Win 10 Tiny Iso
Sofie Kovalcheck
The TinyTV 2 is the cutest way to watch your favorite videos and full-length movies. It is fully assembled, comes preloaded with videos, and works right out of the box. Adjust the volume and surf between channels by turning the knobs on the TinyTV 2 or by using the included Tiny Remote control.
This thing is super cool and easy to use! I was able to throw a handful of full-length movies on it, and a bunch of 90s commercial compilations. The transition and power off/on effects are a nice touch. This little TV would be a cool addition to a mini diorama or something along those lines. Another neat feature is that you can stream your computer screen to it! I haven't had a chance to use this much, but it would be pretty neat to try and play something like Super Mario World on it.
The converter that TinyCircuits provides is simple and gets the job done well. The only thing I would keep in mind is that audio conversion is not always the best for some things and I think depends mostly on the source it's coming from (it's also a tiny little speaker packed in there). For example, the 90s commercials have amazing audio, but The Matrix has very low, choppy/distorted audio. If you have the means to do so, try to boost the audio volume of videos before you convert them for the TinyTV (you can do this in something like iMovie on macOS, or open source solutions like Kdenlive or Shotcut).
This is a great piece of tech to have around for friends and family. When my wife and I are hanging out at home, we will often just let it play and skip around on the channels. One of my favorite things to do was tell people we got a new TV and then send them a picture of the TinyTV.
Tiny Tim (Krist & Hook 2011) is a point spread function modeling tool developed for HST. Details of the code's operation, configurable parameters, and products are given in the Tiny Tim User's Guide (Krist & Hook 2004, version 6.3). Tiny Tim is no longer maintained or supported by STScI; a final version of the source code is hosted "as-is" on Github, for legacy purposes.
Presently, we do not recommend using Tiny Tim for WFC3 data as it relies on outdated optical models (WFC3 ISR 2008-14, published before WFC3 was installed). As an example, WFC3 ISR 2014-10 found significant errors in the WFC3/IR Tiny Tim model. Our team has focused recent efforts on building empirical PSFs and a database of observed PSFs.
For external users, we do not encourage the use of Tiny Tim nor support the software, as it is "available but unsupported." Members of the STIS team currently do utilize Tiny Tim for specific internal purposes.
For coronagraphic observations requiring PSF subtraction, users are advised to follow the recommendations for obtaining contemporaneous PSF calibrators in Section 12.11 of the STIS Instrument Handbook.
We do not support Tiny Tim. For users interested in generating PSFs for ACS, we suggest looking at the effective PSF utility described in the photutils documentation. For additional background on this utility, please see Anderson & King (2000) and WFC3 ISR 2016-12. Additionally, see ACS ISR 2017-08 for comparisons to Tiny Tim generated PSFs.
See the Tiny Tim User's Guide for a description of the output products. For ACS and WFC3, PSFs are calculated for both undistorted (tiny2 output) and distorted (tiny3) images. Only the tiny3 distorted image is sampled at the detector resolution. This product corresponds to the images supplied by the pipeline as "_flt" files. For the other instruments, the distortion is much less and has not been considered in Tiny Tim.
The generated PSFs can be useful for image simulation and observation planning, or to indicate the level of PSF variability over the field and with time, or for small aperture photometry. For PSF subtraction where details of the outer portions of the distribution are important, and for other cases where accurate PSF characterizations are needed, these modeled PSFs may lack suitable accuracy, and empirical PSF techniques should be considered when practical.
Refinement of the models may enable their more effective use for other data reduction tasks. PSF fidelity will also be found to vary among instruments. For example, the ACS Tiny Tim PSF is believed to be better modeled currently than the WFC3.
For WFC3, Tiny Tim uses aberration coefficients that are derived from the as-built optical ray-trace model, as a function of field position. While the ground test and on-orbit image quality generally matches expectations, no attempt was made to adjust the aberration coefficients used by Tiny Tim to better describe the observed field dependence. Tiny Tim also uses blur kernels to describe the effects of charge diffusion and, for the IR channel, inter-pixel capacitance. The IR and wavelength-dependent UVIS kernels were updated from those listed in WFC3 ISR 2008-14, to better match pre-launch measurements. These updated kernels are described in WFC3 ISR 2008-40 and WFC3 ISR 2008-41.
Scott John Hutchison was our son, brother and friend. He was best known to most as the lead singer and songwriter in the band Frightened Rabbit. Through his music and art Scott made tiny changes that had a big impact. His honesty and openness about his own mental health inspired people from all walks of life. In May 2018, at the age of 36, Scott died by suicide.
The Tiny Changes family is growing all the time. We are creating worthwhile projects from money raised, we are asking people to tell their stories as we have told ours, and we are pushing the boundaries to raise awareness of what needs to be done to make things better.
Dayton Metro Library, WYSO, opens a new window of Yellow Springs, and the International College of Broadcasting, opens a new window have collaborated to bring the Tiny Stacks Music Series to Library patrons for its third year!
Select DML Branches will host the Tiny Stacks Music Series, thus inviting the public to engage in the rich, diverse musical talents of the Dayton area and partake in the vast number of resources the Library offers.
Mark Joshua
Thursday, June 20, 6 pm: Miamisburg Branch
Mark Joshua is a Filipino-American singer/songwriter from Cincinnati, OH, whose influences range from Country/Folk to Pop and R&B. Mark has been writing original songs for more than 14 years and performing live for over 13. He has released three EPs, the latest titled Sedated, and has co-written songs with other artists as well.
The Nautical Theme
Thursday, August 8, 6 pm: Brookville Branch
The Nautical Theme is a modern-folk duo featuring the ebb and flow of melody and harmony with honest and straightforward songwriting ringing off ivory keys and steel strings. Based in Dayton, OH, the duo loves to write, record, perform, and make connections with their original music, classified as Modern Folk, Americana, and Indie-Pop.
Electrified Melons
Thursday, September 12, 6 pm: Wilmington-Stroop Branch
Electrified Melons began as a solo project in a tiny bedroom studio apartment, but they are evolving into something more. From learning how to record demos to releasing high quality Punk music, the band will make their live debut in early 2024.
Melina Marie
Thursday, October 24, 6 pm: Huber Heights Branch
Melina Marie is an up-and-coming Neo-Soul, Jazz, and R&B singer/songwriter and producer. She spent most of her time growing up surrounded by music, so she was bound to create her own musical journey. After graduating from the International College of Broadcasting in Dayton, Ohio, Melina Marie has evolved into a talented artist and helps others heal by sharing her experiences and musical gifts with the world!
TINO was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and found his love for rhyming while attending college in Dayton. He has a unique style blending the Golden Era of hip hop with modern elements, bridging the gap between the old and new schools of the genre.
Hargett, a Dayton-based native, delivers honest and well-crafted lyrics against a diverse landscape of musical influences, including folk, country, rock, and soul. Her songs connect with a wide audience and are designed to leave a lasting impression. Hargett released her sophomore album, titled Coal Mine Canary, in 2022.
Dayton native, Erin Cannon, began her Djing journey at a young age by simply making beats with everyday utensils like pencils and a desk! Her love for music has always been apparent and she appreciates all genres of music. As she reached adulthood, her interest and curiosity grew and she fell in love, especially with hip hop. She attended class for disc jockey's in Indianapolis every Saturday which has resulted in her being booked for events every weekend all across Ohio.
serin oh was born in Suwon, South Korea, and moved to Ohio with her family at the age of six. Growing up in church, she was surrounded by gospel music in her formative years. During her time at Berklee College of Music, she discovered her love for jazz and R&B, whilst also rediscovering her Korean roots through the lens of K-Pop. oh also began her own personal journey of what it means to follow Jesus, which led her to begin storytelling through music. She hopes to uplift and spread the truth, especially to fellow secret outcasts.
Many property owners are interested in using tiny houses or tiny homes to house themselves or others. Small homes can be a creative solution to the current housing crisis by providing much-needed, cost-effective, and energy-efficient housing and may be used as temporary or permanent housing subject to corresponding permit.
Sonoma County now allows Transportable Housing Units (tiny homes on a chassis with wheels), as permitted and registered by the California Building Code (CBC) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI), on a temporary basis under certain circumstances. These are permitted with a Temporary Occupancy (TEM) permit.
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