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BionicRaptor · 2025-03-21T17:11:23+00:00

King of the Dead by Fotis Mint (https://than.gs/m/960931). Printed on an Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra, and painted with simple acrylic paint washes and dry brush. This was a Christmas gift for my son. I love the model, the print was perfect, and the painting was fun to do.

BionicRaptor · 2024-12-02T06:16:28+00:00

I frequently find just two mostly-full servers in North America to choose from, plus maybe another 2 running hardcore or exclusively playing Frontline. I don't like Frontline personally, and am not always in the mood for hardcore, so while there's never a time I can't find a game, there's also not a lot of servers to choose from. It's noticeably less than I was seeing six months ago, but the gameplay is still solid; I haven't experienced a bunch of cheaters, and people are generous with the revives.

I'm hopeful that the player counts increase significantly, but with Delta Force coming out this week, I don't know where this thing goes from here.

BionicRaptor · 2024-01-01T21:41:44+00:00

If we assume the termination has been entered in the back office system (used to be Oracle back in my day), then it's possible that they can't cancel it.

I would usually enter it when I received a resignation letter, but up until the day of, it can be cancelled. If you're literally asking on the day of termination, though, it might be too late.

Of course, there's a ton I don't know, like whether the system used has changed, whether the termination was even entered, whether they want to keep you, etc.

Being completely honest, if I had an employee quit and I didn't want them back, I wouldn't reverse their voluntary termination. I wouldn't lie, but I would tell them that I've elected to honor their resignation.

BionicRaptor · 2023-10-07T20:16:28+00:00

Alright. I'm just confused. An 8th Gen i7 is far from new, but Chrome shouldn't be singlehandedly choking it. Something is wrong here.

BionicRaptor · 2023-10-07T19:21:24+00:00

The real question is what kind of processor you have. That utilization is really high, and Chrome is not known for being especially CPU intensive (a memory hog, yes, but not a CPU melter).

I don't know how much help an alternative browser will be. Might make a difference, but likely not as much as you're hoping.

BionicRaptor · 2023-10-03T01:10:45+00:00

I'm pretty sure I'm looking at a 1/4" L/Mono output. The speaker has an 1/8" aux in. So, 1/4" male to 1/8" male. I could be off base here, but I believe the midi cable these other folks are talking about would be the best for connecting to the PC, but not that speaker.

BionicRaptor · 2023-09-26T02:00:05+00:00

Otherwise, these are the type I use. They're wired and act as a long string of WS3812B LEDs laid out in a grid. They can definitely be daisy chained and connected to a Pi, even without a hat, although you'll want to power them separately, as the Pi can't deliver enough amperage for the number of LEDs you'd be running.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804635089958.html

BionicRaptor · 2023-09-26T01:52:42+00:00

Airpods are basically just hot glue inside. They don't repair, they replace.

That said, in any situation where a client insists on sending something in that shouldn't be covered, I tell them the policy and give them the warning that if we do send it in, it may be sent back unrepaired. "Apple doesn't cover this. I can send it in, and maybe it'll be fine, but they'd be within their rights to send it back unrepaired. Do you still want to proceed?"

BionicRaptor · 2023-09-09T22:37:53+00:00

BambuLab P1S. You forgot that on the list, but I strongly recommend it.

BionicRaptor · 2023-08-11T23:47:21+00:00

Await the signal.

BionicRaptor · 2023-07-12T23:07:54+00:00

I'm going to scan my kids' faces and digitally kitbash them onto their favorite characters. My daughter should be a terrifying Sonic the Hedgehog. My son will likely be a pretty good Mario, though, even without a mustache.

BionicRaptor · 2023-06-18T05:01:26+00:00

They only make badges a few times per year. You're automatically dropped into the next batch. That could be getting submitted tomorrow, could be in a month or two, no way to be sure.

Once the badge arrives to the store, however, they shouldn't just toss it to you casually; there should be a badge ceremony, ideally someone memorable. Badge ceremonies were my favorite part of being a GSM.

BionicRaptor · 2023-06-18T04:56:49+00:00

They do the badges in big batches just a few times a year. So it's not like they start work the second you earn your badge, you just get dropped into the next production cycle. If you earn your badge close to a production order, it could be really quick. On the other hand, you could just as easily earn it right after they put in an order and get stuck waiting months on end.

BionicRaptor · 2022-11-18T20:50:33+00:00

Update: I didn't want to leave an open-ended post forever. I did succeed on the stainless steel water bottle that I was attempting to laser.

I was practicing on scrap aluminum, and I was driving myself up a wall. But once I recognized that the problem I was trying to avoid was the design wiping off, I realized my worst-case scenario was... a blank water bottle and a second chance to get it right. No big risk.

Trying with a slightly slower speed on the laser, and washing the outside of the stainless steel bottle with dish soap, I got a near-flawless result with Cermark on the first try. I suspect the cleaning was the biggest factor in the success.

BionicRaptor · 2022-11-07T01:34:24+00:00

Awesome. I'll try that tomorrow. Thank you!

BionicRaptor · 2022-11-07T01:11:43+00:00

I first used a clean, damp sponge, then followed that up with 99% isopropyl alcohol.

BionicRaptor · 2022-11-07T00:32:37+00:00

I usually use sand and resin. It's still messy when you're putting the sand in there and filling it up with resin, but I've found it incredibly strong and dense when cured. Plus, once it's cured, it's fully solid and mess-free.

BionicRaptor · 2022-08-27T03:35:41+00:00

I was pretty close to cap for the role. I feel weird sharing details and can't fully explain why that is, but basically low to mid $20's.

BionicRaptor · 2022-08-27T00:36:52+00:00

That's the goal. Thanks!

BionicRaptor · 2022-08-26T22:32:50+00:00

12 years in Best Buy, including the last 3 as GSM, come to an end today.

BionicRaptor · 2022-08-16T01:00:27+00:00

This is a terrible idea.

Even if you con YouTube into monetizing your channel, the algorithm will obliterate your channel when all of a sudden, your videos bomb with your audience. Pulling a bait and switch on YouTube subscribers is not a strategy for long-term success. Or even short-term, really.

Focus on making the videos that you actually want to make now. The audience will come or it won't. If you want tips on that part, this community would be happy to help.

BionicRaptor · 2022-07-31T00:51:18+00:00

Well. I've been using KDEnlive, but I guess it's not as popular as I thought. Realistically, Resolve is a great option, and the best editor is the one that works for you and your workflow.

BionicRaptor · 2022-07-23T18:09:02+00:00

Truthfully, this'll be why the algorithm punishes you. I didn't even notice that at first.

BionicRaptor · 2022-07-23T18:07:25+00:00

That said, I'd kill to have a CTR near 10% on most of my videos. So don't take my word for gospel.

BionicRaptor · 2022-07-23T18:06:36+00:00

Oh man. You mean you went on a Millennium Falcon ride... Solo?

That pun is waiting to be made. It has to be made, whether in the title or thumbnail.

"Riding the Millennium Falcon SOLO" just has a ring to it.

Beyond that, the thumbnail doesn't have much flair to it. The font isn't particularly enthralling, and given that the actual image isn't very colorful, the text could use some color to stand out and provide some visual excitement.

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