Robin Glauser


My Blog about Development, Design and my random thoughts.

Lights, Stream, Action! Using Luxafor as an OBS Status Indicator

Remember my article on building a DIY status light? It turns out the team at Luxafor, the creators of those workplace status lights, noticed it too! They reached out, and we started chatting about how their products could be even more useful for streamers.

In the world of live streaming, especially with multi-camera setups, clear communication is important. Imagine directing a live show with multiple camera operators and on-screen talent. How do you ensure everyone knows which camera is live and when it’s safe to move the camera around?


Experience: Helpful or Hurtful?

“Building Nvidia turned out to have been a million times harder than I expected it to be—than any of us expected it to be. If we realized the pain and suffering involved and just how vulnerable you’re going to feel, the challenges that you’re going to endure, the embarrassment and the shame, and the list of all the things that … Read More


SSH on the Fly: Dynamic Port Forwarding

Jon Gorenflo’s tweet shares a handy SSH trick for dynamically adding port forwarding to an existing SSH session. I haven’t seen it anywhere else and wanted to share it here.. This technique allows users to set up port forwarding on-the-fly, without having to disconnect and reconnect. To use this trick: While in an SSH session, type ~C (tilde followed by … Read More


How to Setup Flux AI Model Locally with Pinokio

If you want to try out the new Flux model locally and don’t want to waste hours trying to set up Python, Conda, PyTorch, etc., I’ve got just the thing for you! This guide will walk you through the Flux Pinokio setup, making local AI image generation a breeze. With https://pinokio.computer/, you can easily install Flux and other models without … Read More


The ultimate guide to debug problems like “avrdude errors” when uploading software to the arduino

Arduino boards are popular platforms for prototyping and developing embedded systems. You can build things like a “Luxafor Clone in under an hour”, a “Joke machine with an ESP8266” or a “Toastmaster Timer”. But when it comes to uploading software, a few common problems can arise. This is a comprehensive guide to help you troubleshoot and resolve them. These troubleshooting tips apply … Read More


Beyond the “Happy Path”

In software development, we often focus on the “happy path”. It’s the ideal route through a system when everything goes as planned. To create robust and user-friendly applications, we need to venture beyond this path and explore the paths of potential errors. This article discusses a proactive approach to error management that combines intentional error triggering with comprehensive error documentation … Read More


Troubleshooting Docker Android Builds on ARM Macs:

The Initial Setup I started by using Claude, an AI assistant, to generate the necessary Docker and build script files for my Android project. Claude provided a comprehensive setup that included: A Dockerfile to create the build environment A shell script to run the build process inside the Docker container A script to set up and run everything The initial … Read More


Troubleshooting OpenAI’s Text-to-Speech Implementation in Python

import io import os from openai import OpenAI from pydub import AudioSegment from pydub.playback import play client = OpenAI() def stream_and_play(text): response = client.audio.speech.create( model=”tts-1″, voice=”alloy”, input=text, ) # Convert the binary response content to a byte stream byte_stream = io.BytesIO(response.content) # Read the audio data from the byte stream audio = AudioSegment.from_file(byte_stream, format=”mp3″) # Play the audio play(audio) if … Read More


The ultimate guide to set up karaoke on your computer

Karaoke is a fun and entertaining pastime, an opportunity to unleash your inner pop star, and a great way to bring people together. Whether you’re a karaoke pro or a bathroom singer, this guide will help you set up a DIY karaoke system that will level up your karaoke nights. For the longest time I wanted to get my own … Read More


Three Effective Tricks to Boost Your iPhone’s Performance

Is your iPhone not as snappy as it used to be? Here’s a concise guide on three efficient tricks I employed to revive my slowing device:a simple restart, case removal for thermal management, and battery replacement. Each method yielded some results, enhancing the overall performance of my iPhone. 1. Execute a System Reboot Why: Temporary software glitches and memory leaks … Read More