Sjmelck blog posts

Here are blog posts relating to Python, signal processing, machine learning, and anything else we feel like posting about. Enjoy!

Logistic Regression from the ground up

TL;DR: A write-up of the logistic regression model from start to finish. The primary focus is on the model formulation and model interpretability.

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Ryan Balshaw · Apr 23, 2025 · 18 min · 3800 Words

An introduction to Radial basis functions

TL;DR: A how-to on implementing gradients into the radial basis function surrogate model.

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Johann Bouwer · Mar 15, 2024 · 10 min · 2100 Words

Introduction to Latex With Assistance From Zotero

TL;DR: A blog post on using Zotero and research rabbit.

Justin Smith · Feb 24, 2024 · 10 min · 2000 Words

Time synchronous averaging and computed order tracking: Explained

TL;DR: This is a simple explanation of the TSA and COT.

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Ryan Balshaw · Apr 14, 2023 · 8 min · 1600 Words

The Fourier transform: Explained

TL;DR: This is an explanation of the Fourier transform for MEV781 students.

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Ryan Balshaw · Jan 19, 2023 · 18 min · 3800 Words

Pretty plotting in Python.

TL;DR: This is a WIP.

Ryan Balshaw · Jan 11, 2023 · 2 min · 400 Words