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Re: Ask HN: What Are You Learning?

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Post by ericol »

29athrowaway wrote: post #39
ericol wrote: post #36

Arduino programming + motor control (Stepper robots, for robotics - toy, not industrial) cobbled with 3D printing. I've always been fascinated with robotics, and the barrier to entry is getting lower by the second. But I want to know all the details, so I'm going slow and steady at it (Like, instead of using libraries - at least when learning - I'm coding 100% of the stepper motor control routines). I plan on making…

Make sure you have proper ventilation and air filtering for that 3d printer. https://3dinsider.com/3d-printer-fumes/

Thanks for the info. I'm not printing much yet (Few grams of filament a day) but 3D printing doesn't smell good, in any sense.

Luckily I'm using PLA for printing, but I do plan to take the printer out to the balcony once I start printing "big" pieces.

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Post by irongeek »

Currently refreshing some of my programming knowledge. Also reviewing my math skills. I tend to do each of these things periodically to refresh some of the knowledge I might not use so much anymore. Currently thinking of some side projects to work on as well.

On my radar for the Fall is learning a second language and beginning to learn woodworking. Speaking of that, any advice on the first tools a beginning woodworker should add to their shop?

Re: Ask HN: What Are You Learning?

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Post by vax425 »

smcn wrote: post #3

I've started my own company and am about to launch our product, so I'm learning marketing. I think that I've been lucky so far because most of the traction is based on the strength of the product, and that has meant that I can sit back and gather feedback and opinions without doing anything outside of asking. However it's left me in a position where I'm unsure which steps I should be taking as I get closer and closer…

Same here.

Good book reads:

- The Mom Test

- Build by Tony Faddel

I’m reading IndieHackers.com every day.

What product are you launching?

Re: Ask HN: What Are You Learning?

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Post by [deleted] »

throwaway17_17 wrote: post #34
goldenshale wrote: post #26

- Quantum computing via https://quantum.country/ - Cooking via YouTube (Food Wishes w/ Chef John, and Kenji Lopez Alt's channel) - ML model architectures (AI Coffee Break, and Yannic Kilcher's channels) - Exploring different ways of thinking about and responses to the question: What is the meaning of life? (I don't think there is one, so it's more about how we derive one for ourselves.)

I know you didn’t ask for extra sources, but my son is trying to learn how to cook and I kind of fell in love with a YouTube creator. So, if you can stand a slightly Zoomer tone at times, Joshua Weissman has some of the best practical cooking education videos in approx 10-15 minute formats.

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Post by mujtaba223 »

I am trying to make a Bipedal Wheeled Robot, so learning mechanical design and solidworks modeling. Refreshing my robot Kinematics and Dynamics. Will eventually have to learn some optimal control to make it do fun stuff like jumping or leaning to the side but that is still quite far ahead in the future.

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Post by leobg »

voisin wrote: post #46

I just bought some acreage with the immediate intention of learning how to regenerate the soil to lay the groundwork for an orchard and vegetable garden next year, integrating animals and bees. I am in awe of how much there is to learn and how interlinked every decision is. It is easily the most challenging and exciting thing I’ve ever embarked upon.

Sounds super cool. Also great to have you sharing this on HN. Really adds to this thread.

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Post by leobg »

poly_morphis wrote: post #24

Dating. Or, trying. Harder than I thought, and every attempt I make it always seems to go the direction of signing up for one of these online dating services, which I originally wanted to avoid, because privacy is important to me.

In case you feel like you’re getting stuck, feel free to email me. Contact info in bio.
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