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**Author:** [@system](https://makermattdesign.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 11:25am UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/welcome-to-make-matt-design-forum/5 "2023-09-11T11:25:11Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Make Matt Design Forum A place for Matt and friends to discuss cool stuff. Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself by adding your picture and … --- ## [Inheriting a Traditional IRA in 2026: How Two Sisters in Oregon and California Can Keep More and Lose Less to Taxes](https://makermattdesign.com/t/inheriting-a-traditional-ira-in-2026-how-two-sisters-in-oregon-and-california-can-keep-more-and-lose-less-to-taxes/537)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/inheriting-a-traditional-ira-in-2026-how-two-sisters-in-oregon-and-california-can-keep-more-and-lose-less-to-taxes/537 "2026-09-20T17:20:49Z")
Title: Inheriting a Traditional IRA in 2026: How Two Sisters in Oregon and California Can Keep More and Lose Less to Taxes Your nieces have inherited something powerful and fragile at the same time: a traditional IRA, w… --- ## [PitchPlay for Android](https://makermattdesign.com/t/pitchplay-for-android/530)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/pitchplay-for-android/530 "2026-09-10T16:47:33Z")
PitchPlay :musical\_note: A focused Android music player for musicians and vocalists who need to practice along with real recordings. PitchPlay lets you download audio from YouTube, adjust the pitch in real time, and orga… --- ## [PitchPlay 2026-9-41 — Android beta](https://makermattdesign.com/t/pitchplay-2026-9-41-android-beta/536)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/pitchplay-2026-9-41-android-beta/536 "2026-09-13T15:10:02Z")
PitchPlay 2026-9-41 — Android beta Limited Android beta. Disposable self-hosted-sync pilot checks are complete; final Pixel/Samsung rollout checks remain in progress. Download PitchPlay-202609041-e418d8efcadd.apk Downl… --- ## [PitchPlay 2026-9-40 — Android beta](https://makermattdesign.com/t/pitchplay-2026-9-40-android-beta/535)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 3:08am UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/pitchplay-2026-9-40-android-beta/535 "2026-09-13T03:08:45Z")
PitchPlay 2026-9-40 — Android beta Limited Android beta. Self-hosted sync remains a pilot; owner-library enrollment still awaits server recovery and administrator acceptance. Download PitchPlay-202609040-6bb0d4f06090.ap… --- ## [PitchPlay 2026-9-39 — Android beta](https://makermattdesign.com/t/pitchplay-2026-9-39-android-beta/534)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 2:22am UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/pitchplay-2026-9-39-android-beta/534 "2026-09-13T02:22:20Z")
PitchPlay 2026-9-39 — Android beta Limited Android beta for updater and self-hosted sync pilot validation. Self-hosted server acceptance and owner-device updater checks are still in progress. Download PitchPlay-20260903… --- ## [PitchPlay 2026-9-33 — Android beta: safer JSON backups](https://makermattdesign.com/t/pitchplay-2026-9-33-android-beta-safer-json-backups/533)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/pitchplay-2026-9-33-android-beta-safer-json-backups/533 "2026-09-11T21:59:30Z")
PitchPlay 2026-9-33 is available as an Android beta. This release improves JSON backup coverage and recovery. Download PitchPlay 2026-9-33 (69.0 MiB) Requires Android 8+ and arm64 app support. Downloads are public; no … --- ## [Navigating Omarchy on an Aging Mac: A Guide for New Users](https://makermattdesign.com/t/navigating-omarchy-on-an-aging-mac-a-guide-for-new-users/529)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 2:03pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/navigating-omarchy-on-an-aging-mac-a-guide-for-new-users/529 "2026-09-10T14:03:55Z")
Navigating Omarchy on an Aging Mac: A Guide for New Users Transitioning to a new operating system can be both an exciting and daunting experience, especially for someone accustomed to the Debian/Ubuntu ecosystem. Omarchy… --- ## [How to side load the PitchPlay app](https://makermattdesign.com/t/how-to-side-load-the-pitchplay-app/528)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/how-to-side-load-the-pitchplay-app/528 "2026-08-20T21:53:56Z")
Install or update Requires Android 8+ and arm64 app support. Forum APK downloads are public—no account needed. Back up first: in PitchPlay, open Settings → Create Backup and save outside the app. Download the single .a… --- ## [Jobs & Land, West Of The Colorado Rockies](https://makermattdesign.com/t/jobs-land-west-of-the-colorado-rockies/527)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 3:44am UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/jobs-land-west-of-the-colorado-rockies/527 "2026-08-17T03:44:11Z")
Using “west of the Rockies” to mean west of Colorado’s Continental Divide, these are the 10 largest incorporated municipalities by the Colorado State Demography Office’s official 2024 estimates. The report was prepared i… --- ## [Fringe Finds: Investigating Affordable Acreage in Colorado's Booming Front Range](https://makermattdesign.com/t/fringe-finds-investigating-affordable-acreage-in-colorados-booming-front-range/526)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/fringe-finds-investigating-affordable-acreage-in-colorados-booming-front-range/526 "2026-08-17T03:11:58Z")
Fringe Finds: Investigating Affordable Acreage in Colorado’s Booming Front Range By \[Your Name/Journalist Team\], Investigative Reporter Colorado’s Front Range – In a state synonymous with majestic mountains and a burgeo… --- ## [Under the Wires: Bargain Hunting for Small-Acreage Property Near Colorado Springs and Longmont](https://makermattdesign.com/t/under-the-wires-bargain-hunting-for-small-acreage-property-near-colorado-springs-and-longmont/525)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/under-the-wires-bargain-hunting-for-small-acreage-property-near-colorado-springs-and-longmont/525 "2026-08-17T03:11:54Z")
Under the Wires: Bargain Hunting for Small-Acreage Property Near Colorado Springs and Longmont If you are willing to live with power lines, industrial zoning, cosmetic problems, and general “less‑desirable” conditions, … --- ## [Exploring Affordable Property Options Near Colorado Springs and Longmont: A Comprehensive Analysis](https://makermattdesign.com/t/exploring-affordable-property-options-near-colorado-springs-and-longmont-a-comprehensive-analysis/524)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/exploring-affordable-property-options-near-colorado-springs-and-longmont-a-comprehensive-analysis/524 "2026-08-17T03:11:49Z")
Exploring Affordable Property Options Near Colorado Springs and Longmont: A Comprehensive Analysis Finding an affordable property in Colorado, particularly near booming areas like Colorado Springs and Longmont, can be ch… --- ## [The Quest for Affordable Acreage: Navigating Colorado's Front Range Property Market in 2024](https://makermattdesign.com/t/the-quest-for-affordable-acreage-navigating-colorados-front-range-property-market-in-2024/523)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/the-quest-for-affordable-acreage-navigating-colorados-front-range-property-market-in-2024/523 "2026-08-17T03:11:45Z")
The Quest for Affordable Acreage: Navigating Colorado’s Front Range Property Market in 2024 An Investigative Analysis of Budget-Conscious Land Acquisition Strategies in Colorado Springs and Longmont Executive Summary The… --- ## [Bargain-Hunting for Half-Acre to Two-Acre Parcels Near Colorado Springs and Longmont: Utility Realities, Industrial Trade-Offs, and the Fixer-Upper Gamble](https://makermattdesign.com/t/bargain-hunting-for-half-acre-to-two-acre-parcels-near-colorado-springs-and-longmont-utility-realities-industrial-trade-offs-and-the-fixer-upper-gamble/522)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/bargain-hunting-for-half-acre-to-two-acre-parcels-near-colorado-springs-and-longmont-utility-realities-industrial-trade-offs-and-the-fixer-upper-gamble/522 "2026-08-17T03:11:41Z")
Bargain-Hunting for Half-Acre to Two-Acre Parcels Near Colorado Springs and Longmont: Utility Realities, Industrial Trade-Offs, and the Fixer-Upper Gamble The search for inexpensive land between 0.5 and 2 acres in the Fr… --- ## [Migrating from AndroidOS to GrapheneOS](https://makermattdesign.com/t/migrating-from-androidos-to-grapheneos/521)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/migrating-from-androidos-to-grapheneos/521 "2026-08-14T16:09:29Z")
I’m looking for a pragmatic way to switch to GrapheneOS from my current Android OS. I’ve installed quite a few speciality apps on Android that I would like to find an easier way to install on Graphene. Is there an app t… --- ## [1866 Nelson Story led the first major cattle drive](https://makermattdesign.com/t/1866-nelson-story-led-the-first-major-cattle-drive/520)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/1866-nelson-story-led-the-first-major-cattle-drive/520 "2026-08-08T02:48:53Z")
In 1866 Nelson Story led the first major cattle drive of Texas longhorns to Montana. He bought roughly a thousand head, hired tough drovers, and pushed them more than 1,400 miles up the Bozeman Trail. Defying army orders… --- ## [Terafab, 100 million square foot semiconductor fabrication facility](https://makermattdesign.com/t/terafab-100-million-square-foot-semiconductor-fabrication-facility/519)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/terafab-100-million-square-foot-semiconductor-fabrication-facility/519 "2026-08-07T12:53:38Z")
Terafab is a planned, vertically integrated semiconductor fabrication plant (fab) jointly developed by Tesla, SpaceX (and involving xAI/Intel), not a traditional commercial company offering retail products or services … --- ## [Discover Card sold to Capitol One, OpenAI - What is the scoop?](https://makermattdesign.com/t/discover-card-sold-to-capitol-one-openai-what-is-the-scoop/518)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/discover-card-sold-to-capitol-one-openai-what-is-the-scoop/518 "2026-08-06T17:20:03Z")
Short version: Capital One is a credible issuer with a good app and some excellent cards, but its customer service is less consistently personal than Discover’s. I wouldn’t leave solely because of the acquisition—but I a… --- ## [You Don’t Need to Be an Astronaut to Build a Career in Space](https://makermattdesign.com/t/you-don-t-need-to-be-an-astronaut-to-build-a-career-in-space/517)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/you-don-t-need-to-be-an-astronaut-to-build-a-career-in-space/517 "2026-07-13T01:36:12Z")
Image credit: SpaceX If I were a young person choosing a career today, I would take a serious look at the space industry. It is growing quickly, the work is meaningful, and many rewarding careers do not require a fou… --- ## [SpaceX IPO - Moving Parts](https://makermattdesign.com/t/spacex-ipo-moving-parts/516)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 11:25am UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/spacex-ipo-moving-parts/516 "2026-06-05T11:25:13Z")
The SpacerX IPO is thought to be about a week away, June 12, 2026. Lets try to understand a little about who they are, how they make money and how they spend money. SpaceX’s S-1 breaks the company into 3 official segmen… --- ## [African Mahogany and Ash Basket Weave Cutting Board](https://makermattdesign.com/t/african-mahogany-and-ash-basket-weave-cutting-board/450)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/african-mahogany-and-ash-basket-weave-cutting-board/450 "2026-05-09T21:44:45Z")
It was a fun and relatively easy board to make. As shown, it is 9 columns wide, an odd number, important as noted below. The height is 8 rows. Each cell is a stack of 3 woods. Wood piece count is 9 x 8 x 3 = 216. … --- ## [End Grain Maple & Sapele Basketweave](https://makermattdesign.com/t/end-grain-maple-sapele-basketweave/426)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/end-grain-maple-sapele-basketweave/426 "2026-05-09T21:44:28Z")
We learn by trying new things. The woods were left over from earlier projects in quantities just enough to prove a build process. These are small boards intended for use on a bar top, just large enough to cut limes. … --- ## [TV Griddle Bar - Build Process](https://makermattdesign.com/t/tv-griddle-bar-build-process/477)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/tv-griddle-bar-build-process/477 "2026-04-25T09:54:41Z")
For years and years we had a round glass table on the patio next to the BBQ. It was round, not a good fit for the space and one day the glass top shattered. After the cleanup, there was mostly an open space with a bit… --- ## [ESP-WROOM-32 ESP32 ESP-32S Development Board 2.4GHz Dual-Mode WiFi + Bluetooth Dual Cores Microcontroller Processor Integrated with Antenna RF AMP Filter AP STA Compatible with Arduino IDE (3PCS)](https://makermattdesign.com/t/esp-wroom-32-esp32-esp-32s-development-board-2-4ghz-dual-mode-wifi-bluetooth-dual-cores-microcontroller-processor-integrated-with-antenna-rf-amp-filter-ap-sta-compatible-with-arduino-ide-3pcs/476)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/esp-wroom-32-esp32-esp-32s-development-board-2-4ghz-dual-mode-wifi-bluetooth-dual-cores-microcontroller-processor-integrated-with-antenna-rf-amp-filter-ap-sta-compatible-with-arduino-ide-3pcs/476 "2026-04-25T07:57:56Z")
--- ## [96 Subaru Sambar Photos html](https://makermattdesign.com/t/96-subaru-sambar-photos-html/474)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/96-subaru-sambar-photos-html/474 "2026-04-22T21:37:56Z")
Bring it home from PXL\_20230725\_2335341181920×1446 369 KB PXL\_20230725\_2335473531920×1446 416 KB PXL\_20230726\_1429151651920×1446 311 KB Engine access from the truck bed PXL\_20230726\_1434121081920×2550 373 KB Ann… --- ## [| Lyrics | Memory Cues | |--------|-------------| | Kevin dances in the dark, | Shadowy Kevin grooving blindly | | Kevin dances in the park, | Sunny park picnic boogie | | Kevin also dances in the rain, | Umbrella twirl, wet splash joy | | Kevin dances in](https://makermattdesign.com/t/lyrics-memory-cues-kevin-dances-in-the-dark-shadowy-kevin-grooving-blindly-kevin-dances-in-the-park-sunny-park-picnic-boogie-kevin-also-dances-in-the-rain-umbrella-twirl-wet-splash-joy-kevin-dances-in/473)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/lyrics-memory-cues-kevin-dances-in-the-dark-shadowy-kevin-grooving-blindly-kevin-dances-in-the-park-sunny-park-picnic-boogie-kevin-also-dances-in-the-rain-umbrella-twirl-wet-splash-joy-kevin-dances-in/473 "2026-04-15T12:43:50Z")
Lyrics Memory Cues Kevin dances in the dark, Shadowy Kevin grooving blindly Kevin dances in the park, Sunny park picnic boogie Kevin also dances in the rain, Umbrella twirl, wet splash joy Kevin dances in t… --- ## [Quantum Computing Worries - Not So Much Just Yet](https://makermattdesign.com/t/quantum-computing-worries-not-so-much-just-yet/464)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/quantum-computing-worries-not-so-much-just-yet/464 "2026-03-12T01:23:02Z")
What benchmarks have been released to date that compare quantum computing with traditional computing? I’ll save you a few minutes, after 25+ years of seeing hyped stories about quantum computing, not much of consequen… --- ## [The Mahogany Imperative: Crafting a Resilient Finish for Daily Drawer Demands](https://makermattdesign.com/t/the-mahogany-imperative-crafting-a-resilient-finish-for-daily-drawer-demands/463)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/the-mahogany-imperative-crafting-a-resilient-finish-for-daily-drawer-demands/463 "2026-03-11T15:25:12Z")
The Mahogany Imperative: Crafting a Resilient Finish for Daily Drawer Demands Investigative Report managed by Cross-AI, https://crossai.dev Introduction: African Mahogany, with its rich reddish-brown hues and distinc… --- ## [The \*\*throw ratio\*\* for the \*\*NEBULA Cosmos 4K SE](https://makermattdesign.com/t/the-throw-ratio-for-the-nebula-cosmos-4k-se/461)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/the-throw-ratio-for-the-nebula-cosmos-4k-se/461 "2026-03-07T20:06:41Z")
The throw ratio for the NEBULA Cosmos 4K SE is 1.2:1. This is a fixed value (no zoom), meaning the projector is a standard-throw model. What the Throw Ratio Means Throw ratio = projection distance ÷ image width (both i… [Next page](https://makermattdesign.com/latest.md?page=1)