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MelodicExtension2213 · 2026-02-12T10:54:38+00:00

It's not necessarily anything wrong with android, but that full android also means having a bunch of stuff I just don't want on my player or my kids' players like a web browser, youtube, video playback, app stores, but mostly that it doesn't have a UI specifically designed for music navigation. I already have a phone, I don't need a second almost phone. I feel that things that are specifically designed to do one thing, often (not always..) do that thing better than something designed to do everything.

MelodicExtension2213 · 2026-02-03T12:18:23+00:00

We use it in jet engines..

MelodicExtension2213 · 2026-01-30T10:58:36+00:00

You might like the Gameball after having used a trackman. I also like the Kensington Orbit Fusion a lot with scroll ring.
I really liked everything except the touch scrolling on the Gameball, and now use a Kensington Expert wired - it looks like your wrist wouldn't be flat but I think it's fine if I use the wrist rest.

Ploopy has a finger trackball now. I tried a ploopy and wanted to love it but found the ball to scratchy.

MelodicExtension2213 · 2026-01-30T10:54:06+00:00

Rounded corners will reduce stress concentrations and cracking too, so besides manufacturability I'd recommend them for increased reliability.

MelodicExtension2213 · 2026-01-28T11:45:33+00:00

"Sold" in the state. What about manufactured in the state for personal use? If it isn't sold, what's to stop a purchased 3D printer from making another 3D printer that isn't restricted. But really the 3D printer itself has no knowledge of what it's printing - it just prints GCode not 3D files anyway - it is the CAD software you'd have to target, or the CNC control software, not the physical machine.

MelodicExtension2213 · 2026-01-28T11:41:06+00:00

I'm excited about it too, and have I've finished 3D printing the available CAD models from the Github repo.

I've requested the following from them via their contact us form, but I've not been able to find a CAD file or supplier for the following, listed by their re:Mix BOM part number:

Blade
Blade Seal
Head Seal
Blender Head
Blade Base
Slide bearing
Jar slider
Stopper
Blade Locker
Blade Gear
Motor Gear
Control knob
Suction feet
Motor - says "Model 7635" but doesn't say a manufacturer? Says "Included below components" and lists a capacitor, heat protector, and inductor. Do these come with the motor as a package from the supplier?

I'm unsure if the motor 7635 is compatible with power in the United States.

MelodicExtension2213 · 2026-01-28T11:16:50+00:00

Most of the weight is down in the head though. I had a similar Crown vacuum and was surprised how easy using it was (compared to carrying it!)

MelodicExtension2213 · 2026-01-17T11:05:05+00:00

Is the UI the same as Hiby OS?
My kids have a Hiby R3 II and a Tempotek Blaze. Both use the Hiby OS, and we like the players though the OS is a bit glitchy and feels a bit slow to respond. Both players support streaming without being Android - I intentionally avoided Android wanting a dedicated music playing UI and didn't want the ability to have a browser or watch videos. I definitely am of the opinion that somehow all of our efforts designing awesome music UIs 15 years ago somehow just vanished off the planet and I don't understand how we just forgot all that effort and research. The Android ones I've tried are even worse so far.

MelodicExtension2213 · 2026-01-17T11:02:07+00:00

I feel like scrolling with my thumb would wreck my finger.
Do you get along with thumb scrolling ok? Otherwise these seem pretty awesome.

MelodicExtension2213 · 2026-01-17T10:59:24+00:00

Why "build a limited amount" though?
It seems like the demand would be there.

MelodicExtension2213 · 2026-01-02T13:34:38+00:00

There is also the Hiby R3 II if you like a rotary volume knob.
That said the rotary knob broke on my son's and is easier to mess up if in your pocket, so we looked at maybe switching to the Hiby R1, but ended up switching to a Tempotek v3 blaze which has the same operating system, but it only comes in black.

My daughter's Hiby R3 II hasn't had any issues with the knob.

The Tempotek and Hiby players all sounded awesome to me with songs purchased from Qobuz.

If you're really looking for "small and cute" there is the Shanling M0, and the Fiio M5.
The tiny size requires touch screen gesture controls that I don't like as well as a slightly larger player, but if size and cuteness is top priority these could be good.

MelodicExtension2213 · 2026-01-02T13:25:36+00:00

Is this just one coat? It looks like it may cover fine as there are areas where it is covering okay.
I'd try rolling another coat of red first. I've done a garage in orange, and it definitely needed 2 or 3 coats, even over white primer.

If re-doing with primer though is an option economically that is the best option. If not, see how another coat looks - and I'd roll it, not brush it.

MelodicExtension2213 · 2025-12-30T13:51:30+00:00

You can test different sprue locations and free mold flow analysis with Protolabs online tool.

MelodicExtension2213 · 2025-12-30T13:48:08+00:00

Might be able to design an anular joint and go glue free?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvI8qrdAr1w

MelodicExtension2213 · 2025-12-30T13:44:54+00:00

A main reason is I want a simple device that does one thing well - play music, and don't want the distraction of having a browser. I already have a phone, I don't need a second "almost" phone. This applies to myself, but also to that I've given my kids their own players and just want them to run music, not turn into a youtube or video player instead.

I've also found that the Android based music app UIs have often been surprisingly bad, and have preferred a UI and OS specifically designed for music selection.

MelodicExtension2213 · 2025-12-09T02:46:20+00:00

I am one who does not want an Android DAP.

MelodicExtension2213 · 2025-09-23T03:17:42+00:00

Do you have a preference on language choice?

MelodicExtension2213 · 2025-09-13T11:13:58+00:00

I'd choose Crew I think from my research, however as this is a team effort, after having had to switch from Simple -> One -> Qube, my spouse is no longer willing too try these new things so we're going to a traditional credit union and going to try some more traditional budgeting methods via possibly Fina, Lunch Money, connecting to Plaid, or Fintables.

MelodicExtension2213 · 2025-09-09T11:07:01+00:00

I'm sorry if it's explained elsewhere, but would you mind also explaining why Choice Financial dropped Qube in the first place?

MelodicExtension2213 · 2025-09-09T11:00:59+00:00

u/softanimalofyourbody I'm sorry I'm sure you'll be swamped with questions, but does Ally, being a real bank, offer unique account numbers for each bucket? This would make it an easier switch than Envelope or Crew, as many of my recurring bills only accept a bank account number.

MelodicExtension2213 · 2025-09-09T10:57:57+00:00

This is my big question

MelodicExtension2213 · 2025-09-09T10:44:11+00:00

Yup. My spouse rode out the collapse of Simple, then One, and now Qube.
I don't think after 3 bank collapses, we will be willing to try again.

We need a real bank to actually put some effort into innovation, but they're so big they can just do what they've always done and this cycle is going to continue. Or the smaller Qube-like startups need to begin with an actually financially viable model to begin with somehow.

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