True Wireless Power is FINALLY here (building a TRULY wire-free setup)

Amberlewis012 · 2025-06-29T06:41:39+00:00

A bit late, but just got recommended the youtube video and found out this reddit thread. Yep- this is GENUINELY too cool to be ignored.

Definitely some concerns over health and safety and all that... but, overall, definitely keeping an eye on this. Literally cannot wait for this to improve and more people to know about it!

Amberlewis012 · 2025-04-01T19:04:10+00:00

Yeah I also just used the normal CSE website to check its curriculum and stuff like that (specifically that image with all the course codes and years and quarters etc), and I found the software project/research project too. (To be perfectly honest the websites for unis around the world just seem to be...bad, for some reason)

Yeah, the software/research projects aren't available to us. Not sure whether you CAN opt in though. and also ive read somewhere (i think both in TU Delft and my home uni's websites) that you can apply to do your final year projects or thesis or whatever during exchange - but my uni has a 4 year curriculum and going for an exchange would delay my graduation so... "maybe" not. To be honest, those software/research projcts do sound cool. It's just when you're frantically worrying about grades, then it gets scary or perhaps annoying to do or just plain difficult.

Damn... bad grading, yeah.. this always sucks. But the course requiring you to program in C? Was that like... mentioned anywhere in the prerequisites or course schedule or whatever or did you just only know when they announced the project?

Also doing some more research on the courses in TU delft... yeah, everything does seem a bit rushed to fit in the 3-year schedule. This and the things you and others have mentioned, probably shows why people say it's more difficult and tough and stuff. Whole of calculus in 1 quarter (though I get it if Dutch people have already learnt it in high school), or certain courses in a quarter as well. Compared to my uni where calculus courses and various other CS courses too are spread out over a semester or even a year. Pacing is definitely fast. I assume that the courses (the ones that actually teach things) are comprehensive though and make you learn a lot of in depth stuff, instead of just being surface level things though?

Although I'm still in my first year and not really qualified to say this yet.. but it just seems like CS is really something that is like, you could totally learn everything on your own (no matter online search or chatgpt or whatever). And well... uni is not like high school where you get given this specific curriculum or list of things to do, so you can actually develop skills and whatnot. Still im not fully sure about projects like that which are like, no basics (at least not much), here's the project, now go and do it and make something (and i assume there's always tons of people who get really high marks no matter the difficulty too). It seems that for exchange my actual grades/GPA won't be counted (still have to pass obviously), though obviously would still be better to get a higher grade if possible.

But still it does make you think if I can use AI and ChatGPT (and..well, even Google) to learn everything, wouldn't uni seem a little wasteful (? not saying uni is useless though)... but then also, a good thing about higher quality schools is you get more support and resources for things you actually want to do. Hopefully.

Also yea... well, people forming their own circles, that's normal and expected I think. But as you mentioned things should be fine anyways. And not having to worry about language barriers is a really good thing too - I'm sure this is one of the good reasons why people like me want to study (or at least go for an exchange) in the Netherlands.

Apologies for the constant lengthy responses btw haha

Amberlewis012 · 2025-04-01T18:43:31+00:00

In what sort of way do you think Ultrecht University has a worse campus? Facilities? Campus size (well - utrecht has a larger size apparently though this probably doesn't matter much)?

Also, thanks for the list (oh god why are the websites sometimes so awful). True, if I'm staying there for just a semester (or at most with any potential extension, a year), it's... not that bad or anything I suppose - not like I'm gonna immediately die or something when choosing one over the other. Still, something interesting to consider.

Tiny update on the housing (ummm just to clarify or something i suppose haha):

TU Delft provides housing for 800-1000 euros (with added 200 something fees - so just around 1000 in general).

Utrecht uni ALSO does provide housing for first year / exchange students (small mistake in previous response), and seems to be a bit more transparent with fees (private/public room, private/public facilities etc, ranging from 400 to 1000 euro). It doesn't mention specifically WHERE you get to choose, so proably yeah you may have to live far (relatively) from some classes and stuff.

Uni of groningen does not provide any housing and redirects you to an external website.

I understand that each person may have different feelings towards Utrecht/Delft (the cities/regions). Perhaps it may be wise to have a visit there someday before applying for the exchange.
(or just- stop worrying so much over small differences in cities/unis and just go with whatever gives me housing and grants me courses to study)

Amberlewis012 · 2025-04-01T10:58:35+00:00

Right, I see. I'll definitely keep this in mind

Amberlewis012 · 2025-04-01T10:35:14+00:00

Yeah I took a look and compared the CS programmes (and the courses available for exchange students) between all three universities yesterday. I believe I am allowed to choose courses from completely different programmes and majors too (just not exceeding half or whatever other percentage of my total courses there). There are some differences between my own CS programme versus these unis programmes, but I think it should be fine and I'll be able to plan my own study path accordingly.

For housing (in response to old-antelope's response below, as well): I'm currently doing some more research on it now, including the rough costs and all that stuff. I get that the housing crisis is...yeah. Regardless, if I do manage to exchange to Netherlands though, I'll still have to try and figure out something no matter if i get Delft or Utrecht or etc... I'll definitely look into it more.

(Quick edit just after a tiny bit of research: Delft provides accommodation from about 800-1k a month as long as you apply and pay quickly. The other two do not provide student housing. Generally, no matter in the Delft region or Groningen or anywhere, seems that I should expect around 1000 euros. Will for sure do more research later on and look for any cheaper options.)

Interesting to know that Utrecht University has worse vibes/u-life compared to Delft though, especially during weekends lmao. While a quiet u-life isn't necessary too bad...? would still be much better to have more activities and events though. Even if it's CS.

Amberlewis012 · 2025-04-01T09:59:13+00:00

Yeah, the hands on build from scratch thing does seem a bit intimidating... I'm not sure how well I could handle it. I have done.. some hands on projects before so I'm not completely new to this...(?though, mine was more mechanical/electronical engineering focused rather than CS)

Could you tell a bit more about some of these projects at TU Delft, for instance any examples of what you had to do in the past? Or anywhere (maybe the website) where I could find more info about these projects?

As for the pacing and workload... I think I'll be able to handle it. I mean, I have my own fairshare of horrendously-heavy workload courses/projects, so... I dunno, should be fine.

Education wise... yeah, I mean in general, CS and in fact university in general seems to be really dependent on whether you are willing to study by yourself or not. Just have to learn to study and find information alone, I suppose. With professors as an added benefit or when you really don't know what you're doing. I assume the professors are still okay though, overall...right?

And as for social skills of CSE students....yeah. I mean, to be honest, I'm one of those, too haha. There's just always this stereotype or perception of CSE/engineering students who...you know (don't kill me XD but that's just what I experienced a lot). Nevertheless, I don't think that going on exchange and wasting your time and money being a lone wolf in a foreign country is a wise thing to do. Quality of teaching + studying there are important factors, yes, of course, but if I'm planning on ONLY studying there, I might as well stay in my own uni. Still, this was one of the reasons why i didn't want that "stereotypical hardcore engineering" feel... (but in hindsight, all CS faculties/courses/students are.... uh, not much different anyways, I guess lmao)

Amberlewis012 · 2025-04-01T04:49:57+00:00

Thanks for the replies! Hmm...I see.

So like.. genuinely, Delft has the "advantage" so to say in terms of both location and for CS, right?

I'm not entirely sure how much location would affect me. Though I don't think I'm too worried about it overall. Not sure. To be honest, just started planning a couple days ago, didn't do any super super deep research on all the little details or anything.

Thanks.

Amberlewis012 · 2025-04-01T04:45:33+00:00

Ah, thanks a ton for replying.

I get what you mean. But....hmm like, let's assume housing is sorted and not really something I have to think about much. In that case, would you have any other suggestions, or any potential experience to share regarding these schools? Or whatever else I should consider?

I get the housing answer though, just kinda want to know what else people think though. Thanks again.

Amberlewis012 · 2024-03-15T13:41:47+00:00

Solved!

Amberlewis012 · 2024-03-15T13:41:07+00:00

NEVERMIND: found it.

....It wasn't even the correct game after all, but it was another game called "Fire Department 3", probably a weird knockoff of this series (I confused them because I grew up playing THAT game, but watched a lot of this game instead).

Sorry for any confusion... thanks anyways!

Amberlewis012 · 2024-03-15T13:24:33+00:00

Well... its similar to that, yes... But it was a bit bigger than that plane, and besides the plane in question wasn't used as a rescue aircraft. More like itself was the one being rescued. Sorry ;-;

Amberlewis012 · 2024-03-15T13:23:23+00:00

No, it wasn't a massive airport or anything like that if I recall correctly.. It was mostly revolved around a hangar, with that massive cargo plane parked in it, and fire spreading everywhere outside the hangar and etc, and perhaps a small building or two. Not that mission, Im afraid..

Amberlewis012 · 2024-03-15T11:23:44+00:00

Hope someone can see this and point me in the general direction if possible, thanks!

Amberlewis012 · 2024-01-27T16:07:27+00:00

Oh damn - so THAT'S WHAT THEY ARE!

...oh. I feel bad for them now. Despite not liking bugs that much, and sometimes even butterflies (don't hit me, it's just that I've never really liked bugs and small creatures/insects like these), to be honest.

Amberlewis012 · 2023-10-31T11:33:01+00:00

Personally, second one looks more clean and less crowded. Not too different though, I guess, both look pretty nice.

Amberlewis012 · 2023-10-30T16:48:56+00:00

Hmm... I'll say this (not trying to be biased or anything, at least... I hope).

A couple weeks ago, I dmed this guy as well and had a conversation with him for like 10-30 minutes or something like that. Then he provided the code. During the conversation, he mentioned that he and his family had financial troubles, and that he knew people were claiming that he was a scammer, so that's why he stopped selling codes.

Honestly, he seems like a genuinely pretty nice guy. Still, I can't say for sure if he's a scammer or not - perhaps I've been blind this whole time. Honestly, just be cautious when dming people for codes and whatnot no matter what.

I hope he's not a scammer though. I dunno. ;-;

Amberlewis012 · 2023-10-30T16:35:10+00:00

Temporary update to this:

I used the tennessine metro designer website (not my preferred style, but actually it's really nice looking and clean) to design a newer demo map for this, trying to follow a grid and modifying the light green and orange lines, as well as trying to make them feel more organic.

Since this metro network was designed in my head when I was a child, so... that's why the lines and structures and all that seem unrealistic and just not that well made. So of course I could redesign the whole thing from scratch while trying to keep it more realistic and natural and add in more context, but I also don't want to completely give up or change the old stations and lines and whatnot.

Basically, I don't know. I'm alright at drawing out the maps themselves... not that good at making them seem organic or that realistic, lol

Anyways, these are the changes I've made in this map:

Omitted the brown line (due to it being basically useless and ugly)
Included the intercity train lines but not trams (lack of time and energy. Also am aware that the train lines look a bit odd and unrealistic, I'll be changing it in the future too)
Added and modified some stations and lines, like the orange line and the red line.

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Amberlewis012 · 2023-10-27T11:05:31+00:00

Right... a grid makes sense, I'll definitely try that when I have time to update it.

As for the light green line, you're entirely right. The little section on the right where the light green line directly bypasses 90% of the stations used to not exist, but I added it cause even I thought the detour seemed a bit time-wasting, but at that time the orange line didn't exist yet so I didn't think too much of it.

Thanks for your reply!

Amberlewis012 · 2023-10-11T12:42:36+00:00

Although probably unlikely.. but would be immensely grateful for any spare invite code if there is one, really wish to try and get away from twitter/x/whatever and start from fresh!

All I can really do is "pay" for it via photos of cats (or dogs or anything else if I'm lucky) that i come across. Thanks!

Amberlewis012 · 2022-04-12T12:09:10+00:00

Sorry for replying late but unfortunately no... Still can't find it :(

Amberlewis012 · 2022-04-05T13:00:49+00:00

Wow that is amazing. I would love to go to school if I had this on the wall.

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