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Pedro Vezza

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I've been coding with Claude Code for a while but I keep a tight leash on it. Today I set myself to try actual vibe coding. I gave lovable a picture of a physical device and a 300 char prompt and it produced a pretty amazing one-shot result. github.com/pedropaulovc...

EL400 3-axis Digital Readout (DRO) unit made by Electronica, commonly used on milling machines, lathes, and other precision machine tools.
Display readings:

X axis: 27.0302
Y axis: -8.4244
Z axis: 82.0990

Key features visible:

Large green LED display showing coordinates for all three axes
Yellow axis selector panel with X, Y, Z buttons and corresponding zero (X₀, Y₀, Z₀) buttons
Numeric keypad (0-9) with directional navigation arrows
Function buttons along the bottom including tool settings, inch/mm conversion, centering function, and zero reset
Additional machining function keys (bolt hole patterns, arc calculations, etc.)
Status indicators showing "abs" (absolute) mode and "inch" units are active

This type of DRO helps machinists precisely track tool or table position during cutting operations, enabling accurate part manufacturing without manual measurement.

Lovable project screenshot.

On the left I provided a picture of the device I want to reproduce and typed "Create a web-based simulator that looks exactly like this Electronica EL400 digital readout:

Match the dark plastic housing appearance
Recreate all three axis displays (X, Y, Z) with green 7-segment digits
Copy the exact button layout and labels
Include the small LED indicators
Make all buttons clickable and functional

Start with the visual design matching this reference, then we'll add functionality."

[Thought for 18s]

I'll create a faithful recreation of this Electronica EL400 digital readout. This is a beautiful industrial control panel - I'll recreate the dark plastic housing, green 7-segment displays, yellow axis panel, and all the buttons.

On the right, the one-shotted result, not pixel perfect but some 60 to 75% there. Display renders, keypad, buttons etc are laid out pretty close to the original.

December 7, 2025 at 6:15 AM

Pedro Vezza

@pedro.vza.net

I've been coding with Claude Code for a while but I keep a tight leash on it. Today I set myself to try actual vibe coding. I gave lovable a picture of a physical device and a 300 char prompt and it produced a pretty amazing one-shot result. github.com/pedropaulovc...

This image shows a 3-axis Digital Readout (DRO) unit made by Electronica, commonly used on milling machines, lathes, and other precision machine tools.
Display readings:

X axis: 27.0302
Y axis: -8.4244
Z axis: 82.0990

Key features visible:

Large green LED display showing coordinates for all three axes
Yellow axis selector panel with X, Y, Z buttons and corresponding zero (X₀, Y₀, Z₀) buttons
Numeric keypad (0-9) with directional navigation arrows
Function buttons along the bottom including tool settings, inch/mm conversion, centering function, and zero reset
Additional machining function keys (bolt hole patterns, arc calculations, etc.)
Status indicators showing "abs" (absolute) mode and "inch" units are active

This type of DRO helps machinists precisely track tool or table position during cutting operations, enabling accurate part manufacturing without manual measurement.

December 7, 2025 at 6:13 AM

Pedro Vezza

@pedro.vza.net

I couldn't hold myself

Gmail thread subject: "You're in! Gemini 3 Pro access in Gemini CLI"

From: Gemini CLI Team
Great news-you have been accepted from the Gemini CLI waitlist to receive Gemini 3 Pro access. This means you can now use the Gemini 3 Pro model directly within...

Mon, Nov 24, 11:31 AM (11 days ago)

From: David Mohl
Hi, I am subscribing to Gemini Code Assist standard through Google Developer Program Premium. Even after switching my Google Cloud projects to Preview as instru...

Thu, Dec 4, 6:16 PM (16 hours ago)

From: Lev Petersen
Hi David; I don't work for Google, I think youve emailed everyone in the request list. Good luck ! To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/goo...

Thu, Dec 4, 6:39 PM (16 hours ago)

From: James Kettinger
It's actually fascinating that you were able to email all of us. Best of luck! To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/google.com/d/msgid/gemi...

Thu, Dec 4, 6:41 PM (16 hours ago)

From: '%Adyd via gemini-cli-gemini-3-pro-allowlist-external
I hope the problem is solved! Sent from Proton Mail for Android. -------- Original Message ----

Thu, Dec 4, 6:43 PM (16 hours ago)

To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/go...

From: Pedro Paulo Vezza Campos
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11:12 AM (0 minutes ago)

December 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM

Pedro Vezza

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And we're back to 5 years ago when he also aced the test.

December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM

Pedro Vezza

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Many such cases

A red flag with white text: "We do this not because it is easy, but because we thought it would be easy"

November 29, 2025 at 2:57 AM

Pedro Vezza

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This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for the physicist Walter Mendes Ferreira:

1/7 The Goiânia accident (1987) is one of the world’s most terrifying radiological disasters. Scavengers in Brazil broke into an abandoned radiotherapy clinic and stole a source capsule, thinking the scrap metal was valuable.

A photograph of the radioactive source involved in the 1987 accident in Goiânia, Brazil. The cesium source was sold to a junkyard, whose owner cut open its protective steel and lead casing. Inside he was fascinated to discover the radioactive powder that glittered and glowed blue in the dark. The cesium chloride spread undetected for over two weeks. Some 250 people were contaminated and four died in the first month. The event focused international attention on the issue of safety standards for radioactive sources. Its lessons still shape national and global actions decades later. (Goiânia, Brazil, 6 October 2007) Photo Credit: IAEA, sourced from Wikimedia Commons.

November 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM

Pedro Vezza

@pedro.vza.net

I don't see how this as a dunk. They are already capitalizing on it.

USCIS post on X Nov 26, 2025: "Effective immediately, processing of all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals is stopped indefinitely pending further review of security and vetting protocols.

The protection and safety of our homeland and of the American people remains our singular focus and mission."

November 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM

Pedro Vezza

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What a depressive state of affairs. I was hopeful of a surge in investments on accessibility to ensure that language models could interact with applications effectively but looks like I was wrong. github.com/microsoft/fara

Screenshot of section of README. "What Makes Fara-7B Unique

Unlike traditional chat models that generate text-based responses, Fara-7B leverages computer interfaces—mouse and keyboard—to perform multi-step tasks on behalf of users. The model:

Operates visually by perceiving webpages and taking actions like scrolling, typing, and clicking on directly predicted coordinates
Uses the same modalities as humans to interact with computers—no accessibility trees or separate parsing models required."

November 27, 2025 at 4:50 AM

Pedro Vezza

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Screenshot of a Twitter post from user 'jf' (@BronzeHammer) dated October 1, 2016. The tweet reads: 'Well, I'd like to see ol Donny Trump wriggle his way out of THIS jam! Trump wriggles his way out of the jam easily Ah! Well. Nevertheless'

November 12, 2025 at 11:58 PM

Pedro Vezza

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By the way: motherboard, CPU, GPU and SSD were bought used. Total cost was $2,372.81

Product Qty Price Total
EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 ULTRA 24GB GDDR6X Graphics Card 1 $840.00 $840.00
CRUCIAL 128GB (2x64GB) 5600 RAM 1 $442.99 $442.99
GIGABYTE X870I AORUS PRO ICE AMD AM5 Mini-ITX Motherboard 1 $250.00 $250.00
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 3.80GHz 8 Core 16 Thread AM5 1 $184.25 $184.25
CORSAIR SF750 80+P SFX PSU 2024 1 $169.99 $169.99
FRACTAL RIDGE BLACK MITX CASE 1 $154.99 $154.99
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe Internal SSD 1 $120.00 $120.00
NOCTUA 3H-L9A LOWPRO AM4 COOLER 1 $64.99 $64.99
be quiet! SILENT WINGS 4 140mm PWM 2 $27.90 $55.80
Noctua NF-A6x25 PWM 60mm 2 $16.95 $33.90
Corsair 8 Pin GPU Power Cable 2ft 1 $29.99 $29.99
Noctua NF-A8 PWM 80mm 1 $17.95 $17.95
SILVERSTONE PWM FAN SPLITTER CABLE 1-3 1 $9.99 $9.99
ThreeBulls PWM Fan Hub 1 to 5 Way 1 $4.99 $4.99
IPSG MC REUSABLE BLUE BAG 1 $1.99 $1.99
Total $2,381.82

November 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM

Pedro Vezza

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Whatever. pcpartpicker.com/user/pedrovc...

Right side view of PC build showing a Fractal Ridge case, Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 CPU cooler, Corsair SF750 PSU and EVGA RTX 3090 GPU.

Bottom side view of PC build showing a Fractal Ridge case, 2x Noctua NF-A6x25-PWM.

Left side view of PC build showing a Fractal Ridge case, Gigabyte X870I AORUS PRO ICE Mini ITX AM5 Motherboard, 2x be quiet! Silent Wings 4 51140 mm Fan.

Top side view of PC build showing a Fractal Ridge case and EVGA RTX 3090 GPU.

November 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Pedro Vezza

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You're absolutely right!

Screenshot of a ChatGPT conversation discussing hardware setups for running large language models with 96GB of memory. The first message asks "What is the cheapest setup to run llm with 96gb of memory". ChatGPT responds after 52 seconds of thinking, stating that the cheapest practical way to get approximately 96GB of usable memory for local LLMs is usually a used 4x RTX 3090 build, with 24GB VRAM each totaling approximately 96GB via tensor/pipeline parallel. The response notes this is cheaper than buying two 48GB workstation GPUs, and mentions that frameworks like vLLM/llama.cpp can shard models across multiple GPUs over PCIe without requiring NVLink. Citations to VLLM Documentation and GitHub are shown. A follow-up question asks "what about framework desktop". The response explains that the Framework Desktop is very interesting for LLM/local-AI work and provides a breakdown. A green checkmark section titled "What's good about the Framework Desktop" lists four bullet points: it supports up to 128GB of LPDDR5x-8000 memory in its top configuration (with Framework citation); it's compact at 4.5L volume and modular for upgrades (with The Verge citation); pricing is competitive with the high-end 128GB config around $1,999 at launch compared to more expensive competitor systems (with Electronic Specifier citation); and because of the user's interest in hardware tinkering and upgradeability, it fits their needs.

Screenshot of a conversation with Claude about cost-effective hardware setups for running LLMs with 96GB of memory. The response presents three weighted options:
Most Affordable: CPU + System RAM Setup ($1,500-2,500) - Features AMD Threadripper 3960X or Intel Xeon (used/refurbished), 128GB DDR4 ECC RAM (used server RAM ~$3-4/GB), used server/workstation motherboard, and basic NVMe SSD storage. Note indicates this runs models like Llama 70B quantized but with slow inference (1-3 tokens/second for large models).
Best Value: Multiple Consumer GPUs (~$3,000-4,500) - Options include 2x RTX 3090 (24GB each = 48GB total, used ~$700-900 each) or 2x RTX 4090 (24GB each = 48GB total, new ~$1,600-1,800 each), plus modest CPU, 32-64GB system RAM, and appropriate PSU (1200W+). Note warns that multi-GPU setups require model parallelism support and have PCIe bandwidth limitations.
Framework Desktop - The New Best Option (~$2,000) - Described as a "game-changing" option that launched in 2025. Framework announced their Desktop in February 2025 (shipping Q3 2025) using AMD's new Ryzen AI Max processors (Strix Halo). The top configuration with 128GB unified memory runs large models like Llama 3.3 70B Q6 at real-time conversational speed for $1,999.

A drawing in three panels of a close-up of an eye. It progressively rolls farther towards the back of the head.

November 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Pedro Vezza

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We are so early

WhatsApp conversation with the Air France chatbot. It could not find the information requested and then froze during the handover workflow.

October 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Pedro Vezza

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One peace, please.

Office door in Genebra, next to it a sign says: Trustworks, peace and conflict specialists.

September 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM

Pedro Vezza

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Strongly recommend any US dual citizens to reflect on what are your plans. Don't forget that if you decide to relinquish your US citizenship, you will have to pay an exit tax.

September 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM

Pedro Vezza

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Not really brutalist but Seattle has some awesome fire station architecture. www.seattle.gov/fire/about-u...

Seattle Fire Station 2 - Belltown.

Style: Early 20th-century civic/Beaux-Arts influence

Materials: Brick masonry, stone accents, traditional ornamentation

Design Features:

Symmetrical façade with multiple red fire doors.

Decorative cornices, pilasters, and arched detailing.

Two-story structure with strong street presence, fitting into a dense urban environment.

Impression: Classic, authoritative, and enduring—represents the tradition of civic firehouses in growing American cities.

Seattle Fire Station 20 – West Queen Anne.

Style: Contemporary civic architecture with artistic integration

Materials: Concrete, steel, glass, and decorative metal sculpture

Design Features:

Prominent sculptural element of white metal rods on the façade, evoking motion (possibly referencing flames or water).

Red garage doors contrast with the gray and concrete tones.

Elevated entry with concrete stairs and strong civic presence.

Impression: Functional but softened by artistic elements, giving it a sense of community identity and modern creativity.

Seattle Fire Station 30 – Mount Baker.

Style: Modernist, minimalist

Materials: Glass curtain walls, steel frame, concrete base

Design Features:

Large transparent façade providing visibility into the fire engine bay.

Strong horizontal emphasis with flat roofline.

Clean geometric lines and functional aesthetic.

Impression: Sleek, efficient, and open—projects transparency and accessibility while maintaining a functional layout.

September 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM

Pedro Vezza

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September 12, 2025 at 9:22 AM

Pedro Vezza

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Reminds me of the quote below. Pic from the The AIDS Memorial.

Quote: "During the darkest days of the AIDS crisis, we buried our friends in the morning, we protested in the afternoon, and we danced all night. The dance kept us in the fight because it was the dance we were fighting for. It didn’t look like we were going to win then and we did. It doesn’t feel like we’re going to win now but we could. Keep fighting, keep dancing." -- Dan Savage

August 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM

Pedro Vezza

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Do you yearn for the old Internet? Might I suggest hobby metal machining? These are some of the top websites I use. Functional, fast, intuitive. Makes me nostalgic.

Screenshot of the McMaster-Carr website showing a clean, utilitarian catalog page. Categories like "Fastening & Joining," "Adhesives & Tape," and "Welding, Brazing & Soldering" are displayed with simple icons and links. A sidebar menu lists more categories, evoking classic web design with fast navigation and no clutter.

Screenshot of LittleMachineShop.com, a no-nonsense site for machinist tools and accessories. The home page highlights deals, customer testimonials, and a basic navigation bar. The design is straightforward, with text-heavy sections and old-school buttons—fast, clear, and easy to use.

Screenshot of the Practical Machinist forum, focused on community discussions about machining. The layout features forum threads, sticky posts, and a top navigation bar. The interface prioritizes conversation and quick access to topics over modern visuals, channeling early-2000s forum vibes.

Screenshot of the DRO Pros website, specializing in digital readout kits. The page uses large text, blocky buttons, and a side navigation bar, with product images and contact info front and center. The aesthetic is retro, practical, and refreshingly direct, prioritizing information and usability.

August 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM

Pedro Vezza

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I'm dabbling in Figma for the first time to layout a the dashboard in the picture. It seems to be a perfect candidate for CSS grid. Am I reading correctly that Figma only added support for grid layout guides only this year?? The CSS grid spec is 18 years old! uxdesign.cc/figmas-new-g...

Wireframe of EL400 digital readout. It shows measurements in 3 axes with seven segment displays and has several buttons to trigger special functions.

July 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM

Pedro Vezza

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July 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM

Pedro Vezza

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I quit my job at Microsoft. It's time for No Azure for Apartheid. I would have not done this if other braver souls had not shown publicly their dissatisfaction with the company by protesting corporate events and sending email blasts to all employees. Free Gaza! Learn more at: noazureforapartheid.com