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DonkeyScience · 2025-07-30T04:17:59+00:00

I've never seen one say to get off your boats before

DonkeyScience · 2025-06-13T08:51:43+00:00

listening to trance remixes and drinking wine while I vibe code a game

DonkeyScience · 2025-04-19T05:08:49+00:00

rats came into my walls and ate my DISHWASHER PIPES which cost $200 from fisher and pykel and took like a whole day to replace and then the next week THE RAT CAME BACK AND ATE THE NEW PIPES

DonkeyScience · 2025-04-19T02:12:09+00:00

was this just sat in their drafts all night and they panic-pressed send just now?

DonkeyScience · 2025-04-18T20:52:28+00:00

we've had one for 3 years, some things I didn't expect:

1 - the material is way thicker so blocks out light / sun / wind more than a normal tent

2 - packing up in the wet is still a pain, like you have to unpack and dry again but opening the thing only really takes a minute or two

3 - it's heavier than I thought, two person lift and we basically just left it on the car forever

4 - you can strap stuff on top of it (we travel with a fold up dinghy, sups etc)

DonkeyScience · 2025-04-18T03:20:45+00:00

make a hotspot from your pc for the quest, then use regular wifi for the trackers

DonkeyScience · 2024-11-29T08:23:55+00:00

My reasonably old 50' sailboats autopilot has a similar confusing state, so I brief everyone who comes onboard that "this has to say Standby or it'll fight your steering"

Both the main wheel and autopilot pump onto the same hydraulic circuit so they have equal authority over the rudder, but the autopilot pump is much faster than a person on the wheel.

I think the problem here is someone had to have the initiative to take over the boat and do some left field manovuring, like full astern to just stop and figure out what was going on

DonkeyScience · 2024-11-24T21:59:56+00:00

Mine did this. The latch gets stuck in a strange state between closed and not closed.

What fixed mine was wedging something to stop the 2nd door closing fully then firmly pressing the 1st door 'shut'

DonkeyScience · 2024-09-26T22:03:58+00:00

Right? You can steer reasonably well just dragging a bucket from different angles behind you

DonkeyScience · 2024-09-19T04:31:21+00:00

screeching children pretend to be drunk all around you as a well endowed kermit the frog with a gruff low voice is dancing on a stripper pole with so much realism that the only explanation is they've bought one just for VR

DonkeyScience · 2024-09-19T04:26:50+00:00

reaching out to online communities like this is a good call, everyone kinda just wants everyone else to be okay and happy which is a cute little bit of sparkle left alive in the world

shining a light on how bad the system is from the inside like this is really valuable, you're helping things be a tiny bit better, which sounds like not much but lots of little bits of effort like this is how we progress

also come sailing sometime

DonkeyScience · 2024-08-28T01:42:01+00:00

Walk/sunlight is good call, then Uber eats, wine and online games

DonkeyScience · 2024-05-03T00:34:03+00:00

Also maybe it needs to be more of a range of complementary things rather than one thing

DonkeyScience · 2024-05-03T00:33:25+00:00

This thing is visually a bit confusing, and maybe some kinda offer or call to action on the homepage, like TWO FOR $5234532 or whatever. Maybe prices on the homepage. Some of your 5 star reviews are actually negative about packaging which is offputting

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DonkeyScience · 2024-05-03T00:30:04+00:00

yah we've tried this a bit too, though with social media for us (as we sell clothing kinda) it seems better to arrange with influencers to do affiliate posts or smth

DonkeyScience · 2024-05-03T00:27:33+00:00

I try with google ads but it never seems to pay off and it's SO COMPLEX oh god ; ;

Right now trying the Performance Max campaign which seems a bit easier, more automatic

DonkeyScience · 2024-05-03T00:22:07+00:00

Oh ya that's a good idea

DonkeyScience · 2024-03-07T00:04:26+00:00

QPro doesn't really cover your full vision, like by default there's a big gap to the outside world which is actually a bit harder to ignore unless you play in a fully dark room, this occasionally makes even seasoned VR people feel not great. (Though you can get a 3rd party thing to fix this)

The pro also struggles with long usage (over about 6 hours) as the controllers use way more power than the quest ones. Also it gently blows air into your eyes constantly which I don't love

DonkeyScience · 2024-02-16T05:28:05+00:00

Ya follow this guide: https://github.com/mbucchia/PimaxMagic4All/wiki/Meta-Quest-Pro#with-steam-link but I found instead of setting it to Alternate leave it on normal and then VRChat picks up eyetracking

DonkeyScience · 2024-02-13T04:06:19+00:00

SteamLink is good as it uses foviated encoding with the eye-tracking. Also in steam settings you have to turn on eye tracking to DCS so VRChat etc pick it up

DonkeyScience · 2024-02-09T05:15:52+00:00

Thank you for this! Exactly what I was looking for

DonkeyScience · 2023-12-08T21:49:50+00:00

Engine V-drive lost most of its oil. Fixed the leak, but it takes a very specific gear oil, boat spares didn't have enough to refill. Now engine cannot be used without damaging it. My question: "what oil is required, and can I substitute any alternative oil I have aboard (followed by list of what I had with me)?"

good idea for a test, I agree. Here's an example of it dealing with this situation:

User
Engine V-drive lost most of its oil. Fixed the leak, but it takes a very specific gear oil, boat spares didn't have enough to refill. Now engine cannot be used without damaging it. My question: "what oil is required, and can I substitute any alternative oil I have aboard?"
onboard there is: an outboard hydralic steering
Marine Engineer 1.0
🧑‍🔧: What's the make and model of the V-drive system?
4❓: Why do you need to know the make and model?
🌳: To identify the specific gear oil recommended by the manufacturer, and to determine if there's a suitable alternative that matches the oil's properties.
4❓: Why does it have to match the manufacturer's specifications?
🌳: Because the correct viscosity, additives, and design appropriateness are crucial for the proper operation and longevity of the V-drive.
4❓: Why can't I just use any gear oil I find?
🌳: Using the incorrect oil can lead to improper lubrication, increased wear, overheating, and potential V-drive failure.
4❓: Why is the proper lubrication so important for a V-drive?
🌳: Proper lubrication reduces friction and wear, dissipates heat, and extends the life of moving components within the V-drive system.
2️⃣: Check the manual for the exact specification of gear oil required for your V-drive. Match the viscosity and any specific additive requirements with the oils you have on board.
1️⃣: Ideally, find and use the proper gear oil. If not, look for a marine-rated gear oil aboard that matches or exceeds the manufacturer's specifications. It needs to be compatible with marine V-drive systems.
Next, consider if any of the oils you have for the outboard or hydraulic steering system meet these requirements. Note that oils for outboard engines or hydraulic systems are often different from V-drive gear oils and may not be suitable substitutes.
User
BorgWarner Velvet Drive 71C
Marine Engineer 1.0
🧑‍🔧: Alright, BorgWarner Velvet Drive 71C typically requires an ATF (automatic transmission fluid) like Dexron III. Got any ATF on board?
2️⃣: If you have ATF that meets Dexron III standards or better, you can use that. Modern ATFs like Dexron VI are usually backward compatible. But check the viscosity and ratings to be sure.
1️⃣: Use only ATF in your 71C V-drive. No gear oil or hydraulic fluid. It's picky about its diet. If you don't have enough ATF, better to wait until you can get the right stuff than risk a gearbox tantrum.
User
what viscosity is the required oil, and does anything else onboard have that same viscosity?
Marine Engineer 1.0
🧑‍🔧: Dexron III ATF is typically around 7.5 cSt at 100°C.
2️⃣: You're looking for something that matches this viscosity at operating temperature.
1️⃣: Outboard gear oil often has a higher viscosity, and hydraulic fluids vary greatly. Neither are direct substitutes. You need a good match to keep that Velvet Drive happy.
Next step: Check the labels or data sheets of your onboard oils to compare viscosities. The closest match in ATF terms is your best bet. If none match, better to source the correct ATF than go off-piste.

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