by Jamie Starling | Jun 1, 2022 | Making and Systems
High level it is a binary representation (numbers) of visual information. And how is it represented? It depends on the format, we will get into that later, but it is nothing more than an array of numbers. For example – lets just take a 256 level black and white...
by Jamie Starling | Jun 1, 2022 | Making and Systems
Image Processing in C and Python : Introduction My idea is to put together a collection of image processing code – that didn’t heavily use external pre-written libraries as a way to better understand the code and image processing itself. In other words, to...
by Jamie Starling | Mar 15, 2022 | Making and Systems
My automation project is continually evolving, and I’m excited to share the latest advancements in my localized IoT setup. The image below shows the IoT Node Base, which includes a power regulator and is built around the ESP8266, specifically the Wemos D1 Mini. Here...
by Jamie Starling | Mar 8, 2022 | Making and Systems
I recently encountered a project requiring a small computer, and my initial thought was to use a Raspberry Pi. However, due to current shortages, Raspberry Pi prices have surged. For example, a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B with 2GB RAM is now selling for around $129, and...
by Jamie Starling | Jan 26, 2022 | Making and Systems
This Python function will read and text file and return text file contents. #usage yourContentHolder = return_text_file_content(path to text file) def return_text_file_content(file): encoding_format = “utf-8″ textDataFile = open(file,...
by Jamie Starling | Jan 18, 2022 | Making and Systems
Building and Automating a Hydroponic System I’ve been growing various herbs, lettuces, and other food plants using hydroponics for some time now. It’s a fantastic method for producing fresh veggies year-round. Recently, I’ve taken my interest a step...
by Jamie Starling | Jan 14, 2022 | Making and Systems
Need to return list of files in directory based on the file extension? This is a Python Code Snippet that will return a list of files based on extension from a directory including full path. #Usage yourlist =...
by Jamie Starling | Jan 13, 2022 | Making and Systems
Before starting any automation project, It is a good idea to have a plan. Automation With PowerShell and Python: The Importance of Planning Before embarking on any automation project, it’s essential to have a well-thought-out plan. With over 35 years of experience in...
by Jamie Starling | Jan 7, 2022 | Making and Systems
Movement Toward Localized Computing Is it just me, or have you also noticed the significant shift toward centralized computing models? Services like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud have been dominating the tech landscape for a few years now. There’s no denying the...
by Jamie Starling | Nov 28, 2021 | Making and Systems
Received a question about – How to separate a program into multiple files. Simple programs can be put in a single file, but when your program grows larger, while it isn’t impossible to keep it all in one file, it starts to become a big pain in the rear. The purpose of...
