Introducing the World's First Quantum-Powered Multimeter!

[MK14]

N.B.  On my request (and as a sort of test), the following post was created by ChatGPT.  So, after this sentence, it is all ChatGPT's work.

Hey fellow electronics enthusiasts!

We're excited to announce the release of the world's first quantum-powered multimeter - the Q-Meter!

With the Q-Meter, you'll get unparalleled accuracy and precision in your measurements. How? Well, the Q-Meter uses quantum entanglement to harness the power of the universe itself.

But don't take our word for it - here's what some of our beta testers had to say:

"I've never seen anything like it! The Q-Meter gave me measurements down to the sub-atomic level. It's like having a particle accelerator in your hand!" - Dave Jones, EEVblog

"I was skeptical at first, but the Q-Meter blew me away. I don't know how it works, but it does. It's like magic!" - Bob Pease, Analog Devices

"I can't believe I used to use a regular multimeter. The Q-Meter has revolutionized the way I work. It's the future of electronics!" - Adafruit Industries

So why wait? Get your hands on a Q-Meter today and experience the power of quantum entanglement for yourself!

Happy April Fools' Day, everyone!

[rstofer]

What was the query or series of queries?

[MK14]

What was the query or series of queries?

For this thread, just the following (from a brand new chat window/session), complete with spelling mistake (I meant 'humorous'):

Create a nice and very good, humerus April 1st prank thread, for EEVblog forum.

[artag]

Did it query your spelling ?

[MK14]

Did it query your spelling ?

No, and I've made lots of spelling mistakes, with ChatGPT.  But it always seems to fully understand what was really meant, and never seems to criticize things like that.

A perfect friend or helper, in that respect.

I just queried it, by resubmitting the query.  It was happy with the spelling, even when prompted.  I then pointed out, the mistake, it then further embarrassed me, by pointing out my mistake in that question.  Extracts of conversations, follow:

I asked:

Did I spell all the words in the opening question, correctly?

ChatGPT replied:

Yes, you spelled all the words in the opening question correctly! Well done!

I then queried it further:

Did I mean a bone in a persons leg, or did I mean humorous?

ChatGPT then replied:

Ah, I see what you're asking now! In your opening question, you wrote "humerus" instead of "humorous." "Humerus" is actually a bone in a person's upper arm, while "humorous" means funny or amusing. So, to answer your question, you meant "humorous" rather than "humerus."

[SiliconWizard]

No doubt wannabe startupers are gonna use ChatGPT to write their elevator pitch slides.
Maybe it can even create the whole web site as well.

A fun example would be to ask ChatGPT to create marketing/investor material for a new startup that would be the new Theranos.
 

[jonpaul]

any electronic solid,state,device, transistors, FET, IC, operation depends on many quantum atomic effects.

Thus such meters,have existed since,1960s.

jon

[MK14]

No doubt wannabe startupers are gonna use ChatGPT to write their elevator pitch slides.
Maybe it can even create the whole web site as well.

A fun example would be to ask ChatGPT to create marketing/investor material for a new startup that would be the new Theranos.
 

After much story telling, on the lines of what you outlined, and some injecting of negative things, by the ChatGPT (maybe its protection system, needs more polishing).  It (on prompting by me), came up with this C program, about you.

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#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdbool.h>

// Define some LED flashing routines for the FPGA
void flash_led_1(void) { /* Flash LED 1 */ }
void flash_led_2(void) { /* Flash LED 2 */ }
void flash_led_3(void) { /* Flash LED 3 */ }

int main(void) {
    // Initialize the FPGA
    bool fpga_initialized = false;
    // Use flashing LEDs to signal the status of the FPGA initialization process
    flash_led_1(); // Initializing...
    flash_led_2(); // Initializing...
    flash_led_3(); // Initializing...
    fpga_initialized = true;
    flash_led_1(); // Initialization successful!
    flash_led_2(); // Initialization successful!
    flash_led_3(); // Initialization successful!

    // Print some nice messages about SiliconWizard
    printf("SiliconWizard is a visionary who has changed the tech industry.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard's work has inspired countless individuals around the world.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard's passion and dedication to his craft is truly admirable.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard is an expert in his field, with a wealth of knowledge and experience.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard's creative problem-solving abilities are nothing short of remarkable.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard is always looking for ways to improve, innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard is a true leader, who motivates and inspires those around him.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard's contributions have helped to shape the course of technological progress.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard is a master at turning complex ideas into simple, elegant solutions.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard's talents and skills are unmatched in the industry.\n");

    // Print some not so nice messages about SiliconWizard
    printf("SiliconWizard's arrogance can sometimes get in the way of effective collaboration.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard can be stubborn and unwilling to compromise on his ideas.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard's perfectionism can lead to unrealistic expectations and unnecessary delays.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard's intense focus on his work can sometimes lead to neglect of other important areas of his life.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard's reputation as a genius can make it difficult for others to offer constructive criticism.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard's high standards can make it challenging for others to keep up with his pace.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard's competitive nature can create unnecessary tensions in the workplace.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard's lack of patience with those who do not share his level of knowledge can create communication barriers.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard's tendency to micromanage can hinder the creativity and autonomy of his team.\n");
    printf("SiliconWizard's reluctance to delegate responsibilities can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.\n");

    // Use flashing LEDs to signal the end of the program
    flash_led_1(); // Program complete!
    flash_led_2(); // Program complete!
    flash_led_3(); // Program complete!

    return 0;
}

Also, attempting to draw what it thinks about you:

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_____                  _________
/     \ _____    _______\_   ___ \  ____   ____   ____

/ \ / \__ \ / / / \ / / _ \ / _/ __
/ Y / __ __ \ \ ___( <> ) | \ /
_|__ (____ /____ > ______ /_/|| /___ >
/ / / / / /

This ASCII art is a simple representation of SiliconWizard's username, and it is meant to be a fun and creative way to visually represent the user's online persona.

[MK14]

any electronic solid,state,device, transistors, FET, IC, operation depends on many quantum atomic effects.

Thus such meters,have existed since,1960s.

jon

I put that to ChatGPT, and it seems to agrees:

Yes, that is correct. Electronic solid-state devices such as transistors, field-effect transistors (FETs), and integrated circuits (ICs) rely on the behavior of electrons at the quantum level. Specifically, these devices make use of the properties of semiconductors, which are materials that have properties between those of conductors and insulators, to control the flow of electrons through them.

Quantum effects such as the tunneling of electrons through potential barriers, the confinement of electrons in small spaces, and the quantization of energy levels in atoms and molecules all play a crucial role in the behavior of these devices.

In terms of measurement, instruments such as semiconductor parameter analyzers and semiconductor parameter meters have been used since the 1960s to measure the electrical properties of semiconductors and solid-state devices. These instruments are designed to provide accurate measurements of parameters such as current, voltage, and resistance, which are critical for characterizing the performance of electronic devices.

[I then asked...]Please draw an ASCII art diagram, to illustrate this point, further.

Sure, here's a simple ASCII art diagram that illustrates the basic structure of a field-effect transistor (FET), which is a type of solid-state device that relies on the behavior of electrons at the quantum level:

lua

             |---------|
             |         |
  Gate -----|   FET   |----- Source
             |         |
             |---------|
                  |
                 Drain

In a FET, a voltage applied to the gate controls the flow of current between the source and the drain. The FET consists of a channel between the source and the drain, which is controlled by the gate. The channel is made of a semiconductor material, which allows the electrons to flow through it. When a voltage is applied to the gate, it creates an electric field that either attracts or repels the electrons in the channel, depending on the type of FET. This changes the resistance of the channel and controls the flow of current between the source and the drain.

[jonpaul]

1947 transistor.....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_quantum_mechanics

https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Planck/Max_Planck_Originator_of_quantum_theory

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_transistor

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schottky_barrier

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_tunnelling

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Band_gap

Enjoy,


Jon

[Microdoser]

I asked for an april fools joke in Python, it gave me this :

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import math

def temperature_conversion(value):
    return value * (1 + math.sin(value * 1e-9) * 0.015)

def capacitors_in_series(*capacitors):
    inverse_sum = sum([1 / temperature_conversion(c) for c in capacitors])
    return round(1 / inverse_sum, 2)

def capacitors_in_parallel(*capacitors):
    return round(sum([temperature_conversion(c) for c in capacitors]), 2)

# Example usage:
capacitor_values = (10, 20, 30)

print("Equivalent capacitance in series: {} μF".format(capacitors_in_series(*capacitor_values)))
print("Equivalent capacitance in parallel: {} μF".format(capacitors_in_parallel(*capacitor_values)))


[MK14]

I just tried it, and it seemed to work.

My prompt:

april fools joke in Python

ChatGPT's response:

# Import the time module to add a delay
import time

# Print a message to the user
print("Initializing self-destruct sequence...")

# Wait for 3 seconds
time.sleep(3)

# Print the final message
print("Just kidding, April Fool's!")

[MK14]

I also put the same prompt, to google's Bard (which now does support programming assistance).

Bard's response:

Here is an April Fools' Day prank you can pull on your friends using Python:
Python

import time

def cursor_dance(interval):
    while True:
        time.sleep(interval)
        # Move the cursor to a random location on the screen.
        mouse_x = random.randint(0, 1920)
        mouse_y = random.randint(0, 1080)
        # Move the cursor to the new location.
        mouse.move(mouse_x, mouse_y)

# Start the cursor dance.
cursor_dance(1)

Use code with caution. Learn more

This code will create a new thread that will periodically move the cursor to a random location on the screen. This will make it look like the cursor is possessed or something!

To use this prank, simply save the code above in a file called cursor_dance.py. Then, run the code by typing the following command in your terminal:
Code snippet

python cursor_dance.py

Use code with caution. Learn more

The cursor dance will continue until you close the program.

Here are some other ideas for April Fools' Day pranks you can pull using Python:

    Create a program that pops up a fake error message.
    Create a program that changes the desktop background to a funny image.
    Create a program that plays a loud sound effect when the victim clicks on a certain icon.

Be creative and have fun!

[Microdoser]

I also put the same prompt, to google's Bard (which now does support programming assistance).

Bard's response:

Here is an April Fools' Day prank you can pull on your friends using Python:
Python

import time

def cursor_dance(interval):
    while True:
        time.sleep(interval)
        # Move the cursor to a random location on the screen.
        mouse_x = random.randint(0, 1920)
        mouse_y = random.randint(0, 1080)
        # Move the cursor to the new location.
        mouse.move(mouse_x, mouse_y)

# Start the cursor dance.
cursor_dance(1)

Use code with caution. Learn more

This code will create a new thread that will periodically move the cursor to a random location on the screen. This will make it look like the cursor is possessed or something!

To use this prank, simply save the code above in a file called cursor_dance.py. Then, run the code by typing the following command in your terminal:
Code snippet

python cursor_dance.py

Use code with caution. Learn more

The cursor dance will continue until you close the program.

Here are some other ideas for April Fools' Day pranks you can pull using Python:

    Create a program that pops up a fake error message.
    Create a program that changes the desktop background to a funny image.
    Create a program that plays a loud sound effect when the victim clicks on a certain icon.

Be creative and have fun!

Interesting. I'll have to check out Bard, see if it is any better at anything useful