Chris Huck :freecad: :ubuntu:

Mechanical Engineer, Cyclist, 3D modeling of all kinds, 3D printing, Linux, programmer. Believer in making things better for everyone

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2024-08-28 10:19:43

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@npub1wst…ez75 Fair point

2024-08-09 00:03:08

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@npub1wst…ez75 Your’s looks really good. Looking forward to iOS 18.
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2024-07-29 23:50:31

I suppose that my coworker being proud of being called an asshole is a defining characteristic.

2024-07-27 00:46:20

So glad to see Gojira in the #Olympics2024 opening ceremonies. They are such a kick-ass band. It fit so well.

2024-07-25 02:07:31

There are so many #roundabouts going in around our area, which I’m totally in favor of.
One that’s been here for a while got an upgrade this week when they finally got rid of the stop signs that were at each of the 4 entrances. It was the dumbest thing because it was the only one like it, and everyone treated it mostly like a normal roundabout anyway. It made traffic back up so much instead of promoting flow.
#traffic #cityplanning #akron

2024-07-21 19:04:38

During today’s ride, I was closer than this to a different heron that was stalking a fish, but I didn’t get a photo of that one. This one was preening itself as I rolled by. It didn’t seem bothered by my presence and posed nicely for me.
#BikeTooter #photography #herons #akron
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2024-07-17 01:15:05

It is so surprising to me how many companies do door-to-door sales.
There was someone in the neighborhood last night but didn’t come to the door. They did tonight, selling pest control, and he would not take no for an answer.
I told him I don’t make decisions about chemicals sprayed on my lawn or in my house based on a 10 minute conversation with a stranger on my front porch. Repeatedly said I wasn’t going to say yes and he just wouldn’t stop. It was infuriating.

2024-06-29 18:51:21

Today’s ride got cut a little shorter than planned for a couple of reasons: my body was just feeling fatigued & I guess my sleep score somewhat predicted that, but the weather also nudged me to alter the route.
As I was about 25 minutes from home, the storm sirens started going off in that community, and I wondered if a tornado was going to be chasing me! The sky *was* dark.
Even though I was tired, I guess I got some adrenaline for the race against storm & never got rained on.
#BikeTooter

2024-06-28 10:05:42

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@npub1wst…ez75 You could use the IceCubes client on iOS. It has this feature, and I occasionally use it.

2024-06-05 10:29:45

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@npub1h56…ch5t I can’t believe that never occurred to me. She often goes by Madame America, or Madame, or Squawk Box.

2024-06-04 10:54:04

It always cracks me up a little when I feed my cat and she tries to meow as she’s eating because I pet her or exchange her water dish. Such a weird, garbled sound.
It also cracks me up a little that I have a cat named Miss America.

2024-06-02 13:46:39

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@npub1h56…ch5t 😂

2024-06-02 13:42:00

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@npub1h56…ch5t It was fairly tall with several shelves at different heights. Picture several roombas stacked on top of each other.

2024-06-02 13:27:25

One of the more unexpected experiences of this weekend’s trip to Richmond, VA was a robot delivering food to tables at a Mexican restaurant. It was faster than I expected and navigated the tables quite well, even stopping if it got stuck and waiting for human help to squeeze past tight chair spacing. I suppose it’s a little more stable than servers carrying seven sizzling fajita plates along their arms. Though, it still requires a server to move plates to the tables.

2024-05-14 19:22:11

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@npub1zdp…vqv8 Imagine combining clams with a Valentine’s Day reservation at White Castle….
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2024-05-11 23:38:10

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@npub1dm5…5sqe Don’t think of it as depressing! Going fast on bikes is fun. The more you ride, the faster you’ll get.

2024-05-11 23:30:21

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@npub1dm5…5sqe It never gets easier, you just go faster.

2024-05-10 19:43:22

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@npub1dm5…5sqe I’m holding out for triple clam

2024-05-07 11:59:10

@npub1f4d…42zv It made me so happy that you picked Radiodread in the 2000’s album draft, even if it was in the Bring Out Your Dead round.
I often put that album on when I get off an airplane and listen while walking to baggage claim and waiting for my luggage. It just puts me in a good headspace.

2024-04-16 16:51:54

I’m glad that I have a good boss that has given me the week off after being out of town for 11 days to support a project at a chemical plant in Houston. This gives me time to catch up on all of the #FreeCAD, #3dprinting, and bike maintenance that I couldn’t work on while I was there.
Also, this trip further reinforced why I’m very glad I live in #Akron.

2024-03-30 00:47:27

Coffee-getter
#cycling #BikeTooter
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2024-03-27 02:45:28

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@npub1dm5…5sqe Sounds like a customer you don’t want anyway.

2024-03-18 13:42:17

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@npub1dm5…5sqe I just hope you’re not in the crawl space of a hospital… which is where I was the last time I was in Dallas.

2024-03-18 13:40:08

What they never want to talk about is all of the poor real estate decisions made by management and instead shift the blame to WFH employees who have somehow been successfully doing their jobs up until this random decision. 🤔
From: @npub19qm…sn8k
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2024-03-03 19:23:07

I kinda wish @npub15ml…2w4s hadn’t mentioned SDXL Lightning on the recent @npub1cuf…6f4c
It is mind-boggling.
https://fastsdxl.ai/

2024-02-24 19:59:05

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@npub1dm5…5sqe One of my favorite things about Procreate is watching the time lapse replay of creating whatever I’ve been drawing

2024-02-23 01:19:46

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@npub13vv…0sze @npub1ytq…9rrp Whenever these show up on Insta, I always refer to them as the “boobs and butts” accounts, which I think I first heard from @npub1el8…4l26?

2024-02-05 13:12:27

I think the latest episode of @npub19l5…qny5 teaches us that most people don’t realize the default state of a computer is 🤷‍♂️.
https://www.relay.fm/rd/227

2024-02-03 02:14:45

I know people remember dreams the next morning, but I’ve had this dream from a couple of days ago sticking in my head.
I somehow ended up being a hockey goalie in a beer league level game but I wasn’t given a glove. I had every other bit of gear. I’ve never played ice hockey, even though I’ve wanted to. My nephews play.
I let some goals go by that I could have stopped if I had the glove. Then, someone did this weird trick shot right into front of my face and over my shoulder to score. WTF?

2024-01-20 13:44:18

My drive yesterday from #Chicago back to #Akron took about 2 hours longer than it should have (8.5 hours total) because of the winter storm. The lake effect #snow near Michigan City, IN was VERY intense. I haven’t driven in conditions like that for 17 years.
This accident on I-90 westbound shut down the interstate in that direction. You couldn’t see the road, and snow was accumulating on our cars as we drove very slowly or was stopped. It only got bad again as I got closer to Cleveland.
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2024-01-18 22:28:05

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@npub1dm5…5sqe Did they at least refund you?

2024-01-06 15:24:23

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@npub1h56…ch5t You totally should! It’s fun to watch and even more fun to race. I’ve been doing it for over 20 years, and it’s my favorite kind of racing. It’s also the discipline I’ve been most successful at… which helps make it more fun 😉
You should go watch the World Cup cyclocross races on the Flobikes YouTube channel. This year’s races have been pretty epic.

2024-01-06 15:13:21

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@npub1h56…ch5t Even in dry conditions, there might be a very short, steep uphill that is marginally rideable and riders will choose to run it instead because it’s faster. You can run the whole course with your bike if you want to. You might have to run at least half the course if you have a mechanical problem because the pit area is usually halfway through the lap so you have two opportunities to get a clean/new bike every lap.

2024-01-06 15:06:52

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@npub1h56…ch5t It depends on the course conditions. Sometimes, it’s way faster to hop off and run with your bike, even on flat terrain, when it’s really muddy or there’s a lot of sand in a turn. Trying to ride through those kinds of conditions can require a lot of effort and/or increase the likelihood of losing traction or control. Those kinds of mistakes can be costly in a close race. So, riders will take the more controlled running option if something is marginally rideable.

2024-01-04 11:26:42

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@npub1h56…ch5t The funny thing is I’m not actually going anywhere because my bike is in a stationary trainer 😂
I always find it funny how, when I’ve been going hard for what feels like so long, I look up and see I’m only halfway through the interval…

2024-01-03 23:55:57

I swear, time slows down during the hard training intervals.
#cycling

2023-12-22 04:22:36

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@npub1h56…ch5t I had some of that at Thanksgiving. It’s so good. I’m going to get some Chimay Grand Reserve for a family gathering on Saturday. Cheers!

2023-12-22 02:45:19

Tis the season for #belgian #beer.
#beersofmastodon
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2023-12-20 14:25:52

Dreaming about sudoku is probably an indicator that I've been doing it too much lately. Especially when, in the dream, the numbers kept switching around, and it made me doubt my ability to do the logic of the puzzle.

2023-12-19 15:33:56

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@npub1dm5…5sqe But people could be WRONG ON THE INTERNET!!!

2023-12-09 22:11:16

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@npub16mt…pnwy It’s cool that you can do it in code, but you could probably achieve it with 3 features in #freecad, and it would be just as parametric.

2023-12-02 12:49:07

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@npub1wst…ez75 This is a feature, not a bug.

2023-11-24 23:34:20

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@npub1h56…ch5t Well, I did manage to luck into a good deal on a new pair of running shoes at my local running store. My old ones were literally falling apart, and I wanted to get a run in this afternoon.
I’d rather patronize a local business because they have the knowledge to put me in the right shoe.

2023-11-17 16:20:22

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@npub1h56…ch5t Thanks for that insight. I am going to complain. They have smart people working on their website that have set the gold standard for how an industrial supplier website should work. I’m certain they have analytics on what people are using their site without anyone needing to login.
The truth of the matter is, if I search your site and I can confirm that you have what I need because you provide the specs, I’m going to buy from you. Otherwise, there’s no need to create an account.

2023-11-17 16:02:50

Uh oh. It appears #enshittification has come for #mcmastercarr…
I just went to check a dimension on some screws that I plan to use on a current project, and when I went to view the product detail to see the drawing with dimensions, it told me I needed to be logged in to view product details.
Since when? Can anyone else confirm this?
If true, what a shitty move that erases a couple decades of good will with engineers everywhere.

2023-10-31 23:58:18

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@npub16mt…pnwy It is possible to write macros in Python to do whatever you want in FreeCAD. As you mentioned, the code output in the console shows how the tools perform their actions. That is partially how I learned to make macros to do specific tasks that aren’t baked in. However, I find that the built-in tools suffice for most of what I need to do. Just do a Save-As on a file and tweak parameters to create new variants of a given design. Code doesn’t seem more useful for that 🤷‍♂️

2023-10-29 18:22:10

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@npub1yrl…8gpm @npub1rxr…8hy0 Practical application is the best answer to “Why do we need to learn this?”
That said, contrary to popular belief, computers won’t do all of the work for you. You still have to understand some of the basics of geometry to begin using tools like CAD. What better way to learn than by making fun stuff?

2023-10-15 01:06:37

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@npub1h56…ch5t Part of me leans towards codeberg because of the non-profit focus on FOSS, and I’d like to support that. I also get the reasons for using GitHub because of the popularity and seeming standardization. I’d rather not have two things to maintain. I do appreciate the input, though!

2023-10-14 20:49:07

Because I couldn't find something existing, I've written a #freecad macro to quickly insert cylindrical pins at selected sketch points.
This is useful if you have to split models up for #3dprinting and need locating pin holes along the split planes.
If I were to publish the source, where should I do it? Github? Codeberg? Somewhere else?
I don't have an account on any of these, but I'm open to suggestion.
#programming

2023-10-10 00:53:14

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@npub1h56…ch5t Funnily enough, I had an instance over the summer where the key fob became unpaired from the car did some reason. When I unlocked the door using the key in the fob, the alarm went off like I was stealing it🤦‍♂️
Luckily, I called the rental company and they helped me re-pair the fob. It was embarrassing having it go off in the middle of a busy shopping center

2023-10-09 22:04:38

In the time I've been traveling for work, I've gotten to drive a lot of different rental cars. Most of the time, they are brand new, and usually contain a lot of modern technology. It's downright annoying when a car doesn't have CarPlay.
The most surprising thing I came across in my rental car today was an actual ignition switch with a key instead of a push button start. I don't think I've used a key in years. I checked the registration and it's a 2024 model. 🤷‍♂️

2023-10-09 00:54:16

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@npub1h56…ch5t Thanks!

2023-10-08 22:03:25

Racing #cyclocross will sometimes land you some “beer” for getting on the podium.
Rear tubular was slowly going flat and trying to roll off the rim. Could have switched to my B bike for the last lap, but didn’t think it would have been worth it to have another bike to clean.
#cycling #beer #mud
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2023-09-25 00:01:16

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@npub1h56…ch5t You should check these highlights out. It’s in all conditions, in Fall/Winter, and is super spectator friendly as the course is short and several laps. Races are about an hour. It’s a hard and fast type of racing, but it’s so fun.
https://youtu.be/BAB30dIEDss?si=MLLR4QzweXuMjdzZ

2023-09-24 23:36:57

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@npub1h56…ch5t Thanks! Cross racing is the most fun

2023-09-24 23:34:04

First #cyclocross race of the year in the books. I somehow managed a 3rd place in spite of not feeling like I had a strong race. You can do hard efforts in training, but actual race pace is so much harder. Sometimes, it takes that first race to shock your system into being able to go harder the next time.
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2023-09-24 13:16:27

Time to make the #cyclocross 🚴
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2023-09-18 10:55:50

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@npub1h56…ch5t The tree was on the stage in a pot. The person that won it was brought up on stage to accept it and then they took it home with them. The band apparently does this at every show. They want people to take pictures of themselves with the tree and because they have a page on their website with pictures of everyone around the world that has been given a tree.

2023-09-18 00:20:13

Last night, I got to see the band Cake for the first time in my life. It was a fabulous show, and they basically did two sets with an intermission in between. After the intermission, they gave away a peach tree to a fan in the audience. It was so badass, and they are simply incredible live. Apparently, this is my year for seeing bands that I’ve listened to for decades, but never got to see in person. #music #Cake #cleveland
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2023-09-15 01:23:11

Mr. Photogenic
#dogsofmastodon
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2023-08-02 19:21:27

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@npub1h56…ch5t It was their idea, but I’m happy to make it happen. This is just a test. If they like it, there are 5 more letters to go to spell the kid’s first name. Lots of hours of printing…

2023-08-02 16:45:21

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@npub1h56…ch5t It may seem like a lot, but it’s only 0.6kg of filament

2023-08-02 16:45:20

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@npub1h56…ch5t It may seem like a lot, but it’s only 0.6kg of filament

2023-08-02 12:53:34

It’s not pinned and glued together yet, but my once-in-five-years calibration work over the weekend resulted in 51.5 hours of successful #3dprinting of a 12-in (305mm) x 3.75-in (95mm) deep letter C for a friend of a friend to hang on their kid’s wall to put stuffed animals in.
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2023-07-18 00:31:11

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@npub1tpj…fmcs I find this book to be really great and fun: How to Draw Adorable: Joyful Lessons for Making Cute Art https://a.co/d/ixGELLK

2023-06-30 14:31:34

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@npub1dm5…5sqe Our AQI was over 300 a couple days ago and you could really smell the smoke. We’re still over 150, and it’s not nearly as visible, but I’ve continued to do my workouts indoors. I hope it blows out this weekend. We had such a concentrated pocket for a few days.

2023-06-26 23:32:11

Hey @npub15ml…2w4s, look what you’ve started!
From: @npub1yru…7fmx
https://saturation.social/@jkottke/110612918582033936