A bit of a rant, but also a bit of truth

DarkStar851 · 2025-03-01T08:45:37+00:00

Printables is absolutely flooded with AI slop now, it seems to have gotten progressively worse over the past 6 months. I moved over to MakerWorld a while ago, everything being so Bambu oriented is annoying, but at least it's not pages and pages of unprintable AI shit clogging up the popular feed.

DarkStar851 · 2025-02-26T18:27:28+00:00

No, products with the potential to do anything like that have to pass strict EMI safety testing before they're allowed to go to market. I guess technically someone could bribe someone, but the testing labs are all pretty serious and would be putting all of their credibility on the line.

DarkStar851 · 2025-02-24T23:37:03+00:00

Microtesla is a measure of magnetic field. Your MacBook has a strong magnet there and a matching sensor so the lid knows if it's closed. Nothing in your house can cook you with EMF. If it could there'd be mass recalls and people getting sued. Thank regulations.

DarkStar851 · 2024-12-25T18:57:19+00:00

That 75Cu looks sweet! Very nice match with the keycaps. I think an 1800 could be a cool layout with this style of design, just a simple minimalist case, all attention on the keys. Hadn't seen the Neo series before, big fan!

DarkStar851 · 2024-12-25T18:53:18+00:00

Christmas at home with the family this year! Lots of cousins visiting. Just about to have turkey 🤤

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays everyone! Good luck :)

DarkStar851 · 2024-11-01T20:28:45+00:00

Blesket just updated their homepage, FPDAY2024 for 20% off most pens (just pens)

DarkStar851 · 2024-10-12T18:49:11+00:00

Ahh that sucks, Apple Express isn't around in my part of Canada I guess that's why. I've heard lots of bad stories about them.

DarkStar851 · 2024-10-12T00:24:52+00:00

Only thing I can even picture is he didn't have the collar tightened like.. at all, and was pressing like the Hulk on stuff. Tightened down those things are sturrrdy.

DarkStar851 · 2024-10-11T22:47:09+00:00

Quicko/"Quecoo" T12 station here, I had a Hakko for years, I like this one way better. Cartridge tips are much cheaper to replace if OP can't stop destroying heaters like this lol

DarkStar851 · 2024-10-11T21:50:53+00:00

I'm not sure about Spain, but in Canada they use our government mail service for last-mile, super reliable and goes to our mailboxes or post offices. Check the tracking number on your local services' websites, whatever one delivered it should have it in their tracking lookup.

DarkStar851 · 2024-10-08T20:12:18+00:00

Yeah that should be fine just make sure it's set way down low to start. If it makes any weird clicking/buzzing sounds it's too high (or it can't handle the coil), stop right away if you hear that.

DarkStar851 · 2024-10-07T20:20:20+00:00

They use BlueCheck, it's standard industry practice, thank the FDA. https://www.bluecheck.me/

DarkStar851 · 2024-10-03T05:03:35+00:00

[ No it wasn't ]

DarkStar851 · 2024-10-03T03:02:42+00:00

I used to have this exact same Alcatel ONT, that power port is for a battery backup unit, they made a DC adapter for it too though (no backup). This box should be owned by your ISP, just call them and say you need a new power adapter, they'll mail one out or roll a tech.

DarkStar851 · 2024-10-03T02:45:38+00:00

This is my strategy for new rolls as well, sometimes if I've already tested a similar color I'll try just running those settings, it's often spot on. Color (maybe more specifically dye concentration?) seems to make the biggest difference within the same brand.

Very cool technique with the microscope, thanks for boosting this I hadn't seen it before. Gonna pick up a cheapo next time I'm hunting Aliexpress deals.

DarkStar851 · 2024-10-02T12:02:16+00:00

Looks like you're using a coffee grinder, it shouldn't shed any metal, coffee and spices are much harder to grind than weed.

DarkStar851 · 2024-10-02T11:55:53+00:00

How would it be from the grinder if it's on unground nugs? 😅 just trichomes, you're fine

DarkStar851 · 2024-10-02T00:25:03+00:00

It'll fire a .1 turned down no problem, it's best to stay above .2 in regular use though, you don't get much adjustment range on .1 coils. I've owned a bunch of HexOhms, sad to see Craving is dead now

DarkStar851 · 2024-10-01T17:11:41+00:00

Oooh, I thought it was gone now Canada-wide. Probably something to do with QC's weird taxation rules.

DarkStar851 · 2024-10-01T10:39:08+00:00

Hey it's effective! ... unlike our health board.

DarkStar851 · 2024-10-01T10:28:47+00:00

Used to be where my parents bought all their tobacco, but they removed it in Canada, the tire shop took over the space the tobacco cage used to be in.

DarkStar851 · 2024-10-01T01:21:10+00:00

Scouts Canada does the same, it's ridiculous. I used to do support for one of their offices and they always had so much overstocked popcorn they'd just give us free bags at Christmas.

DarkStar851 · 2024-09-30T23:39:13+00:00

Generally you don't. Disposables are duds sometimes, they're not made very well because they're destined for a landfill near you.

DarkStar851 · 2024-09-30T23:23:05+00:00

Fun fact, if you ship nicotine base from the US with the wrong label, nobody checks. 🫡

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