downloading FreeCAD 1.0 RC1 👀

all buttons in ST: ENT seem to be from the same square button factory

RCORE RK3588 adapters are supposed to show up here this week. hex stand offs, internal hdmi fpc cables and thermal pads ordered @ mouser

i'm excited to announce that there's now a prelaunch page on Crowd Supply for the MNT Reform Next, where you can put in your email to receive further updates:

Crowd Supply

MNT Reform Next

A new 12.5" open hardware laptop that is future-proof, modular, and highly performant

the page will be updated as the prototype progresses and is more polished. keep in mind that the pictures show a 3D printed case, but the final model will be in black or purple aluminum (2 options).

coming soon: our first Open Hardware collaboration with Kolibri: HALO-90 audio reactive LED earrings!

i think we don't say often enough that MNT Reform is in the tradition of the Novena that was imho ahead of its time. or maybe exactly at the right time.

Crowd Supply

Novena

A new open-hardware computing platform, flexible and powerful, designed for use as a desktop, laptop, or standalone board.

Introducing MNT Reform Next

Introducing MNT Reform Next

A future proof laptop with a retro futuristic aesthetic: This is MNT Reform Next.

ix Industrial to RJ45 ethernet dongles are here from sinbon!

interesting walkthrough of the linux kernel performing hibernation (at least it's the first part)

Linux

How does Linux move from an awake machine to a hibernating one? How does it then manage to restore all state? These questions led me to read way to...

i misread something in IRC and read "12-bit version of windows" and thought, that's interesting, like a roland groovebox