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Software Projects

Bits and bytes, foos and bars.

	XKCD Velociraptor Problem In which we present a numerical solution to the second problem of the XKCD webcomic's velociraptor safety quiz.
	Java HeatMap A Heat Map is a common visualization method for viewing the values of a two-dimensional map. Here is an easy-to-use Java class to draw a heat map.
	Convert Cadence Layout to SVG / PDF / PNG I created a small script to help convert a design layout from the Cadence IC design tools into a high-quality SVG image file. This file can then be converted into any image format, including PDF, GIF, and PNG.
	Makefile -jX setting: How many concurrent jobs is optimal? When building software with the make tool, one of the options is the -jX option. If you have a dual- or quad-core processor, how many concurrent compilations is optimal?
	Infinite Grid of Resistors In one of the XKCD comics there is a problem of finding equivalent resistances of an infinite grid of ideal one-ohm resistors. A solution by simulation is presented.
	How to Start and Stop Folding@Home on OSX Instructions on how to start and stop the Folding@Home client software on your Apple OSX computer.
	Lego Rendering with POV-Ray At the end of my first semester at Minnesota, I spent some time playing around with creating high-quality renderings of Lego models. I created some cool images and videos, and posted them here.
	Class Scheduler An application to help you plan a class schedule, automatically eliminating conflicting scheduling options. Hopefully it can help you reduce the total number of schedules to a more reasonable number.
	Lightsaber Rotoscoping Scripts  A series of scripts to convert a raw video stream into a mosaic image made from the video's frames. You can then apply the necessary filters and tools to add in the lightsaber glow effect.
	Handy Scripts  A collection of useful little scripts, including scripts to help deal with digital cameras, pocket drives, and Gnuplot.
	GPG Tips and Tricks
	NCAA Basketball Tournament Data In which I obtain data from the NCAA Division 1 Mens Basketball Tournament and try to use machine learning techniques to excel at March Madness.

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