mrpjevans

mrpjevans, 1 month ago to random

One for fellow software devs out there.

I thought 'Oh, a silly grammar cock-up that makes for a fun local news story'. Then I read the first line. I won't spoil the surprise but maybe make sure there's no-one close when you yell 'OH FOR FU...'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-68942321

mrpjevans, 11 months ago to random

Just for fun I’ve created a bot that is tooting the entirety of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001 : A Space Odyssey frame by frame. It’s going to take about 5 years. A month or so in and we’ve made it to the opening title. Join me in watching the film in slow motion.

From: @2001frames
https://botsin.space/@2001frames/110644397581367897

mrpjevans, 1 month ago to random

I seriously think this is the most important thing Randall Monroe has done. https://xkcd.com/1732/

mrpjevans, 1 month ago to RaspberryPi

IT'S ALIVE! #pdp10 #raspberrypi

Oof. That was a job and half. All working first time bar one narky LED who was quickly replaced. Absolutely gorgeous bit of kit.

mrpjevans, 10 months ago to retrocomputing

I’ve been putting together a collection of retro computer emulators for my Callisto 2 (RPi 4) inside. Surprisingly tricky to get right. Now wondering if there’s any interest for a one-shot install package. #RetroComputing

Computer running Day Of The Tentacle
Computer emulating an Amstrad CPC 6128
Computer emulating a Sinclair ZX Spectrum

mrpjevans, 3 months ago to random

For those of a Certain Age who were around during the UK tech boom era of the 90s, you may like to know that Dr Alan Solomon has died at the age of 75. Dr Solomon's Software produced amazing anti-virus software and was a brilliant place to work. I learnt so much. #DrSolomons

mrpjevans, 10 months ago to random

My silly little bot has finally got to the start of the film!!! Hilarious how excited people are.

From: @2001frames
https://botsin.space/@2001frames/110831254027329595

mrpjevans, 11 months ago to random

My Callisto 2 is alive!

mrpjevans, 10 months ago to random

That pic of Sunak pulling a rubbish pint while the bartender gives serious side-eye? Fake. We can't be complacent even if the images align with our views.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/aug/03/ai-enhanced-images-a-threat-to-democratic-processes-experts-warn

mrpjevans, 6 months ago to random

I was recently in the Scottish Highlands and in a small town near our family we came across this completely random niche museum. I LOVE a niche museum but I had no idea I was going to see amazing victorian automatons including props from Hugo in the middle of nowhere. The workshop is on display and the craftspeople are amazing. Seek it out. One for @simon I reckon. https://thehouseofautomata.com/

image/jpeg
image/jpeg

mrpjevans, 6 months ago to RaspberryPi

#RaspberryPi friends. I've been blessed with a robot arm that has five geared motors (the yellow and black one that was seemingly everywhere a few years ago). Does anyone know of a suitable HAT that can handle five motors so we can hack it?

mrpjevans, 5 months ago to random

From my Porto colleagues…

mrpjevans, 3 months ago to RaspberryPi

Lovely time at #RaspberryPi #CamJam today. Great to see friends and make a few new ones. Also, the ACTUAL Cambridge Coffee Pot camera!!

A six-legged robot on a tiled floor surrounded by the lower halves of people standing and kneeling.
Indoor event with people exploring vendor stalls along a corridor with large windows on one side.

mrpjevans, 10 months ago to random

#Barbie was spectacular. Completely caught me off guard. Ignore the ‘fish out of water’ reviews, that’s not what it’s about at all. If you’ve got tweens or teens, they should see it, hopefully it will empower them. Gerwig has done something amazing.

mrpjevans, 7 months ago to random

mrpjevans, 2 months ago to random

BO-wie, Lee, BO-wie. #totp

mrpjevans, 7 months ago to RaspberryPi

Calling all experienced #RaspberryPi users. What's the one thing you wish you had known when you started your adventures? What's that great piece of advice?

A selection may end up in @themagpi as part of a beginner's guide. Please boost for reach. Thanks.!

mrpjevans, 2 months ago to random

If you're coming to @emf , please give @emffilms a follow.

biglesp, 1 month ago to random

My new thing is buying cheap CDs from charity shops instead of streaming. I cancelled Spotify about 8 months ago. Spent about the same on CDs. Think I might build a Pi based auto CD ripper :)

mrpjevans, 4 months ago to random

(This is your regular reminder that #BlueMonday has no scientific basis and was invented by Sky Travel in 2005 to sell holidays. It is, however, a banger by New Order and a decent blue cheese made by Alex from Blur.)

Edent, 16 days ago to random

How do so many people still have DECT phones for #EMFcamp?

I've searched through all my junk drawers, in the loft, and in the Big Crates Of Useful Things - but I can only find old GSM phones.

I don't even think I have anything with a BS 6312 431A plug 😮‍💨

mrpjevans, 1 month ago to RaspberryPi

BEHOLD THE BLINKENLIGHTS! #pdp10 #RaspberryPi

PiDP-10 PCB with ALL THE LEDs flashing away