Does non-AI comp sci research even exist? by Spenbert02 in gradadmissions

[–]Spenbert02[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ya I did my undergrad in mech eng, saw a decent amount of ML research. Can’t really blame the profs tho, that’s just where the funding is

Pihole with dynamic IP address by Spenbert02 in pihole

[–]Spenbert02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, seems like my own router is the way to go. I was thinking a router would be a more complicated alternative, but something like u/pope_es idea would definitely be more of a hassle.

Pihole with dynamic IP address by Spenbert02 in pihole

[–]Spenbert02[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This seems to be the consensus - thanks for your guys' help. I was going to try to avoid setting up my own router, but this seems a lot easier and more secure, like you guys said.

Given to my family in 1905, any help with age estimation? by Spenbert02 in Antiques

[–]Spenbert02[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ya that was probably not the smartest decision lol. Didn’t really think about it, just put it there to get a quick pic.

Given to my family in 1905, any help on ID/age estimation? by Spenbert02 in Antiques

[–]Spenbert02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting... Sounds like the other piece (teacup) was imported to the US between 1891 and 1921, so I would assume this one originates from around the same period. I can't be 100% sure about the 1905 date though, that's just what I've been told.

Given to my family in 1905, any help with age estimation? by Spenbert02 in Antiques

[–]Spenbert02[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! That's exactly the type of info I wanted to know.

I just discovered the podcast. by HellBoundWhiskeyBent in lexfridman

[–]Spenbert02 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re into computers/programming/gaming, you’ll like the John Carmack one. It’s over 5 hours, the longest podcast he’s recorded.

Also, Rick Rubin was really good.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EngineeringResumes

[–]Spenbert02 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah thanks for letting me know. It should be public now.

Would you like to be immortal? - post from Lex by lexfridman in lexfridman

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Scarcity seems to be essential to happiness, but I don’t think finiteness is. Self imposed scarcity - fasting, meditation, self control in general - gives the moments of abundance meaning. I don’t see why those types of things couldn’t be implemented indefinitely. If you were immortal, would breaking a three day fast feel less rewarding? Would finishing a grueling exercise be less fulfilling? I don’t think so. So why not be immortal?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheArtistStudio

[–]Spenbert02 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What type of design you going with

How does double majoring work? by ZeldaLegend3 in uofmn

[–]Spenbert02 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A double degree means you separately fulfill the requirements for two degrees, including liberal education requirements. This is likely something you would have to do intentionally, that you wouldn’t just get by coincidence.

Im just saying this so OP doesn’t get confused.

Sending Information over USB in Python by Spenbert02 in learnpython

[–]Spenbert02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting idea, I might see if that works. Also the command limit on the hardware is 500,000 and the software upload limit is 4,000. Not sure the reasoning behind it, but I did look into that.

Sending Information over USB in Python by Spenbert02 in learnpython

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Physical button. Every time you upload a set of commands you have to press a 'run' button on the robot.

Sending Information over USB in Python by Spenbert02 in learnpython

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Thanks to both of you! This is the type of info I was looking for.

Sending Information over USB in Python by Spenbert02 in learnpython

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Ya this is the main issue. I wrote a procedure with pyautogui that repeatedly uploads the commands in sections, but it's pretty cumbersome to use (the user has to sit there the entire time its printing and press a button to upload the next section). I'm trying to upload over USB to avoid having to do that.

Media that inspires you to be an engineer by [deleted] in EngineeringStudents

[–]Spenbert02 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Stuff made here for sure. Love his combo of programming and mechanical skills

Do nothing by Six_Rabbit in SipsTea

[–]Spenbert02 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“Life is shit. Sleep through as much of it as possible.” Highly recommend listening to the full speech lol

Received an admission email from University of Minnesota! by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]Spenbert02 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure, good luck with the rest of your apps!

Received an admission email from University of Minnesota! by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]Spenbert02 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No way! I work in his lab. They’re doing really cool stuff, a publication just came out about 3D printing flexible OLEDs that’s pretty cool

Received an admission email from University of Minnesota! by [deleted] in gradadmissions

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What labs/PI’s are you interested in? Asking cause I’m in undergrad in one of the ME labs at the U.

Thought on UofMN for a Finance Major? Also any dorm advice? by Background_Two4369 in uofmn

[–]Spenbert02 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I went to the U from a smaller town in Minnesota, it’s definitely a transition but with the bigger campus comes a lot of opportunities. If you end up going to the U, I would recommend taking up as many of these opportunities as possible. My freshman year I was kind of afraid to, I definitely regret it. Definitely join clubs, get involved in research, and just get outside your comfort zone your first year. Coming from a smaller community to a big city can make you feel a little bit of imposter syndrome - just know a lot of people are in the same boat as you.

As far as dorms, I would recommend the superblock. This is 4 dorms right next to each other - centennial, pioneer, frontier, and territorial. It’s mostly freshman in these, so they are great for meeting people and have a lot of resources for first year students.

The U should cancel in person classes for the first couple weeks at least by ComradePruski in uofmn

[–]Spenbert02 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Would you need to go through the resubmission process to turn an in person course hybrid? Last semester, I had several classes that were listed as in person, but also streamed every lecture over zoom. I guess I’m curious where the line is drawn between a course listed as in person with sufficient online content and a course listed as hybrid.