I’m watching Unit II: Lec 9 | MIT Calculus Revisited: Single Variable Calculus and my mate Herb says that he uses the word “on” the closed interval [a,b] and “in” the open interval (a,b). Thanks Herb. :)
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Monthly Archives: March 2022
The Gradient of Fear
Plain Text
This was a quick romp around “plain text”: Plain Text – Dylan Beattie – NDC Oslo 2021. Would recommend if you don’t already know about such things.
LEGO microscope
This via r/programming today: IBM open sources $300 fully-functional LEGO® microscope design.
Pull-up and Pull-down Resistors
I’ve been learning about Pull-up and Pull-down Resistors.
Cardiac probe
For fun and learning I’d like to investigate making a probe which can measure my heartbeat via my scope.
OSC482 USB scope
I’m watching Oscilloscopes for beginners and it mentions the OSC482 USB scope. Think I should get me one of those to play with.
A non-standard book list for software developers
This via r/programming today: A non-standard book list for software developers:
- Euclid’s Elements
- Calculus, 4th edition (the article above references the 3rd edition, not sure why, also there is an answer book)
- Operating System Design: The Xinu Approach, Second Edition
- Lisp in Small Pieces
Also some bonus material mentioned: Calculus Revisited: Single Variable Calculus video lectures from the late MIT lecturer Herb Gross.
The Buffer Gate
Learning about the Buffer Gate.
How Much Water Is Too Much?
I think maybe I’ve been drinking too much water. Gonna try to cut back to 2L per day.