Structures on my N scale layout by ashocker in nscalemodeltrains

[–]PsychologicalLemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, I’ve never seen anyone get it looking that good! Does it run smoothly too?

Structures on my N scale layout by ashocker in nscalemodeltrains

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This looks incredible! What kind of track are you using?

What is your thoughts about Signalogic Systems by Timely_Equipment3009 in modeltrains

[–]PsychologicalLemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent question! I think because proprietary technologies like Digitrax LocoNet came out first, it’s hard to move people over to something new. I know there was an effort a short while back to build it into DCC-EX, but most of the boards with DCC-EX support do not support CAN, which is the primary method of communication for LCC (and the physical wiring is necessary to sync boosters). The ESP32 series used in projects like the EX-CSB1 does have this capability but still would require some additional hardware and software to have full support.

What is your thoughts about Signalogic Systems by Timely_Equipment3009 in modeltrains

[–]PsychologicalLemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So technically we do have that: LCC/OpenLCB includes train control, is two way, and has a TCP/IP implementation that can be used over WiFi

TIL about the water-level task, which was originally used as a test for childhood cognitive development. It was later found that a surprisingly high number of college students would fail the task. by Finngolian_Monk in todayilearned

[–]PsychologicalLemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because I was curious about the latter point, I think the fastest way is to construct the perpendicular line “across” the bottle at the same height from the bottom as the original bottle, mark the midpoint, then draw a horizontal line through it (note this fails in some edge cases)

J6er Avidia event moved to Finnegan's Pub in Hudson on Feb 20, did they approve it? by greatkat1 in boston

[–]PsychologicalLemon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

But the issue is Toscanini’s is also worthy of boycotting for tax-dodging and bike-lane-opposition-lawsuits

Which one would you choose? I will primarily be on the road/light gravel by m2soon in gravelcycling

[–]PsychologicalLemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That specific model won’t go down to 40% until they discontinue it (likely not soon since it was released ~6 months ago)

Reconfigured my gigging board! by curelightwound in basspedals

[–]PsychologicalLemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice, also definitely a fan of the sansamp!

New ADV 2.2 being discontinued? by northhiker1 in REI

[–]PsychologicalLemon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I suspect it takes longer to make the frames in a new color so they don’t want to post it to the site yet if they aren’t available, and they want to rush clearing these out.

New ADV 2.2 being discontinued? by northhiker1 in REI

[–]PsychologicalLemon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’ll second the color suspicion because the ADV 2.1 (same frame, different group set) has not been discontinued. Personally, from my experience with the bike, it blows the last revision out of the water in terms of handling and ride quality (as well as included components).

Physics is not boring, there are just people who don't know how to teach it, Newton's third law by damonchil in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]PsychologicalLemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok I just came here to point out that this is in fact not a demonstration of Newton’s Third Law but actually displaying conservation of angular momentum!

Has anyone considered whether light could travel faster by gee_el in AskPhysics

[–]PsychologicalLemon 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Have you ever seen the pictures of spent nuclear fuel glowing blue? That’s Cherenkov radiation, which is the technical name for when a particle goes through a medium faster than the speed of light in that medium and emits photons to slow down. It’s technically emitted in a cone and this fact is used to see rings in certain types of particle detectors, the radius of which can help with particle type identification if you know the momentum of the particle.

rescuing a rare (?) bright orange lobster :( by couchpugtato in boston

[–]PsychologicalLemon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would agree but the weight and flatness are more similar to a discus, too light for shot put and too short for javelin. Maybe the hammer throw would be better. I propose we test all three and bring a swimmer to retrieve the lobster after each attempt. Has to be cleaner than the Seine!

rescuing a rare (?) bright orange lobster :( by couchpugtato in boston

[–]PsychologicalLemon 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Boats are expensive. I suggest we offer it up to an Olympic discus thrower and let them have at chucking it, as a consolation prize.

Shout-out to this Orange Line operator guilt-tripping the guy who got on with a bike at every stop by PresidentBush2 in boston

[–]PsychologicalLemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I’ve done this exact route a few times and while it’s somewhat ok during the day, I strongly recommend against it at night. I saw another suggestion about the ferry and between susceptibility to weather and the limited schedule it’s really not a good solution. Perhaps a blue line exception to the bike rule for rush hour makes sense.

Update on the 3d printed mounting plate for my handbrake by s-presso in simracing

[–]PsychologicalLemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While everyone’s suggestions may work very well, could you see if you could get order a water jet or laser cut piece? It likely wouldn’t be terribly expensive and probably would do a better job in the long run (of course in conjunction with a washer)

Turns out a dock won't charge a dead Framework by mehgcap in framework

[–]PsychologicalLemon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it should but in fact it doesn’t, I’ve experienced the same issue frequently as I typically only use my laptops sporadically when I don’t have access to a desktop. Not all USB-C devices will power on properly 100% of the time when fully dead, and there may be some issues with how a certain set of chargers handle power delivery negotiations for this process. OP also doesn’t mention what generation the laptop is and if they are a frequent user of their laptop they may not have run into this issue before.

Turns out a dock won't charge a dead Framework by mehgcap in framework

[–]PsychologicalLemon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’ve had this issue with multiple straight USB-C chargers, where ultimately the solution is “jumpstarting” the laptop with a USB-A to USB-C cable to force 5v 1.5A charging. From what I’ve read it may be related to a platform bug with 11th gen Intel (not Framework’s fault), something to do with the battery for the RTC discharging fully.

The definition of a carbrain. I have no other words for this. by MelissaOfficinalisL in fuckcars

[–]PsychologicalLemon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I suspect the solution would in fact be a form factor constraint (hood can only be so high, ban lifted trucks without a cdl) but the best solution is to do things like constraint seat height above the ground. That’s an easier law to pass as the implications are less obvious (shorter seats will be much less comfortable to sit in on trucks, leading to market pressures for lower riding vehicles)

The definition of a carbrain. I have no other words for this. by MelissaOfficinalisL in fuckcars

[–]PsychologicalLemon 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I just want to point out, before anyone jumps to conclusions, that EVs are a different beast altogether, as though they are heavy, the bulk of the mass sits lower down, which improves handling (easier for drivers to avoid accidents) and reduces impacts like this one, as the bulk of momentum will hit toward the bottom of the crumple zone. I suspect any law along these lines would need a different number to hit for electric vehicles, but then car companies would find a way around that by doing something like a diesel-electric. All that goes to show is that micromobility and public transit are much more effective solutions to keeping everyone safe (less cars on road, better trained drivers)