Engineer during the day, artist at night. https://www.californiasteam.tech https://californiasteam.etsy.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3m7l4cclozs27Check out these cool gifts from my makers friends! [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Dec 2025 17:51 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7l4cclozs27https://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3m72lzjul5c2mI often get questions what LEDs I use. Specifically, why I use discrete LEDs instead of addressable ones. For example the commonly used WS2812b. They’re easy, but they consume constant background power and don’t allow for the low power consumption I need.03 Dec 2025 04:17 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3m72lzjul5c2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3m6axlypmzk2xI’m very happy with how these boxes for the Amoracci pendant turned out.22 Nov 2025 23:35 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6axlypmzk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3ln57a3dlsc2gLuminescent Artist Palette Earrings: Wearable LED Color Sculptures - Rechargeable19 Apr 2025 03:33 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3ln57a3dlsc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3llur6ak23k2nI am designing a matching pendant on the left side for the Fibonacci earrings on the right. The pendant is using PWM outputs to the LEDs, allowing a much smoother animation. You can clearly see the "frames" on right side, while the left has a much smoother transition for the same pattern and speed.03 Apr 2025 01:35 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3llur6ak23k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3lj2dcs4g4c2mSuch a nice alternative to the coin cell battery holder! [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Feb 2025 02:27 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj2dcs4g4c2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3ligfcv5zu22oThe art palette earrings now use a supercapacitor instead of coin cell batteries. They are designed with two components: main board and "face plate". A recent prototype with a ceramic face plate turned out well. I'm leaning towards using a PCB for the front due to its practicality and durability.18 Feb 2025 04:10 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3ligfcv5zu22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3lhzt7lft6c2vI made these GlowCaps! They let you easily add RGB LEDs to things like candle holders or light up your fursuit. They're powered by a supercapacitor, so they charge in just minutes and can run for hours or even days.13 Feb 2025 04:14 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhzt7lft6c2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3lh5jsadjmc2wExploring the interplay of love and mathematics, especially in the spirit of February, the month of Valentines, the Amoracci pendant is a visual meditation on the beauty of these interconnected concepts. Its design is inspired by the Fibonacci sequence. #Fibonacci #JewelryDesign #Love #Mathematics01 Feb 2025 22:11 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh5jsadjmc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3lgyvywf52s2dI will be speaking @crowdsupply.bsky.social #Teardown2025 together with these wonderful friends working on similar projects. [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Jan 2025 02:06 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgyvywf52s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3lfqzrv62jk23These Fibonacci earrings are a little bit different. These have ultra-bright LEDs, each enhanced with a focused lens. The earrings have 104 LEDs per side, which can be programmed to display a variety of patterns, brightness and speed.15 Jan 2025 05:27 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfqzrv62jk23https://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3lexnepi5wc2zHow much charge does a 15F Hybrid supercapacitor actual hold? Here is a graph of data taken with the NRF Power Profiler that shows that the charge in this 15F capacitor was 15.2c from 3.8V down to 2.8V, which exceeds the specifications.05 Jan 2025 03:09 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3lexnepi5wc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3lenpv72r4k2bHappy New Year everyone!01 Jan 2025 04:27 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3lenpv72r4k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3le3x2yxeh22yCheck out these unique PCB designs! [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Dec 2024 02:47 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3le3x2yxeh22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3ldvtj22ez22tMy journey with wearable electronics began with these small red LED spiral earrings – 12 LEDs, a microcontroller, and a coin cell battery. Today, I'm pushing the boundaries with designs featuring up to 104 LEDs, still powered by a microcontroller, but now utilizing a supercapacitor instead.22 Dec 2024 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldvtj22ez22thttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3ldupt77y6c23Just love how these small LED strips now allow you to add 2D to a small surface like a headband! [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Dec 2024 05:49 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldupt77y6c23https://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3ldupjeqqqc23Just love these traces on this PCB! [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Dec 2024 05:44 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldupjeqqqc23https://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3ldu6m7qmgk2fLithium-ion capacitors (LICs) are a special kind of supercapacitor. Typically, they have a voltage limit of 3.8V, but recently, I discovered a new type that can handle up to 4.2V! This voltage increase can significantly boost their energy storage capacity by tripling it.22 Dec 2024 00:41 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldu6m7qmgk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3ldrq5lkf2k2oThe subdued glow of the purple/UV LEDs on these Fibonacci tech earrings lends a touch of magic, transforming the environment into a dreamlike realm.21 Dec 2024 01:17 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldrq5lkf2k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3ldmvdt56pk22You might have noticed that none of my wearables use current-limiting resistors for LEDs. [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Dec 2024 03:07 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldmvdt56pk22https://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3ldkkh5go6c2xDo LEDs really need current-limiting resistors?18 Dec 2024 04:46 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldkkh5go6c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3ldhxi7mflc2yMy rechargeable Fibonacci earrings with supercapacitors remain one of my biggest accomplishments. It's a project that truly combined my love for math, technology, and design. Fully charged in a couple of minutes and run times up to 20 hours from a single charge.17 Dec 2024 04:02 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldhxi7mflc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3ldhrp4g5zc2yAre any of you experiencing issues with USPS tracking lately? My packages aren't getting scanned until they reach the destination, making it impossible to track their progress. Wondering if it's a widespread problem or just me.17 Dec 2024 02:18 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldhrp4g5zc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3ldfi4lztms27For the first LED wearable with a supercapacitor, I incorporated a 20F, 3.8V max LIC supercapacitor into my design. By meticulously optimizing the code that controls the LEDs, I managed to achieve an incredible 30 hours of continuous illumination on a single charge!16 Dec 2024 04:21 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldfi4lztms27https://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3ldf4kshof22cMaking some Christmas wreaths for the Holidays.16 Dec 2024 00:55 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldf4kshof22chttps://bsky.app/profile/californiasteam.bsky.social/post/3ldf3h6angc2dLooking for some awesome gift ideas? [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Dec 2024 00:35 +0000at://did:plc:cmc5hsfnca2rs4sjdvofnw46/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldf3h6angc2d