Gladys West, the mathematician and computer scientist integral to the creation of #GPS, has passed away. She left a lasting impact on mathematics, geodesy, and computer science. spectrum.ieee.org/gladys-west-...
![your shell lets you run many programs (“jobs”) in the same terminal tab
programs can either be:
foreground
background
stopped (which is more like “paused”)
& runs a program in the background
for example I like to convert 100 files in parallel like this:
for i in `seq 1 100`
do
convert $i.png $i.jpg &
done
jobs lists backgrounded & stopped jobs
$ jobs
[1] Running python blah.py &
[2] Stopped vim
use the numbers to bring them to the foreground or background (like fg %2), kill them (kill %2), or disown them
when you close a terminal tab all jobs are killed with a SIGHUP signal
you can stop this with disown or by starting the program with nohup: disown %1 (job number goes here) nohup my_program &
a trick to kill programs if Ctrl+C doesn’t work
press Ctrl+Z to stop the program
run kill %1 to kill it (or kill -9 %1 if you’re feeling extra murderous)
a little flowchart
Three boxes, labelled “running in foreground”, “stopped”, and “running in background”
Ctrl+Z goes from “running in foreground” to “stopped” fg goes from “stopped” to “running in foreground” fg goes from “running in background” to “running in foreground” bg goes from “stopped” to “running in background”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nzrozayxq764zbgl4qtp5ald/bafkreigxoajfoayzbyucv22q6daqvpvcjlftkkhbeaajib5mbri3cwj5fq)
your shell lets you run many programs (“jobs”) in the same terminal tab programs can either be: foreground background stopped (which is more like “paused”) & runs a program in the background for example I like to convert 100 files in parallel like this: for i in `seq 1 100` do convert $i.png $i.jpg & done jobs lists backgrounded & stopped jobs $ jobs [1] Running python blah.py & [2] Stopped vim use the numbers to bring them to the foreground or background (like fg %2), kill them (kill %2), or disown them when you close a terminal tab all jobs are killed with a SIGHUP signal you can stop this with disown or by starting the program with nohup: disown %1 (job number goes here) nohup my_program & a trick to kill programs if Ctrl+C doesn’t work press Ctrl+Z to stop the program run kill %1 to kill it (or kill -9 %1 if you’re feeling extra murderous) a little flowchart Three boxes, labelled “running in foreground”, “stopped”, and “running in background” Ctrl+Z goes from “running in foreground” to “stopped” fg goes from “stopped” to “running in foreground” fg goes from “running in background” to “running in foreground” bg goes from “stopped” to “running in background”
job control
wizardzines.com/comics/job-c...
(from The Secret Rules of the Terminal, which is out now!)
Been messing around with my latest PCB - I've now got a "digital twin". More details at the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vpd...
The video thumbnail, featuring the two guests, the Open Healthware conference logo and URL, and Hackster Café branding.
Attend Open Healthware (an @oshwassociation.bsky.social conference) for free on Aug. 1-2!
As a preview, I chat with Herine Palacios and Avinash Baskaran on #HacksterCafe, today at 10:30am PDT 😄
Watch on @hacksterio.bsky.social :
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8zy...
▶️ www.linkedin.com/events/73556...
a blown up image of part of something that has ruler markings that are lit up
Sneak Peek of part of something I’m working on having available this fall.
I have always wanted something like an #ssh connection to the #iot devices I work on. Today we published about how to use #Golioth RPCs and a simple front end to do just that.
glth.io/remote-shell
Did you know: if you installed Rust with rustup, you already probably have the "Embedded Rust Book" locally. If you run `rustup doc` in your terminal, it'll open the bookshelf with all the docs installed already, including the main rust books as well as the embedded rust book.
Join our vibrant Slack community( embedded.fm/support ), support Embedded, and gain exclusive access to invaluable insights through our Slack channel.
Come join us read and learn together!
#signalprocessing #slack #math #mathematics #computerscience #embeddedengineer #stemeducation #slack
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We've invited a math professor to guide us through all the fancy math in the book.
Expect engaging Slack discussions and weekly live sessions on Fridays at 11am PT, beginning June 20.
#embedded #engineering #machinelearning #ml #datascience #ai #bookclub #reading
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We're starting an exciting journey through the book: Data-Driven Science & Engineering( databookuw.com ) on the Embedded Slack #book-club. The book explores signal processing, machine learning, and control systems from a fresh, data science perspective.
...
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Through the support of our NSF grant focusing on open source medical care we are excited to be working on an Open Healthware Conference in New York in August! Check out the conference website and explore how you can get involved:
healthware.oshwa.org
On episode 499: This Is Your Problem( embedded.fm/episodes/499 ), we hosted Janet Hansen( @flashingjanet.bsky.social ) to discuss professional costumery (with electronics) and becoming an artist.
Here's Janet's parting message:
#art #Mudder #embedded #engineering #electrical #electronics
Happening next week! 🔥 Sign up for my #Zephyr workshop at 10:30 am CDT April 24. I'll cover the basics of writing a cross-platform #embedded device driver. If you want to follow along, consider getting the parts now.
👇
event.on24.com/wcc/r/487016...
#IoT #microcontroller #RTOS #electronics
I'm going to be on @memfault.com's YouTube live on Thursday: www.youtube.com/live/kflFgdH...
One Q I want to answer is "where is Rust being used in production for embedded?", if anyone wants to share anything that is public I should namedrop, please let me know!
Drop by and hype up the chat too!
This week, Elecia and Chris( @stoneymonster ) host Kwabena Agyeman, CEO of OpenMV. They chat about more powerful (and smaller!) programmable cameras.
Join them here ( embedded.fm/episodes/497 ) on the latest episode of Embedded.
From Matthew Rohrer's book, Surrounded by Friends: bookshop.org/a/862/978194...
#poem #books #writing
We express our joys in sad verses And when sad days come along, We are unable to find our voices We are unable to summon Akpalu‘s songs You will see us do the dance of warriors When there’s absolute peace within And when war times come, we’re full of terror We’re unable to channel Gemedra from within You will hear us dole out ancient wisdom When the judges have yet to sit And when our kinsmen stir up a storm, We are unable to find Ʋenya‘s ancient wit But when you see us in a contemplative mood Humming deep yet calm tunes for our loves, Know that the boiling pot has shown all what’s for food And the still river may harbor a crocodile that starves x.k https://raynayx.com/2025/02/02/otherself/
Here's an original piece -- Other Selves ( raynayx.com/2025/02/02/o... ).
It reflects on how we're usually overwhelmed by our circumstances but attempt to meet the moment every now and then.
--xk
#poet #poetry #poetsofbluesky #blacksky #BlueskyPoets
#poetrycommunity #amwriting #Skypoets #poetlife
We express our joys in sad verses And when sad days come along, We are unable to find our voices We are unable to summon Akpalu‘s songs You will see us do the dance of warriors When there’s absolute peace within And when war times come, we’re full of terror We’re unable to channel Gemedra from within You will hear us dole out ancient wisdom When the judges have yet to sit And when our kinsmen stir up a storm, We are unable to find Ʋenya‘s ancient wit But when you see us in a contemplative mood Humming deep yet calm tunes for our loves, Know that the boiling pot has shown all what’s for food And the still river may harbor a crocodile that starves x.k https://raynayx.com/2025/02/02/otherself/
Here's an original piece -- Other Selves ( raynayx.com/2025/02/02/o... ).
It reflects on how we're usually overwhelmed by our circumstances but attempt to meet the moment every now and then.
--xk
#poet #poetry #poetsofbluesky #blacksky #BlueskyPoets
#poetrycommunity #amwriting #Skypoets #poetlife
In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison made history as the first Black woman to travel to space. As a physician, engineer, & astronaut, she shattered barriers in STEM fields. Since leaving NASA, she has focused on empowering young people in science and technology.
#BHM2025 #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackWomeninSTEM
A metalized rasbperry in a glass case, with the label RP2350. There are pictures of 4 team members on teh front of the case.
I chatted with the embedded team at @raspberrypi.com about the #RP2350 on The Amp Hour. It's an amazing "dual dual-core" part that is finding its way into many products. We chatted #hardwaresecurity and #lowpower, as those were key enhancements over the #RP2040.
theamphour.com/687-the-rp23...
Würth Elektronik has released @kicad.org files for some of their components including symbols, footprints, and 3D models.
They're licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, but your design is not required to be shared under that or any other license if you're using them.
github.com/WurthElektro...
Livestream ongoing: Building the underlying Algorithm of a Music Playlist in Rust
www.youtube.com/live/11UZsQT...
#rustlang
Good luck going from Micro HDMI(on the Pi) to standard DP(on the monitor) as I've had to do because procurement folks just buy stuff without consulting anybody.
I'm not sure anything turns my stomach as much as this!
🧩 Podcast: The Embedded Buddy System
- By @jamesmunns.com and @fasterthanli.me
- James shares why you might want to design embedded systems as a network of devices, instead of trying to cram everything into a single chip
sdr-podcast.com/episodes/the...
#embedded #programming #rustlang
Design a PCB, win this competition, and come hang out with me in Edinburgh during the Open Hardware Summit. If you are new to PCB design ping me and I'll do my best to help you out. ♥️
www.hackster.io/contests/boa...
#MathMonday #STEMMonday #HolidayHustle #BlackSTEM #WomenSTEM #MelanatedSTEM #BlackGirlSTEM #Robotics #Robot #AI #STEMSky #BlackSky #AcademicSky #AcademicChatter #BlackAdemic #ArtificialIntelligence youtu.be/n_kqaGe7ff4?...
🎅🏾🤖👩🏾🎓👩🏾🏫👩🏾🔬👷🏾♀️👩🏾🔧👩🏾💻
Just started, you’re too late to join!
#TechThursday #Robotics #STEM #STEAM #NoireSTEMinist #RoboticsForTheStreets
youtu.be/lfnUaORPvpw?...
Saw this today about a FPGA peripheral module standard being developed by SGET. Looks interesting. They are looking for feedback.
"There may also be interest in using sCRUVI technology with MCU and SoC based products without FPGA."
sget.org/call-for-par...
