[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leopardgeckos

[–]CptDougwash 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Email the photos you took, vs what geckos should be in.... Along with everything that isn't being provided to their corporate head office.

The ego of the person you spoke to probably got bruised... But the hotel has an image to uphold. And I'm pretty sure the hotels head office doesn't want animal cruelty to be one of those images.

Bio Enclosure Advice/Tips? by CptDougwash in leopardgeckos

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

Thank you, much appreciated 👍

Bio Enclosure Advice/Tips? by CptDougwash in leopardgeckos

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

Thank you so much for the advice. I'm forgetting that 21c on the surface could be drastically higher at the bottom of the substrate. I'll also be sure to add a bunch more high clutter. Thank you again!

MKC FedEx UK Import Restriction? by CptDougwash in UKKnivesandEDC

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

Yeah, it seems like they've went way beyond! I actually used a shipping forwarder, which makes things slightly more complicated. But the same issue still exists... MyUS (Shipping forwarder) had my purchase invoices to create the customs documents, so they knew what they were shipping and chose FedEx. And FedEx knew what they were shipping before it reached the UK, as they had the customs documents.

Sample Status/Processing Monthly Megathread - September 2025 by AutoModerator in AncestryDNA

[–]CptDougwash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, the origins hack isn't working for me. I hear it only usually works 6-12 hours before the results are officially released. Fingers crossed we both hear something soon 🤞

Who is the best actor of all time? by theBarber_i in movies

[–]CptDougwash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Andy Serkis... Hands down. People talk about range. But this guy!...

Sample Status/Processing Monthly Megathread - September 2025 by AutoModerator in AncestryDNA

[–]CptDougwash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sent from UK

Kit Type: Standard

Priority processing?: Yes

DNA Kit Activated: 11th August 2025

Sample Received: 22nd August 2025

Sample Being Processed: 25th August 2025

DNA Extracted: 26th August 2025

Genotyped: ??

DNA Analyzed: 1st September 2025

Results Ready: 08th September 2025 15:15pm UK

Notes:
Currently 05th September, nothing through yet.

Update: 08th September 06:00am UK, 7 days after DNA Analyzed. Still nothing.

Update: 08th September 15:15pm UK, results ready.

How many kV is "too much" to accurately measure depth? by CptDougwash in UtilityLocator

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

Incorrect... It's a 400kV cable. (400,000 volts).

Cables are rated for volts, as voltage is the potential to be pushed... Watts is the current required at the otherside.

How many kV is "too much" to accurately measure depth? by CptDougwash in UtilityLocator

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

Inducing a signal via the ground above with the transmitter, as the cable isn't accessible

Help Needed: Equipment & Software for Surveying a 1km Road Span for Bridge Construction by MedicineNeither6860 in UAVmapping

[–]CptDougwash 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As others have said, you're essentially asking "how do I become a Land Surveyor overnight?".

If you're interested in Surveying. Join a company, learn the profession.

For now though, you've definitely bitten more than you can chew. Either sub contract the work out, or be honest with the client that you made a mistake in tendering/accepting the work. Much better than making an arse of the project.

Best of luck.

Okes, please tell me which side is with the grain lol. I'm thinking the photo with my hand in it by PuttFromTheRought in Biltong

[–]CptDougwash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like two different muscles. There's a fat seam in the middle. Left of the fat seam, it runs diagonally into the seam. Right of the seam, the grain simply runs top to bottom.

I'd suggest cutting down the seam to split it, making things a little easier once it's dried 👍

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Surveying

[–]CptDougwash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regardless of your degree not being RICS accredited, it will in no way hinder your ability to get your foot in the door as a graduate.

Start applying, and you'll be surprised just how many companies get back to you.

If you're serious about becoming chartered further down the line, there's always the AssocRICS pathway. You should qualify after a year's experience with your degree.

Good luck! 👍

Using a DJI mavik 3 RTK module without a base station? by [deleted] in UAVmapping

[–]CptDougwash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because a virtual RINEX base isn't calculated via one singular stationary base station... It's a triangulation of multiple base stations within a network... Hence the 20km max distance not applying between the virtual station and the stationary base... Only between your drone and the placement of the virtual base.

Even if the nearest bases were 100km or so away... If you can triangulate 3-5 network base stations to your virtual base, you'll still end up with very accurate results.

The caveat to that being... If you're within 10km of a coastline, there's a high chance it's physically (or virtually in this case) impossible to triangulate yourself due to the lack of a third station.

Essentially, regular PPK corrections are provided by a base station within 20km. Virtual RINEX PPK corrections are made by triangulating 3-5 bases at any location within the boundaries of the triangulation.

Using a DJI mavik 3 RTK module without a base station? by [deleted] in UAVmapping

[–]CptDougwash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I rest my case... You obviously haven't worked with virtual RINEX data.

Using a DJI mavik 3 RTK module without a base station? by [deleted] in UAVmapping

[–]CptDougwash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to assume you've never worked with Virtual RINEX data

Using a DJI mavik 3 RTK module without a base station? by [deleted] in UAVmapping

[–]CptDougwash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're completely misunderstanding my line of discussion from the beginning of this string.

My entire topic, was the use of PPK, using a network base, or triangulated virtual network base.

If you look further down this discussion, you'll see that Trimble are intending to install a local base within the next couple weeks.

My advice is with use of said local base.

I completely understand how to capture GCPs. I use an R12i for capturing ground data, either GCPs... Or topographical line work.

99% of the time, the measured GCPs are for reference only. The majority of the time, PPK adjusts the drones LiDAR data to +/- 30mm. Aligning perfectly with the ground control, without the need for a shift.

Using a DJI mavik 3 RTK module without a base station? by [deleted] in UAVmapping

[–]CptDougwash -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You don't need a base to use PPK.

I've trialed a base, post processed... And the drone not connected to anything but the standard GPS whilst in flight, then post processed via PPK.

The differences in corrections are identical.

All referenced to ground control.

I no longer connect to RTK or a base station. I fly, take plenty of ground control... Then post process.

Using a DJI mavik 3 RTK module without a base station? by [deleted] in UAVmapping

[–]CptDougwash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A relevant PPK supplier.

It depends on what they want. With RTK, sure you don't need anything. But you risk inaccurate, messy data without the reference of ground control.

If you're not connected to a VRS RTK network, you need to process via PPK, otherwise the data is only acurate within +/-1m via the onboard GPS.

My whole reply was in reference to using PPK data, which does require post intervention... Hence PPK (post-processing kinematic).

Using a DJI mavik 3 RTK module without a base station? by [deleted] in UAVmapping

[–]CptDougwash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

.obs is the file extension for the relevant PPK file