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Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (June 2025)

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Re: Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (June 2025)

#601
I use a workout log app called Fitnotes: https://www.fitnotesapp.com/

I'm building a web app for exploring my training history, so my trainer (who's virtual) can explore my data the same way I can.

Eventually, I'd like to start training an AI to build programming for me based on my history.

Re: Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (June 2025)

#607
Trying to make out paint for text (essentially a Large Symbol Model). Tokenize renders of PDFs with patches of some sort and see if I can make a multi language monochrome visual vocabulary where I can embed language and document metadata. I want to be able to convert my tax statements into musical compositions and render pride and prejudice as a 80s computer technical manual. Could also allow for direct language translation without the complex language tokenization we have today. Literally visual pattern understanding.

Re: Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (June 2025)

#608
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Still working on: an enclosure-compatible open-source version of the 2nd gen Nest thermostat. It reuses the enclosure, encoder ring, display, and mounts of the Nest but replaces the "thinking" part with an open-source PCB that can interact with Home Assistant. - The encoder ring which works like an LED mouse, but in reverse: Fully reverse-engineered and on its own demo PCB - The faceplate PCB, which does the actual c…

I really like the nest encoder/button feel, so I was considering trying to hack mine into a becoming desktop volume control/button... but probably lacking the skills to not make a mess of it. Would love to see how you interface with the existing hardware!

Re: Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (June 2025)

#609
It occurs to me that I need a separate electronics workbench, more than the 2 square feet that I can make by moving my keyboard out of the way. So, this month... my goal is to have everything set up on a workbench.

Generating an estimated $130 million per day (100 Megatokens/second) worth of GPT4 tokens at home will have to wait (plus I'd need to upgrade the power and AC in this room a bit to handle the estimated 750 Kw of power it would take)

Re: Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (June 2025)

#610

Hej, I made FisherLoop[1] to learn Swedish. FisherLoop are interactive audiobooks where I use TTS with word level timestamps to highlight the words as they are spoken. This helps me pick up on pronounciation and grammar in a, for me, natural way. Additionally, I added flashcards from the books + word lookup. I am adding new books right now. If you have any requests: public domain books, which are around one hour read…

Is there such a thing for Spanish?
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