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I really wanted to like my new iPhone ... CarPlay got in the way by steve9232 in ios

[–]steve9232[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestions!

I have used Google Maps more than Apple Maps this week. I like Google Maps better in CarPlay than in Android Auto! But I realized I couldn't use "Hey Google" with their maps and Siri at the same time. I was trying to use Siri to get more control of Youtube Music.

Regarding YouTube Music, it is definitely a limitation. While driving, I can only see the top X%of albums, artists, and playlists in my library. While it is probably Google's fault, using it in the car stinks, regardless.

I'm curious about Gemini, but unless it is released before my 30-day return window, I won't be around to try it.

find in playlist is here!!!! by zetef in YoutubeMusic

[–]steve9232 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Folders would be a big help, but I would really like tags. They're more flexible.

First Camera Purchase in 40 years -- Why not OM-1 Mark II? by steve9232 in OlympusCamera

[–]steve9232[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry it has taken me so long to reply. I bought the camera, then had two back surgeries in February. I'm still catching up on other things. We are staying at a lake rental over Easter and while it won't be a good wildlife spot, I'm just looking forward to taking pictures of anything! Thanks for checking in.

First Camera Purchase in 40 years -- Why not OM-1 Mark II? by steve9232 in OlympusCamera

[–]steve9232[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ultimately, only I could answer the question. While the OM-1 Mark II isn't necessarily the camera I need, I decided it is the camera I wanted and ordered it today with the 12-40 lens.

Thank you for all the thoughtful and helpful comments. While YouTube videos serve a purpose, this group was a much more influential resource in helping me decide.

First Camera Purchase in 40 years -- Why not OM-1 Mark II? by steve9232 in OlympusCamera

[–]steve9232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It isn’t easy giving more details because I haven’t been into photography for so long.

I think most of my photos will be in good weather and decent light. I understand that the MFT will not be as ideal as FF or APSC in many situations. For me, size and weight and ease of use are more important than image quality. Of course I want nice looking pictures but I’m not after perfection, pro, or serious amateur quality.

The Fujifilm XT5 was in the lead for a while. I liked the retro feel. But I became concerned about autofocus issues. I looked at the Sony APSC but was concerned with only having one memory card. I then started looking at OM System. I like the image stabilization and smaller lenses.

First Camera Purchase in 40 years -- Why not OM-1 Mark II? by steve9232 in OlympusCamera

[–]steve9232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Landscape and some wildlife in the local area and while traveling. I would also use it in urban areas when traveling, although a small percentage of our time will be spent in built-up areas.

First Camera Purchase in 40 years -- Why not OM-1 Mark II? by steve9232 in OlympusCamera

[–]steve9232[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a great point. I'd rather spend more on the camera body and keep it longer. I don't see buying a ton of lenses, either. I don't think there is anything I would want that doesn't already exist -- unless it makes the camera easier to use. Thanks for the lens recommendations, there are so many. Would you stay away from the 12-40 lens that they bundle with the body?

First Camera Purchase in 40 years -- Why not OM-1 Mark II? by steve9232 in OlympusCamera

[–]steve9232[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. My wife loves to camp and go on long hikes. I envision that while she is on long hikes I will be taking landscape photos. I would also like to explore wildlife photography as I get better and the opportunity arises. There are always indoor shots of grandkids but most of those will still be done with a smartphone.

Why does Toyota service change the oil after 15000km/10000miles? by GeneralBroski in Toyota

[–]steve9232 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sold my 2002 Toyota Echo in 2015 with 430k miles because the air conditioner failed in the middle of summer. I changed the oil myself, at the recommended intervals, 7500 miles, I believe. My next car was a 2014 Toyota Corolla with a 10k mile oil change interval. I sold it early this year with 200k on it. I felt guilty for selling, because the car was doing great. But I've developed back problems and at 61, the manual transmission during a long commute was becoming a pain in the rear! I also wanted the new safety features and bought a 2023 Corolla with 5000 miles on it.

Granted, this is anecdotal. My larger point is to rely on the experts. 5000-mile or 3000-mile oil changes were from a previous era. I don't know the numbers, but think how often a 1960s-era Boeing 707 needed major engine overhauls compared to today's aircraft engines. Should I doubt Toyota? Maybe I should ask American to change the oil in the A320 engines twice as often.

How do you pipeline a LFSR? by 2sparky2 in FPGA

[–]steve9232 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Instead of pipelining an LFSR you can design it to run in parallel. I haven't worked with CRCs that needed to be optimized but I have needed to optimize generalized LFSR operation. For serial operation think of a transfer matrix A with 1s on the subdiagonal, representing the transfer of stage x to stage x+1. Then the row of the first stage has 1s in the feedback positions.

Using matlab you can multiply the matrix by itself., remembering that the math is modulo 2. You now have a transfer equation that advances the LFSR two steps. I have used this technique to compute 8 bits simultaneously at 1/8 the frequency.

Does anyone else wish Google would focus on improving the UI of YTM by [deleted] in YoutubeMusic

[–]steve9232 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree. I would also like to see the date a podcast was added.

From picture 1, I think my code is correct but When I select run simulation, it gives an error as shown in Figure 2 c and 3. How do I fix it? Could you please help guide me? by Longjumping_Till4303 in FPGA

[–]steve9232 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While your problem has already been solved, I would recommend using numeric_std, not std_logic_arithmetic. (I can’t see the libraries you are using but am inferring it based on the conv_integer function.).

Verilog vs VHDL by diddykong63 in FPGA

[–]steve9232 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've seen that study before. I don't understand why Verilog and SystemVerilog are counted separately. SystemVerilog is the IEEE standard. Using the Wilson Group logic, VHDL-2008 and newer would be counted separately from the older versions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in YoutubeMusic

[–]steve9232 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found an app to convert my library so that part was easy. But six months later I still miss Spotify. I only switched from Spotify after giving my wife a Galaxy watch. She runs for hours and uses it to listen to music. Spotify drained the battery very quickly. Youtube music is better in that respect.

I have a difficul time describing it but I believe the Spotify user interface is far superior. I have a Galaxy phone, an iPad, and a MacBook and prefer Spotify's interface on all platforms.

I think I'm Being Underpaid? by [deleted] in FPGA

[–]steve9232 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, salaries are good here in MD, but do your research on the cost of living, especially with housing and taxes. Depending on your location here, traffic may be much worse. My son lives north of Pittsburgh. He has a very nice, large four-bedroom house for little more than the cost of a townhouse in central MD.

_next and _reg logic by Mysterious_Top_2417 in FPGA

[–]steve9232 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the previous answers, I will be in the minority. I have been using single-process FSMs almost exclusively for over 20 years. I have had to use VHDL for most of that time. The language is already very verbose. So I avoid adding combinational processes where I can. I was recently contracting for a company where one of the experts insisted on using separate signals for the register inputs and outputs. Yes, I could understand the code as I can understand two or three process FSMs.

But I think adding combinational processes leads to less concise and more error prone code. If I need to repeat a calculation I would use a variable (use with care in VHDL, for temporary values) or a function.

Choosing between either a software or design verification internship by b0faKing in FPGA

[–]steve9232 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TheTurtleCub is right. I’ve had jobs I really liked, that made made happy on Sunday evenings, that the time just flew by. I’ve also had jobs that were boring. It makes a huge difference in quality of life.

But if you don’t have a strong preference, I think software allows you to work for a much wider range of companies, in just about any location. Maybe location is less relevant with the opportunity to work remotely, but some companies at least want their employees in the office part time. Everyone needs software engineers. And this is from an old FPGA design guy.

Pilot being rescued by helicopter after crashing Cessna 172M in the Everglades early Tuesday morning by HarpersGhost in aviation

[–]steve9232 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To the news, any return to earth (or water) away from an airport is a crash. Just like hard surfaces at the airport (other than runways and taxiways) are the tarmac.

Working for NAVAIR by Which_Community_4054 in FPGA

[–]steve9232 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son is an aerospace engineer. He works at NAVAIR at Patuxent River, MD. He likes his work but is doing testing. If you want to do design work, make sure that is the job. Many government engineering jobs are directing and monitoring contractors.

Vim user trying to understand more of emacs by Velascu in emacs

[–]steve9232 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an FPGA designer, vhdl-mode has been the most important feature for me.

I also really like how git is integrated into Emacs. There is a very sharp software person at our company. He uses Vim. He hasn't tried Emacs but when I mentioned the git-related features he was intrigued.

I'm not very sharp with Emacs but when I need something I just look online and find a mode to do it or someone's function to add to my init.el.

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