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🕑 Added 2021-12-24 06:55:08 +0000 UTCG’day Folks,
Welcome to my end-of-year note to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, a happy New Year, and also to give you an idea of what I have in store for the channel over the next year.
To begin, much groundwork was laid this year that will begin to deliver dividends next year. Some of that has been about personal skill development, and has revolved around me learning to do some new things, and work with new materials. You’ll have seen the engine turning, investment casting and enamel work that I have been learning over the past year, and you can expect to see more of all of that over the coming year as I share what I learn.
A main focus of the channel will always be in releasing interesting project videos. A top priority this year has been to develop a pipeline of projects to give me a clear direction for the future. Some of these projects have a long development arc that stretches over several years; others are more immediate. The Dial Indicator project for example (and its associated side projects) are ready to go now, with prototypes complete, and the main series underway. Others will land much later, with the overall intention that in total, they will make up a coherent set of high quality projects.
The main Antikythera project will continue to progress, as will the Fragments series. You will have come to realise, as I have, that this project is no longer just a reconstruction project, but now a genuine research project as well. The contribution we can make to the field is modest, but I hope worthwhile, if only to get more people interested in the machine and what it means. My intention is to let our independent research set the pace of the video releases, to make sure that what we deliver is both meaningful and entertaining. The videos never come as fast as I would like; I truly wish I could crank them out faster! But I will make sure that they are each worth the wait.
The other groundwork laid this year is in the continuing development of the platform I have spoken of a few times over the last 18 months. That the world has changed enormously over the last 2 years needs no explanation; the platform in development is a knowledge sharing tool designed to be something of an antidote to the worst aspects of that change, and to some extent capitalise on the few positives. I will share all of the detail on this as soon as I can.
Clearly it has taken a lot longer than I had expected to deliver. Partly, this is because it has grown beyond the simple idea I and a few other Patrons were kicking around in mid 2020, and partly because it’s so very time consuming to get this sort of thing right. In any event, my intention is to do everything possible to get this thing launched in its minimum viable form within the first half of this coming year, and then develop it further from there. So keep an eye out for that.
As for right now, I am working on the next (main series) Antikythera video and will be online over the whole of the holiday season. So if you want to say G’day, feel free to drop me an email or a comment, or better yet join the Clickspring Discord and get to know your fellow Patrons. You have a standing invite to the weekly chat that I host every Sunday at 2200 UTC, and there is much activity at all other times of the week, on all manner of subjects.
Thank you for your loyal support over the years folks, none of this is possible without you, and I am so very grateful to have that support.
Again, all the very best of the season to you and your family, and I look forward to spending another year with you, doing more of this thing we love, in 2022.
Cheers,
Chris.
Comments
Pedro Martinez
Thanks! Just joined
Clickspring
Same to you Graeme :)
Clickspring
So pleased to hear that mate!
Clickspring
Thank you mate, you too :)
Clickspring
Terrific to have you on board mate, thank you :)
Clickspring
Certainly mate, here is a fresh link: https://discord.gg/f72dPWrb - Cheers :)
Pedro Martinez
Hi Cris, I tried to join the Clickspring Discord but I got a message that says that the invitation has expired. Can you create it again? Thanks in advance!
Graeme Brumfitt
Cheers Chris n A Happy New Year. GB :)
Borislav
Why did I read this in an Australian accent ;) I have been slowly chipping away at the Byzantine sundial calendar and I can tell you that the plans are beautiful. I love this Patreon. Happy Holidays, Cheers!
Justus Dehegovit
Didn't hear about the platform mentioned above in so long that I almost gave up thinking it was still in the works. Thank you for the update, Chris, may you have Happy Holidays and a better 2022.
InsaneTD
Merry Christmas! I love the Antikythera and love the fact it's more then just a recreation now. The whole series is awesome and why I signed up.
Clickspring
Terrific to hear about the lathe Grant; there is no going back once you're hooked!!
Clickspring
Cheers Mike!
Clickspring
I have loved seeing whats been happening in your shop this year John, looking forward to seeing what you have going on next year :)
Clickspring
So pleased to hear that Ed! - Come on over to the Discord at some time and I'd be happy to chat with you about the tool geometry - Cheers :)
Clickspring
Many thanks David, same to you :)
Clickspring
Cheers mate :)
Clickspring
Thank you mate :)
Clickspring
Me too mate :)
Clickspring
Cheers Andrew :)
Clickspring
Cheers Jack :)
Clickspring
Thanks Damian!
Clickspring
Cheers Rolf!
Clickspring
Cheers Duane :)
Clickspring
Thank you Franz!
Grant Hullinger
Thank you, Chris! You're a constant source of inspiration and awe. I'm hoping to start shopping for a lathe or mill later next year. Excited for new videos!
Mike Michelizzi
Merry Christmas to you too! Thanks for the update and all the work you put into the research and videos!
John S Dilsaver
Merry Christmas Chris and thanks for the update. We're looking forward to the new year, lots of fun going on here in my shop and maybe the occasional tidbit to report to the weekly chat. Thanks again!
Ed Popelas
And a big thank you to you and Mrs Clickspring! Your adventures are always enjoyable! I have to admit when Clickspring Clips came out I was a bit taken back and thought it was a odd format but now I probably watch them (in re-run) more than your main video. I absolutely love understanding what you are explaining without explaining it if that makes sense. Would be interested in learning more about your tool geometry, they seem a bit off from the textbooks.
David Wheelen
Chris, the amount of class you have is truly astounding Sir. I wish you the best in every personal & professional endeavor you choose to undertake. Happy Holidays mate.
Noah Orr
Merry Christmas everybody! I'm super excited for that dial indicator project.
Duncan Luddite
Sandra and I are joining in to Wish you and Mrs. Clickspring a Happy Christmas, and a Creative New Year! :) Looks like it's going to be a good one :) Cheers, Duncan
Stefan
Merry Christmas, Chris! The upcoming projects sound exciting and I can't wait for what is to come in the next year!
Andrew Noble
Thanks, Chris. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family.
Jack aka Buster
Coming soon; 'This Old Click CnC 79'
Damian Sutter
Dear Chris. I'm so excited to see all of your projects! Learning new skills and setting yourself new challenges is what makes shop-time so rewarding. A very merry christmas to you and your family and a happy new year!
rolf redford
Have a wonderful end of year holidays!!! I look forward to videos. :D
Duane
you're the man Chris. You truly are an inspiration for all mankind. I hope you and Mrs Clickspring have a wonderful Xmas and new year. stay safe and stay creative.
Franz Xaver Zeilinger
Frohe Weihnachten und ein gutes neues Jahr! Thank you, Chris, for your outstanding work and sharing it with us! Best wishes from Austria...
