How many other Computer Nerds are here?

[Psychobilly]

I’m learning some more python, to make a code generation tool for this library I’m working on. I’m using PyQt Qt Designer to make the actual interface, which is a drag n drop designer. So I don’t have to fart around learning how to design the ui. I’m just watching tutorial videos on YouTube on how to use it. Took a minute to get my environment set up in vscode, and be able to import the modules. Python is… different from c and c++. It’s lazyficient? The only other python thing I’ve written was to connect to MySQL and do some inserts, no ui just json->gen sql insert. So this is a leap.

QT I think is how KDE was designed so there is probably quite a bit that it would be capable of. I imagine coming over from C and C++ Python is just weird LOL. I hear Java is a lot like that too where people say Java and C++ are basically the "same" in terms of how you do something. I started to learn Perl and Ruby years back but I never stuck with it (Things happen, I was lazy) but it was fun to be able to do something quickly using those languages. I think I still have a Perl Port Scanner around here somewhere.

 

[DopeDaniel]

Couple questions for y'all.

Mining crypto with cell phone(s), specifically a Samsung S5 and a S8. I don't even have a digital wallet yet so go slow please.

Apparently this can be done but, I couldn't really determine if I would even break even? Could use an old solar charger/battery but that wouldn't sustain it 100% 24/7, is it best to run 24/7? Or is it worth the trade for "free" power?

Is there an app or method that will allow me use the phones in a group computing way? Tether the phones?

Recommended mining apps?

Thanks in advance.

 

[pwnytailjoe]

Couple questions for y'all.

Mining crypto with cell phone(s), specifically a Samsung S5 and a S8. I don't even have a digital wallet yet so go slow please.

Apparently this can be done but, I couldn't really determine if I would even break even? Could use an old solar charger/battery but that wouldn't sustain it 100% 24/7, is it best to run 24/7? Or is it worth the trade for "free" power?

Is there an app or method that will allow me use the phones in a group computing way? Tether the phones?

Recommended mining apps?

Thanks in advance.

I'm curious too. I wouldn't think anything less than a room of RTX 3090's would be sufficient for mining nowadays.

Given the processing power of mobile chips, wouldn't it still takes a few years to mine anything significant?
I have some friends that are using cards a couple years old now and they barely make enough to break even after paying the electricity bill.

 

[Psychobilly]

Technically you could use a Beowulf Cluster I think and "share the load" so to speak.

 

[pwnytailjoe]

Technically you could use a Beowulf Cluster I think and "share the load" so to speak.

Now you're talking my language! I've never built one for lack of machines to link but I have extensively followed the career of John Koza (careful, site hasn't been updated since 2010!!). That dude was a badass at the turn of the century. [He also invented the "scratcher" lottery ticket.]

Anyway, I still don't think 120 AT&T stores with all their top phones linked, would provide the necessary power to mine unless it was some obscure crypto that has little activity. It would be like me showing up to fight Tyson(I could probably take him ? ? ) Cell phone chips just don't have the computational power to chew through enough assets to provide any worthy return. Even in clusters.

 

[Psychobilly]

Now you're talking my language! I've never built one for lack of machines to link but I have extensively followed the career of John Koza (careful, site hasn't been updated since 2010!!). That dude was a badass at the turn of the century. [He also invented the "scratcher" lottery ticket.]

Anyway, I still don't think 120 AT&T stores with all their top phones linked, would provide the necessary power to mine unless it was some obscure crypto that has little activity. It would be like me showing up to fight Tyson(I could probably take him ? ? ) Cell phone chips just don't have the computational power to chew through enough assets to provide any worthy return. Even in clusters.

Hehe, funny to think how some clusters were 386 or 486 years ago and no longer have the number crunching power to do that huh?

 

[pwnytailjoe]

Hehe, funny to think how some clusters were 386 or 486 years ago and no longer have the number crunching power to do that huh?

Koza wa using a 1k nde Pentium II cluster. Netted him quite a few inventions and patents. Those days were actual fun compared to now I feel.

 

[DopeDaniel]

Given the processing power of mobile chips, wouldn't it still takes a few years to mine anything significant?

Time would be relevant if you are talking multiple lifetimes but let's say the device (phone) will last for 10 years, shouldn't that be enough time? Really just looking for a way not to landfill these devices. Both have cracked screens, they (verizon) offered $17.95 for the S8 without knowing the condition.

I could repair the screens for a few hundred in parts, then try to resell on fleabay or Craigslist but not really seeing much of a margin there. IDK maybe I could break even after spending several hours replacing the screens?

The goal would be to stay ahead of whatever the operating expenses are.

A buddy of mine mines with a dedicated machine he built, I think it has multiple video cards in it or something like that. He does shut it down sometimes when the value of whatever he is mining drops too low.

 

[martys]

Thanks for this interesting information!

 

[martys]

Embedded developers work with all hardware that isn't a computer (or, at least, what most of us imagine as “computers,” with a keyboard and screen). This includes electronic interfaces, consumer devices, IoT devices, real-time systems, and more mlsdev.com/services/it-staff-augmentation.

 

[Psychobilly]

You ever seen Think Geek ? I think they used to sell embedded hardware for people to play with and it may interest you

 

[dstroy0]

 

[dstroy0]

You guys should check out my python, it’s hilarious.

InputHandler/cli_gen_tool.py at main · dstroy0/InputHandler

Arduino input handler. Contribute to dstroy0/InputHandler development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

Don’t try and decipher my modules unless you want to stroke out.

 

[dstroy0]

 

[dstroy0]

 

[dstroy0]

That last meme made me feel personally attacked, how dare you pin my anxiety response down exactly! Hahahahahhahaha

 

[Psychobilly]

That last meme made me feel personally attacked, how dare you pin my anxiety response down exactly! Hahahahahhahaha

Lol the struggle is real!

 

[dstroy0]

This one resonated hahahahah

 

[Psychobilly]

This one resonated hahahahah
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That's why Unix Admins were wearing hiking boots back in the 90s huh? Lol

 

[Deebs]