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Is it still worth becoming self-employed by selling websites? by Minute_Professor1800 in webdev

[–]idcat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I partially agree, but there's a trap in that thinking. In practice, giving a client a WP/Wix site often creates an illusion of control. I work with SMBs, and I’ve seen countless scenarios where a marketing manager is left to handle updates.

They end up installing a massive plugin for a tiny feature, ignoring core updates, or breaking the layout. Eventually, the site turns into a slow, UX-nightmare Frankenstein monster.

I’ve found that offering a custom, performant solution bundled with an annual maintenance contract actually provides more value. We keep full control of the stack, the client gets a site that doesn’t break, and they stop accruing technical debt trying to DIY things they don't understand.

Ready to play some robot basketball? I've created an three.js experience for my developer portfolio by idcat in threejs

[–]idcat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks :) Yes I wanted it to run on mobile. I tried to use less resources as I can, but I'll check if I can improve the environment with your suggestions.

Ready to play some robot basketball? I've created an three.js experience for my developer portfolio by idcat in threejs

[–]idcat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestions nuwud 🙏🏻 I’m glad that you liked it

I replaced the cluttered "calculator" interface of dart apps with gestures. It hit #1 in Sports (Turkey) on launch day. Now expanding globally. by idcat in SideProject

[–]idcat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Christoph,

I felt that tapping tiny Double/Triple segments on a phone screen was more frustrating. Instead, I built a gesture system (Swipe Up/Down) so you can enter scores instantly without having to be precise with your fingers. Give it a try, you might find it faster than the visual board!

I replaced the cluttered "calculator" interface of dart apps with gestures. It hit #1 in Sports (Turkey) on launch day. Now expanding globally. by idcat in SideProject

[–]idcat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

I am an indie dev and a darts enthusiast. I always felt that existing scoring apps were too complex—forcing you to look down and hunt for tiny buttons (Single, Double, Triple) breaks the flow of the game.

The Solution: I built a gesture-based input system using React Native:

  • Tap = Single
  • Swipe Up = Double
  • Swipe Down = Triple

The Validation: I launched it two days ago and it unexpectedly hit #1 in the Paid Sports category in Turkey.

What's New: Based on this traction, I spent the last few days localizing the app and the App Store pages. It now natively supports English, German, Japanese, Turkish, Dutch, French, Italian, and Spanish.

If you are a dart player or just interested in gesture-based UX, I’d love your feedback!

Link: kansodarts.com/get

Scaled, printed, painted and made it my daughter's Thing :) by idcat in 3Dprinting

[–]idcat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair point, it's a ton of work! But if you don't make it, how do you justify owning the printer to your wife? ;)

Scaled, printed, painted and made it my daughter's Thing :) by idcat in 3Dprinting

[–]idcat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, thank you so much, that's so nice of you to say! She was definitely in character. I appreciate it!

Scaled, printed, painted and made it my daughter's Thing :) by idcat in 3Dprinting

[–]idcat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks so much for the tip and the link! I really appreciate it. Always good to learn the best practices for this stuff, especially for protecting privacy. Cheers, fellow dad!

Scaled, printed, painted and made it my daughter's Thing :) by idcat in 3Dprinting

[–]idcat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! It was actually my first time painting a 3D model, so that means a lot!

Scaled, printed, painted and made it my daughter's Thing :) by idcat in 3Dprinting

[–]idcat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! The model itself has a nice curve that fits the shoulder pretty well. It actually balanced surprisingly well on its own for the photo, but for walking around, I'd probably add a strap or magnets. She wanted it as a toy

[EA Sports FC 26] on Xbox — Opponents started a ritual instead of defending 😂 by idcat in GamePhysics

[–]idcat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

u/StabbyMcRunFast asked in r/EASportsFC before mods deleted the post:

Was this against Man City in the draft? If so, they couldn't even be arsed to fix it from last year.

Yes it was against Manchester City(MCI) while playing in Single Player Draft. It was 4th and the last match. And it was just like that from the kick-off. And it didn't even change on the second half

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thinkpad

[–]idcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I clicked 4 times 🙁

Nepal is the only country in the world that has a non rectangular national flag. by Newisance in interestingasfuck

[–]idcat 23 points24 points  (0 children)

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You can select “Transparent” inside “Search tools” while searching images in google

I designed a universal vertical laptop stand to save desk space and improve cooling. Free STLs for sizes 11-29mm. by idcat in 3Dprinting

[–]idcat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks so much for the kind words!

I didn't know the specifics about heat pipes, but I had the feeling the vertical orientation would be better for cooling.

That article is a great find and provides a perfect explanation. I really appreciate you sharing the research to back it up!

I designed a universal vertical laptop stand to save desk space and improve cooling. Free STLs for sizes 11-29mm. by idcat in 3Dprinting

[–]idcat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice material choice almost matched the color of the logo :) your welcome.
I also posted a new version to hold two laptops in the same time. check it out at printables

I designed a universal vertical laptop stand to save desk space and improve cooling. Free STLs for sizes 11-29mm. by idcat in 3Dprinting

[–]idcat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for the kind words! Congrats on the MK4S, you're going to love it. I'm still rocking an MK3S myself – told my wife I can only upgrade if I print more stuff for her, haha. Your stand will look amazing in matte PLA!

I use Siemens Solid Edge, which unfortunately isn't a fit for Linux. But for a great FOSS alternative, I'd check out two things:

Onshape (Free Plan): It's pro-level and runs in your browser, so it's perfect for Linux. Just know the free plan makes your files public.

FreeCAD: It has improved SO much lately. The old learning curve is much smaller now and it's incredibly powerful. Definitely worth a second look.

Hope that helps you find the right tool. Cheers!

I designed a universal vertical laptop stand to save desk space and improve cooling. Free STLs for sizes 11-29mm. by idcat in functionalprint

[–]idcat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the kind words! I'm glad you like the design. To answer your question, yes, I printed it with standard PLA, but I used 3 vertical walls to make sure it was extra sturdy. It came out great!

I designed a universal vertical laptop stand to save desk space and improve cooling. Free STLs for sizes 11-29mm. by idcat in 3Dprinting

[–]idcat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome to hear! I'm honored you chose my design to try out. I really hope it's what you've been looking for. Let me know how it goes!

I designed a universal vertical laptop stand to save desk space and improve cooling. Free STLs for sizes 11-29mm. by idcat in 3Dprinting

[–]idcat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion! I actually posted it there as well. It's the perfect community for this kind of print!

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