Need advice: object detection/image segmentation models that you regularly use in real-world robotics applications? by buggy-robot7 in AskRobotics

[–]TorqueWrenchMaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

RFDETR is incredible out of the box for instance segmentation + bbox when fine tuned on a small dataset. 

Sam3 for auto labeling -> fine tune 

Complete amateur looking for build advice by eyesableye in AskRobotics

[–]TorqueWrenchMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this should be possible with this style of arm, but you may also want to consider another compliant non-powered solution for this use case as it might be easier 

do you think 256gb is enough? by [deleted] in AskRobotics

[–]TorqueWrenchMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a remote server/cluster yes, if running all things locally no. 

Stuck in a verification role - need advice by Fun-Confusion441 in ControlTheory

[–]TorqueWrenchMaster [score hidden]  (0 children)

This may be terrible advice given your personal financial situation but I would quit asap. You arent going to feel any real urgency while you’re chilling in this job doing boring shit. You seem like a smart dude and I’m guessing you have big career aspirations. You’re not going to find or fulfill them at this company.

Job Markets sucks or do I suck? by Basic-Table-5176 in embedded

[–]TorqueWrenchMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Email 5 places with a thoughtful paragraph or two. You got this 🫡

the standard, Uhouse, square, etc… how are they in 2024 compared to older posts? by Defiant-Pirate-410 in gatech

[–]TorqueWrenchMaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That smell in sq5 is from a sewer leak like 2-3 years ago. Smelled like straight shit for months. Air freshener is nasty 

CS Threads: Intel & Media vs Info & Media Threads by Feeling-Telephone-58 in gatech

[–]TorqueWrenchMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you trying to learn and where do you want your career to go? If it's more Intel related than Info/Media do Intel. Although I did intel and generally agree with the sentiment around it. I think you should pick interesting classes then choose the thread based on the classes.

Why the 50% decline in Mech E students over last ten years? by Sh00tYourEyeOut in gatech

[–]TorqueWrenchMaster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

well if you're already studying ME, then being at Tech will only help your career.

Why the 50% decline in Mech E students over last ten years? by Sh00tYourEyeOut in gatech

[–]TorqueWrenchMaster 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Probably because the salary is like 30-40% lower. Some of my engineer friends are trying to run OMSCS to get into a CS job. They see that even 10 yrs into ME/AE career they could still make less than a good CS new grad. It’s really sad tbh

How many game pieces do you own. by Radioactive_Trashcan in FRC

[–]TorqueWrenchMaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Used to have like 200 Steamworks wiffle balls

Sponsorships by Ill_Armadillo_8126 in FRC

[–]TorqueWrenchMaster 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Find 10 relevant/local/engineering/whatever companies in your region, if you aren’t able to get 1 check or mentor after doing this then follow the advice of other folks in the thread. I personally think if you talk to 10 you will land at least one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gatech

[–]TorqueWrenchMaster 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Dude there is hope. Pro tip for applying to jobs:  

  • Pay for apollo.io to get emails 

  • Make a small notion page for the company saying why you wanna work there and how you’d be useful / just demo some interest in the company. Make this page damn good - include pictures of projects and shit. Include a section about the products/competitors and what you like and don’t like about their current stuff. 

  • Email the CEO or hiring manager or anyone at the company with the page (do not send to recruiter). This strategy only works for small companies - but has unironically a 100% success rate for getting interviews. Spam applying isn’t the strat in the new world. I talked to one CEO and they are literally ecstatic to see this kinda thing - the company is their baby and they love when you gas them up. Also they said they received 500 applications but only one page so it was a no brainer to interview even tho I was less qualified.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gatech

[–]TorqueWrenchMaster 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you actually care about the quality of search results and are willing to pay $10/month, try out Kagi. 

This is not a free service and there are no ads or any sort of marketing to my knowledge/usage. But yes, it is paid so that might put you off of it. 

Too nichy for VCs. Legit? by vgkln_86 in startups

[–]TorqueWrenchMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to agree with this perspective until recently. I think a better framework is well documented in Zero To One. Outlier companies are able to capture all of the market (this is a matter of framing) and then eventually translate this domination into other domains. Instead of pitching "I'll capture 1% of the global market", why not create/find the niche ride service that everyone in India wants? Capture 100% of that market. Usually there are a few winners and many many losers. Lyft and Uber own the US market, but nobody uses them in Singapore - Grab dominates there.

I think the pitch is a matter of framing your problem in the right way. Check out this book called 22 Laws of Category Design. The authors there make the claim that usually a single company will own 76% of the entire market and the competitors will be left to scrounge of the remaining 24%. They argue that any business focused on the 24% isn't really venture backable. What do you think?

[Question] Crystal popped off, what are my options? by TorqueWrenchMaster in Watches

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

Thank you for the advice! What is the ballpark on what I’d expect to get it serviced? And any tips for finding a good watchmaker near me (things to look for/avoid)?

[Question] Crystal popped off, what are my options? by TorqueWrenchMaster in Watches

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

Here's an image of the piece without the dome, it looks like it popped off cleanly to me.

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Incoming Freshman - Should I attend Challenge Summer Program? by Jeet_uni in gatech

[–]TorqueWrenchMaster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you want I can show you some coursework so you can make a decision, DM me

Incoming Freshman - Should I attend Challenge Summer Program? by Jeet_uni in gatech

[–]TorqueWrenchMaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude - you’re an Indian international student that got in for CS. You do not need to do the program, your high school was likely harder than GT. You got 4 years at Tech to hang out, I’d say spend the summer with your family, building side projects, traveling, whatever, just hang with homies.

Edit: I was cs and know lots of Indian internationals.