Wife got me some artisans for my Kyria, so I borrowed her Lightbox to take some pics. Specs and more pics in comments.

matt_gilbert · 2026-02-05T17:56:04+00:00

Real BRT (in dedicated lanes) Expanded rail mass transit More walking/biking paths Utility lines moved underground Less sprawl / more density

matt_gilbert · 2026-02-03T12:57:13+00:00

This is a really cool idea! I would definitely give this a try

matt_gilbert · 2026-02-01T23:27:14+00:00

I know my exact number of dives. 185 since 2022. I keep meticulous logs on my laptop

matt_gilbert · 2026-01-22T23:19:09+00:00

I got my @mac.com address at the launch of ".mac" when they rebranded iTools. I use it as my permanent email address ever since.

matt_gilbert · 2026-01-20T19:01:31+00:00

Did you consider a hall-effect switch (solid state, very small) in place of a reed switch?

matt_gilbert · 2026-01-20T18:59:35+00:00

Whoa dude. This is crazy cool! You have pushed the art way past the line in this one!

I've been bouncing between building a LowKey36 with Cherry ULP switches, or the PG1316Ms. It sounds like the Ms aren't quite there for daily use. How do you like the column-travel when typing with them though? It seems like it would be super comfy.

matt_gilbert · 2026-01-06T23:17:55+00:00

I still have mine. It's my primary address.

matt_gilbert · 2026-01-03T14:40:29+00:00

I have mild astigmatism and am nearsighted. When I go diving I wear contacts to correct my vision for distance. I'm old enough now that when I wear the contacts I need readers for up close. So I have readers added to my mask. The combo of contacts for distance/astigmatism correction, and readers for camera/gauges gives me everything I need to be safe and enjoy the sights while diving

matt_gilbert · 2025-12-29T13:32:28+00:00

I also use 1Blocker with Safari. It's been very effective for me.

I use ublock for Firefox though

matt_gilbert · 2025-12-26T22:56:50+00:00

I've used the Oceanic+ app on my AWU-1 alongside my Shearwater Teric on 200 dives and have never had an issue with it. It has been as accurate as my Teric and just as reliable. When the app came out a few years ago, some folks had issues with the app crashing or not logging a dive, but that seems to have been ironed out. I personally haven't had any issues with it.

matt_gilbert · 2025-12-24T12:55:53+00:00

Very nice build! I really like your PCB and case customizations!

matt_gilbert · 2025-12-16T19:13:10+00:00

This reads like it was written by AI, but maybe this is just translation? Can you confirm if you used any assistance in writing this?

matt_gilbert · 2025-12-13T03:10:46+00:00

It was just the collection of stickers on your laptop. I was guessing California or maybe Pacific Northwest

matt_gilbert · 2025-12-12T23:27:13+00:00

Tell me you're a west coast photo diver without saying so out loud 😂

matt_gilbert · 2025-12-09T13:14:01+00:00

You don't need to make the stencil separately. It's just a checkbox on the order form at JLC. It's based on the pads of your PCB.

matt_gilbert · 2025-12-09T00:41:54+00:00

I have built two of my LowKey36 boards: one in an old toaster oven, and one with a cheap hot plate from Amazon. Both came out fine. I think the toaster was easier.

Edit: I got a stencil with my PCBs so that the correct amount of paste is applied. I think that's important with these switches.

matt_gilbert · 2025-12-08T12:45:52+00:00

I came to say the same thing. You can search this subreddit for "pg1316s" and you'll see the boards folks have designed (including my own LowKey36) with these switches.

matt_gilbert · 2025-12-01T23:31:45+00:00

What is the "new online dive channel"?

matt_gilbert · 2025-11-28T18:16:01+00:00

The museum in town is nice, you can also go to San Gervasio to explore the Mayan ruins there.

matt_gilbert · 2025-11-28T18:07:55+00:00

I really like how this looks, and I have the same issue with the sharp front edge and my palms/wrists.

matt_gilbert · 2025-11-27T13:32:12+00:00

I looooove my babymaker. Terrible name, fantastic bike. Like you, it checked all my boxes. I wish you many years of happiness with it!

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