๐ NEW TEST VIDEO: Thomas the Tank Engine with Magnetic Faces!
We're experimenting with interchangeable magnetic faces for our 3D replica of Thomas! This is just a test, but the results are super promising! ๐งฒ
Weโre aiming for show-accurate props that you can display or use in fan films.
๐ง Let us know what expressions you'd want to see next!
#ThomasTheTankEngine #TTTE #Break3Studios #TrainReplicas #VEXblue #Props
In this post, I talked about the release of Version 3 of the site, a full rebuild using React instead of plain HTML and JS. Itโs was a long time coming and brought much better updatability, structure and future options like login systems, a full backend and more.
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https://new.vex.blue/articles/2024/11/21/welcome-to-v3
#React #DevLog #SelfHosting #FOSS #WebDev #IndieWeb #OpenWeb #VEXblue
In this post, I wen't over updates to the site in Version 2.5. Podcast episodes added, player support, donation links, SEO tweaks and some backend thoughts around making the site easier to maintain using PHP or React in the future.
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https://new.vex.blue/articles/2024/10/21/welcome-to-v2_5
#IndieWeb #OpenWeb #DevLog #ReactJS #Podcasting #SelfHosting #VEXblue #FOSS
Buses are fine until you experience life on a motorbike ๐๏ธ
I wrote about the shift from relying on public transport to becoming a full-on motorbike gearhead (as a passengerโฆ for now ๐). From cat ear helmets to CBT plans, itโs been a wild ride.
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https://new.vex.blue/articles/2024/09/14/backpack
#MotorbikeLife #PillionChronicles #GSXR #TwoWheelsBetter #VEXblue
RSS is old tech - but it still rules ๐งก
Here's an old article on why we still use RSS for articles & podcasts on VEX.blue. Itโs not just nostalgia, itโs open distribution. No algorithms, just updates.
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https://new.vex.blue/articles/2024/09/13/rss
#RSS #IndieWeb #OpenWeb #Fediverse #Podcasting #VEXblue
Another older article now on the BETA ๐งช site - Samantha talks about switching to the iPhone 15 ๐ฑ after using the SE, why it made sense, and what she hopes it brings going forward.
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https://new.vex.blue/articles/2024/09/12/iphone-15
#iPhone15 #Apple #MobileLife #TechTalk #VEXblue #Fediverse #Mastodon
An older article from when Satisfactory 1.0 dropped is now on the BETA site ๐งช
Launch bugs, laughs, and a beautiful factory-filled world ๐ฒโ๏ธ
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https://new.vex.blue/articles/2024/09/11/satisfactory
#Satisfactory #IndieGames #CoffeeStain #Gaming #VEXblue #Fediverse #Mastodon
Back when v2.4 launched, we added a Lightmode toggle, hover effects, service tweaks & layout fixes. All part of making VEX.blue more accessible.
This older article is now back on the BETA site ๐งช
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https://new.vex.blue/articles/2024/09/10/lightmode
#VEXblue #WebDev #Fediverse #Mastodon #Lightmode #Darkmode #IndieDev #Accessibility
An older post now, but a nice snapshot of progress: Welcome to v2.3
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https://new.vex.blue/articles/2024/09/09/welcome-to-v2_3
#VEXblue #IndieDev #WebDev #Fediverse #DarkMode #SmallBusiness #Mastodon #Version2
Step-by-step with screenshots of How to Turn on Fediverse Sharing on Threads
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https://new.vex.blue/articles/2024/09/08/fediverse-sharing
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