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   by zafka 14y ago

   I really enjoyed this article. And I will admit that it is because I identified very much. That being said, I am 53 years old, and pretty much in demand as an embedded programmer. I don't have an ardinio, but I have multiple microchip demo
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   by zafka 14y ago

   A nice parable, but for anyone who has used a rock tumbler credibility is lost when you get polished stones in one day. It makes me wonder if the story is completely fabricated, or changed for brevity.
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   by zafka 14y ago

   This is sweet. I can imagine this being woven into some great stories.
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   by zafka 14y ago

   Yes, that was the question. Thought it might be a multiple of some arcane physical constant.
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   by zafka 14y ago

   Does anyone know where he came up with the magic number? "Mason's annual salary is $756.72"
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   by zafka 14y ago

   I like to consider if I could build a computer if I was transported back to Ancient times. Having a fair amount of knowledge, it would still be an immense challenge to start from scratch and build up the tools and chemicals one needed.
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   UD professor brings access to previously untapped higher frequency bandwidth(udel.edu)

   1 points by zafka 14y ago|0 comments
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   by zafka 14y ago

   While I have barely used the SAP system where I work, I could intuitively sense its value. Only half joking, I have claimed that If i could get a half dozen good co-ops, we could build a far better system with LAMP in about 6 months. ( I kn
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   by zafka 14y ago

   It is both.
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    by zafka 14y ago

    This brings a smile to my face.
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    Organic metamaterial flows like liquid(rdmag.com)

    1 points by zafka 14y ago|0 comments
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    by zafka 14y ago

    While I do like the look of the perfect spoons, I am an advocate of owning the worst. Actually I make my own bowls and plates, so while they are "perfect", it is okay to smash them, as I can always make another. When folks come over for a m
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    Chip Makes Twisted Light for Communications(spectrum.ieee.org)

    1 points by zafka 14y ago|0 comments
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    by zafka 14y ago

    How disappointing for us old guys!!
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    by zafka 14y ago

    "(about 90% of the time a company in Boca Raton, Florida is involved but that is a longer story)." This just makes me smile. I finished my degree at FAU in Boca, but was so busy working to pay my way, I missed the seamy underbelly of the to
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    by zafka 14y ago

    I too have read several of Thich Nhat Hann's books. I don't even know how many times I have referenced the washing dishes story. I do feel that it has added value to my life. I wonder if a statistically significant number of folks here on H
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    by zafka 14y ago

    I had forwarded your article to a friend a few hours ago, and he asked me if it had been open sourced. I told him I did not know, but from what I have read of your writing, I was sure you would be most helpful to anyone following in your fo
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    by zafka 14y ago

    I found this about 2 months ago: http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Laser-3D-Printer-Ste... It looks to be the same technology without the refinements. I got pretty excited and bought several of the components, but have yet to assemb
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    by zafka 14y ago

    I agree with your sentiment on the second point, but a better example would be acetaminophen.
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    by zafka 14y ago

    I am pretty excited about this field. I have been working with some folks who are developing controllers for off grid systems. My personal vision is to develop small systems that can be added modularly. First a few panels to run a DC pool
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    by zafka 14y ago

    I understand your wonder. I think this is why Elon Musk is such a role model. After achieving independence, he is working on making the world a better place. At the same time, I can see that this subject is going to become more important as
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    by zafka 14y ago

    I am amazed that this showed up in the NYT. The best line was: "Don’t you just love the shape of this pen?"
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    by zafka 14y ago

    I graduated with a degree in Computer Engineering when I was 36 years old. Except for a couple of year break when I was running a pottery shop/art gallery I have worked ever since. I tell the other 50 something guys I work with that I am i
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    by zafka 14y ago

    I can relate. I believe that this ability to think about mundane items, is the root of creativity. I am still fascinated by a story my uncle told me about a man who had a little metal casting setup in his garage, and made lug nuts for semi-
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    by zafka 14y ago

    If you get to choose, order a Microchip PIC dev kit with the closest functionality to what you want. YOU can then start with their canned code and morph it into your product. If you have an extra couple of grand and a spare week, there is t
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    by zafka 14y ago

    It really depends on what you are doing. I do embedded work on a 40 MIPs PIC dsp. When i want to smooth A/D readings I collect 32 by adding them each time an interrupt is called, and when i reach a count of 32 I use: smooth_value =sum &#62
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    Daniel Kahneman on the Trap of ‘Thinking That We Know(dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)

    2 points by zafka 14y ago|0 comments
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    by zafka 14y ago

    I spent longer playing with it than I did reading the article. It has a nice feel to it.
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    by zafka 14y ago

    Thanks! I have been around stained glass folks quite a bit,but while they repair using the h shaped lead, most used the copper foil method. I had never heard about the putty, so I am off to research that a bit.
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    by zafka 15y ago

    This is delightful! Thanks for sharing.