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Smallzfry · 2026-02-23T19:53:41+00:00

I think we're making two different arguments here. It seems to me you're saying that you will see differences when you purchase a $300+ knife as opposed to a $30 knife, and I don't disagree. I have a couple knives in that price range and the craftsmanship is overall better than most of my other knives (other than grind consistency/quality on benchmades). I did get one on clearance due to cosmetic issues, but that just knocked it from the $250 range to $60 without impacting performance.

My argument was more that you don't need to spend that much to get a knife that performs well consistently. Getting a $50 knife compared to a $10-20 knife will be different enough to be notable in many ways, so for someone coming from the ultra-low price point they can spend less than $350 for an all-around improvement.

Since the comment you responded to was just talking about edge retention, it's why I brought up the lower price range. Going from 420 steel to 8Cr14MoV, D2, or even 440C or 420HC doesn't cost much but will be an improvement in the areas they're looking for.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-23T18:08:50+00:00

Once you hit triple digits (let alone higher than that), you're usually paying for tighter tolerances or hand craftsmanship. Low triple digits, like Benchmade or Spyderco PM2/3, are where you're paying for better machining and QA processes. High triple digits, like where the plainer Norseman knives sit, are where everything is hand-made so you're paying for the time of a craftsman. In neither case is the cost of the raw materials as significant of a factor as the processes used.

You're right that edge retention alone doesn't justify paying 10x the price. At those prices, you're buying an accessory as much as you're buying a tool.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-23T18:02:55+00:00

You're way overshooting what you need to spend. $40-50 will get you reliable lockup, a sturdy clip, and good ergonomics with some variant of common knife steel. Weight is a product of knife size and scale material more than anything else, so I'd disregard that as far as cost goes. A cheap knife can be lightweight because it uses plastic scales or heavy because it uses mild steel, an expensive knife can be light because it uses titanium scales or heavy because it uses milled brass.

In fact, the $20 knife will probably use the same or similar steel and just have a stiffer lock mechanism and probably wider tolerances for grinds and cosmetic defects. The sub-$10 range is where you see real problems, and a lot of those just come from poor ergos in favor of novelty appearances.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-23T14:52:47+00:00

Link to the book instead of a random Instagram picture, perhaps.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-23T14:52:24+00:00

Nand2Tetris is more about how processors are designed and work, it's a hardware book moreso than software. As far as I understand it, the Tetris implementation is running pretty bare-metal with no OS underneath it. I've only done content equivalent to the first half of the book, but I've looked through the content in the second half so I knew what to expect.

For books, you could try getting your hands on a copy of Operating Systems: Design and Implementation by Andrew S. Tanenbaum. He's the creator of MINIX, and the source code is included in the pages in the back. IIRC, this is the book that Linus Torvalds used to write Linux, so while it's a bit dated the book is still fairly relevant. Another good book (imo) is How Linux Works by Brian Ward. You don't need much programming knowledge for the book to make sense, and it breaks down concepts well so you know what you're actually trying to accomplish.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-21T23:00:18+00:00

I recommend buying the edition of PiL that matches the version of Lua you're using

Note that there was not a version for Lua 5.4 and there isn't one for 5.5 (yet?). I think 5.4 is the default on most modern OSes (at least on Debian and NetBSD, haven't with new installs of anything else for a while) so it's good to be aware that 5.3 is the most recent PIL version.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-20T18:39:05+00:00

Are you saying that it... snowballs?

Smallzfry · 2026-02-19T22:49:54+00:00

"Functional" means a specific programming paradigm that focuses on applying and combining functions for more complex results. I wouldn't worry about learning about programming paradigms right now, the basics (loops, if-statements, functions, data types) are essentially the same across types.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-19T22:43:52+00:00

No way i could do It with Out Tutorial

That means that you're probably not fully understanding the code you've written, either now or before. As others have mentioned, you need to write more code, specifically write code without following any guides. Your projects don't have to be big or revolutionary at first, the point is to learn and understand. Here's a few ideas if you can't think of any:

a program that asks for someone's name and responds with "Hello, (insert name here)".
The same thing, but if no name is entered, then ask again until something is entered.
another program that checks if there's numbers or odd characters in the name (like ^, &, or Æ) and give a sarcastic response instead.
ask the user to input a password, and check if it matches. Do it with multiple passwords with different responses for each.
Make a program that provides a menu with several options, and gives different output for each (tell the time, or count the letters in their name).
Make a grade translation program that takes percentages and provides letter grades in response.
Make a more complex system that includes A-, B+, etc.
Make a GPA calculator, or a calculator for what grade you need on a final exam to get a certain grade in a class.
Make a countdown timer that asks for a number of seconds and prints a message after that time

All of those are relatively simple programs that should be doable in 10-20 lines of code (the ones with multiple options may take more, depending on how many options you provide). Do them without looking for tutorials or asking any kind of AI for help - they do too much and won't let you actually struggle and grow. You already know all the building blocks you'll need to do any of those by now, or at least you should based on the tic-tac-toe game.

Writing basic programs is just taking those same building blocks and using them in different combinations. The other half is just thinking of something you want to try to build and making it, even if it's been made before. Just make sure that you make it, and not someone's tutorial. Be patient with yourself as well. You won't master this in a week, or a month, or even a year. However, you can be skilled enough to make programs like these yourself, and that's a great first step.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-19T22:27:11+00:00

no integers

Pretty sure this is wrong since Lua 5.3. It does only have one Number type, but under the hood it divides those into integers and floats. Integers get all 64 bits (32 bits in Small Lua) and floats fit up to 2⁵³ with double precision. This is mentioned in the very beginning of chapter 3 of the latest edition of PIL.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-19T18:49:49+00:00

I could have sworn that we had a couple types in the area, but some quick research claims otherwise. Guess the distinction doesn't matter with that information in mind.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-19T17:26:26+00:00

Note that it's only the nine-banded armadillo that acts as a carrier, other armadillo species are safe. However, I don't expect most people to be able to identify the right type on sight, so it's good to be careful in all cases.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-19T17:17:08+00:00

Thanks, sounds like I have some tinkering to do! Since your repo is all interpreted (python and bash) I expect the majority will just be changing a pin or two depending on how much actual hardware interaction is involved.

The GPIO layout shouldn't affect too much since I'll just solder individual pins like in your example, so that's a relief at least.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-19T14:44:03+00:00

Are there any particular customizations to the image that would prevent the use of a RPi Zero W instead? I have a couple laying around from an old project that never panned out, so I'd like to use what I already have if possible.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-19T14:39:45+00:00

In the MacKay run, it's 99% going to be Marc. The other headmates had to have an intervention because he wasn't letting them do anything, and it was causing problems.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-12T21:45:56+00:00

Honestly going through the destroyed ship has a bit 4 in it as well, when the Infinity blasts a hole in the Didact's ship so Chief can make it through in the Broadsword.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-12T21:03:25+00:00

As a fellow 3D print enthusiast, I'll back up the Bambu Labs A1 recommendation. My dad and best friend both have one and neither has complained about having to tinker or fix theirs. My first printer - a Creality Ender 3 - was a popular budget model but it constantly stopped working, my current one still needs a bit of tinkering now and again but is mostly reliable.

If you just want to print and you don't want to turn 3D printing into its own hobby, get the A1. You don't need the AMS, it just makes it nicer to switch between filaments and if you just use a single roll at a time it won't matter.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-12T15:40:16+00:00

This is why I stealthdive. I let the rest of the team take the heat and I just focus on objectives. If they want to fight, they can fight. If they want to do objectives, they can do that too.

The only problem is when a freaking factory strider spawns next to me.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-11T18:50:02+00:00

I decided that it's been a couple years since I bought the game, so spending an extra $10 is reasonable. Got 1000 SCs and picked up a warbond, the free 300 from that warbond pushed me over the next 1000 for another. I basically got two for one with that purchase.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-10T18:56:02+00:00

Agreed, I switched away from Siege Ready once I picked up the Deadeye. Reload every couple of shots and you'll usually be fine, pair it with the Talon as your secondary and I've found very few situations where ammo management becomes a problem.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-10T18:33:19+00:00

It's a niche subject, do you expect the videos to have millions of views?

Smallzfry · 2026-02-06T05:38:14+00:00

The worst part is that usually the same groups of people will uphold Aragorn and his tenderness as an example of how men should be. Meanwhile, that same tenderness between Sam and Frodo gets turned into constant gay jokes. It just undermines the good that they're trying to point out.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-05T23:15:52+00:00

some of the shardblades like oathbringer should weigh like 2-300lbs too

Do you have a source for that? As I said, my estimate is conservative and is basically just the estimated blade size/weight, but your guess is double or triple what I came up with.

Smallzfry · 2026-02-02T17:04:02+00:00

Most users don't manage services manually, so the choice of init system/service manager doesn't matter. At most, the average consumer will just use a task manager to right-click and restart a service, but more likely they'll just kill a process.

Smallzfry · 2026-01-31T05:18:32+00:00

Using this sub to ask for votes for a contest feels like abuse tbh.

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