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Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by southwesterly »

vertnerd wrote: post #699

I am building my very first computer game, Tungsten Moon, a VR+desktop spaceflight simulator with realistic physics and engineering, inspired by Orbiter, Eagle Lander 3D, and a little bit of Subnautica: https://tungstenmoon.com/ I am using the Godot engine: https://godotengine.org/ The playable demo is already available today on Github: https://github.com/Eccentric-Anomalies/Tungsten-Moon-Demo-Re... We're releasing t…

This touches close to an idea for a space game I have. Looks really interesting. I shall check back in for updates.

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by mkrd »

I am working on https://budgetflow.cc

It is a budgeting tool that allows you to create budgets and visualize them as interactive Sankey diagrams. You can configure smart "pockets", which can automatically send excess cash or take missing cash from other pockets. It also allows you to invite other users to shared budgets, so you can use it to plan budgets with roommates or your partner. Currently I am thinking about ways to make it into a viable business, but it is still not quite there yet where it needs to be for that.

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by Tallain »

Syntaf wrote: post #201

I'm trying to make it easier to run clubs, associations & organizations with a platform called embolt.app[1]. We're offering online memberships, event management, and a member database packed with features. Membership management is a crowded space, but it's also a low-tech space with lots of sleeping giants not willing to iterate on their product. It's been a really fun project so far and even more rewarding to see c…

Looks very cool from what I can see. Any plans to have an open / public API? For many associations past a certain size, an integration is going to become an inevitability (syncing member lists between systems is the most common, but also events, i.e. letting people register for an event on your site and then syncing to Zoom for automatic registration and email handling).

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by desmat »

For fun (and no profits!), I built an AI-powered haiku poetry and generative visual art app. It started as a daily puzzle (https://haikudle.ai, previously shown on HN), then evolved into an authoring tool with curated daily haikus (https://HaikuGenius.ai).

To learn more about SEO, digital marketing, and other areas I hadn't explored in much depth yet, I tried bringing it to market with modest success. It's been a fun journey so far, and I’ve documented the first legs here: https://medium.com/@desmat.ca/a-genai-haiku-journey-part-1-a... and https://medium.com/@desmat.ca/a-genai-haiku-journey-part-2-f....

I'm also experimenting with a similar format for limericks (https://limericks.ai) but I haven’t cracked that nut yet.

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by Tallain »

frabjoused wrote: post #338

I’m building an integration platform, think Zapier or Workato. We’ve been hand coding full-service integration workflows for 2+ years on a large B2B agency model, and in parallel have been building a platform using what we’ve learned to build better abstractions. We’re at an interesting point where almost all new workflows are being built on the platform, and we’re serving over 100 clients. We’re prepping for public…

Very interested in learning more about this if you'd care to share.

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by seism »

debo_ wrote: post #227

I noticed my 2.5 year old niece likes zooming into photos of bugs on her mom's phone. I'm making her a little "game" where she can flip over rocks and find different bugs and other weird surprises.

Could we get a version for 25+ year olds where you zoom into covert mishaps and glitches?

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by erichi »

alfredgg wrote: post #665

I am working on improving a system to inform citizens about the public benefits for which they are eligible [0]. It's hold by Barcelona City Council. It analyzes the social situation of a person, or group of people that live together, and forecasts those benefits that they could access. It is an old base code that uses OpenFisca for the back, and React for the front. However, it's quite fun though. Currently I'm work…

I've tried to start simulation, but it didn't work.

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by seism »

Rendello wrote: post #820

I've been building a web extension for an Inuit language (ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ ᖃᓂᐅᔮᖅᐸᐃᑦ). Most Inuit in Canada speak Inuktitut, which is a language with long words and two different writing systems: the latin alphabet, and syllabics. Syllabics are specially adapted for Inuktitut and well-loved by the Inuit, but unfortunately can be a pain to input on a computer, so often times the more cumbersome latin alphabet is used in casual w…

Could your project also extend beyond DOM, to Canvas and WebGL code? I could imagine some very interesting creative uses in a game engine setting. Also: check out Aya by Cohere, a Canadian AI company.

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by southwesterly »

ok_dad wrote: post #100

I’m building a door. I find that mortises (my frame is mortise and tenon, the tenons were easy on a table saw) are much harder to create if you don’t have a proper plunge router. I’m using some chisels and it works fine but I have eight mortises to make and I’ve finished 1.5 in about the same number of hours. I don’t want to buy a plunge router, because I’m unemployed at the moment, but it would finish the job in min…

That sounds great. Also will give you confidence in chiselling so you’ll feel happy taking and woodworking g project on.

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by yencabulator »

anon012012 wrote: post #622

I am working alone on https://tree-of-knowledge.org This is a hierarchical representation of any given piece of knowledge. It starts with a tree root node that you specify (let's say Kung fu), then it branches out into multiples subcategories (techniques, styles, philosophy, weaponry, ect...) and then you can click on these subcategories to branch out even more into the graphical tree. This is all generated on-the-fl…

Well, since you said Kung fu, I started at martial arts and 5 clicks in it's telling me about the self defense applications of swinging from chandeliers. This is yet another pile of LLM word vomit.

> One innovative approach involves using ceiling fixtures to gain leverage and mobility. This concept can be particularly beneficial in scenarios where traditional movement options are restricted.

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> Utilizing ceiling fixtures for movement in self-defense is an innovative method that capitalizes on environmental elements to enhance escape techniques. By integrating body mechanics with strategic use of surroundings, individuals can increase their chances of successfully evading threats in confined spaces. Always prioritize safety and practice these techniques to ensure readiness in critical situations.

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