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Python

Learn it, use it... you don't have to become a "programmer" to appreciate the powerful, free tool.

My quickstart guide is a work in progress, but it's a start!

AI Tools I've Built

These are tools I've built using AI - I guided through prompts, but did not directly create the content or formatting

Important Note: These tools are not verified for accuracy - I have given cursory review, but they may contain errors generated by the AI. Use as general guidance, and if something is not testable (e.g. running a SQL query) and is important... double check it.

• SQL Trainer - interactive tool to learn basics of SQL
• Git Basics - a lightweight guide to Git, mainly as a refresher and mental model builder
• OpenBSD Admin - I kept running into issues with my openbsd setup, so made this tool to learn more
• Docker Basics - an introduction to Docker and containerization... something I want to understand, but hasn't clicked for me yet
• Turbocharger Engineering - a tool walking through the basics of turbo design
• SysML V2 Trainer - a tool to introduce MBSE and walk through basics of implementing Systems Modeling Language V2
• Electronics Basics - I am always rusty on electronics, so trying to fit with my mental models in this platform
• Guitar Practice - a tool to help me get backinto trying to learn guitar, and specifically to finally tackle strumming
• Voice Learning - this is meant to help practice doing voices for telling and reading stories to kids
• Inkscape Learning - introduction and reference to the vector graphics software Inkscape, which I have been learning to use to make laser cutting/engraving designs

Apps & Software

• Podcast player: Snipd
• Highlighting app: Readwise
• Browser: Brave
• 2FA: 2FAS
• Notes: Amplenote
  • I'm also exploring Coda, but no commitment there yet
• Password manager: Bitwarden

Resources

• The Wirecutter
• Recommendo & Cool Tools

Tools & Gadgets

• Acmer S1 Laser Engraver - I've been having a lot of fun with this, mainly for engraving and cutting wood for projects
  • I also have their honeycomb bed, which is great for the material and whatever surface you have behind it
  • This does benefit from using some software:
    • Inkscape - free vector graphics software, great for designing things to cut/engrave
    • Lightburn - popular software to control the laser engraver itself... I'm currently using the free Acmer software, but may upgrade
    • LaserGRBL - another free alternative for controlling laser engravers
    • Boxes.py - an online tool for generating laser-cut boxes parametrically
• Soundcore A40 Earbuds - reasonably priced earbuds with decent sound and active noise cancelling

Non-tangible Items