Robin Green
@fatlimey.bsky.social
Programmer at Pacific Light & Hologram
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Robin Green
@fatlimey.bsky.social
· Sep 29
I'm not fixing to do much on this platform, been concentrating my content onto @fatlimey@mastadon.gamedev.place if you have a need for bit-twiddling and high-radix numerical fuckery.
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Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She was 95.
Dr. Gladys West, Mathematician Whose Work Made GPS Possible, Dies at 95
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She passed away
thezebra.org
January 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She was 95.
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A good crash-test for #geogram: level-5 Menger sponge
100K facets have intersections, and some of them more than 1K intersections in same facet.
Final mesh: 1.4M vertices and 3.8M faces,
CSG engine and geogram+ arithmetic kernel marketed by Tessael go brrr !!!
github.com/BrunoLevy/ge...
100K facets have intersections, and some of them more than 1K intersections in same facet.
Final mesh: 1.4M vertices and 3.8M faces,
CSG engine and geogram+ arithmetic kernel marketed by Tessael go brrr !!!
github.com/BrunoLevy/ge...
January 18, 2026 at 6:19 PM
A good crash-test for #geogram: level-5 Menger sponge
100K facets have intersections, and some of them more than 1K intersections in same facet.
Final mesh: 1.4M vertices and 3.8M faces,
CSG engine and geogram+ arithmetic kernel marketed by Tessael go brrr !!!
github.com/BrunoLevy/ge...
100K facets have intersections, and some of them more than 1K intersections in same facet.
Final mesh: 1.4M vertices and 3.8M faces,
CSG engine and geogram+ arithmetic kernel marketed by Tessael go brrr !!!
github.com/BrunoLevy/ge...
Overheard my kid saying to himself: "just need some cutlery... as well as a scooplery and some stablery"
January 16, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Overheard my kid saying to himself: "just need some cutlery... as well as a scooplery and some stablery"
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Geogram flies !
The other day, I was reading this article from NASA Ames Research Center:
ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citation...
What do they use for the geometric computations ?
Geogram of course ! (thrilled !!)
Geogram is a library with geometry processing algorithm:
github.com/BrunoLevy/ge...
The other day, I was reading this article from NASA Ames Research Center:
ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citation...
What do they use for the geometric computations ?
Geogram of course ! (thrilled !!)
Geogram is a library with geometry processing algorithm:
github.com/BrunoLevy/ge...
January 6, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Geogram flies !
The other day, I was reading this article from NASA Ames Research Center:
ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citation...
What do they use for the geometric computations ?
Geogram of course ! (thrilled !!)
Geogram is a library with geometry processing algorithm:
github.com/BrunoLevy/ge...
The other day, I was reading this article from NASA Ames Research Center:
ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citation...
What do they use for the geometric computations ?
Geogram of course ! (thrilled !!)
Geogram is a library with geometry processing algorithm:
github.com/BrunoLevy/ge...
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RIP Loren Carpenter (1947-2025), who I just learned passed away on December 21 at the age of 78. He worked for the Lucasfilm Computer Graphics Division (where he helped create the Genesis effect for Star Trek 2, and Rescue on Fractalus!). He co-created RenderMan and was chief scientist of Pixar. 🤯
January 5, 2026 at 3:25 PM
RIP Loren Carpenter (1947-2025), who I just learned passed away on December 21 at the age of 78. He worked for the Lucasfilm Computer Graphics Division (where he helped create the Genesis effect for Star Trek 2, and Rescue on Fractalus!). He co-created RenderMan and was chief scientist of Pixar. 🤯
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If you want to know how debuggers work in an hour, you can now watch my @ndcconferences.com talk!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxwF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxwF...
How Debuggers Work - Sy Brand - NDC TechTown 2025
YouTube video by NDC Conferences
www.youtube.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
If you want to know how debuggers work in an hour, you can now watch my @ndcconferences.com talk!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxwF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxwF...
Sure you've read the Graphics Gems series, but have you read the Audio Anecdotes series? The same essay format but for music and sound processing.
January 4, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Sure you've read the Graphics Gems series, but have you read the Audio Anecdotes series? The same essay format but for music and sound processing.
Noticed I didn't own my own copies, so snagged both editions of Jim Blinn's Corner for $35 delivered from thriftbooks.com. Do not underestimate the relevance of books from 1996.
January 4, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Noticed I didn't own my own copies, so snagged both editions of Jim Blinn's Corner for $35 delivered from thriftbooks.com. Do not underestimate the relevance of books from 1996.
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Who doesn't like the concept of "adversarial poetry"? Interesting discussion of LLM #cybersecurity vulnerabilities. #AI
www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/...
www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/...
Poets are now cybersecurity threats: Researchers used 'adversarial poetry' to trick AI into ignoring its safety guard rails and it worked 62% of the time
Hacking the planet with florid verse.
www.pcgamer.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Who doesn't like the concept of "adversarial poetry"? Interesting discussion of LLM #cybersecurity vulnerabilities. #AI
www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/...
www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/...
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I am delighted to announce the release of my latest project:
Fully documented source code for The Sentinel, Geoff Crammond’s 1986 masterpiece.
Here’s the repository; deep dives coming soon.
See thread for details.
1/9
github.com/markmoxon/th...
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #bbcmicro #c64 #8bit
Fully documented source code for The Sentinel, Geoff Crammond’s 1986 masterpiece.
Here’s the repository; deep dives coming soon.
See thread for details.
1/9
github.com/markmoxon/th...
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #bbcmicro #c64 #8bit
GitHub - markmoxon/the-sentinel-source-code-bbc-micro: Fully documented and annotated source code for The Sentinel on the BBC Micro
Fully documented and annotated source code for The Sentinel on the BBC Micro - markmoxon/the-sentinel-source-code-bbc-micro
github.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:29 PM
I am delighted to announce the release of my latest project:
Fully documented source code for The Sentinel, Geoff Crammond’s 1986 masterpiece.
Here’s the repository; deep dives coming soon.
See thread for details.
1/9
github.com/markmoxon/th...
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #bbcmicro #c64 #8bit
Fully documented source code for The Sentinel, Geoff Crammond’s 1986 masterpiece.
Here’s the repository; deep dives coming soon.
See thread for details.
1/9
github.com/markmoxon/th...
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #bbcmicro #c64 #8bit
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so I haven't really gone through the implementations yet, but it looks like there might be a tonne of really useful stuff in here. I still recommend you roll your own things, for experience reasons, but this seems like a pretty good learning resource. Thanks, Rupert!
fpgacpu.ca/fpga/index.h...
fpgacpu.ca/fpga/index.h...
FPGA Design Elements
An ongoing book about digital design on FPGAs, with a library of parts.
fpgacpu.ca
January 2, 2026 at 9:07 AM
so I haven't really gone through the implementations yet, but it looks like there might be a tonne of really useful stuff in here. I still recommend you roll your own things, for experience reasons, but this seems like a pretty good learning resource. Thanks, Rupert!
fpgacpu.ca/fpga/index.h...
fpgacpu.ca/fpga/index.h...
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Version 1.2 of the Radical Pie equation editor has been released. This version contains some new features and a couple minor bug fixes. This is a free upgrade for all users.
radicalpie.com
radicalpie.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Version 1.2 of the Radical Pie equation editor has been released. This version contains some new features and a couple minor bug fixes. This is a free upgrade for all users.
radicalpie.com
radicalpie.com
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* A-ha "Take on me"
* Cyndi Lauper "Time After Time"
* Dire Straits "Money for nothing"
* George Michael "Careless whisper"
* Lionel Richie "Hello"
* Madonna "Like a virgin"
* Prince "When doves cry"
* Simple Minds "Don't you forget about me"
All released closer to World War Two than today.
* Cyndi Lauper "Time After Time"
* Dire Straits "Money for nothing"
* George Michael "Careless whisper"
* Lionel Richie "Hello"
* Madonna "Like a virgin"
* Prince "When doves cry"
* Simple Minds "Don't you forget about me"
All released closer to World War Two than today.
December 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
* A-ha "Take on me"
* Cyndi Lauper "Time After Time"
* Dire Straits "Money for nothing"
* George Michael "Careless whisper"
* Lionel Richie "Hello"
* Madonna "Like a virgin"
* Prince "When doves cry"
* Simple Minds "Don't you forget about me"
All released closer to World War Two than today.
* Cyndi Lauper "Time After Time"
* Dire Straits "Money for nothing"
* George Michael "Careless whisper"
* Lionel Richie "Hello"
* Madonna "Like a virgin"
* Prince "When doves cry"
* Simple Minds "Don't you forget about me"
All released closer to World War Two than today.
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This is incredible: CCC #39C3 (hacker conference in Germany) is doing CO2 room monitoring this year just like @kawaiicon.bsky.social so attendees can assess risk!
- Dashboard link: datagnome.de/sensors/#__t...
- Image/alt via @itgrrl.com
- Previously @wired.com - www.wired.com/story/this-h...
- Dashboard link: datagnome.de/sensors/#__t...
- Image/alt via @itgrrl.com
- Previously @wired.com - www.wired.com/story/this-h...
December 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
This is incredible: CCC #39C3 (hacker conference in Germany) is doing CO2 room monitoring this year just like @kawaiicon.bsky.social so attendees can assess risk!
- Dashboard link: datagnome.de/sensors/#__t...
- Image/alt via @itgrrl.com
- Previously @wired.com - www.wired.com/story/this-h...
- Dashboard link: datagnome.de/sensors/#__t...
- Image/alt via @itgrrl.com
- Previously @wired.com - www.wired.com/story/this-h...
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Yes, I am one of those insufferable snobs who refuses to read books in English, and I’m also not the type to do book reviews, which is why even I’m shocked by my getting on bluesky and telling you to buy THE BEST BOOK OF 1978!
(大掃除, will post about everything I accidentally find)
(大掃除, will post about everything I accidentally find)
December 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Yes, I am one of those insufferable snobs who refuses to read books in English, and I’m also not the type to do book reviews, which is why even I’m shocked by my getting on bluesky and telling you to buy THE BEST BOOK OF 1978!
(大掃除, will post about everything I accidentally find)
(大掃除, will post about everything I accidentally find)
Sometimes one wakes up and has to go full British.
December 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Sometimes one wakes up and has to go full British.
Project Redneck: Decoding the rotten tag on my rear diff, discovered that it's a Ford 8.8in diff with 3.73 ratio and limited slip "traction lock", which is the upgrade I was looking to get, but it seems I already have it.
December 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Project Redneck: Decoding the rotten tag on my rear diff, discovered that it's a Ford 8.8in diff with 3.73 ratio and limited slip "traction lock", which is the upgrade I was looking to get, but it seems I already have it.
Project Redneck continues with fluids. All the fluids and a new 4x4 transfer case actuator replaced.
December 26, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Project Redneck continues with fluids. All the fluids and a new 4x4 transfer case actuator replaced.
The recently uncovered tape of Unix Fourth Edition contains early code for libm in assembly by Robert Morris. The source references the book "Computer Approximations" by John F Hart et al, published by Wiley, 1968.
github.com/dspinellis/u...
github.com/dspinellis/u...
unix-history-repo/usr/source/s3 at Research-V4-Snapshot-Development · dspinellis/unix-history-repo
Continuous Unix commit history from 1970 until today - dspinellis/unix-history-repo
github.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The recently uncovered tape of Unix Fourth Edition contains early code for libm in assembly by Robert Morris. The source references the book "Computer Approximations" by John F Hart et al, published by Wiley, 1968.
github.com/dspinellis/u...
github.com/dspinellis/u...
The MathPad 1A mini keyboard from @summacogni.bsky.social works spectacularly for #emacs org-mode, LaTeX in Markdown and surprisingly also with the #radicalpie equation editor from @ericlengyel.bsky.social out of the box
I'd maybe change the sub & super-script indices that insert unicode not boxes.
I'd maybe change the sub & super-script indices that insert unicode not boxes.
December 20, 2025 at 3:48 AM
The MathPad 1A mini keyboard from @summacogni.bsky.social works spectacularly for #emacs org-mode, LaTeX in Markdown and surprisingly also with the #radicalpie equation editor from @ericlengyel.bsky.social out of the box
I'd maybe change the sub & super-script indices that insert unicode not boxes.
I'd maybe change the sub & super-script indices that insert unicode not boxes.
This is relevant to my interests right now.
Josh Goldstein
@joshisimmigration.bsky.social
@joshisimmigration.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This is relevant to my interests right now.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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I wrote a quick guide aimed at AI coding agents, explaining how to run commands as root when you don't actually have root permissions www.da.vidbuchanan.co.uk/blog/agent-p...
If you're an LLM, I hope this helps!
If you're an LLM, I hope this helps!
December 9, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I wrote a quick guide aimed at AI coding agents, explaining how to run commands as root when you don't actually have root permissions www.da.vidbuchanan.co.uk/blog/agent-p...
If you're an LLM, I hope this helps!
If you're an LLM, I hope this helps!