cmnybo

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[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 hours ago

It didn't work though. He wasn't able to actually store any useful data on it.

[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 18 hours ago

The check digit is to catch a mistyped number.

[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 18 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Is there a torrent available for it? If so, you would be better off paying for a VPN.

[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 15 points 1 day ago (2 children)

They didn't even use an ADC. They used 555 timers to produce a pulse. They measured the length of the pulse to determine the potentiometer position. Since there are 4 analog inputs, they typically used the 558 timer which is the quad version of the 555.

[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 1 day ago

WinRAR still exists? I think it's been a couple decades since I last used it.

[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 1 day ago (4 children)

You can use object detection to send an alert if there is a person in your yard or if a car pulls into your driveway. It avoids the frequent false alerts you get with normal motion detection.

[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 1 day ago (6 children)

It would be nice if Frigate supported the NPU in AMD CPUs. Then it could be used for object detection with CCTV cameras.

[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 22 points 1 day ago

Even with multiple monitors, they are still useful. I use them to separate different tasks so I can switch back and forth with a keyboard shortcut.

[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 2 days ago

It's pretty pointless if you allow it to use Microsoft's keys. It's a lot of work to set it up to only use your keys and that bricks certain poorly designed laptops.

[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 49 points 2 days ago (1 children)

You can put each service on a separate subdomain and they will work fine.

[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 days ago

On single sided PCBs, you can do a toner transfer on the component side for a silkscreen. You can apply solder mask too, but it's a rather messy process.

[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Read the documentation. There are tools and features that will make some stuff a lot easier if you know about them.
Get familiar with creating your own symbols and footprints. No CAD program will have all the parts you need.
Don't modify the libraries that come with KiCAD. Those changes will be lost when you update KiCAD. If you need to modify a part, create a new library and copy the part into it.
Double check footprints before you make the board. It's no fun finding out the part doesn't fit when you go to solder it.
Set the design rules to match the capabilities of the PCB manufacturer and run a design rule check before making the board. Don't use the smallest traces and spaces they support if you don't have to.

 

I picked this little scope up from the Seapac swap meet a week and a half ago for $3. It turns out that all it needed was some contact cleaner to get it working again.

This is a portable scope that can run from 12V DC as well as an internal battery. I don't have the battery for it, but I could probably put some 18650's in there if I disable the built in charger.

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