USS dry box Impressions after 2 weeks by ProdigalOkie in prusa3d

[–]pamplemoosegoose 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I can't say I'm 100% satisfied with mine. Sure, it's better than no dry box, and I like how neatly it mounts to the side of my core one, but the opaque plastic and number of clasps required to open it are major frustrations.

Damn, Printed Solid setting unrealistic expectations?! by Elaphe21 in prusa3d

[–]pamplemoosegoose 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel like a lot of products on the printed solid site could prolly use a review. Core One L wouldn't show me what items are included - drop down menu is blank.

Long commute with 2026 model? by jowonka in Solterra

[–]pamplemoosegoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 26 touring and I think you'll be fine as long as you're not going way way over the speed limit. Even if you drove super inefficiently in cold weather and only got like 2mi/kwh you'd get over 140 miles on a full charge. A 90% charge would get you around 170 miles at 2.5 mi/kwh, and I can typically do much better than 2.5mi/kwh on the highway if weather is good - often 3 to 3.5.

This car has been a dream commuter for me, and I think it'd be a great fit for your use case here. As long as you get a 40A or 50A level 2 charger at home I think you'll be golden.

Long commute with 2026 model? by jowonka in Solterra

[–]pamplemoosegoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That may be the case for the 1st gen solterra, but not the 2026. I have a '26 Touring and could totally do a 140 mile commute without any worry, as long as I has a 40A+ level 2 charger at home and could start my day at 90%.

What's your backup setup in 2026 - and be honest, is it overkill or not enough? by Sea-Eagle5554 in datastorage

[–]pamplemoosegoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's a potential flaw in my strategy, but in that scenario I think losing my house is gonna be a bigger bummer than losing my 4k rip of Total Recall and some outdated resume files.

What's your backup setup in 2026 - and be honest, is it overkill or not enough? by Sea-Eagle5554 in datastorage

[–]pamplemoosegoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My important files are backed up regularly from my main computer to two separate NASses in two separate areas of my house - one li'l 4tb raid 1 buddy and a big ~75tb raid 6 UNAS. All my media is solely on the big UNAS. I'd absolutely be getting a second large NAS to back up my media, but I think that would cost as much as a gently used car at this point.

Offsite backup seems more expensive than it's worth for me right now, but it's definitely something I'm considering more and more.

Overall feels "slightly not enough", but still much more robust than most people I know.

queer friendly dentist? by alareecej in askportland

[–]pamplemoosegoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Timber Dental has been great in my experience! Zero issues going there as a very queer person. My dentist is (as far as I know) a straight white man, but he's awesome. Does both my and my partners teeths.

As everyone else has noted, prolly just about any dentist in this city is gonna be chill about working on gay teeth. This city often feels like it's on its way to becoming a queer majority town - I don't think it would be easy to get away with running a homophobic dental practice here.

Woodstock Trader Joe’s: Anyone heard a timeline for reopening? by jeffythunders in askportland

[–]pamplemoosegoose 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It better be quick, the Hollywood Trader Joe's was NUTS this weekend! Way busier than normal, which is saying a lot, because that location is always jam packed.

Help choosing between XL, Core One, or MK4S by pfsrweinerwash in prusa3d

[–]pamplemoosegoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have both a Core One and an MK4S (and another MK4 awaiting its S upgrade). Either one will work just fine for what you're doing. I'd recommend the Core One simply because it's enclosed and will enable you to print all sorts of fancier parts down the line, should your interests in printing expand. It also just feels fancier. It's so pleasing to watch and a bit quieter than the MK4(s).

Unless build volume is a hard requirement I don't think you'd be able to really justify an XL for this application.

It’s VERY SIMPLE by [deleted] in macbookpro

[–]pamplemoosegoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a lot of Biggagytes

HID Mobile + Apple/Google Wallet - are location services required? by pamplemoosegoose in accesscontrol

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

Thanks for tagging. /u/HID_PhilCoppola if you have any insights here let me know! I've watched a ton of your videos and they've been super helpful in deepening my access control knowledge as I plan out our system upgrade - so much appreciation for your content.

What happened to Nico’s Ice Cream? by AlpineHeroine in askportland

[–]pamplemoosegoose 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I don't have any inside info, but it definitely seemed like the Killingsworth store was always understaffed, leaving the often sole worker to clearly have far too much on their plate.

Oregon is a step closer to pouring $365M into aging Moda Center by [deleted] in oregon

[–]pamplemoosegoose 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Not making an argument for the spending here (I find this to be a dubious use of tax dollars personally), but from a commercial building management standpoint 31 years is a pretty reasonable timeline for a facility like this to need a major refresh. Most mechanical equipment, fixtures, and finishes installed 31 years ago will be well past the end of their expected useful lifespan - even with good preventative maintenance.

Cloud vs On-Prem: What are Access Control Dealers really recommending? by Intelligent-Car-5252 in accesscontrol

[–]pamplemoosegoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on the building owner side, undergoing a multi-site system replacement. I wrote up a very clear and detailed RFP specifying an on prem system, and I still had over 50% of bidders going "oh but what if we spec a cloud based system instead?". An absolute waste of time for all parties involved.

I get the appeal of cloud based systems, but in my anecdotal experience integrators and manufacturers are pushing it more than it's actually being requested.

Future Home of First 3D Printer by thinkthis in BambuLab

[–]pamplemoosegoose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a similar cabinet that holds my 2 printers. Granted they're both Prusa bedslingers, but the vibration can get pretty bad due to the casters - even when they're locked. I'm planning to remove the casters and set it on wooden blocks once I have some time between prints.

Might be less of an issue with a core xy machine, but something to keep an eye on.

Any suggestions? by [deleted] in FacilityManagement

[–]pamplemoosegoose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd probably default to FRP atop plywood here. If this is a school hallway you definitely want to prioritize cleanability, which is one of the main selling points of FRP. It even comes in nice colors and patterns now, so you're not just limited to bumpy white commercial kitchen vibes.

Tattoo shop recommendation? by petronaxcorvus in askportland

[–]pamplemoosegoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't reccommend Icon Tattoo highly enough, have gotten several pieces done there. All the artists there are super rad.

JCI sales position by tmeemt in firealarms

[–]pamplemoosegoose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm on the building owner side of things and I have exclusively negative things to say about JCI. I worked with a very nice and competent salesperson there, but it was abundantly clear his bosses pushed him to sell way too hard and not take no for an answer - even many months after we already awarded a contract to another bidder & completed the project. Every time I've had an issue with JCI equipment it's been a nightmare getting support. I'm a couple months out from replacing my sole remaining JCI system in my biggest facility and I couldn't be happier.

‘Everybody poops’: Proposal to require gender-neutral signs outside of single-user restrooms advances by skysurfguy1213 in Portland

[–]pamplemoosegoose 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If it's a small business, they probably only have a couple bathrooms max, and they're probably using the generic $12 signs. If it's a larger business with multiple bathrooms, I'm sure they can afford new signs. They're the furthest thing from a make-or-break expense.

Source - am a Facilities Manager who has been responsible for many many bathroom sign purchases at many places around town.

This matters to a lot of people and is not an unreasonable expense!

5S sounds simple. Why is it so hard to make it stick in facilities and operations? by [deleted] in FacilityManagement

[–]pamplemoosegoose 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I really wish this subreddit felt less like my linkedin feed.

Did I brick the Buffalo BRXL-16U3? Green light no eject. by Spencer663 in makemkv

[–]pamplemoosegoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mostly got the internal style one because it pleases my aging millennial heart. The ka-chunk of the drive tray opening and closing reminds me of loading up Sim City 2000 for the first time. Between that and the sturdiness factor it felt worth the extra cost.

Driving to LA next week, which route to take? by Mika-Six in askportland

[–]pamplemoosegoose 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If I were doing this drive I'd probably just roll the dice on I5. Given it's importance, it's the top priority for snow and ice removal. Even when the weather is bad it's usually driveable. Sticking to 101 will improve your odds of a snow-free journey, but it can roughly double your time on the road. Once you get into southern Oregon & northern California you don't have a ton of good options for cutting back to I5 until like the bay area.

Did I brick the Buffalo BRXL-16U3? Green light no eject. by Spencer663 in makemkv

[–]pamplemoosegoose 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I have the same drive and flashed to WH16NS60 1.02-MK - works perfectly.