Oliver MacDonald

[Oliver MacDonald @Oliver_MacD]

My last project of the semester at Boise State is almost out.

Humanizing Science follows two grad students and asks who scientists actually are. Trailer is up. Full film goes into review this week and drops next week.
#ScienceCommunication

https://t.co/Vq28LogXis

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@Stormi_luv

[Oliver MacDonald @Oliver_MacD]

@ionleu https://t.co/z2xJL0mMKE is helping electrical engineers design products in a matter of weeks, not months.

[Oliver MacDonald @Oliver_MacD]

"40 Bits" placed third at BSU's ArtSci exhibition. Named after the stat that humans process 40–60 bits/sec consciously. Industrial control panels ignore that. Printed on aluminum so it reads like the thing it's critiquing.

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@hackfortfest Check out the Event! https://t.co/hRAGvlETdM

[Oliver MacDonald @Oliver_MacD]

I am super excited to be running a workshop at @hackfortfest ! Stop by to learn how you can use some cheap parts to track the temperature of your house or if your garage door is open. I'll be running my workshop from 1pm - 1:50pm on Saturday 3/28 so come say howdy!

#Hackfort

[Oliver MacDonald @Oliver_MacD]

Been about a year since I was actively taking consulting work or commissions through Anomalous Designs. Changing that this week.

New site. New portfolio pieces. Photography finally organized.

MechE, ECE, software, web dev, marketing, graphic design, art, and more!

#consulting

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We are starting to roll out access to the QTex AI schematic review tool. If you want to be one of the first teams on the platform, join our wait list!

https://t.co/ZuyffFI50w

#schematic #electronics #electronicsdesign #startup #hardware

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This is the first piece in a sculptural portfolio I'm serious about building. I've been putting it off for far too long and am jumping back into it.

[Oliver MacDonald @Oliver_MacD]

Spent Sunday on the first of four pillars. It's a sculpture set built around the four pillars of engineering. #SundaySideProject

#artist #sculpture #wip

[Oliver MacDonald @Oliver_MacD]

SXSW 2026 has been unreal.

Met amazing founders, had conversations that actually changed how I think about a few things, and discovered Austin has some of the best street murals I've ever seen!

#SXSW #SXSW2026

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Learn more at https://t.co/9fgrt4lNYk

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1 minute. That's all I had to pitch QTex AI as an alternate at SXSW Student Pitch — company, mission, impact, faster than brushing your teeth. What a ride!

If your electrical team needs more capacity without more headcount, join the waitlist!

#SXSW2026 #HardwarStartup #Founders

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Add it to your calendar: https://t.co/QF94k0SYAW

[Oliver MacDonald @Oliver_MacD]

Excited to announce that QTex AI will be pitching at SXSW Pitch 2026 next Friday! Would love to connect with other founders and anyone building new hardware. See you there!

#SXSW #SXSW2026 #SXSWPitch #StudentStartup #Austin #Founder #HardwareStartup

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@beneater A perfect example of why circuit design overwhelms big AI systems. Too much missing context, too many implicit constraints.

That’s why we’re building https://t.co/g3AnW7Pj7g! Engineers helping engineers with real datasheets, not vibes-only answers.

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Read the post: https://t.co/KT9yyvH6t2

[Oliver MacDonald @Oliver_MacD]

Started the semester with a science communication class and wrote a reflection on why technical work isn’t finished until it’s communicated. On sharing work, building trust, and communicating with intention. Check it out!

#sciencecommunication #engineering #research #builders

[Oliver MacDonald @Oliver_MacD]

Howdy folks, I wanted to start the year with an introduction, the name's Oliver! I'm building at the intersection of hardware, software, and people. Excited to keep growing QTex and meet more folks building real systems this year.

#hardware #startups #robotics #builders