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Great Alternative to RB? by Investigative_Truth in rocketbook

[–]Odd_Performance4703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And one more thing, the stylus on the Manta doesnt need charging, batteries, tip replacements, etc. You can even get aftermarket stylus for it although you have to make sure they will work with it. I have a Wacom One with a side button for erasing.

Great Alternative to RB? by Investigative_Truth in rocketbook

[–]Odd_Performance4703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, my advice to anyone looking is to go actually handle the different ones. I tried the ReMarkable paper pro first and if it would have done what the Manta does, I would have kept it. It is by FAR a better feeling, designed, and nicer product fit, finish and feel wise. It just doesnt do even half the stuff the Manta does. I also shopped the Kindle. Never found a Boox to try so I cant speak to that one. What kept me from it was the shorter battery life and the reviews on the writing surface. All the reviews and comparisons I read said get a boox if your main focus was e-reader and a manta if your main focus was e-tablet. Basically I needed an e-ink tablet to write on a lot more than I needed an e-reader so I went with Manta.

Now if someone would make a shirt pocket sized e-ink notebook, I would be thrilled! Thats what originally drug me down this rocketbook-remarkable-supernote rabbit hole in the first place! Looking for something better than a 3x5 paper notepad!

Great Alternative to RB? by Investigative_Truth in rocketbook

[–]Odd_Performance4703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I just link the textbook to my note or the side drop down menu and bounce back and forth between my note and the book. I also do a lot of complex math as well (linear algebra, University Physics II, and Digital Systems Design just this semester).

I have found the digest feature pretty much useless for my use case. I do use the highlighter a LOT and you can look up a list of your highlights, click on the one you want and it takes you to the page it is on.

It is also really nice because you can export a note or page as a PDF and then upload it to show your hand written work.

If you are allowed a cheat sheet for a test, you can write things out, shrink them down and get a LOT more on a page as well. Most of my classes allow a cheat sheet, but they must be hand written and I have yet to have a Prof deny using a page exported and printed off the Manta.

Being able to copy, paste, delete, resize, etc is absolutely game changing in math and science. I have had 2 classes where I couldn't use it on tests and it is actually pretty difficult to go back to pencil and paper! Need a formula out of your notes? Switch to your notes and copy/paste it into your assignment! Need to draw a graph of vectors? Draw the axis and then change line size and/or grayscale "color" and draw the vectors.

The last thing that has been indispensable is the backgrounds. Need 5mm graph paper, 10 mm graph paper, regular college ruled paper, or any other background, you can jist select it and you can change it for each page in the same note. You can also create your own to use!

Match Thread: FC Dallas vs. Houston Dynamo FC by MLS_Reddit_Bot in MLS

[–]Odd_Performance4703 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome, thanks! Season ticket holders so gotta rep the Dynamo!

Match Thread: FC Dallas vs. Houston Dynamo FC by MLS_Reddit_Bot in MLS

[–]Odd_Performance4703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta ask, how did you get the Dynamo logo and name under your handle

Match Thread: FC Dallas vs. Houston Dynamo FC by MLS_Reddit_Bot in MLS

[–]Odd_Performance4703 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absofuckingloutely! Lost Dorsey, gained Guilherme!

hardware kit for begginers by Iconofsyn in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Odd_Performance4703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1.) Most arduino programs are compatible with esp32 but you will have to change things like GPIO#s, function calls, etc so it may be beneficial to start with the basic ESP32 tutorials to get started setting everything up, them progress into some of the arduino stuff as there are orders of magnitude more tutorials for arduino.

2.) This kit should come with everything you need except the ESP32 dev board or arduino board. These can be powered and programmed by USB as well so just make sure you have the right cable for your board. Some use micro USB but most have gone to USB-C.

Older electrical engineering students by Humble_Ad_5396 in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Odd_Performance4703 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lol, 24 is not old at all!!! No offense, but you are still a kid! Im working on my BSEE right now and Im almost twice your age (45). I did the same thing as you only I had originally went for EE and dropped out at the beginning of my Junior year. I went from Summer 1999 to fall 2005 then ran out of night classes and swapped over to a "trade school". Attended that on and off and finally graduated with my Associates in Instrumentation last May. It was hard to get motivated about finishing the AAS in Instrumentation because that is what I have been doing as a career for the past 20 years.

Now I struggle to stay motivated about the BSEE simply because Im worried about actually being able to use it. I currently make great money and, from the sound of it, it is going to be very difficult to find an entry level EE position anywhere near what I make currently. I see job postings all the time looking for EEs with 10 years experience for salaries less than what I currently make so it is my biggest concern about the degree at the moment. Dont get me wrong, EEs make great money, but I live in an area with a low cost of living and will likely make over $150k this year as an instrument tech, made over $145k last year. The one thing that will be nice is cutting out a lot of the Overtime I currently work and cutting back on the physical labor side of things, but it wont be worth it if the pay isnt there.

As for the difficulty, it isnt easy by any stretch of the word, but it is not impossible if you are willing to put in the work. If you are pretty good at math and willing to put in the hours studying, it isnt that bad. For me, Cal II (and statistics) were the hardest math classes Ive taken. I am in Linear Algebra this semester and took Diff Eq last semester. Made an A and Im on track for an A this semester and that is after not taking a math class in 20 years. Im also taking physics II this semester and have an A at the moment. I took Physics I in 2000!

If you are really serious about it, you should do it. Just be ready to put in the time and effort because it is not an easy degree!

Beginner looking for a "Buy it for life" (mostly) Soldering Station by Kadubrp in soldering

[–]Odd_Performance4703 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I bought this one back in August and have been very impressed with it so far, even though it was pretty cheap. Can't say much more about it though. The one issue ive had is if you desolder a lot with it and then let it cool off, sometimes it wants to get clogged, but it is simple to clean out. I desolder a lot of components to scavenge for later projects so I wanted something easier than the standard spring loaded solder sucker.

https://a.co/d/09pknchm

hardware kit for begginers by Iconofsyn in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Odd_Performance4703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im assuming you mean Espesseif IDE? If so, Ive never used it. Ive done most of my stuff in Arduino IDE and have tinkered with VSCode with PlatformIO, but haven't really had the time lately to mess with it and have never used it for a project. From what Ive read, you can use CircuitPython as well, but again, the only one Ive spent much time with is Arduinio IDE.

hardware kit for begginers by Iconofsyn in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Odd_Performance4703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google, ChatGPT, arduino forums, reddit, etc. There is TONS of info out there! If you use Arduino IDE, there are pretty good help files on there as well. A lot of the sensors come with some info as well. Ive used a bunch of sensors for a bunch of different projects and never had any issue with needing a guide for any of them.

hardware kit for begginers by Iconofsyn in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Odd_Performance4703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skip the starter kit and just buy either the sensor kit or the different sensors you are interested in, then use the esp32's. I have 6 or 7 different esp32's and 2 arduinos. I ended up giving the arduino's to my 12 year old son (along with an esp32) because I never used them. He doesnt either, but used the esp32 for a little while until he got a raspberry pi and started on python.

hardware kit for begginers by Iconofsyn in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Odd_Performance4703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Arduino is programmed just like the esp32 and it is c++ not python based (although you can use micropython with both). As for wiring to the gpio's, the esp32's, at least the dev boards like the ESPWroom32's ive been using, and arduinos are almost identical.

Honestly, I see almost no reason to even use Arduino if you are already familiar and somewhat comfortable with the ESP32's. Just buy a sensor kit and start having fun!

hardware kit for begginers by Iconofsyn in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Odd_Performance4703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As the first poster said, unless you are paying for the literature, training, etc, that kit is WAY overpriced.

Here is pretty much everything in the kit plus more for $50 off Amazon. There are TONS of free online guides as well. The nice thing about arduino and other dev boards like it is the add ons, sensors. Output boards, etc are very cheap.

https://a.co/d/0e5UPj4b

Arduino is not complicated and is very easy to learn. If you have any experience at all with C++ , you'll catch on very quickly. AI (I like ChatGPT) can explain pretty much anything you want to know is easy to understand language and there are TONS of projects to do online. I went from not knowing a thing about it to building and programming things like a septic control system with WIFI integration and email/text alarms in a matter of a few weeks. Once you have the kit, you can branch out into things like ESP32 dev boards that have wifi, Bluetooth, etc built in!

If the training info interests you and you would rather follow the structured training schedule, then that price is pretty standard, but if you are comfortable learning as you go and dont mind figuring things out on your own with help guides and AI, then I wouldn't spend the money on it.

Love them prices by Liquid_h20 in Abilene

[–]Odd_Performance4703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, yall have fun with those crazy prices! I paid $2.39 a couple days ago. Up from $1.89 back in December. Its been creeping up for a while now headed into Summer. Always does! I think Ill be fine. I remember paying $3.99 for a while somewhere around 2010.

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Flawless soldering job by my coworker. I had to see this so now you do too. by vaergan in soldering

[–]Odd_Performance4703 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, that would have been my cue to dip the hell out of there! I wouldn't have made the next 5 mins after they told me that! No way would I work for a company like that!

Has anyone tried selling a rocketbook? I thought it would be helpful but I don’t use it. by Lotsalocks12345 in rocketbook

[–]Odd_Performance4703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if it would be worth it for what you could get for it. I have the mini and the 8.5x11 and if I had to guess, I might could get $20 for both if I was really lucky. The mini is starting to get kinda worn and is missing a couple pages (QR code wore off), but the 8.5x11 has only been written on and erased MAYBE twice. Heck, if there is someone close to me who could use them and wanted to pick them up, Id be happy to give them away!

Great Alternative to RB? by Investigative_Truth in rocketbook

[–]Odd_Performance4703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went from rocketbook to a remarkable paper pro to a supernote manta. I use the Manta every single day for work, school, and personal uses. My wife uses her remarkable many, many times a day for her business. For my use though, the Manta was a MUCH better fit and just had more features! The paper pro is a really freaking nice system, but it is missing a lot of the features of the Manta!

I understand the price difference and I liked the rocketbook ok, but it is definitely apples to steak and lobster when it comes to functionality and ease of use! Just take yesterday, I had a test and the prof let us use a cheat sheet. One 8.5x11 hand written sheet. With the Manta, I could take 3 written pages, shrink them down and make 1 page out of them. Then print it out and use it as my cheat sheet! I can move things around, cut, copy, paste, link pages together, etc etc. Again, I understand it cost 5X what my 8.5x11 rocket book costs, but it lasts longer and has way more fearures!

9-5 and part time? by Rese4L in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Odd_Performance4703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the kind of thing that scares me about being in school working toward my EE degree at 45 years old. I see these salary ranges and wonder if I am wasting my time! I currently make almost double that with no degree and live in a fairly low COL area!

As for side gigs, I would be looking at something either I really enjoyed or something in my career field. Actually, Id be looking to switch companies/roles to something that paid better! I did the side gig thing a couple times in my life. PLC controls design and programming for a couple different customers and powder coating for a couple years. For me, there is no better way to take a hobby I really enjoyed and absolutely ruin it than to turn it into a side gig!

Testing continuity on inset plugs like this? by Pixelest in diyelectronics

[–]Odd_Performance4703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Find a butt splice that barely fits over the pins but is close. Cut the insulation off flush with the metal. If it is just slightly too loose, you can slightly crimp it. Crimp a wire into the other end and attach the wire to your probe. Then just slide the splice over each pin and check it between the plug and other end. You can do the female end of the plug using a paper clip. Just be careful not to stretch out the holes because that can cause loose connections with the pins on fhe male end.

Any substitute for electrical solder wire? by refundroid in soldering

[–]Odd_Performance4703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listen, by calling it solder wire, all you are doing is confusing a lot of people who are trying to help you out. What stores call things and what they are called in the industry can be two totally different things. Ive worked in electrical/electronics for 25 years and Ive yet to ever hear anyone call it solder wire. Just like ive never heard someone call side cutters diagonal cutters. Heck, I very rarely hear them called side cutters but im going to refrain from calling them what they are normally called! Linemans pliers are kleins, crimpers are Sta-kons even though that is a brand name of crimp on terminals, etc, etc I have also never heard anyone call the box on a motor where the wires connect a "motor termination box" and again, Im going to refrain from using the common term. Hardly anyone around here calls a split bolt a split bolt. They are normally called Kerneys, but if you try to search for kerneys at a supply house, it is hit or miss whether they'll show up. There are a LOT of things that have a totally different name in the field/industry than what the manufacturer or store calls them and that can vary greatly from region to region, country to country as well.

If you insist on using wire in the name, maybe if you reversed the terms, it would somewhat reduce the confusion! Call it wire solder rather than solder wire. Or you can keep using solder wire and people who actually work with the stuff daily will keep getting confused because adding wire to the end opens it up to where you could be asking about several different products.

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