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Recurse Center

I'm currently in the 8th week of my batch at the Recurse Center. See: backlog.

I'm currently focused on a Verilog CPU and from-scratch PCB design. For hardware, I'm learning about PCB prototyping and DIY manufacturing. For software, I'm learning about microprogramming and totally reevaluating my understanding of instruction sets.

2024/09/30

• Started the week with a cold.
• Electronics order arrived! Tinkered with parts for most of the afternoon.
• Practiced wire wrapping. Repeated over and over enough to get reliable results, but still with a very slow process.
• Opened KiCAD for the first time in what feels like a long time. Start to re-learn how to make schematics.

2024/10/01

• Wanted to get the etching process started today.
• Managed somehow to print a PDF from Linux.
• Picked up PPE from the hardware store.
• Realized I forgot I needed a dremel. Found a kit on Craigslist for pickup! Turned into impromptu trip to NJ.

• Remembered why walking around suburbs sucks.

2024/10/02

• Mostly recovered from cold.