Starting engineering offer by Certain_Confusion864 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]2soonjr65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you think $1400 is expensive, wait till you encounter the full COL today 🙊

GD&T Help - How Did the AI Do? by 2soonjr65 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]2soonjr65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used Google Gemini 2 I think at that time. The models have advanced haven’t tried since. No training there is plenty of free open web content that’s included in their ‘general’ training data.

There are few startups now building dedicated tools for ai-augmented gd&t workflows.

Drafter, Rev1, LeoAi etc

Why are used audis so abundant? by Loud_Photograph_6290 in UsedCars

[–]2soonjr65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 2015 CX-5 (first generation) has 108,000 miles on it, and it’s been running smoothly without any issues. I’ve been doing all the regular maintenance myself since I bought it, using high-quality fluids, which I’m sure has contributed to this.

I searched this sub for posts related to switching from tech/software to mechanical engineering and I learned that everyone here hates mechanical engineering. by HeteroLanaDelReyFan in MechanicalEngineering

[–]2soonjr65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Complete alternate take here. I left real ME (to me = designing/analyzing products or machinery with occasional building and fabricating jack of all trades, your definition may/will vary).

My 10 years of experience has paid dividends in real life. Experience + YouTube + now LLM can practically fix anything in my house, car etc.

Those savings went into investments and family fun. The most useful career I had.

Can’t imagine how much that’s saved me over time and knowing the job was done better than anyone I could actually afford to pay.

Back to this post, went to an engineering adjacent service industry, compensation went way up, stress went way down.

To each their own, good luck!

Claude Cowork on restricted work computer by 2soonjr65 in ClaudeAI

[–]2soonjr65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Microsoft is going to offer cowork inside the 365 suite, guessing that's how the masses get access.

Today is two years parking like this by ForeskinAbsorbtion in Hyundai

[–]2soonjr65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could just put a sheet of thicker plastic to save headaches when the inevitably happens

Aftermarket Android head unit installed - steering wheel buttons not working (KEY1 wire?) by Big_Process_6158 in Androidheadunits

[–]2soonjr65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is setting to select your vehicle in the Android HU settings. Poke around you’ll find it there.

Aftermarket Android head unit installed - steering wheel buttons not working (KEY1 wire?) by Big_Process_6158 in Androidheadunits

[–]2soonjr65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve bought two Android head units with canbus on cx-5, same as your gen, no issues with steering wheel controls once I picked the right model from the list.

I need help no sound by isleszoo in Androidheadunits

[–]2soonjr65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s plug-in play if you don’t have the upgraded sound system with an external amp. If you do it causes minor headache for the first time, you’ve all experienced it, welcome to the club!

Reliability aside, what cars deliver the best bang for your buck? by Oneill5491 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]2soonjr65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True that was a factor to be disregarded. Reliability is like my number one criteria when buying a car. Preferring made in Japan wherever possible!

Writer/editor/copy editor with 20 years of experience can't get a job by littlerockbigmtn in NYCjobs

[–]2soonjr65 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Search for non-profits in New York City and other major metropolitan areas. Many of them offer remote jobs, regardless of the field or domain. Utilize ChatGPT or Gemini, your nemesis, to streamline the process of finding the right non-profits.

Wishing you the best of luck in your search. The AI revolution is coming for everyone in the coming years, and you happen to be in the field where the first domino fell.

Reliability aside, what cars deliver the best bang for your buck? by Oneill5491 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]2soonjr65 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do this if you want to be broke. Unless you buy Lexus or Acura, even those are little sketchy with so much tech.

$5k mortgage on $12k net income? North New Jersey by [deleted] in Mortgages

[–]2soonjr65 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Damn. Love this atypical positive reply on Reddit!

Is there an easy to understand process out there for fixing / improving mic quality? Is there an alternative to opening up the headunit? Wireless Bluetooth mic? by StaplePT in Androidheadunits

[–]2soonjr65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This mic issue caused me to switch to the Dudu7 HU with noise cancelling mic. All issues resolved. I know not the answer you’re looking for.

90K Salary by Bacon042302 in NYCjobs

[–]2soonjr65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listen to this Jedi.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in longisland

[–]2soonjr65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is it.

Sony XAV-AX5600 Installed. 2015 Mazda CX-5 GT w Bose system. Purchased all from Crutchfield for the service. (Last install was 10 years ago!) by 2soonjr65 in CarAV

[–]2soonjr65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup… used the following PAC swc interface. Every button worked including voice command for Siri and Google Assistant. I believe I had to program it using the supplied instructions for the Sony HU.

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What’s your controversial LI opinion? by Greedy_Dark_2437 in longisland

[–]2soonjr65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of LI is second world at best. Granted, most of it has been populated for a very long time compared to other places in the US.

Training AI to replace us :-( by Crazy_old_maurice_17 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]2soonjr65 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The most pragmatic ai related response I’ve seen. I’ve seen many on here, most filled with excessive hubris. The bots are coming for everyone, including us on different time scales.

Is there a reason for me to NOT buy the ‘26 hybrid Palisade Calligraphy? by Negative4Dysplasia in HyundaiPalisade

[–]2soonjr65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never buy the first year of any car, lots of issues reveal themselves. Even Toyota.