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ChatGPT is going to take my jerb!
There’s a lot of talk about Large-Language Model AIs like ChatGPT these days. People say the days of computer programming as a profession are numbered. I’ve seen stories of ChatGPT doing a pretty amazing job writing and debugging code. I wanted to try it for myself. Is ChatGPT really going to take my jerb? One…
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Spacewar!
I made a simple implementation of Spacewar in Scratch. Here it is:
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Vacuum brewer danger: superheating
A couple years ago, I read about a coffee brewing method called “vacuum brewing” or “siphon brewing”. It uses two linked glass vessels, and a small heat source (an alcohol burner, for example). Water is placed in the bottom vessel and heated. When the water boils, the top vessel is connected and steam pressure pushes…
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Tool tray for Roland MDX-40A milling machine
A friend of mine bought himself a Roland MDX-40A desktop milling machine, with the optional ZCL-40A rotary axis. It was from an E-bay seller. It comes with a large assortment of tools and accessories. But they all came in a bag. Hard to find small items, and not very well protected. As one of our…
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The lost truth about Martinis
Myth: A Martini is any random concoction that strikes your fancy, served in a conical glass. Reality: A Martini is gin or vodka, with a hint of vermouth, typically (but not necessarily) served in a conical glass. It is not the conical glass that makes a Martini. It’s the ingredients. And the conical glass sucks…