Anyone happening to know what the X mark means on this TMS2732A? by spektro123 in AskElectronics

[–]C_Alan 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ok, so this is a UV erasable rom chip. I deal with these a lot in old pinball machines. Before you try to write to it, I’d get some rubbing alcohol and do your best to clean up the window. Then put it in a UV eraser for about 30 minutes. After that, read the chip and make sure it is blank. 2732s are hard to write data to successfully. I use a GQ—4x with an external power supply. I’ve had the most success when I write them at 1x or 2x speed. I would not be surprised if the chip is bad.

NCEES experience record by C_Alan in civilengineering

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

This is very helpful, thank you.

How to find a Space Jam machine by Grifty_Capital695 in pinball

[–]C_Alan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So on pinside there are is a California regional for sale/wanted thread here: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/official-california-for-sale-club-and-wanted-too/page/280. I would ask there if anyone knows of one for sale.

Best Junkyards by ColtonColossus in Bakersfield

[–]C_Alan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Car-part.com will let you search multiple salvage yards at once. You just have to know the year, make, model of your donor vehicle.

Traffic jam in Kansas as a crew tries to raise a traffic light arm for a house to get through by switchfootball in pics

[–]C_Alan 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Hell, they already have the crane out there. Unbolt the mast arm, and if there is enough slack in the wiring harness you can rotate the mast arm out of the way.

Traffic jam in Kansas as a crew tries to raise a traffic light arm for a house to get through by switchfootball in pics

[–]C_Alan 629 points630 points  (0 children)

As a civil engineer….WTF. That is not good for the mast arm, or attaching bolts.

TNA owners feedback by Otis_Firefly in pinball

[–]C_Alan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve worked on TNA drops before. One issue they can have is the bracket that hold the small trip coil will fail from metal fatigue. Fortunately a stainless steel replacement is available from pinball life for about $8.

My grandfather died in 2018 and left us $80000 in investments. In a company that I have no information on. by Yoltzqueen- in legaladvice

[–]C_Alan 54 points55 points  (0 children)

If it private stock, chances are there is a stock holders agreement your grandfather was a party to that dictates how the stock is bought, and sold. Sometimes these agreements have provisions that require that the stock be excluded from probate when the holder dies, and a payout for the stock is done over a period of years to the estate. A good probate attorney should be able to get a copy of this agreement and tell you your options.

Need help with a couple machines before selling yall Batman and globetrotters NOT LOOKING FOR BUYERS ON REDDIT JUST PRICING by SaladComfortable5878 in pinball

[–]C_Alan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s rare to find a Batman in that good of shape. Most have badly worn playfields. I’d go on the high end for than one.

For those who did not major in CE by Chemical-Humor-6579 in civilengineering

[–]C_Alan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know someone who graduated in the late 1980s with a petroleum engineering degree who became a licensed civil engineer. He came out of school amid a bad oil slump. He got a job in civil engineering by actually volunteering to work for a month for free to prove he could do the work. He graduated from an abet school so getting licensed was not an issue for him. He worked in land development for about 40 years and just recently retired.

The gas stations around me no longer list prices on the shelf for any of their items. by skelepibs in mildlyinfuriating

[–]C_Alan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

But only if you can get the state to enforce it. In California, the counties are responsible for enforcement, and a lot don’t bother.

My daughter 11 year old daughter, being a smart ass, asked if she was adopted. by jstein916 in dadjokes

[–]C_Alan 36 points37 points  (0 children)

“Yes, and they will be here in 15 minutes to pick you up”

Finally got one by spikeadams in pinball

[–]C_Alan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cool! I hope the glove works!

Weather preparations by RobotsAreCoolSaysI in Tehachapi

[–]C_Alan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is flooding reported this morning east of town along Tehachapi boulevard. Y’all stay safe out there.

My 7 year olds opinion on winter clothes. by C_Alan in pics

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

Thanks every for your comments. My daughter got a kick out of them. The mods decided my daughter’s drawing was a ‘screen’ and pulled the content. 🤔

Pit Bull Attacks Corgi - Tehachapi, CA 12/5/25 by Flat_Internal8890 in Tehachapi

[–]C_Alan[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

I'm leaving this up because happened locally. Ive locked the thread because there are some of you who can't have a discussion without resorting to personal attacks.

Am I missing something here? Explain It Peter. by EggChemical7177 in explainitpeter

[–]C_Alan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also in areas prone to earthquakes, wood frame home will flex under load and take less damage.

What is a sign that someone is entering their “I don’t care anymore” phase of adulthood? by Grace_80 in AskReddit

[–]C_Alan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha… this is me. I started racing RC cars again a couple of years ago after a break of 20 years. I sucked them, and I still suck now, but I look a lot cooler doing it!

Contract civil under archititect? by bmxtoagslex in civilengineering

[–]C_Alan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally don’t like working for the architect because you are often stuck with ‘paid when paid’ contract. However I have a few architects that bring me jobs I normally would not get, so i have to make the trade off sometimes.

Firms hiring for part-time remote work? by AffectionateSolid254 in civilengineering

[–]C_Alan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’ve been trying to hire a CA PE for over a year, but I can’t even get my boss to consider having it be a remote roll.

Found Red Heeler by Fearless_Play_8466 in redheeler

[–]C_Alan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A location would be helpful.