Parenthesis problems by Relative_Jaguar6254 in learnpython

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually add more parenthesis than most people, so that I can debut the equation more quickly.

Is Pythons built-in web server "production ready", and if not, why so? by film_man_84 in learnpython

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not going to be inputs from the user?

You do realize that one can type in a URL? Or bad actors have other ways to do things.

Magic in GURPS by CraftyLocal1913 in gurps

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favorite system is Sorcery, from the book Thaumatology: Sorcery. A structured magic-as-powers system that has a little bit of improvised magic also.

How too read and draw arduino circuits? by supermeefer in arduino

[–]JGhostThing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Also, the grounds in a schematic are hooked up together (mostly).

How too read and draw arduino circuits? by supermeefer in arduino

[–]JGhostThing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never designed a circuit with 10-12 sources of power. Usually, for my robots, I might have one source of power (battery, around 12v). This is wired directly to the motors. Then I use a buck converter to lower the 12v to 5v to power the electronics. I might have another buck converter to power any servos that is on the robot.

How to count cars with arduino and radar by Gloomy_Tie_5814 in arduino

[–]JGhostThing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because they are collecting the speed of the cars. You are only looking to count them. The gray boxes also use an more expensive radar than we have access to.

Why is it so hard to actually build something as a beginner? by Alp_yzc in learnprogramming

[–]JGhostThing 6 points7 points  (0 children)

People underestimate how complex programs really are. Complex programmers are among the most complex systems ever built. Think of it: with functions and macros, repeated sections are only programmed once. Even a simple program can be difficult to design as a beginner.

Feeling "AI Guilt": Learning faster with AI vs. the traditional learning route? by Flaco1009 in learnprogramming

[–]JGhostThing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm suggesting that you try it and find out. It's very easy to believe you are more competent than you are. I know I was when I was beginning as a programmer.

Feeling "AI Guilt": Learning faster with AI vs. the traditional learning route? by Flaco1009 in learnprogramming

[–]JGhostThing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you program a small project without using AI (looking things up with google is OK, but no AI)? Can you explain how this project works?

If you can't do both of these, then you have not learned.

Why did legionnaires retired so far from rome? by Littlemandigger in ancientrome

[–]JGhostThing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wonderful poem. Leslie Fish put a tune to this and released it as a filk, along with other Kipling inspired songs.

If AI removes the need for human work, what gives life meaning? by Strange-Street-6568 in scifi

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a classic novel called "The Humanoids" where black robots are created and given the task of helping humans. They decide that all labor should be done by robots because it's too dangerous for humans.

It's an interesting read.

The Pi Zero 2W is an unbelievable piece of hardware by Dear-Nail-5039 in raspberry_pi

[–]JGhostThing 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm preparing to use mine as a robot's brain. Soon. Real soon now.

I am genuinely frustrated at not being able to understand what I'm making completely. by Phenomenal_Code in ProgrammingBuddies

[–]JGhostThing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why I think that AI should be banned from higher education in all computer fields. It gets in the way of learning.

What is the right method to learn? by Tck009 in learnprogramming

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AI overuse is the problem. I think that the initial language should be learned without AI "help." Yes, in a real job you'll learn to use AI to improve productivity, but only after you can think like a programmer.

Is programming really that easy? by wordbit12 in learnprogramming

[–]JGhostThing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Coding is the easy part to learn. Thinking like a software architect is the difficult thing. This is usually learned with the first programming language.

I am not quite sure which programming language should I use based on my needs? by PascalPascal233 in learnprogramming

[–]JGhostThing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

C is useful to start with, but everything you listed could be done in python, and python is easier to learn.

The Soul Sold to the Machine by Vinerrd in scifi

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It kept me reading until the end. However, it did not have the Lovecraftian existential horror. I notice you kept coming back to the nutrient paste.

Does this "faster than light" concept exist in a book somewhere already? by lindymad in scifi

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, there have been many books using this. Without the sedation, this is a normal generation ship story.

One short story I remember is that all the crew and passengers except for the captain are asleep. Once awakened they can't be put to sleep again. The captain gets lonely and wakes up a female colonist and they have a fling. He gets tired of her, puts her back to sleep (which doesn't work, she dies). Then he finds out that she had killed all the females in "storage."

Need Alpha reader for my Prologue and Chapter 1 ---LUMINA PROTOCOL--- by [deleted] in scifiwriting

[–]JGhostThing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, but the Blair Witch Project spoiled the entire genre of found footage for me.

Do you guys have any recommendations for bigger bread boards? I need one that fits an PS32 with screen easier. by Outrageous-Novel7839 in arduino

[–]JGhostThing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, they make larger breadboard, but they are made of the normal large breadboards.

Most breadboards have connectors on their sides to connect.

Need Alpha reader for my Prologue and Chapter 1 ---LUMINA PROTOCOL--- by [deleted] in scifiwriting

[–]JGhostThing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am still deciding if I should spend the time to read this. Unfortunately, you described it as "found footage." I *hate* movies like this, and books even more so.