This webpage discusses the electronic publication of W. Ross Ashby's seminal work 'Introduction to Cybernetics', originally published in 1956. Principia Cybernetica has made this classic text available online, thanks to permissions from the Ashby estate, allowing for wide access. The book is praised for its clear, simple, yet profound insights into cybernetics and systems theory, introducing fundamental concepts like the homeostat, the law of requisite variety, and the principle of self-organization. It's formatted as a PDF for easy reading and printing.
BunkerM: All-in-one Mosquitto MQTT broker with Web UI for easy management, featuring dynamic security, role-based access control, monitoring, API and cloud integrations
Waveshare has launched an ESP32-S3-based thermal imaging camera module with 80x62 resolution, offering both 45° and 90° wide angle versions. The module includes a USB-C port, expansion pads, and supports WiFi and Bluetooth LE.
MIT's Tech Square has played a significant role in the evolution of computing, hosting key figures and research from time-shared computing to the World Wide Web.
The article by Jurriaan Rexwinkel explores the intersection of maker education and various research areas, highlighting how hands-on, project-based learning fosters skills like creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. It discusses the role of technology, self-regulation, collaboration, academic performance, and intrinsic motivation in Maker Education, referencing key theories and publications such as Self-Determination Theory and 'Invent to Learn'. The article emphasizes the shift in educational roles towards facilitation and the importance of mindset in educational innovation.
Learn how to create a Raspberry Pi-powered replica of the computers from the TV show Severance. The project involves 3D printing a case and assembling a Raspberry Pi with a screen and battery. Files and materials are available for purchase.
This repository provides a modified version of ulisp-arm for a self-contained uLisp computer using Teensy 4.1, a TFT screen with RA8875 controller, and optional touchscreen support. It includes a REPL that works locally and via serial, prints to the TFT, and features several uLisp extensions, a library for ULOS system, and a full-screen uLisp and text editor with various keyboard shortcuts and functionalities. The project also offers 'Lispy Little Helper', a gadget for collecting built-in help information accessible from the REPL and editor.
The article discusses the emergence of AI agents in enterprise IT, highlighting Orby's development of Large Action Models (LAMs) designed for automating complex workflows. These models, unlike traditional LLMs, process actions such as application interactions and automate tasks in enterprise environments like Salesforce and SAP. The concept of 'traces,' sequences of actions for specific tasks, is used to fine-tune LAMs, and Orby's AI agent software stack allows for customization and scaling by technical personnel.
This article explores how you can use Node-RED, a visual programming tool, to enhance the functionality of your smart home. It provides examples of projects such as RFID-based access control, automated window blinds, thermostat, sprinkler systems, and light control, showing how Node-RED can simplify and expand home automation.
Learn how to set up a static public website on a Raspberry Pi using NGINX and Cloudflare, including creating sample data, setting up the virtual host, and making the website publicly accessible.
