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Plot showing the trajectory of a cannonball around the Moon in a two-dimensional coordinate system.

Moon Cannon: Prelude

Can you shoot Earth from the Moon? Simulate lunar ballistic launches with Julia. Explore orbital mechanics, gravity, and drag in a simplified Moon-to-Earth cannon model.

A Porsche Carrera driving away with a hand out the window waving goodbye.

Goodbye Hey.com

Why I stopped using an app that I am deeply in love with.

The Rat Race is Linear

The Rat Race is Linear

My experience with negotiating salaries and how it isn't as straightforward as a win as I once thought.

Porsche Cayenne in front of a lit up Waffle House sign at night

1 Year With My 958 Diesel Porsche Cayenne

My experience of my first year of ownership of a 958 Diesel Porsche Cayenne

Simple Stock Bot End-of-Life

After over 5 years my Simple Stock Bot is being sunset. The popular Telegram and Discord Bots will soon no longer work.

A single lonely, useless cloud.

Apple Photos is a Miss

The pain I suffered trying to share media with Apple Photos, and how I worked around it.

Grid of copper coins

Cryptocurrency Rankings

Highly opinionated, but non speculative list of popular cryptocurrencies

US Government Report

Biden Admin Declares War on C++

Breakdown of the White House Report calling for the adoption of memory safe programming languages and the adoption of software security measurability.

A person wearing a sheet that looks like a ghost standing in an empty street

Ghost is a little empty without Email

Ghost is the go-to platform for independent publishing. However, its SaaS model is pushing its reliance on Email which is hurting self hosting.

A rocket engine lays horizontally on a flatbed structure with wheels, ready to be transported.

Vulcan and BE-4 Inaugural Flight

Explore the landmark ULA and Blue Origin launch at Cape Canaveral, a defining moment in space exploration.

Stylized depiction of a binary search. A bookshelf made in excalidraw.

Technical Breakdown

Beli: Rating Has Never Been So Good

Comparison of current rating methods popular on the web alongside a technical breakdown of a new novel rating algorithm used in the Beli App.

Digital Illustration of a software engineer putting his winter boots on.

Coding Challenge

(Cancelled) shuttle.rs Christmas Code Hunt

Shuttle Christmas Code Hunt: An early start to a month of puzzling.

Media, like video games, TVs, movies, and books, being sucked into a large, ominous black hole.

Media Needs Preservation

The bad guys are winning, and if they have their way the mouse will be the only piece of media to survive the 20th century!

People in an office watching an auction while at work.

This... Is my Cars and Bids Review

Cars and Bids ranks pretty highly based on my AnsonScore. An in depth look at buying at the popular new auction site.

A plug unplugged and dangling.

APIs Are Temporary

Discover the risks of relying on third-party APIs. Learn valuable lessons about API dependencies and planning for change.

Machine Learning Directed Study: Report 2

Machine Learning Directed Study: Report 2

This document discusses a machine learning directed study project focused on gathering and processing data related to debris in space. The author initially obtained 3D models from GrabCAD to simulate data collection. The models were processed using Blender, resulting in 108 unique parts. The author implemented an algorithm to calculate

Machine Learning Directed Study: Report 1

This document is a report on a machine learning directed study project focused on analyzing satellite debris. The author gathered data by downloading 3D models of a CubeSat from GrabCad. They used CAD software to derive fundamental properties from each part of the satellite and automated the process using an

Notes on Nano

The document discusses the current state of cryptocurrency, highlighting the dominance of meme coins in 2021. It emphasizes the lack of hype surrounding coins with actual utility. The author introduces Nano (XNO) as a coin that focuses on being a currency and highlights its potential. The document compares the transaction

Understanding the U.S. Treasury's Perspective on Stablecoins

Understanding the U.S. Treasury's Perspective on Stablecoins

Breakdown of the U.S. Treasury report addressing stablecoins.

Systems Engineering

Continuous Integration and Systems Engineering

The document discusses the challenges faced by a small team working on a complex project that spans multiple domains. The team members, mostly Astronautical Engineers, struggle to keep up with the inner workings of every system, particularly the embedded software aspect. To address this, the author implemented Continuous Integration and

ISS Eclipse Determination

ISS Eclipse Determination

Determining eclipses is crucial in designing space missions. Satellites need to account for periods of complete darkness where they receive no solar radiation. Eclipses consist of the Umbra (complete darkness), Penumbra (varying darkness), and full sunlight. Higher altitude orbits spend more time in the Penumbra. To determine eclipses, knowledge of

Air Propulsion Simulation

This document discusses the design and simulation of an air propulsion system for moving mining equipment on the Moon's surface. The author explores the feasibility of using an air propulsion system instead of solid rocket motors. The simulation involves calculations based on pressure, thrust, and mass of air

How to use Mermaid on your Ghost Blog

How to use Mermaid on your Ghost Blog

Render Mermaid code into beautiful diagrams on your Ghost Blog.

How to Export Fusion 360 files to Other File Types

How to Export Fusion 360 files to Other File Types

Fusion 360 has limited exporting options and lacks interoperability with other CAD software. Exporting to intermediary formats like .step or .obj and then using other software can result in artifacts and loss of dimensions. However, there are more export options available in the Autodesk 360 Dashboard. By navigating to the

Image of a part being designed in Fusion 360

Simplifying Fusion 360 for Beginners

This Guide covers features and tricks about Fusion 360 that I noticed beginners don't know about.