Stuff I’ve Read #9

Sun 26 February 2023, tagged: Read

Stuff that I have found interesting over a few weeks of avoiding work.

Dev

MicroDot - The impossibly small web framework for Python and MicroPython

Looks super useful for embedded dev.

https://github.com/miguelgrinberg/microdot

STC - Smart Template Containers for C

#defines for the win?

https://github.com/tylov/STC

Small QuakeC VM

Interesting little project, not sure of it’s use in the modern world but who cares.

https://github.com/JaycieErysdren/QCVM

Nelua

Statically typed, compiled Lua derivative. Nice.

https://nelua.io/

Retro CSS

Interesting list of CSS styles that emulation old systems

https://github.com/sw-yx/spark-joy/blob/master/README.md#fun-css-frameworks

Tech

Self Hosting

Something I have done for a VERY long time.

https://grifel.dev/decentralization/

Blue SCSI - SCSI emulator for old computers

https://scsi.blue/

Polar Coordinates and Colours, Poline

Interesting colour generator.

https://meodai.github.io/poline/

DiscoBSD Microcontroller BSD

Looks like a lot of fun

https://www.osnews.com/story/135795/discobsd-a-2-11bsd-based-unix-like-operating-system-for-stm32-and-pic32-microcontrollers/

Human

30 Best Math Books to Learn Advanced Mathematics for Self-Learners

I have not seen any of these books which explains a lot about my maths I think.

https://abakcus.com/30-best-math-books-to-learn-advanced-mathematics-for-self-learners/

Font Used in Dune

Always love a typeface mystery.

https://fontsinuse.com/uses/43515/the-mystery-of-the-dune-font

Software

Completely documented BBC Elite

This is lovely, not a lot of software gets this kind of documentation

https://www.bbcelite.com/

Voice Meter

Interesting app that can route audio. Seems like these guys have some really cool audio software https://vb-audio.com/Voicemeeter/index.htm

Tree It

Fun way to quickly prototype trees.

http://www.evolved-software.com/treeit/treeit

EOL