These books are mentioned in the video: How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading, Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning.
Category Archives: Book
Learning Software Architecture
Today via Lobsters: Learning Software Architecture. Of particular interest were some of the references at the bottom:
- Boundaries talk by Gary Bernhardt
- How to Test
- ∅MQ guide and, more generally, writings by Pieter Hintjens
- optimistic merging
- Reflections on a decade of coding by Jamii
- my links
- Ted Kaminski blog
- Software Engineering at Google
- Ousterhout’s The Philosophy of Software Design
- a couple of important names
Learning the Art of Electronics: 1W.2 Resistor power dissipation | In The Lab With Jay Jay
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Silly Job Title: Chief Fuse Blower.
In this video we continue working our way through Learning the Art of Electronics and continue working through 1W Worked Examples: DC circuits with 1W.2 Resistor power dissipation and 1.2.2.C Power in resistors.
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Mail Call #59: Loot from AliExpress and Amazon | Learning Electronics In The Lab With Jay Jay
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Silly Job Title: Grounding Genius. I am the Grounding Genius!
In this video we take a look at what arrived in the mail from AliExpress and Amazon:
- Rössler S.O.H.O. 1524452154 Drawer Box for DIN A5, with Finger Hole, Denim, 250 x 175 x 320 mm, Pack of 4 (Colour Name: denim)
- Iron Sky DVD
- The Bullet Journal Method: Track Your Past, Order Your Present, Plan Your Future
- Metal Stencil Bookmark for Bullet Journals
- Multi Functional Headphone Stand Table Side Hanging Storage Rack for Sony/Airpods Max Gaming Headset Bag Universal Metal Holder (black)
- 1 piece screw holder, plastic woodworking tool for safety screws and drill clamps (3pcs)
- 20pcs Caulk Cap Glass Glue Tip Sealing Cap Barrel Glue Mouth Protective Cover Caulking Gun Nozzles Cap Red Caulk Saving Cap
- 3 in 1 OTG Adapter USB 3.0 to Type c Male to TF Memory Card Reader U Disk Reading For iPhone 15 16 Huawei (Black)
- Rafford Screw holder drill bit Phillips anti-drop screwdriver bit fixing clamp set suitable for electric drills, DIY repair. (2 Pcs, Hexagonal)
- 240 Pcs Cable Labels Tags for Cable Management Colorful Waterproof Cord Labels Tags for Wire Labels Self Adhesive Tear Resistant (240PCS)
- Dust Plug for USB -A Charger Port Cover Cap Female Jack Universal Silicone Dustproof USB-A Ports Protector PC Notebook Laptop (60Pcs Mixed)
- Silicone Dust Plugs Type C Charging Port Protector Stopper Cap Cover for Iphone 16 15 Pro Max 16 15 Plus Samsung Anti-Dust Plug (Mixed-20X)
- Silicone Dust Plugs Type C Charging Port Protector Stopper Cap Cover for Iphone 16 15 Pro Max 16 15 Plus Samsung Anti-Dust Plug (Black-20X)
- Silicone Dust Plugs Type C Charging Port Protector Stopper Cap Cover for Iphone 16 15 Pro Max 16 15 Plus Samsung Anti-Dust Plug (Clear-20X)
- Dust Plug for USB -A Charger Port Cover Cap Female Jack Universal Silicone Dustproof USB-A Ports Protector PC Notebook Laptop (20Pcs Black)
- Dust Plug for USB -A Charger Port Cover Cap Female Jack Universal Silicone Dustproof USB-A Ports Protector PC Notebook Laptop (60Pcs Black)
- For IOS/Type C/Micro USB Charging Port Anti Dust Stopper Dustplug DIY Pendant Transparent Protector Plug For iPhone iPad Samsung (20X for Type C)
- Microfiber Cleaning Cloths Premium Cloths for Phone Cleaning Glasses Lenses Screens and More (6 PACK)
- Disassembly Tool With Handle Thin Metal Prying Blade A Professional Disassembly Tool For Mobile Phones Computers And LCD Screens (black)
- 6/1Pcs Stainless Steel Blade Soft Ultra Thin Pry For Phones Tablet Screen Battery Opening Tools for Samsung iPhone iPad Opener (English Pack-6pcs)
- 20/30/50 colored cable ties for cable marking, organization, and identification, durable and easy to use, capable of writing (50pcs mixed color)
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Old Book Teardown #24: Electronic and Radio Engineering (1955) | In The Lab With Jay Jay
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Silly Job Title: Ohm Oracle. I am the Ohm Oracle!
In this video we have a look inside Electronic and Radio Engineering 4ed from the Father of Silicon Valley, Frederick Terman.
We have previously covered the 3rd edition of this book, here: Old Book Teardown #8: Radio Engineering 3rd Edition (1947).
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New Book Teardown #9: Basic Circuit Analysis 2nd Edition (2011) | In The Lab With Jay Jay
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Silly Job Title: Operation Manager. I am the Operation Manager!
In this video we take a look at what’s inside Basic Circuit Analysis 2nd Edition.
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Fibonacci’s Liber Abaci
I am interested in Fibonacci’s Liber Abaci but can’t prioritize it just at the moment…
Steal this stuff
Two books brought to my attention today that I don’t presently have time to read, but figured I should make a note: Steal This Book and Steal This Computer Book 4.0: What They Won’t Tell You About the Internet.
Learning the Art of Electronics: 1L.6 I versus V for some mystery boxes | In The Lab With Jay Jay
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Silly Job Title: Code Warrior. I am the Code Warrior!
In this video we continue to work our way through Learning the Art of Electronics. In this video we continue with 1L Lab: DC Circuits and investigate two mystery boxes.
The values we measure in this video are available in this spreadsheet: LAoE-01L.6.ods.
We use the METCAL PS-900 Soldering Station for soldering.
We use the AiXun H314 Hot Air Gun for heat shrink.
We use the Riden RD6006 Bench Power Supply to provide test voltages of 0.1 V through 10 V.
We use the EEVblog BM2257 Digital Multimeter to measure current.
We use the EEVblog BM036 Digital Multimeter to measure current.
We use the Fluke 17B+ Digital Multimeter to measure voltage.
We use the Brother P-Touch D210 Label Maker to make labels.
We use the WilliamKlein Music Stand to hold the text book.
We use the Carpenter Mechanical Pencil to make notes.
We use the Hakko CHP 3C-SA Precision Tweezers for tweezering.
We use the Plato Model 170 Wire Cutter to cut, cut, cut.
We use the Kaisi S-160 45x30cm Repair Mat as our workspace.
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Low Tech Sensors and Actuators
Today I discovered Low Tech Sensors and Actuators while reading Getting Started with Arduino. It’s a report about how to salvage electronics from cheap toys to make various types of systems which can interact with their environment.




