Mini-Project: Wall Mounting Xbox Controllers
I wanted to mount four Xbox controllers to the wall in a cool, aesthetic way.
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Things People Said That Seemed Good (Great Quotes)
I’ve been collecting quotes that resonate with me for a number of years. I find them useful to reference as guidelines, and they help build structure in the framework of everyday life. Making it more solid where it is too flexible and more elastic where it is too rigid. I have done my best to … Read more
An Authorship Framework for Research Papers
Authorship disputes are a persistent problem in academia, and they often lead to feelings of resentment. These disputes are a waste of energy, discouraging, and (mostly) avoidable. To reduce the chance of disputes in my lab, I reviewed a couple of journal papers on authorship guidelines and an example or two that other labs had … Read more
My Journey with 3D Printing and How to Get Started
In the summer of 2017, I dove into 3D printing head first. I’d only used a 3D printer two or three times previously, so it was a plunge. I got a budget 3D printer kit (Tevo Tarantula) after watching a bunch of different reviews (see below for reviewers I trust on 3D printers). Building the … Read more
Python Install and Get Started Guide
There are so many different Python guides like this, it always reminds me of The Rifleman’s Creed from Full Metal Jacket. (“This is my rifle {python guide}. There are many like it, but this one is mine…”) Anyhow, here we go… I’ve had a number of people (lab mates, friends, family, students) ask me how … Read more
Why I Made a Blog
Convincing myself to start a blog took awhile. I’m afflicted with egophobia, and writing a blog seemed a little self-important to me. Ultimately, I’m doing it because I enjoy it. I have been writing most of these things down for years in Google Docs, and the sentiment of “the only thing stopping you from putting … Read more
Review: First Week Using a Kindle
Like many, I debated for awhile about buying a Kindle since I had never used an e-reader before. Would I miss the feel of a book? Would it ruin the experience? All the usual stuff. Ultimately, I bit the bullet and bought one. Would I buy again? Absolutely. I bought the Amazon Paperwhite (10th Gen), … Read more
Podcasts I Listen(ed) To
If you don’t listen to podcasts, start immediately! Podcasts allow you to regain some lost time due to driving, cleaning, washing dishes, walking, etc., etc. I recommend you start with a podcast on something you’re really interested in. Don’t start with something work/school related unless you are actually interested in that topic. Make it easy … Read more
3D Printing
I jumped into 3D printing head first, and I’ve had tons of fun!
Apartment Workbench
Over the last several years, I’ve been slowly putting together a small workbench in my apartment. Here are some pictures of its evolution… 🤔 Just the Bench 👷 Under Construction ✔️ Finished? 🔌 A Few “Special Features”