My Business Card Runs Linux • Hacker News Board

Re: My Business Card Runs Linux

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Post by glaberficken » Fri, Dec 27, 2019, 7:10 PM UTC

leggomylibro wrote: post #140

glaberficken wrote: post #32

Loved the article, but loved even more to learn about MicroPython. As an amateur programmer that has never actually physically handled hobby micro-controller type boards, but has read a lot about them, it was amazing to be able to try out the emulator at https://micropython.org/unicorn/ Make the leds blink, see how servo control works etc, all in the browser without having to actually buy any hardware! I had never se…

MicroPython is fantastic for education and rapid prototyping with hardware - definitely try it out! It can be difficult to make complex long-running applications because of post-GC memory fragmentation and frequent dynamic allocations by the VM, but the Python syntax makes it all worthwhile. It also has a supportive and friendly community where it's easy to get support, and the official 'PyBoards' are great. MakeCode…

Thanks for the Adafruit tip. My 9yo daughter is learning scratch, so the block based programming is going to be great to try out with her.

Re: My Business Card Runs Linux

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Post by glaberficken » Fri, Dec 27, 2019, 7:10 PM UTC

Legogris wrote: post #51

glaberficken wrote: post #32

Loved the article, but loved even more to learn about MicroPython. As an amateur programmer that has never actually physically handled hobby micro-controller type boards, but has read a lot about them, it was amazing to be able to try out the emulator at https://micropython.org/unicorn/ Make the leds blink, see how servo control works etc, all in the browser without having to actually buy any hardware! I had never se…

Not exactly what you're asking for, but you may enjoy Shenzhen I/O and other titles from Zachtronics: http://www.zachtronics.com/shenzhen-io/

yeah good tip =) i already knew them but thanks anyway!

Re: My Business Card Runs Linux

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Post by rotrux » Fri, Dec 27, 2019, 8:39 PM UTC

paxys wrote: post #329

rotrux wrote: post #327

Hey @rcarmo - So you're gonna sell these right? Bc I'll take way more than I ever previously thought I would spend on business cards.

Buying these would defeat the purpose though.

@paxys - Not sure what purpose you're referring to. Sure, purchasing them would defeat the purpose of making your own business card, but not the traditional purpose of having a business card that's cool & which doesn't immediately get tossed in the garbage after you give it out.

I imagine these aren't for sale, but I'm just throwing it out there that I would prly buy them if they were.

Re: My Business Card Runs Linux

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Post by countername » Fri, Dec 27, 2019, 10:50 PM UTC

klez wrote: post #399

golergka wrote: post #375

Earlier quoted context omitted.

There's a website where people make fun of HN comments? Is it Twitter?

The prime directive of said website is to never name it on hacker news. But I'm pretty sure you can Google the prime directive itself and figure out where it comes from. As a hint, it starts with "ng".

more hints?

Re: My Business Card Runs Linux

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Post by klez » Sat, Dec 28, 2019, 11:26 AM UTC

countername wrote: post #414

klez wrote: post #399

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The prime directive of said website is to never name it on hacker news. But I'm pretty sure you can Google the prime directive itself and figure out where it comes from. As a hint, it starts with "ng".

more hints?

Webshit, once a week. I won't go further :)