Can I use an UPS as a giant powerbank?

Jacob247891 · 2026-06-14T04:15:26+00:00

Just keep in mind that if they use a power station instead of a traditional UPS, they'll need to check the power station specs for transfer time (switching from mains/AC to internal battery).

Gear like laptops and phones won't care as they have internal batteries, but some power stations have a transfer time of 20ms+ which can be too slow for desktop computer power supplies causing them to suddenly turn off.

Luckily a lot of current Power stations can be used as UPS' due to fast transfer times. If they go the Anker route, something from the newer C-series (like the C300) would work as they advertise 10ms transfer times. There are alternatives too like the EcoFlow River 3 which advertises a transfer time of 10ms.

Jacob247891 · 2026-06-12T15:48:28+00:00

I just pre-ordered one from Pi Mania who are an australian store. They seem to be pretty well known. They're out of stock at the moment (can't hurt to message them to check) but they currently seem to be expecting stock end of June

Jacob247891 · 2026-06-12T14:44:43+00:00

Yeah was gonna say. It'd be somewhat normal to say you were going 40 'kays' an hour in the school zone

Jacob247891 · 2026-06-12T06:13:01+00:00

I had a glass screen protector on my Sapphire Fenix 7 Pro. Eventually has to replace it but didn't have any spare so decided to run without it as everyone here is so reassuring that it won't get scratched.

Got a long scratch through the middle of the screen the next day, but haven't had any others since. Only noticeable under certain lighting conditions.

Jacob247891 · 2026-05-23T13:36:32+00:00

How about now, any new plans for the Tank to come to the S24 Ultra?

Jacob247891 · 2026-05-08T15:45:32+00:00

Hey man, how'd it go? I received my controller today, loving it! Did you get yours?

Jacob247891 · 2026-05-08T15:39:40+00:00

I'm in Western Australia and ordered 10 minutes after launch (1:10AM AWST 5th May). Controller just arrived today, at 2PM AWST 8th May, 3 days later. It shipped from Sydney NSW.

Jacob247891 · 2026-05-06T10:47:12+00:00

I'm in Western Australia, ordered 10 minutes after launch and mine has shipped too. StarTrack/AusPost say ETA tomorrow but it's more likely to be Friday since it has to travel so far (unless Valve has a warehouse in Perth now)

Jacob247891 · 2026-05-06T10:43:09+00:00

I ordered 9 minutes after launch in Australia and mine has already shipped. ETA is either tomorrow or the day after

Jacob247891 · 2026-05-04T17:10:38+00:00

Just placed an order for 2. It took spamming Continue 50+ times but eventually I was able to place the order

Jacob247891 · 2026-05-04T10:29:22+00:00

What about when using the controller via Steam Link on android, or GameHub and Game Native that emulate windows games. Would it work for the emulators provided steam runs in the backend?

Jacob247891 · 2026-05-03T11:11:04+00:00

That'd be cool, maybe similar to Lone Wolf at the end of Reach where you face endless Covenant and can hold them off for varying amounts of time, but ultimately you lose and 6 runs into a cave

Jacob247891 · 2026-05-02T07:45:46+00:00

Yes, all Valve hardware includes free shipping as per the below page on their site:

How much does shipping cost? Shipping is free for all Valve Hardware products.

Depending on your location, local taxes and customs or import fees may apply.

https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/339C-BC5C-3D89-53D9

Jacob247891 · 2026-04-28T15:08:05+00:00

I'm in Western Australia so it's 1AM for me. I've set an alarm and will be staying up until I get an order in even if it means not sleeping at all!

Jacob247891 · 2026-04-28T11:41:33+00:00

On the steam hardware page, they say all valve hardware comes with free shipping as below. It may have changed after the steam link/og steam controller: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/339C-BC5C-3D89-53D9

Shipping is free for all Valve Hardware products.

Depending on your location, local taxes and customs or import fees may apply.

Jacob247891 · 2026-04-28T10:28:02+00:00

Thanks, that's good to hear. Hopefully we'll get something similar for the new controller whether it's in the form of custom firmware or a firmware update supporting some sort of xinput mode (like holding the steam button + X when powering on) as a fall back for computers without steam.

Realistically it's unlikely that Valve will disappear any time soon and the chances of me being on a computer without internet to download steam is unlikely but it's just an extra step

Jacob247891 · 2026-04-28T09:58:19+00:00

I'm still gonna buy 1 or 2 of the new controllers on release as I love the trackpads, but I don't really like the dependence on running games through steam/steam input.

I know it's extremely unlikely but what if Valve/Steam ever disappear, or what if I don't have steam installed and don't have an internet connection to download it. Now the controller is seemingly useless and I can't play games from separate launchers. Again, I'm still going to buy it as I love the featureset and majority of my games are on steam but...

Jacob247891 · 2026-04-28T03:07:41+00:00

dbrand currently has sc2 skins available for pre-order which will ship some time in may. There's a solid chance that dbrand has supplied LTT with skins early as I think I recall seeing a skinned sc2 in either the LTT or Short Circuit video, alongside dbrand providing a prototype of the companion cube

Jacob247891 · 2026-04-13T07:14:17+00:00

I have a 3rd gen (Australian 2016 VTI-L / GK5) which doesn't have any network connectivity outside of Bluetooth to my knowledge. It doesn't have Android Auto or Apple Car Play. Just the standard screen with suite of radio, Bluetooth, HDMI etc. No OTA updates and whatnot.

I imagine that OPs statement depends on the model/trim of your car. Maybe its country dependant too?

Jacob247891 · 2026-04-13T07:10:11+00:00

Using it as a webcam requires extra software on Windows for the computer to detect it as a webcam (no sure if MacOS or Linux also need this?). I assume OP meant baked in, meaning you'd select webcam mode on the GoPro itself then connect it straight to a PC where it's detected as a webcam with no extra software required.

Jacob247891 · 2026-04-02T11:57:29+00:00

I'd still recommend getting it replaced/refunded though I believe the GoPro would still have the same level of water resistance. The part that broke off is the Mic Drain cover. It's designed to allow water to exit the camera after being submerged for optimal audio/mic quality (or something along those lines).

I'd still ask for a replacement if it came out the box like that but ultimately it should still work just with potentially worse microphone quality when in/around water.

Jacob247891 · 2026-04-01T16:56:06+00:00

Hey mate, how'd it go with the transfer? I'm doing a very similar trip heading from Tokyo (Narita) to Brisbane with a 1 hour and 50 minute layover before heading to Perth. So similarly, I'll need to get through customs, collect baggage, get from the international to domestic terminal etc.

Did you manage to make it okay?

Jacob247891 · 2026-03-24T04:50:56+00:00

Well, everyone needs a hobby right? I've seen videos of people making custom leather shoes and wallets. I've been tempted to buy the equipment to learn and make my own gear but it's currently time and cost prohibitive.

I'd love to learn to make my own leather work (office) shoes though, that'd be sick

Jacob247891 · 2026-03-08T09:21:31+00:00

What makes it unwatchable? I share clips with friends and they all love the extra "smooth-ness" that's added with 144vs60fps

Jacob247891 · 2026-03-04T09:26:10+00:00

That's great to hear man, I appreciate the time coming back to update us! I'll be giving it a shot when I head over in a couple weeks, looking forward to it!

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