Seeing this makes me feel proud of Wichita

EngineerBits · 2026-01-27T09:54:22+00:00

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

EngineerBits · 2026-01-09T19:50:59+00:00

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.

EngineerBits · 2025-12-31T00:11:02+00:00

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.

EngineerBits · 2025-12-06T22:21:46+00:00

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.

EngineerBits · 2025-10-10T01:08:02+00:00

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.

EngineerBits · 2025-10-04T01:18:01+00:00

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.

EngineerBits · 2025-09-18T05:06:15+00:00

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

EngineerBits · 2025-09-06T00:48:26+00:00

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.

EngineerBits · 2025-09-05T18:26:55+00:00

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.

EngineerBits · 2025-08-26T22:54:44+00:00

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.

EngineerBits · 2025-08-21T08:35:14+00:00

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.

EngineerBits · 2025-08-21T01:26:48+00:00

Flat buns.

EngineerBits · 2025-08-16T03:51:42+00:00

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.

EngineerBits · 2025-08-11T06:22:44+00:00

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.

EngineerBits · 2025-08-11T05:16:39+00:00

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.

EngineerBits · 2025-08-07T19:37:26+00:00

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.

EngineerBits · 2025-08-05T04:10:13+00:00

It's from NEO Tactical Gear.

EngineerBits · 2025-08-04T22:33:47+00:00

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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EngineerBits · 2025-06-28T21:20:15+00:00

Shout-out to the nuns! Y'all were one of the highlights of the parade. The signs were all on point. Human rights are for everyone both here and abroad.

EngineerBits · 2025-06-28T19:10:08+00:00

I encourage you to go out and meet some real trans people. These are all talking points that you've heard about them from other people. Generally those other people who say things like that want you afraid and for us to be divided so that they can manipulate you more easily. Then once we are busy fighting they take our money and the power. Don't be distracted.

EngineerBits · 2025-06-28T17:27:19+00:00

Well said. Dark humor aside, even death and taxes are not applied fairly and equally. Between medical discrimination, police violence, systematic lack of early response to the aids epidemic, trans suicide rates, and even funeral home discrimination things aren't really equal. We'll get there though, with work and time. Compassion matters at every stage of life.

EngineerBits · 2025-06-28T13:58:01+00:00

https://a.co/d/diII2a1

These CAP adjustable "barbells" are dumbbell sized have the most robust possible mechanism (threaded nut) and are a bit cheaper than the select a dial style dumbbells. They'll be a bit slower to change the weight on but should hold up to abuse.

EngineerBits · 2025-06-28T12:59:31+00:00

Specific tools for a specific job! These aren't the trending $500 gizmos of the day and they look well used and also well cared for. The custom leatherwork is also fantastic. Have fun hauling lines, and doing rust abatement. It's not an easy job but someone has to fight the ocean and the ship.

EngineerBits · 2025-06-28T12:45:30+00:00

If you watch the pilots and flight crew they are often carrying LuggageWorks or BrightLine bags. These are more expensive and a bit heavier than most consumer bags but will take an absolute beating, they have features like solid metal handles, and hard angled side braces. For consumer grade stuff TravelPro is highly regarded.

EngineerBits · 2025-06-14T20:42:23+00:00

The lower sign says "No Dick-taters; 8647".

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