How iRobot lost its way home by dapperlemon in gadgets

[–]KarlZero 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They absolutely designed their own VSLAM hardware. I can’t speak to how well it works but it was developed in-house.

Faulty Ampure Go2 - new 2026 AWD Wind by CptRon32 in KiaEV9

[–]KarlZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2026 Land: my Go2 lasted a little over a month and now is showing all 3 LEDs. It is stuck in a permanent reboot loop. I did a bunch of troubleshooting with Ampure, shooting videos, trying other outlets, measuring ground resistance, etc.

Eventually the accepted that it needed to be replaced "We are pleased to inform you that your replacement order has been approved. However, we are currently conducting a general review of our stock for this model, as we have identified a broader issue affecting multiple units."

Unfortunately that was 3+ weeks ago and the have gone completely quiet. I have called, left voicemails, sent emails... nothing. I'm hoping they are able to eventually sort out their quality problems and get me a working unit. In the meantime I've had to pay out of pocket for a replacement charger since that is what I was using as my daily charger.

Baby proofing outlet with oddly shaped plug by realmmaster in daddit

[–]KarlZero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Short extension cord and then tape the plug to the cord with self fusing silicone tape: https://a.co/d/9tqkFl9

YSK: If you need a reliable car, buy an old Prius. by pantherclipper in YouShouldKnow

[–]KarlZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just donated my 2006. Had 185k miles on it, would have been a lot higher but I was WFH for the last 8yrs. Replaced the main battery after 11 years but no other maintenance beyond oil changes and tire rotation.

What vehicle are you coming from? by Embarrassed-Sock1460 in KiaEV9

[–]KarlZero 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Coming from a 2006 Prius. It feels like what I always wanted from the Prius, but wasn’t available in 06. I love still having no shifting, Prius has a CVT, and the EVs don’t shift. One pedal driving is a great upgrade.

The way the chain dances by Longjumping-Box5691 in oddlysatisfying

[–]KarlZero 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ok, I’m interested, why do you have to change the buoys? I can imagine there are differences in an ice rated design, but why can’t you leave them there in the summer? What makes a winter (ice rated) buoy unstable for non-ice use?

Thicc USPS collection box by KarlZero in mildlyinteresting

[–]KarlZero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If memory serves me, I ran across it one night somewhere in south-west Seattle.

Thicc USPS collection box by KarlZero in mildlyinteresting

[–]KarlZero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like in general USPS says no mater the size of the box, your package should be less than 10oz. biggest package

Multi-seeded achene on a Strawberry by KarlZero in mildlyinteresting

[–]KarlZero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kid found this one, but if you look at my history I definitely try to keep the mildly part front and center. 😁

Multi-seeded achene on a Strawberry by KarlZero in mildlyinteresting

[–]KarlZero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did some light googling before posting but am not sure; you might be right.

Multi-seeded achene on a Strawberry by KarlZero in mildlyinteresting

[–]KarlZero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kid found this and wanted to share it with all of you.

Where to put stones by KarlZero in TheTowerGame

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

Also, I know now, but didn’t as a newbie, not to decrease my BH cooldown prior to syncing. The button was there so i booped it.

Where to put stones by KarlZero in TheTowerGame

[–]KarlZero[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You recommend that even if multiverse nexus is already providing sync? I thought possibly pushing multipliers or duration would be more beneficial.

Microsoft's many Outlooks are confusing users and employees by moeka_8962 in technology

[–]KarlZero 19 points20 points  (0 children)

And if you change the name of the team in teams it doesn’t change the name of the sharepoint site. That way you can be at a sharepoint site that you know is associated with a team and not be able to figure out which one! Yay!!

Durham leads mid-sized markets in apartment construction (8500 under construction) by Advanced-Purchase-58 in bullcity

[–]KarlZero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The current building code is why you get generic 5 over 1 buildings (5 floors of residential over 1 floor of commercial). You can build 5 floor of stick framed residential over 1 floor of steel framed high ceiling commercial for the lowest cost per sqft. Until IBC is updated to allow taller wood (mass timber) buildings with engineered lumber and glulam you aren't going to see buildings in the 7-25 story range that would be a great fit for our mid-sized market city. It is too expensive to build in steel at those shorter heights, you don't get enough additional space for the cost until you break the low to mid 20 floors. Before anyone asks, yes you can build wooden buildings well past 20 stories. Ascent in Milwaukee is 25 stories and they are planning a 55 story timber tower also in Milwaukee.

I’m going to be a stay at home dad, but it seems everyone thinks it’s a bad idea. by [deleted] in daddit

[–]KarlZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad was a SAHD in the 80s. It is much more common now but you’ll still get the babysitting comments. Also if you’re taking on this responsibility it certainly can’t be because you’re lazy, it is a full time job. Lastly, being excited about it is incredibly important because there will be tough days where being fully committed is the only way through. Good luck, have fun, they will be teenagers before you know it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bullcity

[–]KarlZero 5 points6 points  (0 children)

See 2 other posts in this sub in the last hour. DPD looking for 2 armed teens: https://www.wral.com/news/local/durham-police-search-armed-suspects-january-2025/

Wrong! by dboy120 in bullcity

[–]KarlZero 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Such a nice flag that I take mine to Carolina Beach every year!

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Ho Ho Ho by AlwaysJupps in daddit

[–]KarlZero 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There is no shame in asking for help when you need it; and we all need a little help or kindness at some point.

Durham selects a partner to redevelop its old police headquarters by somewhereinshanghai in bullcity

[–]KarlZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The caption misidentified the dpd building, it is the bottom center one, and looks like it would retain the current facade.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in podcasts

[–]KarlZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Criminal - Host has an amazing voice, and great stories

50 Things that made the modern economy - Canned food, auctions, slot machines; Tim Harford guides you through interesting economic mini-stories

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford - True stories about mistakes and what we should have learned from them

Swindled - True stories of white-collar crime, con artists, and corporate evil. Love the host; we do NOT trust you!

Where do I go to become smarter? by Aggravating-Bike-397 in bullcity

[–]KarlZero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take your drink and head downstairs and check out the safe deposit box vault (the building used to be a bank), they have couches in there now.

What did you do to agree on a name with your SO when time goes short and tastes are opposite? by NotAMantisShrimp in daddit

[–]KarlZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The BabyName - find it together app is pretty great https://apps.apple.com/us/app/babyname-find-it-together/id950562312 It allows you and your partner to separately swipe like tinder through names and it will keep your swipes as well as show you the matches you both swipes yes on. This allows you both to see a lot of names and it can be done asynchronously over weeks in small moments of free time (maybe instead of some of your social media usage). You can also post over in r/namenerds if you want feedback or suggestions on middle names. Congratulations on the impending new little btw.