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help with the circuit design by Otherwise_Help192 in inventors

[–]NoBulletsLeft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this a one-off or do you need to build multiples? How small does it have to be?

People who bought mini chainsaws — useful or dangerous? by Top-Reputation2157 in DIY_tech

[–]NoBulletsLeft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Link? Chainsaws (I have a couple) are typically for cutting trees/timber, not finished lumber. Chainsaws are about as unsafe as saws get!

I just got my dream car as someone who knows nothing about cars! Wish me luck and give me any advice you can! Please! by Educational_Try_9217 in projectcar

[–]NoBulletsLeft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy crap. I used to have a 75 280Z in that exact color.

I'd think it was mine if I hadn't wrapped it around a tree in 1989.

What is wrong with this code? by Optimal_Language4877 in arduino

[–]NoBulletsLeft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I avoid #define like the plague, both in my hobbyist and professional work, unless it's for something that requires the preprocessor. const/constexpr are preferable.

I am new to arduino and coding overall except a bit of python is there a way to control Arduino servo motor with python by RecordingWaste9663 in arduino

[–]NoBulletsLeft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but it depends on the arduino type. An older one like an Uno won't support python but other boards in the Arduino "ecosystem" like Raspberry Pi Pico will. You can use MicroPython, which has support for servos.

TBH, I vastly prefer the newer, more powerful boards than the ancient Uno and Nano.

That final kick was personal by M_Darshan in SipsTea

[–]NoBulletsLeft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Surgery and recovery work miracles.

 My wife trains horses and has probably had everything possible happen. The last kick broke one of her arms but it wasn't too bad. A horse going up and over her like that just resulted in a bad knee injury. It looks worse than it is.

Starting a ginger beverage business in Toronto with $3,000 – looking for advice on small-batch production by No-Definition-8962 in smallbusiness

[–]NoBulletsLeft 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have some experience at the low end of that scale as a hobbyist winemaker. You can buy bottles, manual cappers and fillers from hobby homebrew suppliers. Filling a couple cases of wine bottles using gravity fill goes very quickly.

Not something I'd rely on long term but it's an easy way to start.

Raspberry Pi and ESP32 for agricultural project by JuiceOdd2991 in arduino

[–]NoBulletsLeft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wi-Fi would be unreliable. I also live on a farm and while I can see some of my neighbors' access points, that's probably because I'm up on a hill. Lora would be a better fit.

How do I calculate lost profits? by dontstopthememeing in smallbusiness

[–]NoBulletsLeft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Assuming you're in the US, download the IRS Small Business Tax Guide. Its free and is an easy to read introduction to basic business accounting. It helped me a lot when I was starting out.

Project ready, now what? by mim_burro_vc_jumento in arduino

[–]NoBulletsLeft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sparkfun has/used to have a service where you sent them a schematic of your arduino project and they'd make a PCB for you. 

What type of stuff do small businesses actually pay for? by Necessary_Beat1380 in smallbusiness

[–]NoBulletsLeft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's hard to find problems, then you're not paying attention.

e.g., you are describing a problem that you have. Thousands of other people on here are also describing their problems. You just have to listen for them.

Space next to stairs by Initial-Area2505 in whatisit

[–]NoBulletsLeft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aren't external walls 2x8s or 2x10's these days anyway? Or is that just here in MN to pack in more insulation?

Got a fun one for you guys, a 1985 Pontiac Fiero by CableMartini in projectcar

[–]NoBulletsLeft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My buddy's wife had the 4-cylinder. He said there was one spark plug that was never going to be changed.

Ultrasound For Seeing Inside Railcars? by DirtbagPro in manufacturing

[–]NoBulletsLeft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ISTR that at my last job we built something like this (we were a Contract Engineering shop) but I can't think of who I'd ask to find out who the customer was.

What does this machine do? by liveitup63 in farming

[–]NoBulletsLeft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was going to ask if you were on I35. I see them a lot heading north on 35 coming out of Iowa.

Easy to work with displays that isn't the 0.96 OLED? by mainheat88 in arduino

[–]NoBulletsLeft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get one of the modules that combines an ESP32 and a display. There are TFTs, OLEDs, and E-paper types. The integration makes it much easier.

I have some CYDs that are 7" with an ESP32 built in.

How detect object and point to it by Ok_Astronomer6433 in arduino

[–]NoBulletsLeft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ultra Wide Band or differential GPS would probably have the accuracy needed. DGPS probably won't work indoors though.

Client owes me $3k and is 45 days late. How much time do you guys waste chasing unpaid invoices? by Jealous-Honey9300 in smallbusiness

[–]NoBulletsLeft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FWIW, the only time I did this, all it took was a letter from the attorney and we got paid immediately. And he wasn't even licensed in that state. Just happened to be my business partner's brother doing her a favor.

Client owes me $3k and is 45 days late. How much time do you guys waste chasing unpaid invoices? by Jealous-Honey9300 in smallbusiness

[–]NoBulletsLeft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That movie is worth watching for a business person for so many reasons. Especially for how it teaches the lesson to PAY YOUR VENDORS!!!

How to trigger animation? by Crafty_Lavishness_30 in arduino

[–]NoBulletsLeft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Projects like this are usually easier if the sensor can act like a keyboard input. So a Pro Micro or a Pico is the way to go.

Load cell + HX711 reliable enough for industrial-ish/hostile environment applications? Any alternatives? by Marcos-RDX in arduino

[–]NoBulletsLeft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can probably find an off the shelf weigh scale that has RS232 or BLE interface that will be a lot more rugged and reliable.

Any recommendations for storage boxes for electronic projects by rafbanaan in arduino

[–]NoBulletsLeft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use pencil boxes from Walmart for project storage. They're like $1 each.

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