Michael Traver
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Hello! I'm Michael. I ride bikes and climb mountains. I also program computers, often using Go.
Projects
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github.com/mtraver/environmental-sensor
It's 20.19°C in my apartment (as of 51s ago). Click here for more data!
This uses Raspberry Pis and temperature sensor modules to log the temperature of various rooms in my apartment at regular intervals.
It employs Google Cloud IoT Core for device management and communication, and Google App Engine for the service that
handles data ingestion and display.
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github.com/mtraver/rpi-ir-remote
This uses a Raspberry Pi, an LED driver circuit, the Linux IR Remote Control
library, Google Home, and IFTTT to control an audio amplifier by voice. Its documentation has proven useful to others
trying to configure LIRC > 0.9.0 on a Raspberry Pi.
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github.com/mtraver/gaelog
Easy Stackdriver Logging in Go on Google App Engine Standard second generation runtimes.
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github.com/mtraver/qrbak
Securely and durably back up your private key using QR codes printed on paper.
Florilegium
(flori what?)
Florilegium (plural florilegia) is a medieval Latin word referring to a
compilation of passages from other writings. It derives from the Latin flos
(flower) and legere (to gather): a bouquet of flowers.
(source,
source)
Thanks to Harry Potter and the Sacred
Text for introducing me to this practice. Go listen to the podcast, it's the best!
While we're on the subject of Harry Potter, it's important to call out JK Rowling's
transphobia. Rowling's views are hateful and dangerous. If you're unfamiliar please
educate yourself (read a response to JK Rowling's transphobic essay, see HPST statements and resources here and here),
and let's all make an effort to support and validate trans and nonbinary people.
Below are two randomly chosen items from my personal florilegium,
placed together.
Your task: Read these excerpts individually, together, and
in different orders, keeping your mind open to new meaning that emerges as you
do so. Refresh the page for a new selection.
- Dr. Szabo, weeping, adjourned the meeting at an unknown time, as time is subjective and confusing.
- You and me and the Enterprise, stuck in Vulcan telling lies
show citations
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Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor,
"Bonus Episode 1 - Minutes",
Welcome to Night Vale
(2014-10-31), 27:50
(link)
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The Rural Alberta Advantage,
"Vulcan, AB",
on Mended With Gold
(2014), 01:02
(link)