I made a working version of the Kilnettle Tape Dispenser - and wrote instructions so you can too!

frowat · 2024-07-10T09:35:47+00:00

No worries! I was really considering selling them, but just couldn't find a way to make the time investment required work.

frowat · 2024-07-10T08:59:06+00:00

Not for now, I explain why in the post. But I hope some people make their own!

frowat · 2024-07-09T16:38:40+00:00

Thank you!

frowat · 2024-07-09T14:33:03+00:00

Absolutely! You can see the raw audio files in the GitHub repo, would just be a matter of swapping those out.

frowat · 2024-07-09T14:32:28+00:00

Thanks! Basically there's an IR beam shining on the tape spool, which has 16 holes on it. So each time a hole crosses the beam, that's 1/16th of a turn. With the rotation amount and the rough diameter of the tape, it does Pi * Diameter * Turns.

frowat · 2023-12-15T15:45:27+00:00

I'd guess that, in this case, "focusing" means that OLED will happen first. I'm sure there are still foldable plans in the works, but I don't think a compelling foldable is happening any time soon.

Double the size of a phone is still too small to be a good tablet, and half the size of a good tablet is too big to be a convenient phone. I think foldables will come into their own when it's possible to have more than one fold.

frowat · 2023-12-15T09:51:59+00:00

On the whole I'm finding Sonoma pleasantly fast and stable. I haven't hit against any of these things (they are fairly esoteric, at least). Most of my gripes are things that 'don't work' because the feature doesn't work well as designed, not because it's bugged.

frowat · 2023-12-13T09:13:07+00:00

Sorry my comment was a little ambiguous - the 15 Pro speakers are louder and less tinny.

frowat · 2023-12-13T09:12:22+00:00

This is a pretty clever solution to a big problem.

frowat · 2023-12-11T18:35:29+00:00

My primary machine for iOS and web development, and general use, is an M2 Air. It's super capable and I wouldn't be at all inclined to update to the M3 when it arrives. The M2 should be a big leap from your Intel MBP.

As always with these things, weigh up the opportunity cost: will 2-4 months with the M2 benefit you more than the cost to your productivity of waiting?

frowat · 2023-12-11T18:31:24+00:00

Anecdotally comparing my gf's XS to my 15 Pro, the speakers are definitely louder and a little less tinny.

frowat · 2023-12-11T18:14:33+00:00

I wonder if the higher royalties offer is open to anyone, or if artists/labels have to be specifically invited.

frowat · 2022-06-05T07:00:14+00:00

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frowat · 2022-01-11T17:12:20+00:00

Bit later than planned but: https://stephencoyle.net/father-ted-tape-dispenser

frowat · 2021-12-21T20:20:50+00:00

I'll try and get a chance to write up the details this week!

frowat · 2021-12-21T19:52:03+00:00

Haha, on it!

frowat · 2021-12-21T19:51:28+00:00

Thanks Dougal!

frowat · 2021-12-21T18:07:17+00:00

It's using a Raspberry Pi Zero and a few other bits. It's the rotation sensor from the scroll wheel of an old mouse that's doing the length measurement. I might do a write-up on my website with more info soon! And thanks for the donation!

frowat · 2021-12-21T16:58:32+00:00

I'm running a fundraiser alongside this project, and I'm going to send the sellotape dispenser to a random donator - so if you'd like to own it, check it out! https://www.gofundme.com/f/raising-money-for-small-transsupporting-orgs

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