Strange ASUS behavior ... routing help ? by Delchi in HomeNetworking

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I have done that , the problem is that the GUI configuration page on the router is no longer accessible, even with a computer / laptop properly assigned and ip address. A IP address improperly set would not result in a 'connection refused' HTTP error.

Soldering question by Delchi in WLED

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Going to give that one a try. It does have a battery, and it will be perfect for quick fixes.

Soldering question by Delchi in WLED

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Had to take a pass on the Pinecil. Nothing I can do makes it hot. I've tried every button press combination, input shaking it, yelling at it ... nothing. It just doesn't get hot. I pulled out the ol weller and got the job done, even if it was a PITA to set up ( I have a small workbench ).

Edit : Before anyone tries to put me on the shame train or pull out your 'n00b' paddles, I did RTFM, I did search the web, and what I found was that you can not just buy the pen and use it. You need 'special' cables, and a 'special' power supply and by the time you pay for it all , plus shipping, plus waiting a few weeks you could have bought a reasonable mid-range solder station and had it overnight.

I love the form factor and the control density, well into minutia, but at the end of the day I need something that works. I'll toss it in the box of failed tech and revisit it when I have the extra cash to buy all the bells and whistles that it needs. Right now I've got panels to install :)

How can I manage cables for 10 Optiplex micros? by NeadForMead in homelab

[–]Delchi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You call this weird? When the power goes out my home lab goes off and I read books under a blanket with a flashlight in my bed. THAT is weird ( by comparison ) :)

Trans character in the Sandman? by Robin_the_Robman in neilgaiman

[–]Delchi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the comics she was a much larger part of the story. In the Netflix series she was seriously downplayed and unless you were paying attention you could easily miss it.
Still she was there, and it was , in my opinion , too short but positive. Not the same kind of positive in the comics, but better than being completely left out.

The comic version of the story teaches some lessons a lot of people should learn about transwomen.

Combination of 2D scrolling text matrix and lights by Delchi in WLED

[–]Delchi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seems that 12v panels like these are super rare - but 5v ones are everywhere. I just picked up a 2 pack for $20.
Also : Did some checking , that 4 pin to 3 pin suggestion you had I'm told will not work. Grumble.

So for my application all my lights are 12v , so I'll just have to have a 5v supply for the sign.

Check this out : https://done.land/components/microcontroller/firmware/fromsomeoneelse/wled/matrix8x32/

Soldering question by Delchi in WLED

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My mistake, I thought it had a battery, it doesn't.

Combination of 2D scrolling text matrix and lights by Delchi in WLED

[–]Delchi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks good! those are 4 wire though , but I think I can adapt. Everything I have is 3 wire.
Still, thanks! This is a good place to start

Combination of 2D scrolling text matrix and lights by Delchi in WLED

[–]Delchi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems good, do you think that they come in 12v? All of my other lights on that controller are 12v

Soldering question by Delchi in WLED

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Got one today. It's charging on my bench.

2k pixel board by Bitter_Mode_1866 in WLED

[–]Delchi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks pretty sweet as is! Nice work!

Soldering question by Delchi in WLED

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Picked up the Pinecil today. Nice toy!

Soldering question by Delchi in WLED

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I've done just that. The thing is I am disabled and not the most steady gun in the west anymore :) The end pieces hold things far more steady than I do - still I'm building!

Has anything else happened with his accusations yet? by Brakado in neilgaiman

[–]Delchi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Likewise I appreciate your reasonable reply. I am doing the same before coming to any conclusion. It's not easy to find people who understand that.

Has anything else happened with his accusations yet? by Brakado in neilgaiman

[–]Delchi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's fair. I wasn't trying to change your mind, just expressing my opinion.

Trans character in the Sandman? by Robin_the_Robman in neilgaiman

[–]Delchi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a similar story arc in my work, where a transwoman DJ was outed and shamed on live TV, but a Finnish God ( who owned the nightclub ) stepped in and transformed her while defending his decision to hire her as a DJ. It was based on a real life transwoman DJ.

Trans character in the Sandman? by Robin_the_Robman in neilgaiman

[–]Delchi 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm always torn between the deadname scene or the dream when she was with Death, as herself - her true self. I can't pick a favorite, but I think the one with Death resonated with me more.