DeepSeek R1 is better than o1? I don’t think so.

January 22, 2025
DeepSeek R1 is better than o1? I don’t think so.
I have a few things I try first when I am testing out a new model. I will give it a coding problem: Write a python script that generates a MIDI file. The midi file should be at least 2 minutes in length and contain multiple coherent parts in a…

Python Nerdery: Natural Language to SQL Bird Call Queries

December 22, 2024
Python Nerdery: Natural Language to SQL Bird Call Queries
Sitting at my desk with a fresh coffee, I had an idea: build a web app that lets you ask questions about the Haikubox bird data in plain English and get plain answers back. Built the whole thing using Ollama to handle the natural language → SQL conversion, then execute…

Ollama Notes Chat Tool

October 22, 2024
Ollama Notes Chat Tool
I've recently switched to Obsidian Notes and wanted a way to integrate my notes into my Open WebUI implantation of Ollama. I came up with a little integration on Github if you would like to play with it. It's working great now, but I got some hilarious results getting there.…

Can I teach AI to write MIDI?

September 23, 2024
Can I teach AI to write MIDI?
This one was one of the most detailed tinkers to date. TLDR; once I got deep enough to understand how to do it, I decided I didn't have enough time or depth to pursue it. I can share some interesting insights though. The Idea I got this idea in my…

Meet my Rat Rod Ollama Server

August 27, 2024
Meet my Rat Rod Ollama Server
Putting unused GPUs and computer parts to work for a dedicated Ollama server. I had to use the laser cutter for a quick and dirty SSD array. ai-server 16-Core Intel i7-12700KF, 64GB RAM, 5TB SSD storage, RTX2080Ti and RTX4070, 2.5Gbps ethernet. This server hosts Ollama and Open WebUI, along with…

Can I make AI email as me?

August 17, 2024
Can I make AI email as me?
This week, I decided it was high time to tinker with building something that could respond like me. I mean, who wouldn’t want a LLM that can mimic your witty email style? Usually, my experiments are done in an afternoon, but for this one I set aside a whole week…