My goals are for a slightly larger, slightly more complex, slightly more modern system, but the reason I keep tinkering with my compiler project is very strongly aligned with the ideas behind @neauoire 's UXN environment, and shares some of the same inspirations (simpler machines of the 80s, Project Oberon, a desire for a software stack that's smaller, simpler, more understandable, and robust against the march of "progress" bit-rotting things)
My partner kept mentioning that he wanted coloured buttons for his #SteamDeck. After losing my fear of opening up the deck thanks to replacing fan & SSD an idea started forming for a surprise & #projects entry.
So - in secrecy - I designed a 3d printed box to create a 2 part silicone mold of the buttons (taken from my deck), cast them in epoxy resin, applied rub on letters & sealed those in with UV resin.
Really happy with the result, as is he 😊 And this is just v1, got some bigger plans 😁
