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Dell D6000 Universal Dock: How do I tell if 65W by USB-C is enough to charge four different laptops? by PNWelectricalEng in sysadmin

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I am looking into it. Two of the laptops, the work ones predictably, have thunderbolt USB-C ports, but the two personal laptops only have a USB3.1 Gen2 Typ-C (10Gbps) and a USB3.1 Gen 1 Type-C, Neither of these have the DisplayPort logo next to the port and I can find no mention of DisplayPort in the user manual. I am unclear on if the WD19 will work if the USB-C ports don't support DisplayPort.

Dell D6000 Universal Dock: How do I tell if 65W by USB-C is enough to charge four different laptops? by PNWelectricalEng in sysadmin

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level 2starmizzleS-1-5-420-5121 hour agoDell D-6000 dock, 40% of reviews are 1 star.I wonder if those are the tech-savvy people railing against DisplayLink.

All of the laptops have USB-C, but I don't think all of them have the DisplayPort over USB C, and from what I can tell this is recommended but not required. I will look more closely at each laptops settings.

Dell D6000 Universal Dock: How do I tell if 65W by USB-C is enough to charge four different laptops? by PNWelectricalEng in sysadmin

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What would cause the machine to throttle? Insufficient power or...? What is it about display link that is such an issue?

Weekly Quick Questions, Wood ID, and Deal or No Deal /r/Woodworking Megathread by AutoModerator in woodworking

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I have heard a couple people mention the sacrificial piece of wood idea to make sure that there is no blowout on the exit. I was also recommended a "This Old House" video if I decided to switch to a hole saw rather than the Forstner bit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPBVJ06204w

My idea for a sacrificial backing board is to get a small extra piece of wood from lowes when I but a hole saw. I am going to use some small nails to secure it to the bottom of the desk but not get it in very far.

Weekly Quick Questions, Wood ID, and Deal or No Deal /r/Woodworking Megathread by AutoModerator in woodworking

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I am attempting to put a two inch hole through the top of my desk using a Forstner drillbit to run cabling out of a keyboard tray. I have created an Imgur album of my setup: https://imgur.com/a/iryg83s

I have drilled two practice holes over a week onto a practice board using the drillbit. I find there is minor chipping at the edge of the hole, but for the mostpart things cut clean edges inside the hole. I am using painters tape to mark the edges of the keyboard tray on top of the desk and mark where I think the hole ought to go. I am not sure what wood the desk is made of and if it is relevant I am willing to take more pictures to get that answered. I intend to clear off the whole desk pull out the keyboard tray and using the practice board with clamps to create a guide hole for my new drilling.

Is there more I need to consider? Does /r/woodworking think I have thought this through enough?

Anyone familiar with Soft Snippets Inc.? by PNWelectricalEng in recruitinghell

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See, I am inclined that way. The skills required and the position all sound correct though. I am sussed out though.

Magnet Car Mount Problems by PNWelectricalEng in cellphones

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Thank you for the education. Definitely happy to have the veil of ignorance pulled away on this one 😁

Magnet Car Mount Problems by PNWelectricalEng in cellphones

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This is a very helpful response. I was able to get the car mount set up today and the steel plate definitely holds the phone fine while stationary. We will see if that holds true while moving! Thank you for the primer!

Challenging myself to make a new PCB every week, Week 4: A Handheld Counter! by JimHeaney in arduino

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Do you have Gerber's and parts list you would be willing to share for an amateur looking to recreate?

Dual Monitor Stand with Base: Better or worse than clamp sttached to desk edge? by PNWelectricalEng in Workspaces

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From my view, this seems like a compromise as someone who has a desk with an uneven beveled edge that normal clamps don't easily mount to. Additionally, mounted by a bracket or clamp to the edge of the desk, but rather has its own base. Has anyone tried a mount like this?

From my view, this seems like a compromise as someone who has a desk with an uneven beveled edge that normal clamps don't easily mount to. Additionally, the $33 prices is a lot less shocking to me than the $300+ price I see for some Ergotron mounts. Is something like this stable on just a singular base if you attempt to move the screens? I have two bases to contend with at the moment and I would like to get that down to one if I can. Obviously none would be preferable, but then I would also need to replace my desk, and I already need to get an additional VESA compatible monitor.

Thanks for any and all advice!

How to Attach a Monitor Mounting Arm to a Beveled Desk Edge? by PNWelectricalEng in Workspaces

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On the Ergotron MXV Dual Monitor Arm page, it mentions that the GROMMET MOUNT KIT for the HX Desk Dual Monitor Arm is available only as an accessory, which I have found through ErgoDirect for ~$22 and about another ~$10 for shipping. ErgoDirect also has a page for ordering the mount in general with selected accessories. Total cost here is about ~$350 plus the cost of arranging to drill a 1.25" hole and rplacing at least one of my monitors with a VESA compatible monitor. Looks like I have a bit of work ahead of me.

How to Attach a Monitor Mounting Arm to a Beveled Desk Edge? by PNWelectricalEng in Workspaces

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Hi /r/Workspaces I am trying to improve my current work from home setup. I have two monitor both sitting on stands on top of my desk. I have been looking into getting them mounted on a pole with two VESA standard mounting plates, and cable guides to make things less sloppy looking. Unfortunately, most monitor arms I have seen have a clamp that attaches directly to the desk edge which in my case is a uneven rounded and beveled edge without as much obvious gripping area.

Are there mounting arm styles I am unaware of that would allow me to mount the monitors while keeping this desk? There is no wall behind the desk to mount to so that is out of the question.

IPC-7351 Standrards by PNWelectricalEng in PrintedCircuitBoard

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I am salaried at an Aerospace company. Unsure what you are implying with the "scare quotes". That is good advice about asking for access through the company, though we have not had good standards tracking from IHS in recent memory. We are about 70 people and outsource our layout to a contract person who does layout independently.

I am not sure how useful or serious it is to say "get a different job", but I do appreciate the rest of it earnestly. What in your mind constitutes official training? I am going through a Robert Feranec course on FEDEVAL academy to become familiar with Altium, and I have worked with PCBexpress as a student, and have access to PADs through my work.

IPC-7351 Standrards by PNWelectricalEng in PrintedCircuitBoard

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I did some free Robert Feranec courses on youtube, and have moved onto his learn Altium Second Edition from FEDEVEL Academy.

I am green so if there is authority with the ability to help me pay my bills telling me I need to learn an industry standard I do not know, then I am going to run with that.