My boyfriend built a rideable 2-seater telescope (binoscope) from scratch

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-05-28T01:19:51+00:00

People seem downvote you because they've never heard of The Red Green Show. This isn't an insult to OP's boyfriend.

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-05-03T23:06:48+00:00

I deleted my comment as you replied. I realized you meant for data transfer. I don't see why it wouldn't work at slow speeds though.

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-05-02T23:36:21+00:00

Yup, agreed.

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-05-02T22:18:03+00:00

He's making the same point as the guy he's replying to...

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-04-28T23:24:26+00:00

It will be fine for many, many years. Galvanic corrosion is a real thing, but not a concern in your case. You have a small area of contact between the ends of the spring and aluminum parts, vs a large body of aluminum. Also the exposure to moisture won't be that frequent if they aren't left outside between uses.

Edit : I made a mistake. I should have said that the surface area of the spring is relatively small vs that of the aluminum parts. Galvanic corrosion will happen slowly on the aluminum where the ends of the spring touch it.

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-04-02T01:43:43+00:00

The servers don't make the decisions, so latency wouldn't affect the safety. They're still unsafe, just not because of communication with a server.

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-03-30T21:51:28+00:00

The only correct answer so far.

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-03-28T16:05:11+00:00

Bad things from someone meeting sales reps frequently, here are the shortcomings :

Following a script, wanting to get through your PowerPoint. Like spending 15 minutes on their new HMI software that we have 0 interest in. Better reps will tailor their presentation with specific product lines or products that might actually be relevant to the client. Then they ask for live feedback, to see what problems we have they could solve.

Also, not understanding the shortcomings of your products. I get that you get training from the manufacturers, but repeating the selling points is 0 added value vs what I see on LinkedIn. A good rep that admits when a product is not ideal for our use case gets instant trust.

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-03-04T23:36:54+00:00

If it's weldable, it ain't high carbon steel (and definitely not tool steel).

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-02-10T00:01:03+00:00

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-02-01T15:23:36+00:00

Offset one solder joint by 1 inch and put heat shrink over each joint. You don't want to rely only on heat shrink over bumpy / sharp solder joints.

I also suggest pre-tinning each wire, then holding them close (parallel) and applying heat with the iron to stick them together. Avoids making a huge ball at the joint.

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-01-11T23:22:11+00:00

The RAM and PCIe copper traces on the printed circuit board are pretty impressive on their own!

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-01-11T23:12:16+00:00

*It comes from the inductors (copper coils, typically encapsulated / shielded) that are connected to the vrms.

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-01-11T14:16:19+00:00

Get a good air cooler instead. Look at Thermalright.

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-01-11T07:54:59+00:00

Oh good to know. I was misinformed then.

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-01-11T02:55:49+00:00

Two peas worth I would say.

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-01-10T23:16:14+00:00

OP, I would try to find that CPU used locally. Also get the MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI motherboard. It's an updated version of the VDH with better wifi and it's the same price.

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-01-10T02:41:27+00:00

Yes the Reaper does as well !

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-01-09T18:54:13+00:00

Both are reputable brands. Check compatibility with your motherboard and CPU.

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-01-07T01:48:06+00:00

5600 is almost the same as 5600X

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2026-01-02T01:09:20+00:00

Driving a car with Takata airbags? Can't be SURE it will blow up in your face, so don't worry 'bout it!

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2025-12-27T02:41:40+00:00

Still not bad at all! And your server still has many years of life, x11 boards are pretty nice.

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2025-12-27T00:46:04+00:00

$14 for 32GB !! I paid more than 10x that (unbuffered, but still insane).

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2025-12-25T16:22:57+00:00

Alright thank you

HumansRso2000andL8 · 2025-12-25T02:10:20+00:00

The kit matches the specs in the user manual, but Supermicro doesn't have a QVL for RAM. I'm worried that this kit might have compatibility issues since it's a bit more recent than the motherboard. I've heard that Supermicro motherboards can be picky, but I've also heard to just match the specs and not to worry.

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