The first two interior paintings in the hedgehog feeding station.
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@michaelgemar @nev thank you! It's so close to finished, I'm so excited
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Well I'm baffled.
@babe ikea for hedgies
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If you're just joining me and have no idea what I'm doing:
I'm decorating a hedgehog feeding station (for wild hedgehogs, not pets), painting works of art on the walls of it and putting ornate gold frames around them.
Getting a cultural exchange going.
@babe Whoa I didn't realize your hedge hog camera feed was wild, I thought they were pets!! That's awesome! -
A small detail but important one: screws.
Even if you buy expensive ones that say they won't rust, they still might rust. In any outdoor project it's always a sticking point.I'm mainly using timber wolf which is fine, but the small ones are an unknown and will be exposed to the rain, and in a place that'll pool. My go to for such things? Nail lacquer.
Very hard wearing, sticks like shit, and absolutely won't come off unless you want it to.
@babe as an added bonus: makes them tamper-proof! (Not kidding; this is literally what they do if you order equipment with screws for government services)
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@babe Whoa I didn't realize your hedge hog camera feed was wild, I thought they were pets!! That's awesome!
@hufman Yeah it's why there's no activity for months at a time, it's all dependent on the local population finding it and turning up regularly.
I don't even see them in person most of the time. If I do it's because something's gone badly wrong and they need some intervention -
How it'll look on the camera
The floor is set! The slug tape is applied! We are good to go!
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The floor is set! The slug tape is applied! We are good to go!
I'm leaving it indoors a few more days to be certain the epoxy is alright and then it'll be put out and the roof put on it. I'll get some all pics when it's in place and set up
A platform was set up out in the woods today for the Igel's Nest to rest on, so that's now all set up and good to go.
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Forgot to add the new paintings, now they've got frames on
@babe jfc you might just have more hobbies than I do.
I enjoy the interior design. It has a vaguely late 90s (or possibly early 2000s. My brain thinks my entire youth happened in the 90s but that's very much not the case) vibe I can't quite place, if that makes any sense at all.
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I'm leaving it indoors a few more days to be certain the epoxy is alright and then it'll be put out and the roof put on it. I'll get some all pics when it's in place and set up
A platform was set up out in the woods today for the Igel's Nest to rest on, so that's now all set up and good to go.
@babe your dedication to the well being of the hedgehogs of the area is outstanding. I really hope you get visitors to your feeding station after all the work you've put into it.
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I'm leaving it indoors a few more days to be certain the epoxy is alright and then it'll be put out and the roof put on it. I'll get some all pics when it's in place and set up
A platform was set up out in the woods today for the Igel's Nest to rest on, so that's now all set up and good to go.
Amazing...literally 🤘🦔❤️🔥
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@babe jfc you might just have more hobbies than I do.
I enjoy the interior design. It has a vaguely late 90s (or possibly early 2000s. My brain thinks my entire youth happened in the 90s but that's very much not the case) vibe I can't quite place, if that makes any sense at all.
@gordoooo_z I am just 148 hobbies in a trenchcoat
Yep! It was inspired by the Friend's apartment door. I wanted to go very kitschy and retro
At some point I plan to buy another and do it in an american diner style with movie posters on the walls
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I'm leaving it indoors a few more days to be certain the epoxy is alright and then it'll be put out and the roof put on it. I'll get some all pics when it's in place and set up
A platform was set up out in the woods today for the Igel's Nest to rest on, so that's now all set up and good to go.
I will caution that you shouldn't expect to see any hedgehog videos any time soon. Even if the rat problem can be controlled quickly, it's still likely to involve a lot of waiting for them to find the place
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The floor is set! The slug tape is applied! We are good to go!
@babe Slug tape?
Also, how do you discourage rats without harming wildlife?
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@babe Slug tape?
Also, how do you discourage rats without harming wildlife?
@EveOfTheFuture Tunnel traps and bait stations placed strategically.
The traps are too small for hedgehogs to fit in and placed too high up for any potential hoglets to reach, but rats would have no problem.If rats have a choice between wet meat cat food and peanut butter, they're choosing peanut butter every time.
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@EveOfTheFuture Tunnel traps and bait stations placed strategically.
The traps are too small for hedgehogs to fit in and placed too high up for any potential hoglets to reach, but rats would have no problem.If rats have a choice between wet meat cat food and peanut butter, they're choosing peanut butter every time.
@EveOfTheFuture And slug tape is copper tape. It's not entirely effective, some will still cross it, but it'll keep the numbers down. There's a ring of it around each entrance and on top of each wall, acting as a barrier. They hate copper
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I will caution that you shouldn't expect to see any hedgehog videos any time soon. Even if the rat problem can be controlled quickly, it's still likely to involve a lot of waiting for them to find the place
@babe I would suggest signage, but, well, I don't think hedgepigs can read.
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@EveOfTheFuture And slug tape is copper tape. It's not entirely effective, some will still cross it, but it'll keep the numbers down. There's a ring of it around each entrance and on top of each wall, acting as a barrier. They hate copper
@babe Thank you!
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I will caution that you shouldn't expect to see any hedgehog videos any time soon. Even if the rat problem can be controlled quickly, it's still likely to involve a lot of waiting for them to find the place
@babe We get a lovely thing to start looking forward to from now on. I don't mind waiting for hogs. This looks amazing!
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The floor is set! The slug tape is applied! We are good to go!
@babe disco ball...
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I will caution that you shouldn't expect to see any hedgehog videos any time soon. Even if the rat problem can be controlled quickly, it's still likely to involve a lot of waiting for them to find the place
@babe I am confident we will not have to wait for the news when The Igel has landed
Gli ultimi otto messaggi ricevuti dalla Federazione
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Solo il modesto si salverà, non l'arrogante
E non c'è che arroganza dovunque
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Avete voluto la fine del mondo
Senza sapere cosa avrebbe significato
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Chi protegge gli innocenti se il lupo è salito in alto?
Chi lo ferma ora
Lo sapete che il lupo caccia per primi i cuccioli, e voi glieli avete consegnati?
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L'unica cosa che posso fare è trovare quella voce che mi ha condannato e mi vuole fuori di lì
Ascoltare piano il sussurro che porta alla luce
O alla fine
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Cosa posso fare se il mio cuore è abitato da un inferno?
Cosa posso fare se ritengo che è giusto?
Cosa posso fare se voglio cacciare tutti e chiudere la porta?
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DIY Reflow Plate Runs On USB Power Delivery
If you’re working with surface mount components, you’re likely going to want a reflow plate at some point. [Vitaly] was in need of just such a tool, and thus whipped up a compact reflow plate that is conveniently powered via USB-C.
This reflow rig is designed for smaller work, with a working area of 80 mm x 70 mm. There are two options for the heating element—either a metal core PCB-based heater, or a metal ceramic heater. The former is good for working with Sn42Bi58 solder paste at 138 C, according to [Vitaly], while the latter will happily handle Sn63Pb37 at 183 C if the dirty stuff is more your jam.
Running the show is an ESP32-C3-WROOM, which serves up a web-based control panel over Bluetooth for setting the heating profiles. Using Bluetooth over WiFi might seem like an odd choice at first, but it means you don’t have to add the hot plate to the local wireless network to access it, handy if you’re on the move. It’s also worth noting that you can’t run this off any old USB charger—you’ll need one compatible with USB Power Delivery (PD) that can deliver at least 100 watts.
If you’re needing to whip up small boards with regularity, a hotplate like this one can really come in handy. Files are on GitHub for those eager to build their own.
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen USB-C powering a small reflow plate. Of course, if you make your PCBs self heating, you can sidestep all that entirely.
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End the war on Iran.
