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Thank you, Nick, for this post! I am a straight guy, but have many LGBTQ friends, and have had many LGBTQ coworkers over the decades, as…
Thanks, Nick, for bringing us together here. I’m an out gay professional maker. It’s made easier by being in design, and even more by…
Quote: So hang in there, Nick. Tell your story, and be proud. Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re being disingenuous or exploitative.…
In my running around this afternoon, I noted that the Winco I went into wanted about $4 for a 4-pack of CR2032s, while Walgreens wants about…
AAA holders are a great option too, especially because those are a lot easier to find locally than some of the specialty batteries like…
One option I’ve used to power “wearables” is Adafruit’s 3xAAA with a switch which gives about 4.5V…
I actually had a lot of conversations about this at Denver Comic Con this weekend when people were asking how I powered my [light up fairy…
One safety tip that I’d add is to be careful to design any wearable that involves a LiPo so that you can EASILY take it off in a…
A few safety tips when using LiPos: * Always store your batteries in and enclosure free of sharp objects. When installing a battery in your…
