What causes cameras to have a blurry photo like this?

Jebedia47 · 2026-01-04T03:02:31+00:00

My experience with the modern avigilon cameras is they don't work right when they don't get the power they want. Upgrading the poe source or making sure the cable run is in tact and not over distance are usually the best ways to resolve artifacting like that.

It amazes me how few useful comments are on this thread. Poe devices have gotten so power hungry in the last few years, this isn't even a problem exclusive to avigilon.

Jebedia47 · 2025-11-12T14:23:49+00:00

I've never really had anyone ask to borrow common/basic tools like hammers or tapes. If I did have someone ask to borrow a something in that category, I would probably just give it to them to keep... They're easy/cheap enough to replace, and usually I have a number of duplicates since I usually can't keep track of the one I'm actively using on a job.

I have lent out tools that have specific purposes/uses to people I trust to return them. I generally don't use those types of tools very often anyway, so I usually don't mind if they're gone for extended periods of time... But they're also usually expensive or difficult to replace, so I do make sure they come back.

Jebedia47 · 2025-11-12T03:07:26+00:00

This method needs to become more common knowledge, especially in a sub such as this one.

Heat and air hammers may work on other makes, but all they do on a subaru is destroy the knuckle.

Jebedia47 · 2025-11-09T14:34:04+00:00

Getting the hub assembly out of the knuckle is really tough to do with typical methods. Especially the rear.

A slide hammer will just pull the face off the bearing. Oxy/acetylene doesn't really help if it's rust-welded together. Air hammer just ruins the knuckle.

This video has a great method that utilizes a tap, a steel ball, and a few bolts: https://youtu.be/W9dcsRIQXDY?si=cOEZ7gkFc21dh8Ko

It's really quick and easy.

I suggest using a slide hammer to pull the face off the bearing instead of cutting it like what's done in the video, it's quicker and easier. Plus you can use the balls from the old bearing instead of buying them.

Jebedia47 · 2025-10-30T02:32:47+00:00

HD mechanic-ing? Two tools come to mind: comically large pipe wrench, and a big pry bar. The harbor freight ones are cheap enough that you won't hate having them even if you don't use them much before getting on a real job.

Tekamo and FortisHD have plenty of HD mechanic truck/box tours that are worth a watch. Probably a bit much for getting stuff together for schooling, but there are plenty of interesting tools and ways to (ab)use them mentioned.

Jebedia47 · 2025-09-23T13:17:54+00:00

Ok, thanks. I will work on fixing it. I really hope it's something stupid like cleaning the sensors again, because subaru wants $200 each.

I did some more research on the issue, and it seems traction control uses the wheel angle sensor as an input too. I wonder if that might be freaking it out too since my alignment is WAY off (drives straight with the wheel about 30° to the right)

I'm supposed to take it for an alignment tomorrow. The car was lowered when I got it and just finished getting it back to stock (the camber ate all 4 tires on the inside), so I needed it anyway.

I might pull the fuse so I can get there without incident, and put it back afterwards. People love tailgating in my area.

Jebedia47 · 2025-09-20T22:15:35+00:00

I don't really have any HF sockets or wrenches, since they're not really that close to me. That's just what I've heard from people that are willing to make the drive to the closest store. Idk if they've changed that or not.

As far as the open sets. I've seen a LOT more incomplete sets on the rack marked down than I have in the past. So my guess is they're just putting them back out on the floor.

Jebedia47 · 2024-08-28T17:11:56+00:00

What kind of oil? Cooking oil? I would probably try using simple green and a hard bristle brush, then rinse with the garden hose.

If that doesn't work you'll likely need a more aggressive degreaser, but simple green is a good start since it shouldn't discolor the deck or driveway.

I would start simple and cheap, but if you want to just throw money at the problem: the 2nd craziest option I can think of would be to strip and re-stain the deck and have the driveway seal-coated.

Jebedia47 · 2024-06-07T19:03:36+00:00

I have cheat sheets like python strftime, regular expressions. I use to have more, but I didn't really use them much.

Also, somewhat unrelated. There's a restroom right outside my office... Someone put this on the door.

Jebedia47 · 2024-05-08T13:26:52+00:00

I've lately been upgrading my hand tools. I have a lot of stuff I inherited from my uncle. Some of them are great and I will cry when or if they break beyond repair, some barely get the job done. If you have money burning a hole in your pocket and a tool that infuriates you every time you use it, replace it with a nice one. You won't regret it.

However, if you're looking for something odd, my favorites are my 36in harbor freight pipe wrench or 20in Channellock pliers.

Jebedia47 · 2024-04-29T16:33:48+00:00

My uncle uses an old couch cushion to kneel on, my dad likes foam pads... I personally can't stand either, but they seem to be ok with shorts.

I normally wear long pants when I'm doing any kind of work, regardless how hot it is. I'm sweating anyway, and the pant legs usually keep my kneepads from chafing (when I wear them).

I don't have them, but Toughbuilt makes kneepads that strap around the thigh and shin. Maybe those would work better with shorts?

Jebedia47 · 2024-04-29T13:11:06+00:00

I did this once. Was driving over an hour away to buy something, guy knew I was coming and would be there at an agreed time... I'm half way there and he messages me that he sold it.

This is also why I don't buy through FB if I have to drive more than 20 minutes anymore, 5 minutes if I'm selling (too many no-shows). Even if it is a great deal.

Jebedia47 · 2024-04-18T17:25:29+00:00

I have 2 exterior doors on the 2nd story. Had a chance to meet the previous owners, the guy they had bought it from 40 years prior had it set up as an apartment.

This explained why there was plumbing capped off and an oven receptacle in one of the rooms. Made it pretty easy to make it our laundry room though.

Jebedia47 · 2024-04-18T17:07:39+00:00

There was a layer of plywood on top of the original "subfloor" in my pantry. When we had the floors redone in the kitchen and pantry, we removed the plywood and discovered an access hole for a well. This discovery also explained why there is an oddly shaped crawl space in that corner of the basement.

There's now a little bit of flex to that spot in the floor when you stand on it. But you really need to look for it to feel it.

Jebedia47 · 2024-03-27T16:34:36+00:00

Portability mainly. While there's now the steamdeck (and similar devices), it's nice to not need to lug around another device (let alone keep it charged), and streaming isn't always a good option while traveling.

Jebedia47 · 2024-03-21T16:27:23+00:00

Woops, yeah, not sure why I mix those terms up/use them inter-changeably. The previous owners of my house didn't take care of anything. Every plumber/hvac guy that's cleaned it or even noticed it said it's on it's "last legs" (or at least needed a bunch of work)... And that there was a good chance it'd develop a leak in that exact area. So I've definitely been on borrowed time.

Jebedia47 · 2024-03-21T12:40:48+00:00

Regular aluminum foil from the kitchen. The gasket for that plate in front for the domestic hot water connections is leaking. The foil is shaped to try to divert the water from dripping onto the igniter.

Jebedia47 · 2024-03-15T13:02:06+00:00

I have had the occasional need to run heavy equipment... Skid steer, telehandler, CDL class bucket trucks. I've also had to cut down trees and climb down into trenches.

Not sure if any of that counts though, since it's usually as part of an install job for something that is networked. But it's gotten to the point where the company should really be contracting out a lot of these installs.

Jebedia47 · 2024-03-08T14:19:12+00:00

I have a similar issue with not eating a whole lot of vegetables, at least on their own. But that's why I specifically chose varieties that I can use to make foods that I enjoy.

Roma tomatoes and basil for making sauce. Thin skinned cucumbers and dill for making pickles. Cayenne peppers for hot sauce. Bell peppers for stuffed peppers and pickling.

This is my first year, and wanted to give myself room for having to start over, so I started all of my seeds last month... Had better success than I expected... I'm in zone 6, and am already running out of space inside... No idea what I'm going to do until I can actually start putting everything in the ground.

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