benjaminrigsby 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
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
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
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
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
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
I jumped into 3D printing head first, and I’ve had tons of fun!
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”
This guide will give you a quick place to start when you need to re-position Vicon cameras. Our System Specs 8 VICON Vero 2.2 cameras 1 Ethernet switch 1 control PC running Vicon Tracker Custom railing suspended from ceiling (where cameras were mounted) Our System Requirements Make sure you think about what you’re going to … Read more
This post outlines the system of inboxing that allows me to keep track of everything, or at least most things. These apps and methods are a result of trying many different things over the years. Todoist: I use Todoist as my task management tool. For inboxing, I use Todoist’s task inbox. I just type in … Read more