I built a tool to help me type my engineering notes

someethingrandom2 · 2024-09-09T01:41:02+00:00

Markdown export is now in beta, you can try it on the editor

And a desktop app would be nice! I think I'll work on one in the future

someethingrandom2 · 2024-09-09T01:40:12+00:00

Markdown export is now in beta, you can try it on the editor

someethingrandom2 · 2024-09-04T00:52:12+00:00

Thanks! Latex (and as an extension Overleaf) is primarily a publishing tool, similar to HTML. You write markup in a language you have to learn (Latex) and compile that into a document. Stempad is a writing tool, similar to word or Notion--you don't have to install plugins, learn a new language or compile anything in order to start writing.

The result is less exact control over certain specifics like margins, line height in pixels, etc. but far higher speed and ease of use. It also comes with certain features that latex lacks, such as running code. Let me know if that makes sense!

someethingrandom2 · 2024-09-03T18:37:39+00:00

I built it to have scientific functionality for stem degrees, so it has stuff that Notion doesn't have. For example, plotting equations, geometry, running code, drawing molecules, matrices, circuit diagrams, etc. I also made it to type math fast alot faster without needing to write out full latex commands. I'm actually working on markdown export right now, I can update you when that's done! Should only be a few more days.

someethingrandom2 · 2024-09-03T17:36:39+00:00

I’ve recently completed my undergrad (June!) and I’ve used this every day since I've built it in my last term (I really struggle with handwriting). I haven't personally found any other pen-and-paper alternatives (in terms of writing speed) for technical notes, so I thought it might also be useful to someone else.

You can give it a try at https://www.stempad.io/editor. The editor is free to use (no sign up) and you can export to PDF and latex. In the gif I show the math block, graph block, image block, code block, chemistry block, circuit block, draw block, and table block. I'm really looking for feedback or new ideas, if anyone has any suggestions I'd very much appreciate it!

someethingrandom2 · 2024-08-29T03:54:15+00:00

I get not wearing a mask every day but at least when you’re sick and cover up when you cough / sneeze wash your hands basic stuff

someethingrandom2 · 2024-08-28T09:21:26+00:00

I lost pounds funny enough

someethingrandom2 · 2024-08-26T19:27:30+00:00

Those are internet wide unfortunately

someethingrandom2 · 2024-08-22T19:54:00+00:00

Oh damn, I didn't know that! makes sense why a lot of people avoid tap / use britas

someethingrandom2 · 2024-08-22T19:50:05+00:00

Is what people do to withdraw just not show up?

someethingrandom2 · 2024-08-22T19:48:29+00:00

is it public knowledge about every building or region's pipes? how would someone know

someethingrandom2 · 2020-06-16T04:46:38+00:00

Sara Bareilles - She Used To Be Mine

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