Social Media Download Tool

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I have had an app idea on my mind for a little while now with this premise: Thanks to laws like GDPR, tech companies are required to provide the ability for their users to download their data. In an effort to ensure I “own” anything I have uploaded to social media, I periodically download my data from platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. The issue with the platforms is that they do not have a standard data format, images properties such as location, their description or even dates they were taken, are not particularly easy to save or import into your local file system. Below is an example of a Instagram export and how the filesystem is structured 🙁 read more

DIY: Carbon Cockpit for Speedmax

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My next foray into Carbon fiber design, tooling and development came with this project. Overall, a reasonable success. Still not perfect, and probably will not be used due to the catastrophic risk associated with riding a bike at 50mph and these breaking, but in theory and practice, a great learning opportunity.

Inspiration

Part 1: Prototyping

Part 2: Design

Fusion 360 for the design work.

Part 3: Tooling/Plug

This consisted of 4 3D printed cubes glued together and then finished with lots of sanding, and an epoxy coat.

Part 4: Version 1

The first version didnt go according to plan, I ran out of Carbon fiber material, and also recognized some layup issues. I decided to finish it anyway, but it was a dud 🙁 read more

Travel: Bay Area & Lake Tahoe

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A short weekend away with Kitty in the Bay Area after spending the week there for work.

A short visit on the way to the airport to visit Apple and my second time going to the computer history museum. That place really gives me nostalgic vibes from my childhood.

First stop was Half Moon Bay and a new spot I had not been to before, Martens Bay. We spent the night at the Harbor View Inn which was mediocre (loud).

Day two we drove North through Pacifica, across the Golden Gate Bridge and to Muir Woods National Monument area. It was the first time for me visiting Muir and Stinson Beach. Next we visited the giant redwoods of the Muir Woods National Monument. read more