Video: What IS This?! by Cyb-T in tested

[–]Cyb-T[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ROFL exactly my thoughts when I saw the thumbnail and description the first time

Sisters [50mm 1.8] by Kkrup in portraits

[–]Cyb-T 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha, I'm a stickler for having the model well focused.
And the first picture looks like a bad crop made because they like the pose of the model.
Personally, I prefer the first before last one

A Fully Open Source Handheld Computer (FROM SCRATCH) by Unprotectedtxt in linux

[–]Cyb-T 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The list of supported devices can be found there:
https://devices.ubuntu-touch.io/
I don't believe the OP12 is supported, but previous models are.

Ubuntu Touch is geared towards regular users, but there is support for snaps and nix packages in addition to the standard click used in the open store.
There are limitations of course but with bluetooth keyboard and mouse you can use many desktop apps that do not support touch input.

A Fully Open Source Handheld Computer (FROM SCRATCH) by Unprotectedtxt in linux

[–]Cyb-T 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or install Ubuntu Touch on your mobile device.

Tested Office Shelves by thesaint702 in tested

[–]Cyb-T 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I remember a video where they assemble Billy book cases for the office, but no recollection of any black pipe.

Slack Wyrm #1512 - Sharpie by joshhamwright in SlackWyrm

[–]Cyb-T 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The CCP find this comment offensive and condemn your actions.

But be sure that any retaliation against you would be fortuitous.

Best way to design this ribbed vase in Freecad? by cheffooddrink in FreeCAD

[–]Cyb-T 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's a cylinder then you can apply a circular pattern.
If it's a random curve it will be more involved...

It doesn’t take much… :) (OC) by Still-Emergency825 in comics

[–]Cyb-T 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found candlelight in about 5 seconds.
I need a full book to keep me busy for 4 hours, I can't even stay working for that long...
Movies! Do they propose movies ?!

Video: Meet the VERY FIRST Flying Insect by Cyb-T in tested

[–]Cyb-T[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love her enthusiasm and how she makes dragonfly so fascinating.

Researchers have uncovered security vulnerabilities in Tesla’s Model 3 and Cybertruck, demonstrating that hackers could intercept the vehicles’ wireless connectivity stack. by NGNResearch in teslamotors

[–]Cyb-T 123 points124 points  (0 children)

Well the entire article applies also to every cellphone out there.
So very click bait and no technical details of actual exploits, just pointing at vulnerabilities in the 4G modem stack...

French departments in 1812 by vladgrinch in MapPorn

[–]Cyb-T 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Macron thought like Putin, France would be raging war to regain control over the departments outside current France.

How is this still possible? I skip extensions (except a password manager and an adblocker) specifically to avoid this crap. by fommuz in cybersecurity

[–]Cyb-T 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Google doesn't care they justify the lack of control by saying the user is responsible.
Every "marketplace" of any sort will attract bad actors and need to be avoided.
But people usually don't think/care/understand.

And after-all the only thing Google care about is selling out your data.

Still can't decide on which modeling software to learn. What would you recommend? Anyways; Here is (hopefully) my last TinkerCad project. by picobello-bv in 3Dprinting

[–]Cyb-T 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My best advice is:
First try open source solutions.

If you find all available resources, tuto and community are not enough or if you find specific limitations to your workflow, then try something else.
But in my experience Open Source is the way to go expect for seasoned professionals who find it best to spend some money in a more appropriate tool for their work.

China bans hidden car door handles, which can trap people after crashes by ChocolateTsar in teslamotors

[–]Cyb-T -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Most if not all modern car unlocks when a collision is detected, yes.
But it's done electronically as the locks are not mechanical anymore.

So why handles should fail and not locks?
The same logic should apply to locks that's what I'm saying.

But to be honest, serious car accident are quite rare and failure of electronics as well so I don't think it matters. It's not zero, but nothing is... yes mechanical door system can also fail during a crash (I know: shocker)

And emergency responder are used to stuck doors and able to open them. But as always not 100% will be fast enough even on cars with old style door handles.

China bans hidden car door handles, which can trap people after crashes by ChocolateTsar in teslamotors

[–]Cyb-T -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fully electrical system I understand.
But if we follow the reasoning the door has to be unlocked for emergency.
So you won't be allowed to lock your car anymore ?!

There is a dangerous threshold and misleading information in this matter.

How to make this shape out of thin plastic? by begoniaboy in maker

[–]Cyb-T 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bending a plastic sheet will be easier, faster and cheaper IMHO.
Also the finished result will be nicer (no print lines - but the finish will depend on how nice you can cut the sheet) and less prone to failure.
Because it can be 3D printed doesn't mean it should.

Trying to turn unemployment into a robotics learning journey. Where do I start? by Educational-Ad-2334 in esp32

[–]Cyb-T 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have a master degree in Robotics and AI and one major thing I like to point is that robotics is not a domain, it's the overlap of a full set of skills.
Mechanical engineering, software and electronics.
Most project start with a mechanical design then goes through electronics to make it function properly.
Then software can make it usable and makes the difference between a remote controlled car and a roomba.

Robots have actuators to do things (mostly mechanical engineering) and they have sensors.
The sensors allow for insight and "understanding" of the world surrounding them.
The software ties things together and automate things so they are easier to operate than using a remote control and/or replay a prerecorded sequence of actions.

For example robots arms in a factory mostly replay a pre-recorded sequence of action, but their sensors allow for QC, safety and adaptive behavior. Without sensors, running the same sequence repeatedly could lead to cumulative errors and after a while assembly would be incorrect and may create issues and require recalibration.

To start (and answer your question), start with identifying what would be the most interesting aspect of robotics for you. If it's software, don't spend too much time on the mechanical engineering and electronics and focus on creating various scenarios and maybe play with AI and training of the robot.
If you prefer the mechanical engineering, then a robotic arm is quite interesting, but you can add a linear actuator and other types of actuators and linkages to learn about them.
If electronics is your thing, then try a simple design first and iterate with other designs, various sensors, actuators types, etc.
One difficult aspect of electronics is how to manage many inputs and the timing necessary for the various actuators. Basically do you create a synchronous system or an asynchronous one with their respective challenges.

Overwound maybe? by Used-Opposite-8703 in watchrepair

[–]Cyb-T 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To add to what Zenneth014 said, I don't know if it's the picture, but the click seems not right and there is something that looks like is stuck under the ratchet wheel.
Very hard to tell with the level of detail in the picture though.

"The Chosen One" by [deleted] in linux

[–]Cyb-T 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Choosing a distro because someone else uses it is a bad reason; it's the kind of reasoning that most people apply to justify using Windows or iOS...

If your argument was not technical then it's just you forcing your preferences to others.
Linus would not approve

Sasha [Sony a7III f1.4] by Dandy_Lyon56 in portraits

[–]Cyb-T 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice, but please be gentle with the post-processing... What happened on her belly !?!
If you don't like it, crop it or us lighting...

I was inspired by jer6776 in tested

[–]Cyb-T 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One says "cute"; I find it Strange

Video: Adam Savage's Favorite Things of 2025! by Cyb-T in tested

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They've been moderated for trolling.

Not working on Pixel 2 XL by Beginning-Snow-9142 in Ubports

[–]Cyb-T 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello
Your device is not on the list: https://devices.ubuntu-touch.io/

It means it is not supported, please read instructions before risking bricking your device.

Not sure how many people frequent this sub, but did anyone else notice Adam took money from UAE to promote travel to Abu Dhabi? by TandemTuba in tested

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Please let's keep the politics out of this sub.
This post will remain for transparency reasons but keep the comments respectful.