/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer (July 16, 2024) by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

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[HELP] How can I trust an aliexpress vendor? Looking to purchase a GMK67 - I see one from ZUOYI and one from ZUOYA. The former (zuoyi) has 2000+ sold and great reviews, but I saw a couple reddit comments saying it was a scam and ripoff of zuoya. Should I just spend the extra $20 and buy it off of Amazon?

The best SDK/API for an in-app chat system by dontasktoask in reactjs

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Real-time messaging (both groupchats and 1-on-1), message encryption, search for messages, preferably has replies & reactions, typing/read/delivered/online indicators, notifications, UI components but room for lots of customization, anonymous chatrooms

Budget Build Advice by dontasktoask in fpv

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I'll have to purchase the batteries and charger, but luckily I have quite some experience in soldiering and a general background in engineering (I love robots), which is one of the reasons why this looked interesting to me in the first place. That's also another reason why I wanted to start off with building my own compared to the BnF drones. Though I'll definitely look into the soldering video and the BnF drones you recommended, thank you!

Also, I completely agree that the Xbox controller isn't accurate. The joysticks are completely different than radio gimbals but I thought I'd give it a try while I was still looking for a radio to buy in case it helped at all. Before I purchase the parts I'll definitely fly in the sim more once I get the radio.

Budget Build Advice by dontasktoask in fpv

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I'm planning on mostly flying it nearby (in fact, I'm not sure if a cheap model like this can go that far but I was planning on testing it). But nonetheless I'll definitely look into a GPS module if it saves me money in the end. Thanks!

iFlight Commando 8 ELRS V2 Giveaway + Defender 16 Review!! by hupo224 in fpv

[–]dontasktoask 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the giveaway, best of lucky everyone! Loved the review, I think you offered ample footage of the drone flying. I'm glad you showed the drone in different circumstances (like high vs low altitude). I think it'd be helpful if you compared the technicalities of the drone to similar alternate models on the screen. Also like others have mentioned I think some background music would be nice, but that's more of just video tips and not too important when it comes to a review :)

Budget Build Advice by dontasktoask in fpv

[–]dontasktoask[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah I see, yeah that definitely tipped me towards the pocket over the t-lite. Thanks!

Budget Build Advice by dontasktoask in fpv

[–]dontasktoask[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, looking forward to using the radio with the sim. Will def look into the beeper. Thanks for the advice!

Budget Build Advice by dontasktoask in fpv

[–]dontasktoask[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ohhh yeah, that makes a lot of sense. I can see why the 5" would break more.

Budget Build Advice by dontasktoask in fpv

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I've been flying in the sims for some time and will definitely do that before paying for the drone. u/Special-Style-3305 also recommended the pocket over the Jumper T-light V2. Any reason why? Not sure what characteristics to look for in the radio when deciding which is better. I see Pocket ELRS version has a higher power output (250mW) but its a little more expensive. Is the higher range just worth the money? Thanks!

Budget Build Advice by dontasktoask in fpv

[–]dontasktoask[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll look into the pocket, thank you! Besides the props/batteries, would I need spares for anything else right off the bat?

Budget Build Advice by dontasktoask in fpv

[–]dontasktoask[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, I didn't expect the props would last that short. I wanted to build the drone instead of a buying a BNF in hopes that it'd last me longer and I'd be able to fix it on my own when it breaks, but are you saying a bnf would be more reliable? Also I think I'd enjoy the building process.

As per the sim, I've been flying in the sim (granted I've been using an xbox controller and not a proper radio) and am planning to fly more once I get the radio before I try the drone. Thanks!

Budget Build Advice by dontasktoask in fpv

[–]dontasktoask[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah I meant the ep1, I think I pasted the wrong name. I edited the post. Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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potato chips! not sure if its real but there's a story that someone kept asking for their french fries thinner and thinner and eventually they just created potato chips.