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Comment on Looking for sustainably designed anti-fast fashion brands in ~life.style
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
quantumfoam Link ParentKendall really is the worst lol. He had moments of brilliance throughout the show, but he could never break away from his demons and his obsession with taking his father's place. I thought the...Kendall really is the worst lol. He had moments of brilliance throughout the show, but he could never break away from his demons and his obsession with taking his father's place. I thought the last season was excellent and the ending was very fitting. Episode 3 and the kitchen scene with the siblings at their mom's are just phenomenally well written and acted. Kieren Culkin especially has some amazing performances
Some of the best TV I've watched. I'm excited to rewatch the show eventually, I think it will really hold up well.Barry was OK. It has its moments, but I never felt really invested in the characters or story. After watching the first three seasons, I figured I'd finish it, but it's kind of out of my mind now.
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Comment on Introductions | June 2023, part 1 in ~talk
quantumfoam Link ParentI mainly do landscapes. I've done some weddings and street photography, but honestly I'm too shy to deal with people too much lol. I've been making an effort lately to print more of my photos and...I mainly do landscapes. I've done some weddings and street photography, but honestly I'm too shy to deal with people too much lol. I've been making an effort lately to print more of my photos and decorate my house with them. Seems a bit egotistical, but I got tired of them just sitting on my computer or getting dumped into some FB album.
To be honest, I had to Google Translate that haha. But thank you! I'm definitely getting motivated again to take up my German studies.
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Comment on Rediscovering the small web in ~tech
quantumfoam Link ParentThanks for bumping this. This definitely does resonate with me and it makes me miss the days of stumbling around the web finding all the silly sites people created and just getting lost down the...Thanks for bumping this. This definitely does resonate with me and it makes me miss the days of stumbling around the web finding all the silly sites people created and just getting lost down the rabbit hole. It's encouraging to see that the small web is still evolving in some form and I'm inspired to dig a little deeper than page 1 of Google.
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Comment on Introductions | June 2023, part 1 in ~talk
quantumfoam Link ParentIt's an interesting platform and looks pretty well thought out. Their processing hardware looks pretty standard (that Zync-7000 series is freaking everywhere lol). It seems like a super niche...It's an interesting platform and looks pretty well thought out. Their processing hardware looks pretty standard (that Zync-7000 series is freaking everywhere lol). It seems like a super niche thing, though. I wonder how many people really want to play around with different imagers and processing. Some imagers can be extremely difficult to work with, so for those that do, a platform like that could definitely make things more accessible, which is cool.
Unfortunately, the imager supply chain got decimated during the pandemic, at least in my corner of the market. Getting imagers as a hobbyist or in low production quantities has been brutal lately.
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Comment on Introductions | June 2023, part 1 in ~talk
quantumfoam Link ParentFor me, I started as an intern with this group and that grew into a full-time position. I started out doing mostly software, but I've transitioned more to hardware as I find it more challenging....For me, I started as an intern with this group and that grew into a full-time position. I started out doing mostly software, but I've transitioned more to hardware as I find it more challenging. Hard to get away from software completely, though. I still do a lot of embedded programming (mostly C) and have started with Verilog and VHDL recently.
I wish I had a stronger math background. Obviously, I did a lot with the EE degree, but only had one semester of Linear Algebra and I should have taken more. We do a lot of work with coordinate transforms and I think having a more familiarity with matrix operations would be nice.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
quantumfoam LinkI recently started rowing on a Concept 2 Erg. My one knee always gets sore when running, so I was looking for something low impact to compliment mountain biking. So far I've been loving it! Great...I recently started rowing on a Concept 2 Erg. My one knee always gets sore when running, so I was looking for something low impact to compliment mountain biking. So far I've been loving it! Great for low-intensity cardio, but you can do some really intense intervals and sprints as well. Comes with a bonus of a pretty solid back and core workout.
I'm currently working through the Beginner Pete's Plan which is a really good introduction to rowing. After I finish that, I'll probably work on some variation of the Pete's Plan to maintain a good cardio base during the biking off-season.
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Comment on F1 2023 Spanish Grand Prix discussion in ~sports.motorsports
quantumfoam Link ParentAfter quali, P3 for Perez is questionable for me. Given the car, he should be able to manage it, but he is really struggling to perform. I'm hoping McLaren can hang on for a decent finish. Podium...After quali, P3 for Perez is questionable for me. Given the car, he should be able to manage it, but he is really struggling to perform.
I'm hoping McLaren can hang on for a decent finish. Podium is likely out of the question, but it looks like they have decent pace here.
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Comment on F1 2023 Spanish Grand Prix discussion in ~sports.motorsports
quantumfoam Link ParentIt really was! Leclerc out in Q1, Perez not making it into Q3 again, the Mercs colliding! Should make for an interesting race tomorrow.It really was! Leclerc out in Q1, Perez not making it into Q3 again, the Mercs colliding! Should make for an interesting race tomorrow.
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Comment on Photographers what are you shooting with? in ~hobbies
quantumfoam Link ParentThanks for the suggestion, that is a good focal range! All my current lenses are Sigma, but I've actually never had a Tamron, though I've looked at them often.Thanks for the suggestion, that is a good focal range! All my current lenses are Sigma, but I've actually never had a Tamron, though I've looked at them often.
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Comment on Photographers what are you shooting with? in ~hobbies
quantumfoam LinkI'm currently shooting with a Sony A7III. I converted from a Canon 5DmkII a couple years ago. I'm still using my EF mount lenses with a MC-11 adapter since I wasn't sure I would stick with Sony,...I'm currently shooting with a Sony A7III. I converted from a Canon 5DmkII a couple years ago. I'm still using my EF mount lenses with a MC-11 adapter since I wasn't sure I would stick with Sony, but I've been really impressed with their platform. On the last few trips I've taken, I rented some E-mount lenses and they perform a lot better, so I'm thinking about swapping out all my lenses finally.
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Comment on Introductions | June 2023, part 1 in ~talk
quantumfoam Link ParentMostly EEs or CompSci, but we've had a few Physicists over the years too. There are a few people who did master's work specifically in machine vision and robotics. I'm just a lowly undergrad,...Mostly EEs or CompSci, but we've had a few Physicists over the years too. There are a few people who did master's work specifically in machine vision and robotics. I'm just a lowly undergrad, though haha.
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Comment on Confused, uncool, and nowhere to scroll: The internet has become hostile for millennials like me in ~tech
quantumfoam Link ParentI really feel this on YouTube and Reddit. On YouTube, so many videos are made the same way in order to get picked up by the algorithm. Clickbait titles, thumbnails with the same "shocked" face,...I really feel this on YouTube and Reddit. On YouTube, so many videos are made the same way in order to get picked up by the algorithm. Clickbait titles, thumbnails with the same "shocked" face, videos that should be 2 minutes but are padded with nonsense just so they get monetized. And so many of the comments on Reddit are just people making the same jokes since they get upvotes. I get having inside jokes and feeling a part of the community, but to your point, it feels at times like everyone is playing the same 10 characters in a show that should have ended 3 seasons ago.
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Comment on Introductions | June 2023, part 1 in ~talk
quantumfoam Link ParentWe develop the the whole camera: pick an imager then design all the control electronics around it. Sometimes we can use off-the-shelf lenses, but often we design custom optics as well. It is...We develop the the whole camera: pick an imager then design all the control electronics around it. Sometimes we can use off-the-shelf lenses, but often we design custom optics as well. It is pretty cool when it's all working haha.
Motorsport sim racing haha. Mostly iRacing, but I've dabbled with some other sims as well.
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Comment on Introductions | June 2023, part 1 in ~talk
quantumfoam Link ParentI develop digital cameras from the ground up. We pick an imager and design all the control electronics around it. Usually involves an FPGA or SoC and either a USB or Ethernet interface. Sometimes...I develop digital cameras from the ground up. We pick an imager and design all the control electronics around it. Usually involves an FPGA or SoC and either a USB or Ethernet interface. Sometimes we use off-the-shelf lenses, but often we have to design our own lenses as well. It pretty interesting stuff!
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
quantumfoam Link ParentThis sounds pretty tasty. Been vegan for three years now and I'm always on the lookout for quick recipes!This sounds pretty tasty. Been vegan for three years now and I'm always on the lookout for quick recipes!
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Comment on Introductions | June 2023, part 1 in ~talk
quantumfoam LinkReposting in the new thread... Hey all! Electrical engineer here working mostly with machine vision hardware these days, but did software in a former life. Always on the lookout for a new career...Reposting in the new thread...
Hey all! Electrical engineer here working mostly with machine vision hardware these days, but did software in a former life. Always on the lookout for a new career path.
Too many hobbies at the moment, but the highlights are woodworking, mountain biking, photography, and sim racing. Also trying to teach myself German - slowly making progress!
Loving the site so far! Looking forward to meeting more of you!
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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
quantumfoam LinkCurrently collecting ideas for a new desk for my office. I've been suffering with some Office Depot specials since college and want to build something nicer. In the analysis paralysis mode at the...Currently collecting ideas for a new desk for my office. I've been suffering with some Office Depot specials since college and want to build something nicer. In the analysis paralysis mode at the moment with too many ideas, but I'm trying to distill them down into something feasible.
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Comment on Introductions | April 2023 in ~talk
quantumfoam LinkHey all! Electrical engineer here working mostly with machine vision hardware these days, but did software in a former life. Always on the lookout for a new career path. Too many hobbies at the...Hey all! Electrical engineer here working mostly with machine vision hardware these days, but did software in a former life. Always on the lookout for a new career path.
Too many hobbies at the moment, but the highlights are woodworking, mountain biking, photography, and sim racing. Also trying to teach myself German - slowly making progress!
Loving the site so far! Looking forward to meeting more of you!
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Comment on Introductions | April 2023 in ~talk
quantumfoam Link ParentHello fellow motorsport enthusiast! It's a great time to be a fan, IndyCar has been really exciting and IMSA/WEC have gotten pretty interesting with the introduction of the LMDh cars. I'm hoping...Hello fellow motorsport enthusiast! It's a great time to be a fan, IndyCar has been really exciting and IMSA/WEC have gotten pretty interesting with the introduction of the LMDh cars. I'm hoping to make it up to Road America for a race this season!
We visited the UP last fall for the first time time. Beautiful place, can't wait to go back!
I can't comment on their ethics or business practices because, honestly, I haven't looked into it. But Saddleback Leather Company makes a solid product. I have had a couple belts from them for a few years now and I can't imagine ever having to buy another one. Thick leather, solid stitching, quality buckles. Definitely feels like something your grandkids could inherit someday.
Another leather goods suggestion is Nordic EDC. I also have one of their belts and while it's not quite as "over-built" as the Saddleback ones, it is a very nice product and should last a very long time.