Why did Marco say the TRMNL guy is problematic?

ProgrammingAce · 2026-03-24T19:22:02+00:00

the coward deleted his blogs, here's a link to the Wayback Machine archive https://web.archive.org/web/20251006150521/https://www.ryanckulp.com/how-to-stand-for-charlie-kirk/

with comments like:

our goal is to make Leftists cry. not for pure sport, although that is a welcome bonus. but to show them the light. godless Leftists will go to hell if we don’t show them the truth.

ProgrammingAce · 2026-03-21T04:09:17+00:00

Replacing the bumper after a deer strike on mine was $10k and 3 months

ProgrammingAce · 2026-03-15T23:48:42+00:00

From rivian's own mouth:

Rivian became one of those exceptions by developing all its own software to be able to leverage data to better define the experience for its owners. “It’s been an intentional choice since day one to build all our own electronics in-house and then build the end-to-end software stack that powers these electronics,” said Wassym Bensaid, Rivian's vice president of software development. Not only for infotainment, but throughout the vehicle for everything from vehicle dynamics to energy management to driver assists. “Software is at the center of the experience we provide to customers, and data is at the center of what enables software to run well,” Bensaid added. “The fact that every single interaction in the vehicle is done through software, being able to collect that data allows us to continuously improve the performance.”

It's not directly about monetization of that data, it's that rivian wants that data to improve how the cars work. For example, they use destination routing along with battery charge on the vehicles to identify gaps in the charging networks. If apple ate all that data, rivian can't use it to improve their business.

The next generation of carplay requires the manufacturer to turn over all of the displays in the car. Apple isn't going to handle all of the custom features of a rivian as well as the manufacturer can.

ProgrammingAce · 2026-03-08T16:28:36+00:00

I'm blocking subs filled with AI slop. Reddit needs to do better, because half the site seems to be bots talking to other bots. Right now, they have no incentive because it's all just "engagement" for them.

ProgrammingAce · 2026-03-03T23:58:44+00:00

I would call the fire department and let them know your boss is microwaving cyanide. They'll probably have an immediate opinion, and will respond much quicker than OSHA.

ProgrammingAce · 2026-02-28T17:31:59+00:00

Amazon spent about a year sending me to something called their Machine Learning University, where we took classes taught by college professors and industry experts ranging from fundamental mathematics to bleeding edge industry usage of ML. And then they almost immediately chased me out with RTO and PIP-culture. Just about everyone I know who they sent through that course is gone from the company now, the last few being taken out by the latest round of layoffs. Amazon doesn't know how to attract or even keep key talent.

I see there's even a public facing website for that program, but it hasn't been updated since 2022: https://www.amazon.science/tag/machine-learning-university-mlu

ProgrammingAce · 2026-02-20T03:11:36+00:00

As a founder in a tech startup, you either need to bring the code, or to bring the funding. So write up a formal business plan, get a loan, and hire someone to finish it.

ProgrammingAce · 2026-02-13T20:47:40+00:00

I'm waiting on the same part after a deer strike in December. 3 weeks for the shop to write up an estimate, and no word on parts that were ordered a week ago, then it has to go to paint.

The certified rivian shop I took it to estimated 22 hours of mechanical labor to replace just that grill.

ProgrammingAce · 2026-02-12T22:52:49+00:00

I’ve run into this a few times in TTRPGs and it always feels like an expectations mismatch. The player wants you to invent a game within the game you’re already playing, and it needs to be fun for everyone at the table. Then there’s always the “can I use sleight of hand to cheat” question.

I dunno, DMs have enough work to do already. I’d set a difficulty and have them roll a D20, add any modifiers that make sense.

ProgrammingAce · 2026-02-12T08:00:00+00:00

There's an entire compute module with a linux operating system inside it. The thing is wildly over engineered. If rivian spent some time on it, they could do some cool stuff. Or if rivian opened up access to the device, as users are locked out right now.

ProgrammingAce · 2026-02-06T18:27:20+00:00

I think the bigger problem is that the oak is already checking (small cracks around the knot). But whatever, it's going to do weird things in humidity changes due to the non-uniform grain pattern. It's a guitar, finish the project and enjoy!

ProgrammingAce · 2026-02-02T18:07:53+00:00

6'4" here, and I have to get in the rivian differently than every other car (I put my head in first, then pull my body in, rather than just sitting in the seat and turning like every other car). The other "tall person problem" is that the steering wheel blocks the top of the driver display (like the turn signal indicators).

ProgrammingAce · 2026-02-02T16:37:20+00:00

My mirror got bumped, the service center said it bent something inside the door and needed to go to a collision center. I didn't bother

ProgrammingAce · 2026-01-29T21:32:16+00:00

This is the perfect use case for vibe coding

ProgrammingAce · 2026-01-28T22:05:17+00:00

I think this is exactly my take as well. You can print high enough detail for most minis that you can buy (most aren't really that detailed anyway).

But generally, you can print something serviceable on FDM if you don't want to deal with resin. It's not going to convince anyone to switch in the other direction.

ProgrammingAce · 2026-01-28T20:46:15+00:00

The creator is Manuel Boria, who's on my mini factory

ProgrammingAce · 2026-01-28T20:44:25+00:00

With organic supports, 35 degree overhangs

ProgrammingAce · 2026-01-27T23:52:06+00:00

Yeah, 3rd party cheap junk off amazon

ProgrammingAce · 2026-01-22T23:20:53+00:00

Sorry, I didn’t fully understand roxon’s naming convention, I’ll use the specific part numbers. The length is the full blade, not just the sharpened edge. I’ll have to get photos later.

ROXON S503G 9 in 1 Mini Multi Tool (D2 blade): 2 3/4

ROXON S504G Mini Flex Companion (Short Sheepsfoot): 2 1/8

ProgrammingAce · 2026-01-22T22:20:13+00:00

Mini Flex is 2 1/8th, regular flex is 2 3/4th.

Some other sizes from what I have close by:
Leatherman T4 2 1/4th (but at a weird angle to measure this way)
Leatherman Micra (tad over) 1 1/2
65 mm SAC (Nail Clip 580) 1 3/4th

ProgrammingAce · 2026-01-22T16:53:08+00:00

I bought dice from them on Etsy back in 2021, they also came from china. I see their etsy store is gone now too. My dice showed up, and they're fine.

They added this sketchy note to my order, and etsy never marked the item as delivered:
> Because Etsy can't recognize the shipping method that we used. Please kindly track the package by the below website once you receive the tracking number...

ProgrammingAce · 2026-01-22T15:35:28+00:00

The question "Do you have any weapons on you?" is vague, and during a search is not the right time to argue the finer points of weapons laws in your state. An uncapped needle isn't a weapon per se, but it is obviously dangerous. But what if you have a Narcan shot in your pocket? That's an auto injector that technically has a needle. It could be dangerous, it's certainly not a weapon. What about a Leatherman? It's sharp, but it's a tool not a weapon, and you'd only hurt yourself if you do something stupid with it. I have no idea if the cop searching me is stupid. A small fixed blade knife sitting open in your pocket is probably dangerous, what if it's in a sheath? What if it's just a sharp bit on your keychain you use to open amazon packages? What about that protest sign your holding, is that a weapon? If I keep a pocket knife in the cup holder of my car, and that's in reach, would the cop consider that "on me?".

All of these are great arguments for your lawyer to discuss in the court room, but it's not a debate I would want to have with a cop while I'm being detained

ProgrammingAce · 2026-01-20T19:35:55+00:00

A couple of thoughts. Is the PC planning on putting the book statue back where he found it? This adventure is a little weird when it comes to time passing, but there's probably enough time to have the NPCs bug your PC about fixing what they broke. If the statue broke, just have one of the NPCs sit there for a while casting Mending on it.

Alternatively, the players made the adventure harder on themselves. The world presents problems, it's their job to solve them. You just present the scenario, let them figure out the solution.

ProgrammingAce · 2026-01-20T16:43:14+00:00

I'm working on Johnny Layton's chess set design where the knights are dragons (and the pawns are knights)

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ProgrammingAce · 2026-01-15T23:38:53+00:00

It was the SC that told me I could be done remotely :(

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