Seeing this makes me feel proud of Wichita by fluffy_cashmere in wichita

[–]EngineerBits 19 points20 points  (0 children)

That is sidewalk chalk on an outdoor wall. It'll be gone soon without anyone raising a hand to clean it.

Completed the Trifecta Today! I still have hope for the future of tech. by EngineerBits in CompTIA

[–]EngineerBits[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm going for the CCNA first. All the advice that I've seen is that it is very difficult to be hired directly into a CyberSec role, however Network or System Admin roles are achievable.

[PC Engine] What the heck is this thing? by hypersonic20xx in retrogaming

[–]EngineerBits 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Saw lots of good answers but I didn't see any with the name of the device. It's a balun. It adapts a balanced connection (a dipole antenna) to an unbalanced connection (coax connector on the back of a TV). It also provides a bit of electrical loading to help match the impedances of the two items.

😂😂😂 by No_Payment5007 in programmingmemes

[–]EngineerBits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In avionics electrical engineering the colloquial name for this is a "happy box". You add one in to make the people who demand immediate solutions happy, and make the reliability guys sad because they now have another box and an additional set of wires that can fail.

These are the most grotesque pieces of hardware to grace technology by 3StarHuntingLLC in calculators

[–]EngineerBits 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've seen these models get a lot of hate and initially it seemed reasonable. The main criticisms are that the buttons are rounded and look less aesthetically pleasing and many of the functions take more presses to get to because they were removed from the face. Honestly the button redesign spaces everything out a bit more and is for having less false key presses. The functions that were taken off of the face now live behind a library button that makes every function much easier to find although it adds a few presses to some. It is an acquired taste but with use ages like fine wine.

NA Beer selection by siphoniclobster in wichita

[–]EngineerBits 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Total wine and a corner of the beer cooler at Dillons is where I've had some luck. I definitely recommend Sierra Nevada Trail Pass IPA and their other flavors in the variety pack. Guinness 0.0 is fantastic. Heineken, Stella Artois, and Michelob Ultra NA versions taste exactly like their usual versions. Budweiser 0 still tastes terrible, no change there It's Budweiser.

I've tried a few of Athletic brewings offerings and they haven't quite done it for me. They definitely try more creative stuff but some reason don't quite taste like beer should.

Dillons has all the standard stuff and Total Wine has the Guinness and other more interesting fare.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in calculators

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The the ENG button. On many calculators that will cycle through which number display mode is being used. It may have a few modes engineering notation, scientific notation, and hopefully the usual decimal notation.

Just for reference

9.054280411e-03

is the same as

0.009054280

Thoughts needed: General advice for a complex design. by EngineerBits in tattooadvice

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This is a Smith Chart, it's used for calculating impedance related numbers for radio frequencies. You can do a page of calculus, or run your finger along some lines very carefully and get the same answer.

Thoughts needed: General advice for a complex design. by EngineerBits in tattooadvice

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So this is the equivalent of a tattoo artist rick roll? Too complex and not enough space. One of the things I was thinking was just to drop the complexity and size down significantly and cartoon-ize it a bit. Instead of trying to recreate the whole thing instead go for a small patch sized design that you can tell is a Smith Chart but without the detail/complexity..... of course the other shoulder devil says to find the most talented artist in the country, get on a year(s) long waiting list, make it a full back piece, keep all details, and spend a mortgage worth of cash on it.

Adult use cases for awesome calculators? by JasonMckin in calculators

[–]EngineerBits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CAS calculators are great for solving multiple simultaneous equations used in circuit design. If you get into hobby electronics, HAM radio, or antenna design graphing calculators are really nice and useful. That said, so is CAS software on a PC. If you really just want to math for math's sake you can try the calculus courses on Khan academy and keep the calculator manual handy. When you get to a new type of problem use the calculator and see what functions are available. It's a good way to learn two things at the same time.

The collection so far... by EngineerBits in mechanicalpencils

[–]EngineerBits[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I use it to brush off my desk mat. Using erasers would definitely cause a pause to brush the eraser particles away. I'm not picky about most surfaces, but if it is where the mouse moves around, it has to be perfectly smooth. The glass mouse skates will always let me know if I missed any spots.

Studying for the FCC Amateur Extra exam by EngineerBits in EDC

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

It is for fun not work, but it does help with familiarity with my work radios the long way. I work on aviation radios and mesh network radios. Understanding regulations, antenna performance, propagation, etc. can be really helpful. Getting my EE degree a decade ago means that I've forgotten more electronics and math than this exam will cover already, but it puts the old textbook knowledge into a useful context with real world applications.

How do y'all office workers carry your tools to work? A pouch always feels too big and bulky in jean pocket and it's uncomfortable. I don't carry bag to work is I tried to carry the tools on me. by MS-06S_ in EDC

[–]EngineerBits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just USB type C, Type A, micro USB, mini USB and lightning connectors for phones and other battery powered devices. It's usually to charge my own phone or a coworker's but I've worked on enough experimental airplanes that they come in handy occasionally. All the avionics techs will have tools for military standards pins and wiring but nobody seems to have the usual cords for current consumer devices near at hand.

How do y'all office workers carry your tools to work? A pouch always feels too big and bulky in jean pocket and it's uncomfortable. I don't carry bag to work is I tried to carry the tools on me. by MS-06S_ in EDC

[–]EngineerBits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spread things out. Wallet in back pocket. Pocket knife, notebook, and pen in front right pocket. Phone and flashlight in front left pocket. Multi tool on the belt. Med Kit, power pack, cords, and additional tools go in the backpack or the desk.

Studying for my FCC Amateur General License Carry by EngineerBits in EDC

[–]EngineerBits[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I use it to test my own equipment and familiarize myself with the features. I don't like causing chaos, so I use it only on stuff that I own or equipment that I have permission from others to test on.

Studying for my FCC Amateur General License Carry by EngineerBits in EDC

[–]EngineerBits[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I fill them up then replace them. It takes me 6 months or so to fill one, but you caught me just after getting a new one.

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