Degrees of Randomness and the Law of Large Numbers
February 4, 2022 | 6 minutesIn a previous post comparing quantum and avalanche diode methods of true random number generation, an interesting pattern emerged. The quantum random numbers would pass more STS tests than avalanche diode random numbers. Seemingly, the quantum RNG converges to a mean before the diode RNG.
Installing Manjaro Linux on Chromebook
December 6, 2021 | 2 minutes1. Enable Developer Mode You’ll need to hold the escape (esc) and refresh (⟳) keys together. While holding them, press the power button to turn on the Chromebook. Chrome will get nervous and show this screen. When you boot, you’ll need to access the disabled verified boot with control and D (ctrl+d).
Efficient Solar-Powered Website
November 7, 2021 | 3 minutesAfter seeing Kris’ solar-powered website, I decided I wanted my own to be the same. This conveniently followed the release of the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, a low-power SoC. I purchased this board since I doubt my website will warrant anything stronger than a Raspberry Pi and it enables solar-power with its small energy footprint.
Creating My Site
August 27, 2021 | 3 minutesI bought my first domain through Google Domains and actually hosted my site through Google’s website builder. It really is a great free builder with solid SEO, but I’m a programmer, so I wanted to program. Distributed networks are an amazing technology, and I was drawn to IPFS hosting.
Raspberry Pi and Caenorhabditis Elegans
August 20, 2016 | 107 minutesOne of my first projects was AI projects was taking the OpenWorm C. Elegans brain map and connecting it to a Raspberry Pi. The Pi was integrated with Lego Mindstorms, so the Lego motors would move in the direction the worm wanted to go.