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The author is working on projects involving microcontrollers, specifically Raspberry Pi Pico boards. The current project involves creating a hardware controller for PTZ cameras and video switching equipment. The author is dissatisfied with the expensive, low-quality control panel currently in use and is developing a more functional, cost-effective alternative. After initial software development challenges using […]
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A man with a locked safe sought out the author’s safecracking services after ten years of the safe being inaccessible due to a lost combination. The safe in question was a red Gary safe with a Sargent & Greenleaf dial. The author, with limited knowledge of this model, relied on his expertise to manipulate the […]
SQL Explorer is a Django-based application designed to streamline data flow and simplify SQL querying. It can be integrated into existing Django sites or used as a standalone business intelligence tool. The tool connects seamlessly to any SQL database supported by Django and offers features such as an AI-powered SQL assistant, in-browser pivot tables, query […]
Three days of disorientation in a cold, dark room grappling with the nuances of C++’s initialization rules. Delve into the dangers of default and value-initialization, discover the implications of implicitly-declared default constructors, and uncover the truth behind list-initialization and aggregate initialization. Avoid the perils of parenthesized initializers and embrace the control of writing your own […]
The author introduces a creative way to engage young children in tabletop-style role-playing games by creating interactive stories with familiar settings like Pontypandy from Fireman Sam. However, the children struggle to engage due to verbal skills and short-term memory issues. To enhance the experience, the author creates a makeshift map of Pontypandy by stitching together […]
Kartikay reflects on his Twitter journey, sharing how even as a small account without fancy credentials, he received kindness and support from strangers. He transitioned to an anime profile picture, emphasizing the power of words over appearances. Despite receiving specific questions and helping others, he faces skepticism about the impact of his content. Kartikay remains […]
The author is excited that their game was mentioned in the New York Times Watching newsletter. The game, created in just four days using the PICO-8 engine, is an arcade action game/childhood dream achievement simulator. Despite its simplicity and short length of 45 seconds, the game has a strong theme of making a square land […]
Ambergris is a mysterious substance produced by sperm whales during their deep dives to hunt squid, and it is surrounded by myths and legends. The process of creating ambergris involves the accumulation of squid beaks in the whale’s intestines over several years. Unable to pass the ambergris, the whale either eventually expels it into the […]
TL;DR: By analyzing 10,000 Hacker News comments with GPT-4o and LangChain, I explored the job market trends. Despite wanting to move to NYC, the high cost of living makes it challenging without a job sponsor. I found Hacker News to be a more honest job market representation compared to biased platforms like X and LinkedIn. […]
The author humorously speculates about a possible bias towards the number 8 in their bank’s TOTP app generated codes due to its auspiciousness. They delve into the technicalities of the TOTP algorithm, questioning the distribution of digits in the codes generated. Conducting a Python experiment to plot the frequency of each digit in the codes, […]