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Steam Deck Dock Saves New Mac Mini

I bought a M4 Mac Mini and was not at all prepared to get it set up.

Moon Cannon: Prelude

Moon Cannon: Prelude

Anson's blog post, "Moon Cannon: Prelude," introduces a project focused on simulating the trajectory of a payload launched from the Moon to Earth using the Julia DifferentialEquations package. The idea explores innovative methods for transporting cargo between the Moon and Earth, particularly through a cannon-like mechanism,

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

Anson’s Projects focuses on a machine learning directed study where 3D models of satellite assemblies are utilized to simulate debris data. The models, sourced from GrabCAD, were processed using Blender to create 108 unique parts. An algorithm implemented in Julia calculates essential properties like moments of inertia and volume,

Machine Learning Directed Study: Report 1

Anson's report details a machine learning directed study focused on analyzing 3D models of a CubeSat designed to detect orbital debris. Initially, the author gathered high-quality models from GrabCad to simulate data collection, specifically selecting a 6U CubeSat model consisting of 48 unique parts. Data preparation involved extracting

Space Debris Characterization Using Machine Learning Methods

The project focuses on characterizing space debris using advanced machine learning methods and 3D scanning techniques. Currently, NASA tracks over 23,000 debris objects, and the increasing number of satellites in Low Earth Orbit raises collision risks, potentially leading to a dangerous cascade of debris. The proposal aims to enhance

Notes on Nano

Anson’s Projects - Notes on Nano discusses the current state of cryptocurrency, highlighting the dominance of meme coins in 2021, while utility-focused coins have received less attention. The article emphasizes the potential of Nano (XNO), which is designed as a currency and offers rapid transaction speeds, making it suitable

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

Anson’s Projects discusses the challenges faced by a small team working on a complex project, particularly within the field of Astronautical Engineering. With most team members being engineers, the integration of embedded software presents difficulties, as it is a critical component that many team members do not fully understand.

ISS Eclipse Determination

ISS Eclipse Determination

The document discusses the importance of determining sunlight exposure for satellites, particularly when designing space missions. It highlights the need to account for eclipses, where satellites may experience complete darkness, affecting thermal and power budgets. Using the International Space Station (ISS) as an example, it explains the concepts of umbra

Air Propulsion Simulation

The document outlines a Capstone project focused on designing an air propulsion system to move mining equipment on the Moon's surface, as an alternative to solid rocket motors. The feasibility study employs a simple simulation using a paintball gun tank as the pressure vessel, chosen for its favorable

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.