Tech

Dark Theme Research

Perceptual Neutral:

hue 245, chroma 0.002. Tiny cool tint to counter the warm bias most monitors have at low brightness. Apple-HIG trick — looks like pure gray on your screen.

DSSL2 (Data Structure Student Language 2)

Based on Racket like python but with contracts (controlling types and tests etc)

PDF Metadata

exiftool -time:all -a -G1 "/Users/jonas/Downloads/sth.pdf"

Ultra Sonic Cleaner

The ultra sound will generate mini bubbles cleaning the items

Lower frequency generates bigger bubbles and cleans stronger. Higher frequencies are more gentle but cleans less well 40-60kHz is a good range

If there are airholes or fractures, it might damage the item

Do Not Clean:

  • Emeralds, Opals, Pearls, Coral, Amber, Turquoise, Lapis lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Tanzanite, Moonstone, Zircon
  • Glued gems, Ultrasonics can loosen adhesives, Stones with fracture filling, oiling, or dyeing, Heat-sensitive gems

Scanner

Need at least 7mil QR code. 50W 像素

Taobao 3/5mil, 100W pixel, 73-93mm DOF (depth of field), 380rmb

4 Stars Comet 4/7mil, 50W pixel, 300rmb

5 Stars Comet 3/4mil, 100W pixel, 500rmb