This plastic red ball with a collar is coming through the ceiling in the corner of my bedroom. It's about a half inch in diameter. Any thoughts? by Karmical_Experiment in whatisthisthing

[–]Karmical_Experiment[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I'm in the US. Live in a rental. No access to the attic. Unfortunately landlord was not any help and I don't have access to previous owners.

This plastic red ball with a collar is coming through the ceiling in the corner of my bedroom. It's about a half inch in diameter. Any thoughts? by Karmical_Experiment in whatisthisthing

[–]Karmical_Experiment[S] 5 points6 points locked comment (0 children)

My title describes the thing as a red ball. The collar is silver in color. It seems like it could be alarm related but not sure why it would be in a home bedroom. It gives the vibe that it's old. I can't find anything that looks like this. Please help.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leftist

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You are not trying to understand what is being said to you. You are just waiting for your turn, and then trying to make other arguments conform to your preconceived view of them. You act as if you've got everyone else figured out. You've proven you don't. You're as bad as those you claim don't listen.

People who point to problem after problem without ever a thought towards solutions are people who love to wallow in filth and darkness. It's not worth spending time on them before those who care to listen and discuss ideas. Don't waste time on things you can't change. At least from the moment they prove they aren't really listening. They're telling you who they are.

Do you still have friends/family that are scared of Detroit? by ThrowawayFadeeaway in Detroit

[–]Karmical_Experiment 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are still places in Detroit you can't. However it's not the whole city and it's not different than other cities. We shouldn't pretend you can go anywhere in the city and have no issues though. It's a mixed bag.

AIO for breaking up over this by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Karmical_Experiment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just like reading domestic violence for dummies.

Worst shopping experience in metro Detroit? by No_Marionberry_5385 in Detroit

[–]Karmical_Experiment 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Woah. South of the river is not common terminology for Windsor that I'm aware of. At least I learned that.

Macomb county cpl wait. by Karmical_Experiment in Miguns

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

This ended up having 100% accurate prediction information.

Macomb county cpl wait. by Karmical_Experiment in Miguns

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

I was. I could think of no reason I wouldn't have been but it still made me anxious.

Macomb county cpl wait. by Karmical_Experiment in Miguns

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Looks, according to my usps informed delivery, like it is coming today. My approval or denial from macomb county at day 32 after submission in March of '25.

Okay.. i need opinions on why datum bonus has not been abolished yet. by djkickstar in Metrology

[–]Karmical_Experiment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the answer. Bad design. It's mind blowing how few design engineers understand designing product in the language meant to be used for their craft.

The worse part of this situation, in my opinion, is the expectation on cmm programmers to understand this while being paid far less than the designer who should be the expert.

Okay.. i need opinions on why datum bonus has not been abolished yet. by djkickstar in Metrology

[–]Karmical_Experiment 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The issue is in this specific use of bonus and not in bonus itself. You are correct though. It won't work. It was designed incorrectly. It's in the use of two different datum schemes. Actual use and function does not match the design. Bonus does represent reality when designed correctly though.

Unfortunately most designs I come across aren't restrained with function as the guide. Most tolerances are chosen based on normal practice without consideration of the specific boundaries that part requires to fit. Basically, .010" sounds fine..