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kentrf commented on TCXO Failure Analysis   serd.es/2026/03/06/TCXO-f... · Posted by u/zdw
kentrf · 6 days ago
Interesting writeup!

Today I learned about TCXO.

If anyone else are curious, that component cost about $2 per piece.

kentrf commented on Ask HN: What skills do you want to develop or improve in 2026?    · Posted by u/meridion
jimkleiber · 3 months ago
To me it seems you not only want to learn how to code/write software but also to learn how to make dinner and be with family, how to game with friends, and how to recharge on weekends.

Learning it all is also about learning those other things, too.

This has helped me a lot, makes me realize I want to learn how to relax better, to sleep better, and to slow down better.

Thank you!

kentrf · 3 months ago
I guess that is a valid interpretation. I was thinking about tech and maths, not "everyday life".

"Life" is also a skill that needs practice.

kentrf commented on Ask HN: What skills do you want to develop or improve in 2026?    · Posted by u/meridion
kentrf · 3 months ago
I want to learn it all...

But what will happen is that I use my working days writing code/producing software, evenings to make dinner and be with family, and nights gaming with friends.

Weekends are for recharging.

And that is completely OK.

It is a healthy balance between getting stuff done, recovery, and enjoying life.

To avoid burnout again, I take a day or two off whenever I feel like I need some time off.

kentrf commented on The impossible predicament of the death newts   crookedtimber.org/2025/06... · Posted by u/bdr
kentrf · 9 months ago
Fascinating and well written article!
kentrf commented on Show HN: I built an AI coloring page generator   colori.io/... · Posted by u/iliaddh
dsrtslnd23 · a year ago
which LLM would be capable of this?
kentrf · a year ago
ChatGPT will happily generate coloring pages.
kentrf commented on Show HN: I built an AI coloring page generator   colori.io/... · Posted by u/iliaddh
kentrf · a year ago
What is the difference between this, and a LLM query like 'make a coloring page with a fluffy cat made of hearts'?
kentrf commented on Factorio – Visualizing construction material dependencies   community.wolfram.com/gro... · Posted by u/bschne
fergie · a year ago
Is Factorio HNs favourite game or is it Civ V?
kentrf · a year ago
Factorio.

As a developer, I'd never thought I'd like to solve for getting off the planet, fighting monsters, building trains and tracks while trying not to pollute too much.

kentrf commented on Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?    · Posted by u/david927
robg · 2 years ago
What does your personal daily checklist look like?
kentrf · 2 years ago
I haven't had any checklist for a couple of months, due to holidays and so on. Earlier I've tried various formats; post-it, small notebooks, notes, paper, trello, notes (iPhone) and keeping it in my mind.

Sometimes the tasks are too large, and will easily take days to complete, which puts me off. Sometimes the tasks are too small, and I do them there and then. Sometimes they are right-sized.

When the tasks are written down, they become 'not important' and 'I can do it later', also they are easier to stow away out of sight :).

Not to mention there are also a couple of hundred open tabs of various stuff I'd like to research... but most of them can be probably be closed.

When it's routine, I've got no problems doing stuff like making dinner, vacuuming, exercising, getting groceries and so on.

But when it comes to projects, and publishing, I feel there is no more juice left.

Thanks Rob. It's been a long time since I wrote this much for a 'human' and not for a 'machine'. I'll try to continue reviving a couple of drafts.

kentrf commented on Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?    · Posted by u/david927
robg · 2 years ago
What are you curious about?
kentrf · 2 years ago
Thank you for noticing me :)

My interests are many, maybe too many.

In tech, I'm interested in native systems programming, at the moment with C++.

Outside of tech, I do quite a bit of "long" distance running, swimming and e-biking.

When out on a run, it leaves lot of time available for listening on podcasts, mainly technical podcasts.

At the same time, when exercising, I want to publish tidbits I've learned, do projects with raspberry pies, arduinos, make statistics over time series (power consumption, electricity price, internet usage++).

When I'm home, I'm thinking I'll do it later :).

What I'm most curious about, is how people, and I, can stay organized. All information feels like a mess :)

kentrf commented on Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?    · Posted by u/david927
kentrf · 2 years ago
I believe I can do and build anything, but I'm out of juice.

Working as a consultant, but no extra energy or will to create anything outside of work.

Kids are getting bigger, and I have time.... but no will, or maybe it's just fear, to start anything.

u/kentrf

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