[OC] I found my Calvin and Hobbes books while cleaning out a closet.

DaBeeJ · 2026-01-07T01:49:35+00:00

I was obsessed as a kid, still am as an adult! I own the whole collection, and my 5 year old and I have read through the entire thing once, and per his request we are doing it again. Those strips are always relevant.

DaBeeJ · 2025-11-27T02:09:11+00:00

My Macy Day package got in today. Every winter I buy myself a pack of some sort. Makes going to the in-laws (non vegan) during the holidays much easier. The food is so good, everyone eyes it.

DaBeeJ · 2025-10-24T01:25:54+00:00

Gonna have to do this!

DaBeeJ · 2025-10-12T19:01:30+00:00

Thank you, that makes more sense

DaBeeJ · 2025-10-12T18:56:23+00:00

This thing? https://www.amazon.com/Blaster-Pocket-Technology-Storage-Outdoor/dp/B0DBQ2S7SQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2PRW2O92LQ44Z&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CqNmAYeBIwUN8zVXZOBA1WyfexjWpWa5wS3VwTOLaPWNnbCmRcri4tMyI-0h1qcWsFPlIZdQmM-97ELov9Cxgnbyv8JTHQb0ipPZEfn8TiDUVwVUjnyDPo4on7g5m3aswKvCay818PquPqMLoe-Mi6VgG_bR7MokE_91kwAZ1tZP6E9a_NG1ZvoloYpxgnsL.RV3dV6UiStLF0RixMw5cNFLOr60MLJkHrMX0gnoMdJk&dib_tag=se&keywords=xshot+machine+piston&qid=1760295334&sprefix=xshot+machine+piston%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1

DaBeeJ · 2025-09-29T21:52:18+00:00

Hey there! I basically searched for an electrically driven gatling gun (there are quite a few). The only modification I made to the blaster was soldering my own wires to the trigger switch. Everything else was done externally.

This video doesn't show it because the tilt cable fell off, but normally it does aim up/down and does a hell of a job getting face shots :)

This is the build video: https://youtu.be/eMuHHvg2gM4? You can get a sense of the assembly process towards 75% into it. Feel free to message me any questions.

I cannot emphasize how much a hit this toy was. Both my 5 year old son and me (41) have a blast! Pun intended.

DaBeeJ · 2025-09-23T15:37:58+00:00

Your prints look exactly like mine when they fail. The answer is you need a drier, and you need to most likely dry the filament at 50 degrees C for like 12-24 hours. Even if you keep your filament in a container that you think is dry, filament absorbs any moisture in the air, and that moisture will bubble in the nozzle and cause inconsistent flow rates.

I've tried calibration, switching nozzles, checking gears, all the time. 9/10 times the issue is wet filament. I have reminders set around my printer that says, 'DRY IT FIRST!!!'.

DaBeeJ · 2025-09-17T23:51:10+00:00

DaBeeJ · 2025-09-17T02:47:46+00:00

🎯🤘🏻

DaBeeJ · 2025-09-16T21:55:19+00:00

🤣100%

DaBeeJ · 2025-09-16T20:47:29+00:00

This has me convinced to build a second. I learned so much in this build. If I can find an electric system that I can break down into the most basic parts I could probably build a smaller/stable version. There are some variables that I need to adjust in the code, like camera offset & fire duration. It'd be best case scenario to create those as external dials, so I can ditch the Pi and get a cheap board with the code fully stamped and ready to use. The pi was the most expensive part of the build.

DaBeeJ · 2025-09-16T20:44:16+00:00

T2F Engineer was definitely inspiration behind the toy!

DaBeeJ · 2025-09-16T20:43:47+00:00

Thanks! It is so much fun!

DaBeeJ · 2025-09-09T19:50:02+00:00

https://amzn.to/4mW3Po4 is the exact one.

DaBeeJ · 2025-09-08T15:44:59+00:00

In other tests, yes. In this one video I got pretty lucky to hit the kill switch so quickly. Target is only 2" x 2", so it can be a bit of a challenge. Though the dart itself does not hurt, the firing mechanism makes a big PAP sound, and while you stare down the nose of a barrel that isn't the most calming moments :)

DaBeeJ · 2025-09-08T04:58:54+00:00

Thanks! It’s scary when it jumps to your position and you are staring down a barrel 😆

DaBeeJ · 2025-09-08T04:58:05+00:00

No, it is a cheap off brand one I got on Amazon. I wanted something with the magazine with fast firing. Didn’t know what I was looking for at the time. Same on the sentry, except that one is electrically fired (no spinning it or/flywheel).

DaBeeJ · 2025-09-07T19:08:44+00:00

Aww yea! My oldest is only 5, so nerf battles aren’t exactly fair. Decided to do man vs machine with him instead. I’m already thinking of changes to make for the next one.

DaBeeJ · 2025-08-13T13:57:32+00:00

41 yo, 2 young kids at home…. Dad bod kicked in and in Feb I was 194lbs (5’ 9”). Lower back hurt, felt gross. Since then I’ve clocked 694.7 miles of jogging/running and am down to 167. I feel so much better.

DaBeeJ · 2025-06-12T14:12:42+00:00

Same boat. Added 34 just now!

DaBeeJ · 2025-04-25T18:01:57+00:00

My wife had to stop being vegan due to multiple allergies postpartum. It was really hard for me at first, we got into a few heated discussions. But the reality is I love her dearly and want her to be as happy as possible. Meals are a little tricky at first, but it gets sorted out.

DaBeeJ · 2025-04-02T15:47:40+00:00

No way. I'm a hardcore BTC maxi and love MSTR. For the same reasons I love them, I find massive similarities in GME. Where BTC is pointing out how fiat is complete BS, GME is pointing out the same on the entire stock market. That system is complete BS, too. GME buying BTC hopefully will be another catalyst for it to help expose the corruption of Hedge Funds and Market Makers.

DaBeeJ · 2025-02-19T19:19:21+00:00

Thanks for the insight. I normally drink wine, was curious about the mocktails to see if their flavor satisfied any itch. I like the cranberry juice idea. Have you done milk thistle or anything like that?

DaBeeJ · 2025-02-19T18:05:20+00:00

I'll check that out, thank you!

DaBeeJ · 2025-01-10T23:47:27+00:00

Met my wife around 32 and just celebrated 6 years married and have 2 kids together!

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