusing… http://t.co/2rWNbZPPPl 01:21:30, 2015-02-14
Video: editorincreeps: "Adult Wednesday Addams vs. Catcallers" is perfect. http://t.co/mtY4BEbBIF 01:33:15, 2015-02-14
Photoset: thesupremefangirl: the-rightful-king-of-assgard: IT BEGINS.some of my personal favorites: http://t.co/VJbzFof6w6 10:49:39, 2015-02-14
Photo: fencer-x: micropet: THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO FINALLY REUNITED HACHIKO AND HIS OWNER EVERYTHING IS OK… http://t.co/2Ua3l2db64 10:56:30, 2015-02-14
Photo: buttastic: thank you bad dragon for not only sexualizing a meme but also attempting to sell me its… http://t.co/OrviutasFm 10:57:56, 2015-02-14
Photoset: egalitarianqueen: boxlunches: redirisheyes: merisea: How Beauty Procedures Looked In The… http://t.co/QNHvlvwI8y 10:59:16, 2015-02-14
Photoset: noobtheloser: Hey guys! The Reblog Your Own Adventure reached 18,000 notes! You saved Fat Dog and… http://t.co/77UkyGmhON 11:00:49, 2015-02-14
Photoset: toxzen: dedicated to my dad who said, after watching big hero 6, that movies like ‘that’ aren’t… http://t.co/Ft7rj28tLx 11:01:28, 2015-02-14
Photoset: thetruearkher: metalgirlysolid: whiskey-weather: davidsotactical: sad-commie: awesomeness2:… http://t.co/luYIXP7OCU 11:01:50, 2015-02-14
Video: jadeyasminemartinez: This video shows police brutality in Sweden, dated February 10th. These… http://t.co/myzysCcKfA 11:06:42, 2015-02-14
Photoset: dresdencodak: dresdencodak: I made some Robocop Valentines for you. It’s that time again! http://t.co/klNPRZBMjR 11:13:54, 2015-02-14
Photo: swampgallows: wooliest: ????? this is the most Acme image i’ve seen in my life http://t.co/QmKC58elOm 11:14:56, 2015-02-14
parliamentrook: aaaaah I found the downside to linking things from tumblr to their etsy listings If it… http://t.co/3fPZfaejvo 11:46:25, 2015-02-14
On the right train, heading into town. 12:30:26, 2015-02-14
Above ground at Vauxhall, on time 13:30:22, 2015-02-14
On my way home from a wonderful day with Stiainin <3 21:48:46, 2015-02-14
Head kinda spinning in a good way. :) 21:56:03, 2015-02-14
Ukraine security forces torch #euromaidan's IT tent, kill journalist, beat tech protester to near-death… http://t.co/H3WcKuX3CQ 23:54:13, 2015-02-14

Twitter Updates for 13-02-2015

Testing 12:38:02, 2015-02-13
@O2 After rebooting on the corrected dataplan it seems to be currently working. in reply to O2 12:40:31, 2015-02-13
Dataplan seems to have been fixed now. Can update on the go again after a week of "turn it on and off again" callcenter help. 12:42:32, 2015-02-13
Photoset: rhythmixvevo: An article about Leelah in People Magazine. (they did not misgender her!!) http://t.co/5YIPKZKY2q 12:57:12, 2015-02-13
Video: satan-senpie: A Guitar/Glockenspiel Duet With Myself http://t.co/W2EUAUev9V 12:57:37, 2015-02-13
Photo: midenianscholar: 10 Questions to Ask When You Create a Fictional Culture The way I build worlds is… http://t.co/NXEtakSozX 12:59:32, 2015-02-13
"…You want to play what?" “A toaster.” “….” “Who thinks he’s an elf." – GM to first time player (via… http://t.co/zZ3lvHytrj 12:59:57, 2015-02-13
Photo: astromot: stardusted: at this point I don’t even know what to say http://t.co/IO2pdPGdvo 13:01:51, 2015-02-13
Photoset: gameraboy: The November 1957 issue of Popular Mechanics had an article, “Walt Disney’s Mechanical… http://t.co/YZvyRpfhOa 13:09:23, 2015-02-13
@WanEcc Thanks for the update dude. My basic phone functions are working again now though. I can't justify it unless there's no other option in reply to WanEcc 13:14:36, 2015-02-13
skullgarden: parliamentrook: I cant get over the wording in that facebook post. "Artists wanted a fair… http://t.co/f3WoJXd9PX 13:17:54, 2015-02-13
Video: vanessagiratina: dekutree: holy fuck pls unmute this xDDD http://t.co/OjpPzGyAje 13:18:25, 2015-02-13
Keanu Reeves is a vampire. – ragdollroach: mrphyguy: mad-maddie: muppetsational: ladyincarnadine:… http://t.co/Pdd1I3YLvj 13:19:40, 2015-02-13
In panicked run to the hackspace. "Arranging a delivery time" does not mean "30min warning". FFS. 14:20:08, 2015-02-13
Train is moving slow. High odds of missing my connection at Hackney Downs. Fingers crossed. 14:25:26, 2015-02-13
The Scutter From Hell has arrived. http://t.co/Nwef4gaAJZ 15:35:44, 2015-02-13
Family reunion at the @londonhackspace #robots http://t.co/AYVHYChtHl 15:47:44, 2015-02-13
Train home in 15min. Arm investigated. Can plan for how to disassemble somewhat now 19:04:30, 2015-02-13
In dire need of a soak in a bath. My shins really hurt. 19:30:40, 2015-02-13
Gent who got off at Walthamstow seems to have been the source of the custard smell. Glad. I don't even like custard and it made me hungry. 19:40:01, 2015-02-13
@O2 I did. At this point I just asked them to confirm if I'd had the blackberry ad-on disabled. They confirmed and I had them re-add it. in reply to O2 22:00:35, 2015-02-13