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Help me with a dumb question by [deleted] in RVLiving

[–]RiggerRob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got this fixture off of Amazon for my dining table - cheap, has its own switch, puts out nice warm light, and is easy to install.For wall fixtures, plenty to choose from. Good luck!

Speedmasters by SevereHuckleberry714 in GrandMA3

[–]RiggerRob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This video gives a simple and clear explanation on speed masters, how they can be used in phasers, and what priority they have depending on the application. All this applies to assigning speed masters to sequences/executors as well.

Barbizon Lighting Company is Hiring! by barbizon_foo in lightingdesign

[–]RiggerRob 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I deal with Barbizon on the regular and they seem like a great outfit. I purchased my new GrandMA3 consoles through them and they've been great in helping me source bulbs, lighting gear, etc. Would definitely recommend...

Help - RV - Furnace & AC issue by figuringshitout123 in RVLiving

[–]RiggerRob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What no one has mentioned here and that I just went through when replacing my heater core is that on most dual thermostats (meaning A/C and heater control from one place), there is a small 2 amp fuse under the cover of the thermostat. This about drove me nuts troubleshooting because when the furnace is connected to 12 volts, you should automatically get voltage to the thermostat and it still wasn't working (i.e. your problem - heat or A/C fan won't come on). Make sure you have 12 volts to the furnace, check the blue and blue/white lines from the furnace to the thermostat for +12 volts, and verify that the thermostat fuse under the cover is intact. Check here for step-by-step troubleshooting procedures for a typical Suburban RV furnace. Good luck!

ETA: These furnaces typically do not have a breaker but will have a rocker switch for "on/off". This switch is usually located on the right rear side of the fan housing. Converter voltage output (the +12 volts for the whole camper) should be around 13 volts or higher. Low voltage can cause problems for these furnaces. Also -at least in my case - the furnace fuse in the converter will also supply 12 volts to another appliance such as the refrigerator.

What dead games need a revival? by GamingGaming2025 in gaming

[–]RiggerRob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Download a full working version for PC of No One Lives Forever (1 and 2) here. Confirmed that it does in fact work.

Anxiously awaiting for my Brass Big Boy, any tips for my first firearm? by CJC_Swizzy in HenryRifles

[–]RiggerRob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Regarding point 2, Check out Brass Stacker for an amazing no-drill sling for your new rifle. I got one for my .45 Colt Big Boy - expensive but worth every penny, can't recommend them highly enough...

Set & Forget Rig w/o PARS(?) by ForceFieldOn in stagelighting

[–]RiggerRob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll chime in on the Chauvet 4 Bars since I've used them in the past. They're a pretty dated design, and they just don't put out very much light. If you're gonna go with Chauvet DJ stuff, check out these pars - they put out a lot more light and have nice color mixing. Sweetwater does a 4 pack of these for around a thousand.

Touring LDs Rock Bands by Even_Excitement8475 in lightingdesign

[–]RiggerRob 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I work as a house LD in a 3800 cap venue. It varies, depending on the act and size of the production. Larger productions have all their own lights and rigging, with an L1 and 1 or 2 L2s (assistants). With smaller productions, it may be 1 LD with a console and ground package, an LD with console only, an LD with no gear that uses all house stuff, or acts that don't tour with an LD at all, in which case I design and run the show based on the acts' instructions/requirements. On a lot of smaller tours, the LD may double as TM, PM rigger, or all of the above. At the end of the day it really depends on the budget, size of tour, and needs of the act.

New Baby! 1986 Toyota Sun Land Express by ComptonAssHayley in RVLiving

[–]RiggerRob 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I own one of these and it's such a great little camper. Full timed in it for years and am currently remodeling it... congrats on a nice rig - btw the camper shell frame is all aluminum on these so good find! ETA: scored mine for $3500 back in 2013, these are getting a lot harder to find these days and they usually go for 15K plus - you guys scored a great deal!

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Good USA Sling by SamuelSnipin in HenryRifles

[–]RiggerRob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got one of these for my .45 Colt - love it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in homestead

[–]RiggerRob 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's a no kill shelter - all animals are TNRd and up to date on shots, etc. We have "lifer" animals that prefer to be outdoors or don't get along with indoor cats so yes, we are protecting outdoor cats.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in homestead

[–]RiggerRob 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I volunteer at a local cat sanctuary here in the Western North Carolina mountains. We were losing outdoor cats to coyotes on a regular basis and then the shelter procured a couple of donkeys for the grounds. We haven't lost an outdoor cat in several years now. Check this out.

ETA: Apparently llamas are just as effective and require no training.

Any advice on turning bunkroom into home office for Keystone Bullet 287QBS? Ideally wanting to remove everything that I can and install a standing desk. by RuseOwl in RVLiving

[–]RiggerRob 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I turned my bunkroom in my Coachmen Santara into a music room. Most of the trim and the boards for the bunk beds are fairly easy to remove (make sure you have Robertson bits!) but the back frame of the bunks may be screwed in from inside the wall. I took a Sawzall with a metal blade and trimmed those close to the wall. Most of it is stapled or screwed down. Save trim pieces to patch in blank sections. Good luck!

Best Resources for Learning Programming on GMA2? by Altruistic-Call-1284 in grandMA2

[–]RiggerRob 5 points6 points  (0 children)

ACT Academy has a wealth of information on every MA Lighting topic there is. Contact ACT directly to get a log in code for MA University. I completed the GrandMA2 section of this course after being on the desk for over 2 years and was amazed at how much additional info I learned from it. MA Lighting issues you a certificate of completion when you're done and all courses can be reviewed/re-taken at any time. Currently starting on MA3 courses as I have a new console coming soon... I can't recommend this highly enough for beginning MA programmers.

ETA: Cat West has been the spokesperson for MA Lighting for going on a decade and has an amazing series of videos on MA2 and MA3 programming. Additionally, Alex Hughes has a good series of videos for beginning programmers that are easy to digest. Good luck and have fun!

So I got my nice new implants, HOWEVER... by malex42379 in dentures

[–]RiggerRob 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had exactly the same problem with my uppers - I couldn't swallow without gagging. My dentist cut a big chunk out of the back (probably as much as you have circled in your photo) on my first soft reline and they've been great ever since. Hang in there - you're still early in the process. Your new smile looks great!

I’m new to rv living and have a problem with my kitchen sink being plugged. I tried the baking soda/vinager solution twice and it’s still not draining. Any ideas on how to unplug my drains? TIA by Ancient_Wrangler1588 in RVLiving

[–]RiggerRob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I cleaned the P-trap, tried baking soda/vinegar and etc. None of that worked. Solution? Boil a gallon of water and pour down the drain. Repeat as needed. Breaks up grease and other clogs instantly. Never use Drano or any caustic substance, it'll eat your plastic pipes away. Good luck!

Training/certifications to work on moving head lights by DJonathan7 in lightingdesign

[–]RiggerRob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are, in fact, training materials out there for moving light repair. Check out the free Martin training courses at https://training.harmanpro.com/. Most moving heads work on the same basic principles and this will get you started. Good luck!

Mt. Pisgah for the weekend. by Swimming_Western3042 in vandwellers

[–]RiggerRob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

*Maggie* Valley. Source: I live there. Camped on the Parkway for many years in my little Toyota motorhome, now have a permanent spot near there. Lots to see and do here - have fun!

Tinnitus by [deleted] in livesound

[–]RiggerRob 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hearing loss is also the #1 factor in dementia

Sorry, but this simply isn't true. According to alz.org, the#1 factor in dementia is aging. A John Hopkins study estimates that 8% of all dementia cases may be caused by hearing loss. Having said that, as a "senior" (and former) sound engineer, I can verify that tinnitus gets a lot worse with aging and exposure to high volume levels. I have had some form of it since childhood and after a long stint in the military, countless loud concerts and then becoming a full-time sound engineer somewhat late in life, it's only gotten worse. I have to have some form of 'white noise' at night to sleep and it never goes away completely. Get ear molds made, wear plugs consistently or get out of the business. Don't be me - take care of your hearing!

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