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# I made me a little spaceman lamp
I command you to adore him.



I'm trying to get some moneys in the attempt to make a whole production line. If you'd like to help out I'm rewarding every backer with fabulous prizes. bit.ly/kickstarterspaceman
(I helped save b3ta! Rainman, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 1:49, archived)
# I will I will
: D
great
(I helped save b3ta! --- ---, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 1:50, archived)
# In turn
I adore your animations. When will we see a full length movie starring cats of questionable intent?
(I helped save b3ta! Rainman, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:10, archived)
# That's awesome :D
(I helped save b3ta! arrangedletters, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 1:50, archived)
# This is superb.
(I helped save b3ta! zoldergoose, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 1:53, archived)
# Mister Bubbles!
(I helped save b3ta! mofaha ┐( ˘_˘)┌ ʅ(́◡◝)ʃ, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 1:53, archived)
#
I can smell adam.
(I helped save b3ta! Rainman, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:11, archived)
# Haha I just found this
hijinksensue.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/2007-08-23-big-daddy-costume.jpg
(I helped save b3ta! mofaha ┐( ˘_˘)┌ ʅ(́◡◝)ʃ, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:32, archived)
#
I needs me one of those. Working drill, of course.
(I helped save b3ta! Rainman, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:02, archived)
# So what you're actually saying is,
you need one of those: volpinprops.blogspot.com/2009/09/big-daddy-bioshock.html
([sic] You're ad here?, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 22:03, archived)
# ahhhahhhahhhahhh fuck
 
screaming out for a flying kick through that window, I'd say
(I helped save b3ta! Rapitinui get in the cage and I'll give you a treat, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:09, archived)
# here's a friend for him.
unpleasantness.
(I helped save b3ta! postbear has metal knees, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:10, archived)
#
(I helped save b3ta! Tahkcalb ω∞ for sigs, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:31, archived)
# gah, the furries have discovered son of godzilla.
(I helped save b3ta! postbear has metal knees, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:35, archived)
# FURRIES?!?! OH NOES! RUN FOR YOUR POOPERS!
(I helped save b3ta! Tahkcalb ω∞ for sigs, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:37, archived)
# you're probably inspired by olympic mascots.
if inspired = horrified by.
(I helped save b3ta! postbear has metal knees, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:41, archived)
# They are everywhere right now.
Town is coated in them.

ALSO
Humans
(I helped save b3ta! Tahkcalb ω∞ for sigs, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:52, archived)
# new biathlon: shooting humans and skiing to freedom.
(I helped save b3ta! postbear has metal knees, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:56, archived)
#
(I helped save b3ta! Tahkcalb ω∞ for sigs, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:58, archived)
# also: how is it going with the grant for the anywhere organ?
(I helped save b3ta! arrangedletters, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 1:54, archived)
#
Unsure. Their site is a bit unclear and I can't figure out if they're currently still judging or if they've decided or what's up. I came in 11th out of 700 entries much thanks to b3ta and it's denizens.

I've applied to a bunch of different funding sources but have nothing solid yet. I suppose if all else fails I can go back to being a productive member of society. It's been a nice reprieve sitting in my workshop inventing things, tho.
(I helped save b3ta! Rainman, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:00, archived)
# I hope you wear a white lab coat and cackle a lot and such forth.
I would.
(I helped save b3ta! arrangedletters, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:06, archived)
#
I more often wear an apron, tho I've ruined a good few outfits lately going without. Gosh, I just realized that I'll have to get a job fairly soon to continue making things. Bah. Any ideas where an inventor/hacker/maker/geek can go for decent employment these days? Is the Manhattan Project still hiring?
(I helped save b3ta! Rainman, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:12, archived)
# you could always prove your inventing worth...
and invent one :D
(I helped save b3ta! arrangedletters, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:23, archived)
# I LIKE LAMP
(I helped save b3ta! Tahkcalb ω∞ for sigs, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 1:55, archived)
# IMPALE ILK
(I helped save b3ta! postbear has metal knees, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:05, archived)
# Here, have all my monies.
(I helped save b3ta! Mu Dinofiddler, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 1:55, archived)
#
*om nomf glom nom*

they are quite delicious.
(I helped save b3ta! Rainman, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:24, archived)
# *adores*
(I helped save b3ta! Barry the Time Sprout one of your 5-a-day, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 1:56, archived)
# *adores more than Barry*
(I helped save b3ta! Tribs 🦇 ↓ dn ʎɐʍ sᴉɥʇ ↓🦇, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:07, archived)
# *Obeys command*
(I helped save b3ta! Lord Kronos Go Team Pachyderm, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 1:57, archived)
# Groovy.
(I helped save b3ta! Rapitinui get in the cage and I'll give you a treat, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 1:59, archived)
#
get into it.
(I helped save b3ta! postbear has metal knees, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:02, archived)
# hehheheh I remember that
 
HELLO, HANDSOME
(I helped save b3ta! Rapitinui get in the cage and I'll give you a treat, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:10, archived)
# HELLO HELLO.
i did like ciccone youth a lot, even though i think it played on the radio station nearly every hour when i was at uni.
(I helped save b3ta! postbear has metal knees, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:14, archived)
# okay now I've had a look at the link
what's the retail price likely to be?
if one donates $250, will that include shipping and handling of said lamp?

and how much do I have to give you to shave your neck?

(I helped save b3ta! Rapitinui get in the cage and I'll give you a treat, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:08, archived)
# BODY MODIFICATION BIDDING WAR.
(I helped save b3ta! postbear has metal knees, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:15, archived)
#
I've gotten in touch with some select art collections and shops and retail will probably go for $300 there. I might produce my own limited editions with special colors and hand painting at that same price or perhaps less.

If you donate $250 to the cause I will ship your completely free lamp anywhere for no additional cost.

No one controls the neckbeard! It's who I am, man. It's my identity.
(I helped save b3ta! Rainman, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 5:03, archived)
# LIKE.
LOTS.
*click*
Also: I like your belt buckle!
(I helped save b3ta! xihpete A neutrino walks straight through a bar, with v>c., Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:03, archived)
#
Thank you much. I've improved the design a bit and might be selling a few to fans.
(I helped save b3ta! Rainman, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:03, archived)
# Don't you know that incandescant lights are the spawn of satan?
Are not you going to be environmentally responsible and use the mercury-filled fluorescent plastic-framed globes instead?
(I helped save b3ta! Ratsta, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:03, archived)
#
But surely one must rape the globe in some way to harvest even the twinkling environmental magic of ecofriendly fairylights. I fully intend to provide the light myself. I will make it out of my own sense of self satisfaction, pour it into jars, and provide it to people to spread on their lamps as they see fit.
(I helped save b3ta! Rainman, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:06, archived)
[challenge entry] that bulb cetainly looks prettier...
SEE:



also: fuck it might as well.
(I helped save b3ta! arrangedletters, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:07, archived)
#
If they get made and you buy one I encourage you to put a CFL on yorn. I'm going to stick to my steampunk antiquities, myself. None of this modern frippery.
(I helped save b3ta! Rainman, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:05, archived)
# i muchly prefer the look of yours :)
it looks quite silly with t'other bulb.
(I helped save b3ta! arrangedletters, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:12, archived)
# Bring out a gas mantle version
(I helped save b3ta! CanonCaliber A big bore, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 9:03, archived)
#
(Rattlehead all time with the gay, forever touching, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:08, archived)
# :D
(I helped save b3ta! arrangedletters, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:12, archived)
# play with him
(Rattlehead all time with the gay, forever touching, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:14, archived)
# :D
(herman:D, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 5:52, archived)
# all you bulb fanatics just need to embrace the darkness.
(I helped save b3ta! postbear has metal knees, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:17, archived)
# speaking of which
where is Kaiser?

HE NEEDS TO SEE THIS
(I helped save b3ta! Rapitinui get in the cage and I'll give you a treat, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 4:04, archived)
# Love it
I'd been meaning to make a lamp idea I had, inspiring.
(I helped save b3ta! FeralCatMan Unusual disease collector., Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:04, archived)
#
The method's actually not too hard. All you really need is the bulb housing, some tin foil, clay, a chisel, a file, and an oven. I made some progress shots of the whole thing going together here www.flickr.com/photos/gianteye/sets/72157622545785329/
(I helped save b3ta! Rainman, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:09, archived)
# I made a desklamp too
tribs.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/b3ta/Cybarbie/usb_barbie_desklamp.htm
LED based.

Sadly, apparently a cat ate it. Or at least ripped its head off.

So... would investors get a share of the profits of this venture?

Additional question : Will the final product have the option of a lamp shade? Incandescent bulbs get very hot and aren't comfy to look at directly.
(I helped save b3ta! Tribs 🦇 ↓ dn ʎɐʍ sᴉɥʇ ↓🦇, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:12, archived)
# You're not investing.
You're donating. So no, no profits. All rewards for your donations are listed clearly on the page.
(I helped save b3ta! Ratsta, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:34, archived)
#
Spooky! It's like that faceless robot friend of the janitor in West World!

(I helped save b3ta! Ratsta, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:36, archived)
# would
(I helped save b3ta! @><|= w0nu!) or cunt to my friends, Thu 18 Feb 2010, 11:48, archived)
#
Cute Barbie lamp. I can see why a cat would seek to destroy it, though. It does have a similar brand of evil to the one cats contain.

Unfortunately I'm not taking investments, just donations. I have a hard enough time managing projects and making my own money back. I'm trying to entice people into donating with gifts that hopefully are about equivalent to the money they give with the time and effort and art I put into them. Still, it's all out of the goodness of your heart.

I'm still not sure what I'm going to do with the final product. I'm tempted just to go with the bare Edison bulb, which is bright enough to provide useful light but is still beautiful and comfortable to look at.
(I helped save b3ta! Rainman, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:44, archived)
# Completely off the subject
But how did you get to work with NASA? And what were you doing? Its just that its always been a dream of mine to work with NASA in an engineering job, wondering what I would need to get the chance. Thanks in advance :)
(King Mong, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:11, archived)
# BTW I really like the lamp
(King Mong, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:13, archived)
#
They actually came to my school and picked some industrial design students to work with them on blue sky ideas for incremental lunar habitation. It lasted a few months and then they set us free. I suspect, in retrospect, that it was all simply an advertising campaign to show off how forward thinking and innovative they were to use ideas from enthusiastic young designers or some such.

It was pretty frustrating trying to pry reasonable information out of the engineers that dealt with us directly. We'd ask questions like "what's the internal structure of a prospective fuel tank like? could the tank, after getting voided on landing, be used as a storage tank for grey water or is it unworkable." We'd tend to get brushed off with questions like these. It was a might tedious.

I know some JPL engineers at Ames. It seems like they got their jobs through social connections. I'd recommend joining groups like Dorkbot and Battlebots. I'd also visit conferences like DefCon and be a part of hackerspaces like Noisebridge. They're good places to meet up with exciting engineers some of whom might be or be friends with NASA people and offer a leg up. It's also a good idea to make projects that nerds find captivating and insinuate that you're looking for work with NASA along with the project. Spacebridge is kinda a good example www.youtube.com/watch?v=go56JzqoFK0
(I helped save b3ta! Rainman, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:22, archived)
# Thanks Rainman!
Much appreciated
(King Mong, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:36, archived)
# YES YES YES YES YES
(I helped save b3ta! gronkpan https://twitter.com/VomitingLarry, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:15, archived)
# Watt
a beauty
(I helped save b3ta! Jamnog Sardines in her eyebrows, lobsters up and down, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:29, archived)
# your wasted here jamnog
you should put your energy into something else
(I helped save b3ta! Jamnog Sardines in her eyebrows, lobsters up and down, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:32, archived)
# hallo gen
only your name is not gen thus ... I will move on
(I helped save b3ta! Jamnog Sardines in her eyebrows, lobsters up and down, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:33, archived)
# WOt R gon on bout?
(I helped save b3ta! arrangedletters, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:39, archived)
# well, that's just great.
good first thing to see after not logging in for quite a while.

edit: you've scared people off from posting anything above your lamp.
(I helped save b3ta! postbear has metal knees, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:54, archived)
#
seemingly so. I fear I've broken the b3ta. Who should I call to fix this.

ps: thanks.
(I helped save b3ta! Rainman, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:05, archived)
# call the ghost card.
welcome.
(I helped save b3ta! postbear has metal knees, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:11, archived)
# He's a real turn on.
(Rattlehead all time with the gay, forever touching, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 2:58, archived)
#
*spang*
(I helped save b3ta! Rainman, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:05, archived)
# Awww!
:D
(I helped save b3ta! Killerkitti Like my coffee black, just like my metal, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 3:01, archived)
# Nice:D
(herman:D, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 5:51, archived)
# that's aceness
I imagine it will have been copied and mass produced in China by the time you read this though
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 8:08, archived)
# I especially like the lightbulb
it's awesome

/is a cunt
(I helped save b3ta! Prof UnderCover evitable, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 9:23, archived)
# have you thought about
making one using threeD printers like shapways.com?

It is very nice, I recognise it have you posted it before or elsewhere?
(I helped save b3ta! Holly Would long wheel based tranny, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 9:54, archived)
#
Though I think 3d printing is mighty cool a model this size would probably cost a couple thousand dollars to print. That and I'd have to find a way to digitize the design either scanning it or sculpting the model digitally myself first. I'd be perfectly willing to print one if someone gave me a whole pile of cash to do so, tho.

I do 3d printing fairly often and though it's coming down in price pretty steadily and coming up in quality even faster it's still not too practical for production lines, especially that the material is never all too strong when it comes out.

I think my lamp's been posted across a few blogs. I know it's been on Make and Craft as well as some design zines.
(I helped save b3ta! Rainman, Tue 16 Feb 2010, 10:20, archived)