On New Year’s Eve 2021, I was looking into an issue where Python’s Pip utility was throwing “garbage” errors in my system when downloading and installing modules. The version of Python was 3.8. Frustrated and not seeing relevant answers online, I came to the idea of removing Python 3.8 completely then re-installing the software binary … Continue reading "Be Careful of the Power given by the Linux Command Line"
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So I started learning Java at the Beginning of this Year…
This is just one of the example programs I tried out that I really liked. It is a simple echo server. It receives a message from a client, then sends that message back. Here is the code: package simpleserver; import java.io.BufferedReader; import java.io.IOException; import java.io.InputStreamReader; import java.net.ServerSocket; import java.net.Socket; import java.io.PrintWriter; /** * * @author … Continue reading "So I started learning Java at the Beginning of this Year…"
Read MoreUDP Client Example in Swift 3.1
UDP stands for User Datagram Protocol. It is one of many protocols in electronic communications for send information. It is ideal for small amounts of information and/or situations where relieability is not a priority, and simplicity. For more information use Wikipedia to get started. Most simple examples for writing programs using UDP online are in … Continue reading "UDP Client Example in Swift 3.1"
Read MoreThe Simpler Solution Prevails
My current project uses OS X’s SceneKit for some custom 3D stuff. The application has uses a SCNView for view the 3D content that the user will manipulate. The view is configured to allow the user to control the camera in the 3D environment. The default control allows the user to move the camera anywhere, … Continue reading "The Simpler Solution Prevails"
Read MoreGetting It Done With Blender: Manipulating a Basic Shape to Get Something Else
Starting with a sphere, the goal is to cut it down to an “apple slice” or half hemisphere shape. The following was done to get the sphere to the hollow “apple slice” shape: With the sphere selected, go into Edit Mode (or press [Tab]) Then hit the [B] key Hold down and drag to select … Continue reading "Getting It Done With Blender: Manipulating a Basic Shape to Get Something Else"
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