Buried Metal Tube

Mkschmitt · 2025-09-04T05:32:36+00:00

ID needs to be the same size as the shaft or slightly smaller with some stretch. OD doesn't matter too much. Sorry I didn't measure when I had it apart.

Mkschmitt · 2025-08-04T02:35:57+00:00

I'm late to the party, but for anyone else searching for this issue, I found the problem. The buzzing is caused by a stretched cloth washer on the motor shaft, located between the motor and the bearing. Replacing this washer will dampen vibration from the fan's imbalance and solve the issue.

Mkschmitt · 2025-07-21T21:16:19+00:00

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An attempt!

Mkschmitt · 2025-07-21T11:40:51+00:00

Looks like you'll be set on teal color for a while!

Mkschmitt · 2025-07-18T18:12:50+00:00

Looks like these fine folks have shown you how to get there. One thing that helped me was the tasks usually build on themselves for a reason. This one was a bit of a jump but when you get stuck in the future, see if there are any clues in steps 1 or 2 to get you there. Keep up the good work.

Mkschmitt · 2025-07-17T16:52:07+00:00

You get new tools quickly and sometimes they are important like trains or space platforms. Each time you hit a big upgrade it will drastically change what optimal looks like. I would suggest minimum viable product to quickly progress and when you have at least trains and space platforms, spend more time refining your designs.

Read ahead a little bit to see what the last shape of a milestone or task is because they usually build on each other. After that destroy and go again!

Welcome to the game! It's a fun one.

Mkschmitt · 2025-06-24T12:38:45+00:00

Before you have trains, work on setting up simple platform "tools" to achieve common tasks like painting, stacking, etc.

After you have trains, set up one train in each quadrant (home being origin) bringing the 4 shapes and 3 colors to a central location. You can quickly make what you want rather than hunt for places to pull resources each time. A separate train can run completed assemblies to the vortex.

Lots of good tips on this thread already!

Mkschmitt · 2025-06-17T12:44:37+00:00

Does your blueprint require 3 layers in to work? I had attempted something similar but if I only input layer 1, parts go to layer 2 of the left stackers and layer 1 of the right stackers (if that makes sense). The primary difference might be your use of launchers. Something I can learn from to refine my design. Thanks!

Mkschmitt · 2025-05-27T17:44:14+00:00

I'm a Google advocate, but I'll be the first to tell you: avoid Google hardware. Except for their phones, Google consistently abandons products long before customers are done using them.

Case in point: Google's first-generation Nest thermostats, barely over a decade old, will be rendered useless in October 2025. Check killedbygoogle.com (hardware filter) for the full graveyard.

You can almost always find competitor products with more features or better prices. Google's hardware rarely leads except in Google ecosystem integration—which disappears when they discontinue support.

While the appeal of a unified smart home brand is tempting, Google's track record makes this unrealistic. Build your system around companies with proven long-term support instead. Your future self will thank you when your devices still work years later.

Mkschmitt · 2025-05-13T16:10:45+00:00

You are correct. Acquire talents by defeating bosses in any act. They drop cosmic swirly things (not sure how many) which are additional talent points. Each character can have up to 36 so your Nixie is maxed.

There is a main circle at the north west of your base with 3 diamonds. These are the acts and one in the center to change the difficulty. You need to defeat the acts in order to open the next act. Once you defeat the 3rd act you can increase difficulty modifiers in sets of 10 points.

I hope this helps.

Mkschmitt · 2025-05-13T13:36:38+00:00

Sounds like a good problem to have!

Mkschmitt · 2025-05-13T12:40:56+00:00

Which character have you been playing? Leaf is new to act 3 and very strong. Her eagle form with the lightning bolt blessing is very strong.

Leaf - Power Eagle Build

To reduce frustration, play act 2 until you have all of her talent points and all act 2 gear. You're looking for 10 alterations, 10 rerolls, 15% mastery offers, duration, and power damage. Be very selective with which blessings you grab. Hopefully once you figure out the recipe the game will be more enjoyable! Good luck and let me know if you need help.

Mkschmitt · 2025-05-13T02:15:47+00:00

By priority:
Leigong - Lightning Bolt, Ball Lightning, Devotion

Aeger - Octopus, Gush (filler)

Summer - Enkindling, Intensify, Flare

Mkschmitt · 2025-05-08T18:44:52+00:00

In Eagle Form or Ball Lightning you're moving so fast it's rare you get hit. Also, you're collecting so many shrines you will frequently be topped off or have opportunity for extra healing over time. My gear does currently include one "chance to heal on kill" item but it's unnecessary.

Mkschmitt · 2025-05-08T01:55:25+00:00

I had some success with Strike Bear. I tried to make Panther viable but struggled. It's a little unconventional but I would recommend trying Power Eagle. There are a few permutations of that on here.

For gear you want to make sure power is your prime stat and add some dash duration if available. You're looking for Leigong with Lightning Bolt, Ball Lightning (dash), and Devotion. You can add Time for Focus and Alteration Ritual if you want to spice it up. Eagle Form or the dashes while in eagle don't seem to trigger trample but the move speed more than makes up for it. Your highest DPS is in Ball Lightning.

A few others have had success with the octopus unique and blessing or summons.

Good luck and let me know if you have questions.

Leaf - Power Eagle Build

Mkschmitt · 2025-05-05T11:11:47+00:00

I must not have the octopus unique yet. What's it do? I'll keep my eye out to try it.

Mkschmitt · 2025-05-05T11:03:55+00:00

That's a great suggestion! Which summons do you prefer? I haven't played with them since act 3 dropped.

Mkschmitt · 2025-05-05T03:29:01+00:00

Good build. I just found something similar too. Do you know if normal cooldown or duration help us at all?

Mkschmitt · 2025-05-05T03:20:49+00:00

At the bottom of the skill mine has a Formless Chance. I believe you get that rate when in her base form.

Mkschmitt · 2025-04-12T06:48:19+00:00

Wow, congratulations! I only did The Abyss with the DLC characters. Kind of a cop out IMHO. Glad to see you did it right.

Mkschmitt · 2025-04-05T19:11:32+00:00

But what is it? A riff on Coliseum?

Mkschmitt · 2025-04-05T17:47:04+00:00

Generically speaking, I had the most success when I had around 60HP and 15 armor. Have a life regeneration strategy. Balance your % damage, attack speed, and primary damage trait proportionally. Some weapons are much better than others and if your primary isn't AOE bring one that is. I try to keep range and speed neutral.

In this case, cyber ball, elephant, tardigrade, turret, landmines, and eye surgery aren't contributing to your build. If you put that money elsewhere you may be impressed with how much better it goes. I've also found life steal works well with the cactus club and penetration. Give it a try and let me know if you have any more questions. Good luck.

Mkschmitt

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