cos

Random hacker from Finland. Interests in software, aviation, open source/hardware/protocols, retro tech, art stuff, diy music and decentralization.

Currently coding professional flight simulators for living.

Suomalaiset: suomenkielinen tunnus Ville 'cos' R (npub184y…qsmx) - kannattaa tilata se jos haluat jutella suomeksi.

#aviation
#qt
#gliding
#synth
#diy
#dj
#retrocomputing
#matrix

#nobot

Matrix: cos (npub1k2l…st8e):hacklab.fi
Friendica: [@[email protected]](https://venera.social/profile/cos )
Mastodon (suomeksi): Ville 'cos' R (npub184y…qsmx)
GitHub: https://github.com/vranki

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[email protected]

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relay.damus.io

nos.lol

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2026-06-08 07:45:14 UTC

Meshtastic folks! I have created a patched firmware that introduces new role I call "Shy".
It's intended for nodes that move between urban and rural areas. It works like Client, but In urban areas it becomes "Shy" and acts like Client_Mute.
Shy mode is activated if the node has heard 5 different nodes in last 15 minutes.
This is not a real role yet and replaces client_mute. Choose Client_mute in client to use this. Display shows "Shy" if shy mode is on.
https://github.com/vranki/meshtastic-firmware/tree/feature/shy-role
#meshtastic

2026-06-01 10:41:24 UTC

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I'm also core curious, but I really like the idea that Meshtastic just works without any infrastructure. Meshcore is indeed better if you need reliable long range communications.

2026-05-19 09:15:51 UTC

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warning, this page has autoplay video with sound.

2026-03-30 15:09:49 UTC

Oh, at last a open 2D printer! I've been waiting for this. If it's successful, It'll be the last printer I buy.
https://www.crowdsupply.com/open-tools/open-printer
#openprinter

2026-02-04 14:12:39 UTC

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is markdown just import / export or can libreoffice restrict the UI to just markdown supported features?

2025-12-18 15:36:39 UTC

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just installed this and noticed small UX issue:
1. Enter your instance into "Search Peertube platforms"
2. App asks to join server with url
3. You need to re-enter the instance url in the text box. This step could be streamlined by just continuing if search has valid instance url already.

2025-12-12 11:46:08 UTC

Yesterday I installed debian 13 to my living room PC, used for mostly web browsing, watching videos and occasional Steam gaming.
Unfortunately the experience wasn't great. The default gnome desktop is super bare bones. There is no visible task bar, you need to click top left corner to reveal gray bar with app launchers. You need to install gnome extension manager and guess some extensions to get more familiar desktop look. Not great for beginner users.
#debian

2025-11-19 14:02:20 UTC

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how will bots and bridged users work in E2EE rooms in future? They can't be properly verified. Will there be some kind special mechanism for them?

2025-10-08 11:52:07 UTC

Apple Meshtastic client issue about it sending telemetry home without consent has been deleted. This is highly suspicious and I wouldn't trust the app anymore. Maybe it's time to fork it and clean out all the tracking.
https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-Apple/issues/1449
#meshtastic #opensource #privacy

2025-08-14 13:35:51 UTC

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can't I update it with any computer the same way? Not sure what a pi on node location would help. There is no internet or anyone present during winter.

2025-08-14 13:01:54 UTC

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first, I got both nodes up. Even the router responds over bluetooth & serial now. Next I need to figure out case and power for it and get it to the tree.
What would a raspeberry pi do related to a Meshtastic node?

2025-08-14 09:12:16 UTC

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i don't think solar would be feasible in Finnish winter. I have access to electricity and antenna pole at Jämi airfield.

2025-08-14 09:03:04 UTC

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my nodes are in Tampere, but I might have possibility to install one at Jämi to help bridge the gap. Hints on long range node setup appreciated.

2025-08-14 07:38:56 UTC

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i'm planning to put the router in a tree next to my house. It has quite good visibility over horizon. Not a mountain or skyscraper though.

2025-08-14 07:26:58 UTC

Took first steps with Meshtastic. I got HELTEC v3 boards. Some notes:
- Flashing was easy, except Ubuntu has Chromium as snap, and it can't access serial ports without command line magic. Bad UX, Ubuntu!
- Web configurator is quite good, but could be easier. Lot of parameters available. AFAIK some such as fixed location need to be set via python cli.
- I set one device as router and it stopped responding on serial. Not sure if this is expected.
#meshtastic #ubuntu
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2025-05-27 11:33:50 UTC

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started a monthly donation. Thanks for Peertube!

2025-01-29 19:26:31 UTC

Anyone good with Authentik? We are providing Matrix, Mastodon and Mobilizon for Finnish users and using Authentik for SSO.
Problem is that when users verify their e-mail using the link, it sends them to login page. When they try to login, they see this error and think account creation failed. Is there some way to display a custom page after e-mail has been verified?
#authentik #sso
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/913/268/932/608/194/original/df70e365f282bd52.png

2025-01-20 10:26:35 UTC

What's currently the best way to setup a Mastodon account to automatically boost another account's content?
(Use case: hackerspace's account could boost videos uploaded to hackerspace's peertube account)
#MastoAdmin

2025-01-16 14:21:21 UTC

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can you call it reusable before it has been reused once?

2024-12-09 14:35:35 UTC

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could you remove Signal from the list, please? It's not proper open source like the other apps.
Notice there's no official Signal client in F-Droid or Debian which only have open source software.

2024-10-08 16:36:17 UTC

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thanks.. Maybe it should say "Following each other" or something. At least a tooltip explaining it would be welcome. As a non-native english speaker "Mutual" doesn't mean anything without context.

2024-10-08 16:31:18 UTC

What's this "Mutual" button? It isn't obvious what it means. And there is no tooltip. Not impressed with usability on 4.3.0.
#Mastodon
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2024-08-30 09:22:53 UTC

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"This app promotes or depends entirely on a non-free network service" anti-feature really makes no sense. Even having some defaults to services that are not completely free triggers this, even if the app can be fully used with completely free services.
"This app depends entirely on a non-free network service " would be acceptable criteria. But still hiding apps with anti-features by default just sucks.