rta5

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by rta5 1mo ago
This looks like it has a long way to go before it is usable. Clicking 'Capabilities' largely just gives me the 7 day turn spiel again, while I'd expect something about min trace / space, HDI capabilities, number of layer
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by rta5 2mo ago
I've been working on an OBDII scanner application for my port of Tock to the Microchip SAMV71. The idea is that it will help prove out the CAN peripheral in a real world environment before I start layering other things like UDS on top
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by rta5 4mo ago
I started experimenting with meshtastic in December last year, but so far it has been a really quiet network, so I'm not seeing the congestion problems the author highlights. According to meshmap there should be a node ~2 miles from my
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by rta5 8mo ago
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA area Remote: Yes (or in person) Willing to relocate: No Technologies: Automotive Electronics, ECAD - Altium or KiCAD, Python, Project Management Résumé/CV: https://bobadams5.com/files
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by rta5 8mo ago
https://bobadams5.com My blog, random side projects.
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by rta5 11mo ago
I have been working on an open-source automotive controller that can run TockOS (embedded operating system written in Rust). The rough overview is on my X post here: https://x.com/BobAdamsEE/status/1965573686884434
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by rta5 3y ago
Are you using simulink for code generation or something else? I used to work at a company that made automotive controllers and a simulink "platform" for developing controls on them, and I occasionally flirt with starting a similar
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by rta5 3y ago
KiCad continues to improve, and that plain text file thing is a killer feature. Also in the new version they added the capability to have library databases for components which is a massive step towards professional libraries. If they could
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by rta5 4y ago
I've really wanted a Stargate-esque galaxy explorer type game. Something 2D (like RimWorld graphics) that has procedurally generated planets and addresses, base management, etc No Man's Sky is ok, but the alien life is mostly focu
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by rta5 5y ago
One of the best discussions I ever heard was from Stephan Kinsella when he discussed the patent system as a system of negative servitudes or negative easements ( https://www.stephankinsella.com/paf-podcast/kol365-guest-l
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by rta5 5y ago
This is why I've heard the argument (presumably from Stephan Kinsella, who wrote a book against intellectual property) that the patent system is unconstitutional - it is dubious that patents "promote the progress of science and us
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by rta5 5y ago
A technical background may be helpful for understanding IP, but certainly not sufficient. Compare Massie to someone like Stephan Kinsella (BS and MS in electrical engineering and a law degree) who literally wrote a book called "Against
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by rta5 5y ago
I went ahead and bought a boox air within a week of the original connect service announcement (yet to arrive). I originally wanted a RM after trying a coworker's RM1 but the connect announcement pushed me away. With supernote currently
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by rta5 5y ago
Is it correct to interpret this as the IEEE not recognizing any milestones since 1994? They have a list of items being considered, but such a large gap makes me think the milestones program is one of IEEEs low priority, nearly forgotten act
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by rta5 5y ago
I agree it is awesome but the current semiconductor market is really hurting the ability to make this. Note that if you follow the kitspace link for the non-FeatherWing version and use the digikey link, there is one part that disallows back
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by rta5 5y ago
Can anyone point to any Ohio legal precedents where something not regulated by PUCO has been considered a common carrier? Per the original "An entity can be a common carrier and/or public utility under Ohio common law,even if it i
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by rta5 5y ago
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Area, USA Remote: If desired Willing to relocate: Only to southern half of Appalachian mountains Technologies: Circuit Design, Altium, Automotive electronics, LIN/CAN Résumé/CV: https://bob
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by rta5 6y ago
I've done stencils from OSH stencils before, but its not something I usually do. Typically I solder only a few hundred SMD components per year. The oven is less for reducing soldering time and more for increasing part selection; Too m
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by rta5 6y ago
I've been building a Controleo3 reflow oven kit ( https://www.whizoo.com/controleo3 ). It had all been going well until yesterday when I broke one of the heating elements. Now I'll have to get another toaster oven
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by rta5 6y ago
A few questions from an Altium user: 1. Does Horizon support an equivalent to the 'Variant Manager?' This is something that will allow variance of build outputs (different component populations, different schematic text, etc). 2.
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by rta5 6y ago
I still do not understand how EAGLE attained its 'golden-standard' status. Out of the cheap or OSS EDA tools (DipTrace, g-EDA, KiCAD, Eagle)* I thought it had the most difficult learning curve. My best assumption is that it is ri
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by rta5 6y ago
At KiCon 2019 there was a presentation on SKiDL which allows you to describe circuits in Python. You can then output a netlist for use in KiCAD's PCB tool (or potentially other EDA tools). I have not tried to use it personally. http
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by rta5 7y ago
What is your evidence for the average person not reading? Trying to find some numbers I came across the following pew research poll that showed nearly 3/4th of their survey participants reading a book in one format or another in the l