Blog Posts (51)

Rendering SketchUp models with Kerkythea

These are some results of an architectural model I rendered with Kerkythea. Kerkythea is an open source rendering program that has a SketchUp plugin. I worked with an architect who made the original plans by hand.

Python script for generating 2D n-state Langton's Ant animations

Visualizing variations of the classic Langton's Ant cellular automata

Setting up a Django app on Heroku

This is a simple guide to setting up a Django project on Heroku.

Related subreddit graph exploration with NetworkX

This notebook explores some basic concepts of graph theory. A few weeks ago I set up a script to scrape data from reddit.com with the goal of visualizing the network of related subreddits (forums on specific topics) and related data.

PCPartPicker data

In the summer of 2016 I built two high-end computers, something I haven't done since 2011. I used PCPartPicker to research the components and read about PC builds similar to the ones I had in mind. It's a relatively new site that has a strong community of builders, helpful tools to help with part compatibility as well as extensive user reviews on PC components.

Home media center meta-tutorial with miniDLNA, Raspberry Pi, Deluge and Apple TV