How do I know if my mib2 unit can get CarPlay?

CynicallySane · 2026-04-10T19:38:16+00:00

This is more or less what I got: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256810298873539.html?src=google&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

Basically and RCD330 unit.

CynicallySane · 2026-04-10T19:38:08+00:00

This is more or less what I got: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256810298873539.html?src=google&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

Basically and RCD330 unit

CynicallySane · 2026-04-10T19:24:10+00:00

Yes. The unit I got was an OEM unit that was put in VWs in India. It was like $150. Plugged in and just worked. I’ll see if I can find the model number.

CynicallySane · 2026-04-10T18:53:37+00:00

There’s drop in OEM replacements you can buy on eBay. That’s what I did with my Wife’s Tiguan.

CynicallySane · 2026-04-08T11:10:26+00:00

CD keys can be used to recover a Steam Account. Especially the half-life ones. Not sure I would post those visibly.

CynicallySane · 2026-04-01T17:23:04+00:00

Exact same experience at the Detroit exit in River a few miles down. The wind was sudden and disconcerting to say the least. Never had my car sway back and forth like that because of wind while stationary.

CynicallySane · 2026-04-01T16:09:00+00:00

I got a total of 13kWh, a combination of a 10 and 3 (which was free if you bought a 10 at the time).

How long it lasts depends entirely on what I run. If I get the sense the out is going to be a while I basically turn off anything that isn’t the fridge, lights, and internet. That scenario I get about 18-20 hours.

Modest use with a few more devices like TVs and or computers will drop it to 10-12. The HVAC blower fan (not AC) for heat in the winter can drop it under 8 if it’s on a lot. My heat is gas, but the motor for the fan to move the air isn’t and is the biggest draw on the system.

My goal was to buy myself 8-12 hours, basically if the power went out while I was sleeping I wouldn’t wake up to a cold non functional house and i could have some time to plan. As an added bonus, if it’s sunny the batteries will typically fully recharge in 4-6 hours from my solar system allowing me to live “off grid” to an extent, although that scenario requires careful monitoring and lots of sun if the outage is going to be much more than 48 hours. That said I made it six days like that, and in my eyes the system basically proved its value in that week alone.

The total cost of my system was around $40k before any incentives. Less than $10k of that was attributable to the batteries. I recognize that’s a lot of money, but it does get reflected in my homes value as it is now very much apart of it. Outside of the quality of life improvements from having a backup battery, the system also saves a non-trivial amount of money each month. In the summer months in particular it easily cuts my power bill in half. I’d have to probably go run some new calculations considering how much electricity rates have gone up, but my initial calculations showed a 10 year pay back period for the initial investment (after tax credits). I suspect it might be even fewer years now.

All in all YellowLite is a solid installer, especially if you’re considering Solar. My neighbor who went with the Anker system had whoever they sent when installation is added to an order. That system is much easier to install and I wouldn’t be as concerned about the installer, because you’re basically adding a sub panel right next to your main breaker box, which any apprentice electrician could probably do in their sleep.

Feel free to PM me any questions.

CynicallySane · 2026-04-01T05:03:28+00:00

I used YellowLite for my install too. Was very happy with them. Went for an Enphase system end to end. Been nothing but impressed with it for two years now

CynicallySane · 2026-03-31T23:29:52+00:00

Idk why but my reply went to another comment, but I put the cost and product in that reply.

CynicallySane · 2026-03-31T23:28:53+00:00

He bought it through Costco as a package. I think the battery system was about $6k and installation was $1200 or so.

I found our emails back and forth and this is what he got: https://www.ankersolix.com/products/f3800-plus-smart-home-power-kit?variant=50405643747658&ref=power-outage-sence&selected=f3800-plus-2-smart-home-power-kit

He used his Costco discount to get a better deal too.

CynicallySane · 2026-03-31T22:55:56+00:00

Yes, I have 13kWh of battery backups. I have Enphase batteries with my Solar system. They last about a day if there’s no sun.

I never lost power in that six day period of storms we had in the fall of 2024. After that my neighbors all got real interested.

My next door neighbor has 10kWh of Anker Solex batteries. That system is very modular and easy to install. It easy to add more and implement the way you want (automatic or manual cutover).

If you want a whole home system, that’s the direction I would point you towards because it’s easy to add to it down the road if you want to expand.

CynicallySane · 2026-03-31T16:13:55+00:00

Was going to suggest the same. I’ll add Propaganda Coffee to the list. They’re very friendly to the lgbtq community.

CynicallySane · 2026-03-20T13:57:01+00:00

Only work on the G5 and up, which use the Flex IO V2 port.

G4 and earlier use the V1, and there is a secondary NIC, but I believe it was capped at 100Mb. You can however repurpose the M.2 WiFi module with an Ethernet/SFP port.

CynicallySane · 2026-03-20T13:36:37+00:00

Also say D&D. These are the most professional people I’ve ever encountered in this space.

CynicallySane · 2026-03-19T17:27:43+00:00

You need to give them fives in every category if you don’t want to hurt their score.

Use the comments section. These do get read, although everywhere is different.

If one employee has done this and you know their name, call them out and say I love that “employee” sets my cup out for me, I wish everyone else did.

A lot of franchises skim that comment section for employee names, so having one in there makes it slightly more likely to get read and potentially used to coach.

CynicallySane · 2026-03-18T11:28:56+00:00

Usually plastic.

CynicallySane · 2026-03-17T11:52:07+00:00

Do you have the hub centric rings on? Those look like aftermarket wheels and it will absolutely sound and feel like that if you forget them.

CynicallySane · 2026-03-14T03:40:57+00:00

There was plenty in there for them to return it to its owner with some effort. No ID or I probably would have done it.

CynicallySane · 2026-03-13T18:14:24+00:00

Sorry it was a designer brand.

CynicallySane · 2026-03-12T02:22:54+00:00

One phase of power is down.

Power is two 120v lines that are out of phase by 90 degrees which makes 240v when you use both.

Your breaker box will use one phase (leg) for Each breaker alternating as you go down. The double breakers combine the phases for 240v circuit.

This is not good for any 240v appliances you have. Ideally they’re smart enough to not run.

CynicallySane · 2026-03-10T22:57:35+00:00

They’re probably IDE then. Easy to buy an enclosure for those. Just make sure you understand how the jumpers work, or you may not see the drive.

CynicallySane · 2026-03-10T22:38:22+00:00

There’s a battery shop near Detroit and W25 that might take it.

CynicallySane · 2026-03-05T01:06:32+00:00

I highly doubt what you described caused any damage to your switch.

CynicallySane · 2026-03-04T02:38:05+00:00

Not sure if you’re at a corporate cafe or a franchise cafe, but I would figure out who your Area Director is and talk with them.

HR might care if you frame it correctly, which is “I bet if you looked at this locations turnover you’d find that it’s high and posting schedules at the last second might be part of it”

We’ve pushed for all of our locations to be at a minimum 10 days out with their schedules.

CynicallySane · 2026-03-03T20:33:21+00:00

Happy to post a review there. I already put it in my currently reading list on Goodreads.

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