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Make a list of random names

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 by danaukes

Sometimes you just want to build a list of random names. Here's a quick and easy way.

I made a PCB. Can you figure out what I did wrong?

Thursday, November 05, 2026 by danaukes

So I made a PCB a couple weeks ago. I spent a lot of time picking parts, designing the schematic, turning the schematic into a PCB, fixing things as they came up and what you see is the result.

Broader Impact -- How to Place your Work in the Bigger Picture

researchwriting

Friday, August 14, 2026 by danaukes

When writing a paper with students one of the toughest sections to write is the ...

3D Printing Workshop

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 by danaukes

I gave a workshop at the Petaluma Library recently, and here are my notes

First Week Done!

pythondjangoteaching

Monday, June 29, 2026 by danaukes

I finished my first week teaching on "Backpack", my new website. Some things I learned

Intelligent Product Design: My Next Course on Backpack

Sunday, June 07, 2026 by danaukes

I'm pleased to introduce my next course that will be on backpack.

Introduction to my First Course on Backpack.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 by danaukes

a little bit about my first course, why I picked Django as my first topic, and what you'll learn and why it's unique.

"Backpack" -- a Course-Hosting Site for the Next Decade

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 by danaukes

I've created a new teaching website and need your help testing it!