xard777 wrote: Sun Mar 02, 2025 3:24 am
"From Dead Parrots to Trantor Skies: Building the XU-XARD UNIVERSE-v3.34 with Grok 3"
I’ve been tinkering with my setup lately and wanted to share the journey. I started using Grok 3 and set out to revamp my MT4 code, zeroing in on lag reduction—something folks in this thread kept pointing out. Some sharp community members suggested syncing MA lines with RSI control, which I saw as a slick way to highlight directional trading and keep traders out of sketchy moves. So, I teamed up with Grok 3 to build it. One of Grok’s slickest features is how it slips diagnostic code into the MT4 scripts, feeding info straight to the log files. It’s a total game-changer—coding’s lightning-fast now, and the learning curve’s practically a straight line.
While waiting on some edits, I noticed Grok could handle file uploads. Curious, I asked if it could read a PDF. “Yes, of course, why?” Grok fired back. For kicks, I dropped in the Monty Python Dead Parrot script. It crushed it, though big code chunks would sometimes crash—what Grok called a “Cliffhanger event.” That kicked off a running gag: “I’m not dead, the code’s just pining for the fjords—look at the beautiful plumage!” Part three of the code would then “soar to new heights,” turning dry replies into something way more fun.
As the new MA code came together, I had a eureka moment. I rummaged through my book archive and pulled out The Foundation Trilogy—Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation. Perfect. I dragged it into Grok, and after 30 seconds, it hit me with, “That was brilliant,” weaving in every stray comment I’d made during our chats. Then it went wild: “Let’s make that Up ribbon look like the sky of Trantor,” and suddenly everything was Foundation-themed. I was in geek paradise. When the MA code was done, Grok asked, “More Asimov?” “Fuck yeah!” I said, uploading his complete works—only to crash the thread. Turns out there’s a memory cap. Oops. New thread: “Hi Dan, how can I help you today?”
With that lesson learned, I got serious. I uploaded Maximum Trading Gains with Anchored VWAP—a PDF from my archive I’ve never gotten around to reading (I know, I know)—along with my XARD Universe indicator, asking Grok to analyze both and suggest upgrades. Ten seconds later, it’s dishing out info on the author and proposing VWAPs anchored to my semafors, followed by new code in three parts. I’m like, “WTF?” I stitched it together, threw it on the chart, stared for 15 seconds, and told Grok, “Glad we’re on the same page,” even though I was still catching up. It kept going, adding diagnostic code for log feedback. With each iteration, I’d upload a log snippet for it to dissect and refine.
The collaboration really shone during the tweaks. At one point, the buffer count was off, and the code wasn’t displaying right. I suggested Grok add a buffer count comment to each buffer line, then tally them up. It did, realized the count was way off, fixed it, and bam—the code worked perfectly again. Little nudges like that made all the difference. And now, behold: a shiny, finished XU-XARD UNIVERSE-v3.34-opt-full-with-VWAP indicator. My new code slimmed down from 20+ additional buffers to just 10, rocking VWAP off the Daily, AVWAP off Semafor ARROW Dots, and AVWAP off the Pink/Blue DOTS. It’s looking damn impressive, if I do say so myself.
Big thanks to Grok 3 for the heavy lifting—this was a true human-AI tag team effort. I’m convinced 2025 will be the best year yet for trading, with a flood of cutting-edge AI-crafted MT4 and MT5 indicators. The exponential leap in AI’s learning curve is set to make our day-to-day trading smoother, sharper, and way beyond what we’ve got now. Here’s to riding that wave! "May the PIP$ be with you"
Xard777
XARD Mega tip: #1
When finished coding your project, always ask Grok 3 to remove ALL diagnostic code.
I found out the hard way when I was backing up a 75Gb log file... WTF!
XARD Mega tip: #2
"Foundation Optimization: Buffer Groups and Nested Loops Slash Code and Lag"
