Chris Baker ⚽🚀🤘Jan 16, 2023
Benjamin Dumke-von der Ehe
I made a desktop version of my favorite XKCD.
Jan 15, 2023 at 1:52pmWeb
Show threadBenjamin Dumke-von der EheJan 15, 2023

A couple of people asked for the template. Here's the Lightburn file: https://thingadongdong.com/sec/s/dutycalls.lbrn2

Obviously adjust to your own cutter/material and USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Remember, lasers are dangerous tools.

Show threadgnarlygeekJan 16, 2023
@balpha Do you have the XKCD link for this?
Show threadBenjamin Dumke-von der EheJan 16, 2023
@gnarlygeek https://xkcd.com/386/
Duty Calls

xkcd
Show threadJonah The ProphetJan 16, 2023
@balpha Hi Benjamin, I'm awfully clueless about maker stuff, laser cutters, 3D printing and the like. Is this file all I need to bring to the nearest MakerLab and have it machined?
Show threadBenjamin Dumke-von der EheJan 16, 2023
@jonahtheprophet Maybe? You definitely need someone around who's familiar with it. You always have to adjust things like laser power and speed for the specific machine and material.
Show threadJonah The ProphetJan 16, 2023
@balpha Sure, I wouldn't know where to start. I'll try at the makerlab in my neighbourhood. Thank you!
Show threadEllen ShapiroJan 17, 2023
@balpha but they’re SO MUCH FUN! (Thank you for sharing the cut file btw)
Show threadNico -telmich- SchotteliusJan 15, 2023
@balpha Love it how many geeks are on #mastodon
Show threadGuilherme DellagustinJan 15, 2023
@nico @balpha it is really geekfest here, and I love it 🎉
Show threadNoShedsJan 15, 2023
@balpha @gadgetoid
Nice work :-)
Show threadTane Piper ⁂Jan 15, 2023

@balpha @aspiringcat this, and denvercoder.

My life experiences on the web

Show threadDavid BlodgettJan 15, 2023
@balpha oh gosh. I need one of these.
Show threadPeat BogJan 15, 2023
@balpha
Randall Munroe is a national treasure.
Show threadBenjamin Dumke-von der EheJan 15, 2023
@peatbog *Inter*national! 😄
Show threadLos7keyJan 16, 2023
@balpha How does one get started doing this? I saw someone do this with a deck of cards design and have been curious.
Show threadBenjamin Dumke-von der EheJan 16, 2023
@Los7key Like all hobbies start these days: by watching a lot of YouTube videos 😄 In this case, about laser cutting.
Show threadTraivor  Jan 16, 2023
@balpha Do you have the caption on the back?
Show threadBenjamin Dumke-von der EheJan 16, 2023
@Traivor No. I considered adding it somewhere, but I couldn't think of a way I liked.
Show threadrick_rampal23Jan 16, 2023
@balpha 🤣🤣🤣
Show threadBleak FutureJan 16, 2023
@balpha @MHR989 this is just fantastic. I used to have this cartoon framed in my office. Really well done.
Show threadDarnell Clayton Jan 16, 2023
@balpha Ha ha! That is awesome!
Show threadM. Sea DicksonJan 16, 2023
@balpha Hilariously accurate! 🤣
Show threadSoNotNic 🐍🐉🐈Jan 16, 2023

@balpha

As a long time sufferer of SIWOTI syndrome, I must say that I totally love that. It's also much nicer than mine, which has hung next to my computer for many years. I must refer to several times a day.

Show threadSmerks1109Jan 16, 2023
@balpha I needed a laugh today. Thank you for that. Very creative btw.
Show threada.AlbiJan 16, 2023

@balpha

few things have called me out more than that panel 😅

Show threadRoss KimesJan 16, 2023
@balpha you should make and sell those. Because I would definitely pay too much money for one.
Show threadBenjamin Dumke-von der EheJan 16, 2023
@rosskimes Even if I wanted to go through those hassles, XKCD's license doesn't allow it 😀 But if you have access to a laser cutter, you can make it yourself: https://social.balpha.de/@balpha/109694804942251701
Benjamin Dumke-von der Ehe (@[email protected])

A couple of people asked for the template. Here's the Lightburn file: https://thingadongdong.com/sec/s/dutycalls.lbrn2 Obviously adjust to your own cutter/material and USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Remember, lasers are dangerous tools.

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Show threadJessica StewartJan 16, 2023
@balpha always loved that!
Show threadShady JadeJan 16, 2023
@balpha Always suffered from SIWOTI, especially when I was a fair bit younger 😅
Show threadBenjamin Dumke-von der EheJan 16, 2023
@lampjaded yeah same, keeping xkcd 386 in my head really helped me get better. "You don't want to be that person" 😀
Show threadShady JadeJan 16, 2023

@balpha I got SLIGHTLY less bad when I realized I shouldn't be writing to change someone's mind, because they won't; I should be writing to show someone on the fence, or at least to show someone up.

What that does is limit how many times you respond, because they'll go for a dirty shot and you look... and you just... walk 🚶‍♀️ #DoopDeDoop 😊

My eloquent teardowns of Intelligent Design are out there somewhere. I'm proud of all my little post babies 😅😊

Show thread✨🏳️‍⚧️Timelord Iroh(she/her)Jan 16, 2023
@balpha I NEED IT!
Show threadGottfried Szing Jan 16, 2023

@balpha 😂😂😂😂 thats fantastic.

could you make one of this comaic as well? 🤔😆

https://xkcd.com/936/

Password Strength

xkcd
Show threadBenjamin Dumke-von der EheJan 16, 2023
@kjoo that one seems slightly more tricky 😄
Show threadGottfried Szing Jan 16, 2023
@balpha guess so. But passwords should be tricky and not easy. 😆
Show threadJFPugetJan 16, 2023
@balpha I need one! This said, since I left the bird site I fall in that trap way less often!
Show threadBenjamin Dumke-von der EheJan 16, 2023
@jfpuget Give it time. "Someone is wrong on the fediverse" coming soon 😂
Show threadCapcom80Jan 16, 2023
@balpha lose of time argumenting or real brain improvment.
Show threadTesla ⚡ ☢️ 🇺🇦Jan 16, 2023
@balpha I strongly relate
Show threadJonah The ProphetJan 16, 2023
@balpha 😍
Show threadVoik Jan 16, 2023
@balpha I feel this in my soul
Show threadmassimosgrelli 🖖Jan 16, 2023
@balpha I want it 🤣
Show threadBenjamin Dumke-von der EheJan 16, 2023
@massimosgrelli If you have a laser cutter you can build one yourself 😀 https://social.balpha.de/@balpha/109694804942251701
Benjamin Dumke-von der Ehe (@[email protected])

A couple of people asked for the template. Here's the Lightburn file: https://thingadongdong.com/sec/s/dutycalls.lbrn2 Obviously adjust to your own cutter/material and USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Remember, lasers are dangerous tools.

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Show threadMacLemonJan 16, 2023
@balpha Can relate. :-)
This is what we have at our Hackspace, the @metalab in Vienna.
Show threadBenjamin Dumke-von der EheJan 16, 2023
@MacLemon @metalab I love it 😀
Show threadNedMan 🚀Jan 16, 2023
@balpha
Dang, that's a great idea, love it. I'm going to have to make one myself now. 😀​
Show threadDavid ZaslavskyJan 16, 2023
@balpha omg that's amazing
Show threadChris Baker ⚽🚀🤘Jan 16, 2023
@balpha love it. I'll probably get it carved on my tombstone 😆
Show threadStella-Luna Observatory ✨🌙Jan 17, 2023
@balpha Nicely done!
Show threadPhilippe MiossecJan 29, 2023
@balpha My wife printed it years ago (with another one) and put it next to our bed 😁
Show threadJeff AtwoodMar 22, 2023
@balpha next stop: tattoo
Show threadmatt godboltMar 22, 2023
@balpha fantastic! Many years ago a friend made me a needlepoint of this one...which has been on my desk ever since and is still relevant today!
Show threadFrançois de La BruèreMar 22, 2023
@balpha I want one!