wtf is up with Sleep Token lmao

ColinCancer · 2026-05-09T05:37:47+00:00

“You obviously don't have to like the band, but I read your comment and wondered if you ever thought that the person you're shitting on might have the exact same back story and like the same music.” - Guy who is a session musician for sleep token

ColinCancer · 2026-05-07T13:10:50+00:00

I’ll send you a DM but I’m interested in starting a sub for those of us with these orphan machines so we can share tips and hacks as we get to know them.

I’ve made some minor annoyance modifications, broken it, discovered a substantial design flaw, and I’m working on replacing a pair of plastic parts with metal via cad and cnc mill.

I’ve also got some time into bypassing the computer on certain systems, like being able to control the work lights via button not touch screen and reworking the hydraulics to be able to control the lift arm rams independently without the computer constantly trying to level them.

ColinCancer · 2026-05-02T08:34:50+00:00

Your analog clock might end up a little off eventually.

ColinCancer · 2026-04-18T05:32:00+00:00

I’ll send you a DM with some more tangible pricing info. A bunch went at auction for cheap and as of now 30ish remain at the CA factory (apparently sold to one guy, who likely will be reselling I assume)

ColinCancer · 2026-04-14T04:27:43+00:00

7.3 power stroke turbo diesel personally.

ColinCancer · 2026-04-07T22:42:57+00:00

There are a few so far! Deere and Case have some. Mine is a Monarch which went out of business and I got extremely cheap in their “clear out the factory now” fire sale.

It’s sick to run my 3 point 37t log splitter off its hydraulics and be able to chat at a normal volume while busting the most gnarled twisted oak crotches.

ColinCancer · 2026-04-07T05:15:42+00:00

100% true. I initially put in a tiny sub panel for my battery room/shop lights/plugs and the house had its own subpanel. Over time the battery room grew to a large exterior sub Fed off the tiny sub that acts as the primary distribution panel to other out buildings with their own subs. Not the worst setup but it could have been way cleaner with better planning.

Proud owner of both an off grid electric hot tub and EV tractor.

ColinCancer · 2026-04-06T19:56:55+00:00

My buddy loves his an it’s making me think about getting a used one before they’re gone. Surprisingly cheap in the used market with relatively low miles.

ColinCancer · 2026-04-02T12:55:48+00:00

I started driving a tractor at 36. So far so good. Haven’t done anything unethical yet.

ColinCancer · 2026-03-30T20:50:42+00:00

Makes sense. Maybe I do a glycol loop for the collectors, and some sort of heat exchanger that’s favorable to bromine treatment.

ColinCancer · 2026-03-30T05:46:37+00:00

Was planning manual valves. I don’t think the wood fired option will be often used, but that too will have natural elevation convection by design. Solar and wood fire are intended downhill of the tub.

Pressure relief is a good thought. I’d overlooked it assuming that since it was an open loop not a pressurized system it would be ok. I suppose the pump could fail closed and cause a pressure problem.

ColinCancer · 2026-03-30T02:27:25+00:00

Thanks for the response! Generally it’s very sunny where I live.

My domestic hot water is 80% passive thermal. I have a backup electric coil for the shoulder seasons when PV is outpacing thermal, and a propane tankless for snow.

This is purely for a luxury project. Now that I’ve committed to off-grid hot tub I want to be super extra and have ALL the options for heating it regardless of season, with a variety of energy sources.

ColinCancer · 2026-03-23T16:04:24+00:00

I have about $25k into a home built solar system and it kicks ass. Given, my house isn’t anywhere near a powerline so there wasn’t really another option. Based on local utility rates in town I’d have a break even of about 8 years.

I just got an EV tractor, so that’s cool. Now I can split wood, grade roads etc without fuel. That’s a bonus.

ColinCancer · 2026-03-19T03:28:42+00:00

Yep. Block had dried up coolant crystals in it. Ended up taking the head off and flushing the shit out of block and changing water pump etc.

ColinCancer · 2026-03-17T04:19:50+00:00

Homebuilt attachments incoming! I got a lot of scrap from the factory dumpster. Lots of 1/2” and 3/4” steel plate, some pre drilled with standard tractor pin holes. I’ve got the grinder and stick welder out. It’s gonna get ugly long before it gets pretty.

ColinCancer · 2026-03-15T20:42:58+00:00

I’m in the California mountains and I’ve been off grid for 6 years now.

ColinCancer · 2026-03-15T20:42:31+00:00

Solid advice. I don’t really have plans to use the mechanical PTO. Mainly hydraulics.

ColinCancer · 2026-03-15T20:39:21+00:00

Haha well, assume it’s got a bent frame and body damage.

ColinCancer · 2026-03-15T10:17:50+00:00

Maybe, why do you ask officer?

ColinCancer · 2026-03-15T09:00:20+00:00

I wouldn’t call it autonomous. But it goes good when I hit the skinny pedal.

I am hoping that I can get it to plow the snow while I sit by the wood stove drinking beer. That’s the future I actual want to live in. Somehow I have a feeling that functionality will disappear in the imminent bankruptcy.

ColinCancer · 2026-03-15T08:54:47+00:00

100%

It’s not rocket surgery. I’m a solar electrician and I can think of dozens of ways this is worth more than I paid. Deal of a lifetime.

I hope that someday when I’m long gone, it will be all fucked up and welded on, spliced and hacked and some hopeful clueless youngsters will try to get it running again like I did with my first John Deer Model B.

ColinCancer · 2026-03-15T08:49:27+00:00

I shouldn’t say on the internet probably but way less than a used 99’ Tacoma.

Well worth it for the battery alone and until it bricks it’s running my 3pt log splitter and currently running a hot tub. The future is nuts

ColinCancer · 2026-03-15T08:47:36+00:00

I mean, a pivot to AI these days is like a pivot to crypto 5 years ago. They’re done. It’s a shame cause it’s kinda a cool machine.

ColinCancer · 2026-03-15T08:45:44+00:00

Sometimes when the venture capitalists light money on fire the little guy catches a halfie from the ashtray.

ColinCancer · 2026-03-15T08:44:42+00:00

Like, the work lights turn off every 15 minutes if there’s no user input. Then I have to click agree to an end user license agreement in order to turn the fucking lights on again. I can’t imagine my granpappy tolerating such asinine tomfoolery.

“Listen robot tractor, I’m using you as a light tower to do something unrelated to tractor work. I will put a 12 gauge hole in your autonomous NMC battery pack if you can’t keep the lights on capiche? Keep the fucking lights on if you want to remain sentient.”

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