logicalelegance

logicalelegance, 24 days ago to random

I'm giving an Introduction to Embedded systems talk (free O'Reilly webinar). If you are interested I'd be pleased if you attend. Sign up link:

https://oreillymedia.zoom.us/webinar/register/3217147780138/WN_jLb9mLG3ReuK-PKxNX6TbQ#/registration

logicalelegance, 2 months ago to random

Want to get a paper copy of Making Embedded Systems, 2nd Edition?

Bookshop.org connects independent bookshops and online ordering. It still arrives at your mailbox but supports local business.

https://bookshop.org/p/books/making-embedded-systems-design-patterns-for-great-software/20544051

logicalelegance, 2 months ago to random

Making Embedded Systems, 2nd Edition has arrived in paper!

Wait no longer to get a paper copy to read at the beach, the couch, or your desk at work.
https://www.amazon.com/Making-Embedded-Systems-Patterns-Software/dp/1098151542

I'm really pleased with how the book came out, thank you @OReillyMedia !

logicalelegance, 3 months ago to random

Making Embedded Systems, 2nd Edition is out! [In electronic book form]

I added 100+ pages, 4 new chapters, lots of ideas, tons of advice, a chicken button, and an eldritch horror.

You can get it wherever you find your electronic books (including Amazon, ebooks.com and Google Play).

Paper copies will be out in about two weeks! You can pre-order now.

https://www.amazon.com/Making-Embedded-Systems-Elecia-White-ebook/dp/B0CWX167Q7/

logicalelegance, 4 months ago to random

Is origami art? Depends on what you do with the paper. But if you do make art, there the Joisel Award:
https://origamiusa.org/thefold/article/third-joisel-award

The well-deserved winner this year is Head Empty, designed, folded and photographed by Boice Wong.

logicalelegance, 5 months ago to random

Thinking about making panettone but I don’t have any candied fruit. Are diced gummy worms a good substitute?

logicalelegance, 6 months ago to random

I just turned in my book!

Here is the new cover. I love it. I hope you do too.

logicalelegance, 6 months ago to random

If you hit . on a github.com repository, you get a VSCode interface which makes for a nice way to explore a code base (or do a minor commit).

logicalelegance, 7 months ago to random

Could someone explain shoot-through current? Ideally with puppets.

What I have so far:
In truth, none of electronics really is as instantaneous as we pretend. It takes time for the FETs to turn on. When you have multiple of them (like with that H-Bridge), sometimes they can crowbar - get stuck in a bad position, usually shorting the supply's power to ground and ending the world (for your device).

(I am kidding, this is not an actual request for help. Unless you really will use puppets.)

logicalelegance, 7 months ago to random

Motors use power to turn around, right? What happens when they stop? The power doesn’t suddenly disappear as the motor jerks to a halt; the motor can return a little bit of power to the circuit.

Of course, this isn’t a lending library, the circuit doesn’t want the power as it may have cooties.

logicalelegance, 10 months ago to random

Classpert is offering my Making Embedded Systems class as an asynchronous cohort!

This means you'll be going through the class with others. There will be discussions and mentor (and my) help on the Discord. (No live classes but you get access to the best bits of the previous live classes.)

The plan is $599. There is a limited time discount for $499:
http://clas.pt/mes4

Talk your manager into this!

logicalelegance, 1 year ago to random

Origami snail shells of beautifully soft handmade white paper with gold leaf spots. Plus small associate octopus.
#origami

Two origami snail shells of beautifully soft handmade white paper with gold leaf spots. Plus small associate octopus.
Two origami snail shells of beautifully soft handmade white paper with gold leaf spots. Plus small associate octopus.

logicalelegance, 1 year ago to random

The @stoneymonster and I have a years-long low-key fight about whether the auto-dispenser for hand soap is a good or terrible idea.

As it is currently spitting up soap when no one is around, I am winning! I just heard him shout "Stop it!" at it.

Soon that little sucker will be gone and I will dance upon its soapy grave.