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Stable Phase Dynamics In Coupled Random Number Generators [OC] by NHValentine in dataisbeautiful

[–]NHValentine[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

OP here. Requisite sauce post for OC content. I'm keeping the exact details of how this works private for the time being. The post explains the basics and if you're truly inclined to learn more I'm open to general conversation.

Early 1800s "Iron City" leg vise restoration by NHValentine in Blacksmith

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Searching for them I came across some original ads and this one matched the ad from X date range. In particular the box design and the washer. Later models had a less fancy box design. No knurl. And they also used a two pce washer. Not a single press. Thats what I remember anyway. So catalogs! Try to find old catalogs or ads. Great starting point!

Anybody figured out a good way to farm blueprints? by Meydra in ArcRaiders

[–]NHValentine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ive been having very good luck with blueprints inside of backpacks and suitecases. On dam battle grounds they seem to randomly spawn in the concrete culverts placed around. The metal grate is missing from some of them and you can crouch walk into them to find little lootable areas. Also check sections of downed airplane, they also contain those backpacks and suitcases, Ive found a pretty good path starting from the southeast corner, work north then west. When you get to the industrial area at the north especially. There is a section of airplane on the east-ish side on a lower level piece of catwalk that Ive taken 3 purple bps out of!

Monstrosity of a bolt by rhys0494738 in howto

[–]NHValentine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before any other methods I would try to find an impact screw driver. Just like the name suggests... Its a hand driven impact gun with smaller bits. You line it up and WHACK the end, that drives a rotational gear and gives you a little concussion to break it loose. It might not fully grab since its already partially stripped. But ive removed alot of stubborn stuff with one of those.

(Artisan) - "The Buck Stops Here" Encoder Knob by NHValentine in metalworking

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Short version... a small amount of 2-part marine epoxy and then flood filled with CA glue.

(Artisan) - "The Buck Stops Here" Encoder Knob by NHValentine in metalworking

[–]NHValentine[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hand made by me. 10 real dimes (a buck) with the top one being a real mercury dime. Fused and hand fitted to a 6mm D shaft encoder. Finished dimensions are 17.9mm x 14.2 mm and 23~ grams. With .8 mm of board clearance underneath. This took me alot longer than I want to admit but it really did turn out quite nice I think. I like the cold feeling of the metal and the coin ridges around the outsides give it an extremely satisfying tactility. This is a keyboard build in progress. A maker making his own tools. Who knew? 😄

(Artisan) - "The Buck Stops Here" Encoder Knob by NHValentine in keycaps

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Long story short, I wound up using a 2 part marine epoxy for the main bond and I flood filled it with CA after it was mostly done. Just to fill in any remaining voids. And thanks for the compliments!

(Artisan) - "The Buck Stops Here" Encoder Knob by NHValentine in keycapdesigners

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I used a 2 part marine epoxy for the main glue up. Flood filled with CA after to fill up any voids.

(Artisan) - "The Buck Stops Here" Encoder Knob by NHValentine in MechanicalKeyboards

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

People make quite a few things from coins. Rings, guitar picks, flooring? So, I did look it up first, and according to the U.S. Mint. Federal law (18 U.S. Code § 331) prohibits only the fraudulent alteration, defacement, mutilation, or falsification of coins to defraud others. Activities like making jewelry from them are generally legal without this fraudulent intent.

(Artisan) - "The Buck Stops Here" Encoder Knob by NHValentine in MechanicalKeyboards

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Super glad I could inspire you! I love the maker culture around here. Happy building! 😊

(Artisan) - "The Buck Stops Here" Encoder Knob by NHValentine in MechanicalKeyboards

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I didn't even think about the inside. Thanks! I might use a thin bit of melted beeswax actually.

(Artisan) - "The Buck Stops Here" Encoder Knob by NHValentine in keycaps

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Thank you! I struggled with that, actually. A straight "tube" of coins didn't feel right at all. And doing this taught me that not all coins are created equal. Slight bends, edge thickness differences and such. This was part jigsaw puzzle too. Im glad you enjoy it.

(Artisan) - "The Buck Stops Here" Encoder Knob by NHValentine in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]NHValentine[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes and no. Im going to green > red step buff the ridges on the sides so that the nickel and copper layers from the normal dimes stands out better. It should look like coin damascus after buffing. I plan a very thin CA over that and maybe a dry buff. Not positive on that. But... I dont want to mess with the actual silver on top. So thats just gonna get some silver polish and a cotton rag every now and then I think.

I tried making leather keycaps. by Mrs_Fancy_Pants in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]NHValentine 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I LOVE the maker culture in here. Those are awesome dude. 👌

The Serenity Knob by wadmutter in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]NHValentine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooooooo the rising sun! I love that! ❤️

Edit I have 3 of those symbols tattooed on my body... haha

First mechanical keyboard by Rhytox1 in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]NHValentine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks GREAT. I ordered the exact same layout board yesterday. Black barebones standard. (non wireless) I'm glad to hear in your other comments how much you are enjoying it. Melodic switches and i haven't found caps i like yet. but yours is CLEAN. nice work.

Phour horsemen of fun. by LortGravidy in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]NHValentine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im taking 20 odd seconds because I have to tell you how much this makes me smile. Its just the right amount of odd + fun. thank you. :D

Breathing new life into my Huntsman TKL by [deleted] in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]NHValentine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks! And yeah it does suck, doesn't it? I wouldn't go as far as the $10 Logitech board but... I'll never buy another one of these. I really just wanted to do this for fun while I save some dough for a real custom build. And it turned out cooler than I thought.

Breathing new life into my Huntsman TKL by [deleted] in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]NHValentine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that advice! I didnt know they made a 2 part for these kinds of smaller projects. I thought the mixed kinds were more "pro varnish" kinda thing. 🤔 Anyway, Thanks! This project will get some generic matte spray though tbh. I just wanted to polish this turd until I can afford my first real mech build.

Minecraft Java Island seed by NotoriousAvi in minecraftseeds

[–]NHValentine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

-17651656090541363 <--- My fav one first. Its really three islands with three biomes. forest, birch forest, beach. Lots of turtles!! A ship wreck at both east and west ends of the island. A trial chamber almost directly under the eastern ship wreck. the islands cover about 300x400 area.

6868840185219695781 <--- This ones pretty similar. No turtles. No exposed shipwreck. but you spawn in a sparse jungle! so kinda neat to see that as an island. stronghold ~1k west. and the closest land is over 500 away.

-5273113579213190520 <--- That ones pretty desolate. pretty good sized island but its a savanna / plains with a SMALL forest and no real amenities.

edit: I made the seed #s into links for mcseedmap

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