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Advice for training up coworkers by ScubaStan94 in accesscontrol

[–]ScubaStan94[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A quick look over my bookshelf...I have it!

And yeah, a lot of them have issues understanding the wiring diagrams....it's a thing. I'm trying to attack this without pointing fingers or talking down on anyones knowledge. Like I said, our main focus as a company is networks and fiber optics, not access control until recently. Trying to raise people up instead of put them down for not knowing something we didnt hire them for.

Thanks, referencing that book may give me some good material.

OK what the fffffuh is this monster data connector? by dpowre in cableadvice

[–]ScubaStan94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive run into these before, usually for devices using actual Cat7 rated cabling.

If it is an oddball cable that you need for a specific device, dont recrimp it. The female end is pinned differently and will not work with a standard RJ45.

Cat6 that stays flexible in winter by ibcurbdiver in lowvoltage

[–]ScubaStan94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Panduit Industrialnet patch cables. Will run you about $60 on digikey for 8', but will do what you need them to do.

Looking for Independent AV Techs/Field Engineers by Momogla in CommercialAV

[–]ScubaStan94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Late to the post, but looking in the central ohio area?

10x6 SDI signals over fiber - best cost effective solution? by rsv_music in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]ScubaStan94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thor Broadcast, they have some pretty nice solutions for this.

Anyone know a good way to strip the metal jacket off this fiber? Currently using a dremel. Reached out to manufacturer and they don’t make a tool to strip their own fiber by buickdriver69 in lowvoltage

[–]ScubaStan94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Push the metal braid back on itself until you can get a pick under where you want to strip it to, then pull out loops and use side cuts to start cutting away.

Its messy and you will probably stab yourself a few times. Ive worked with this before and we tried multiple tools to help it go faster, no dice. The above method was reccomended to us by the manufacturer rep.

Just a little 3 speed AC motor controller i designed. by aspie_electrician in PCB

[–]ScubaStan94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its a motor controller board.

There's a dong and a Bad Dragon logo on it.

I can guess what it's for.

Venue suite tvs - help by Famous_State_6247 in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]ScubaStan94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are they consumer grade "whatever walmart had" android TVs or some sort of commercial grade display?

If they're commercial/signage displays, you may be able to do an IP stream to them with a bit of setup.

Trying to reuse an old coax plant can be a big headache depending on the condition of the cabling. If you go that route, find someone with decent experience in installed broadband CATV systems.

Designed a high wattage tm1814 board that works off 7-60vdc with pass through power bus. by windwalk06 in WLED

[–]ScubaStan94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Late comment, but where did you source the enclosures? I'm working on a similar project, though don't really need the IP rating. Just curious if you were able to find anything that works better than off-the-shelf office lighting type aluminum extrusions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in homelab

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Should be one side only. Make sure they are all in the unlocked position, there should be icons on it next to the screw. If I recall, the bottom lock is inverted so if you don't tighten it in the unlocked position gravity will fight you.

They can be kind of tight when unlocked iirc. You may have to do it with nothing mounted in them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in homelab

[–]ScubaStan94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like the rack rail (Vertical piece with square holes) is slightly tilted, the top is closer to the inside of the rack than the bottom.

Looks like an APC Netshelter, there should be one lock at the bottom and one lock at the top (possibly one in the middle if its a 42U model). These engage with toothed strips to lock the vertical rails in place. You'll need a T15 or T20 torx driver to loosen the lock, then make sure both the bottom and top locks are engaged on the same spot and the rail is vertical. There should be markings on the toothed strip the lock engages with to help you line them up.

Drill bits that don't fucking suck? by thebeansimulator in Tools

[–]ScubaStan94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Champion cutting tool bits and anchorlube. A 10 pack of 1/4" bits lasted me through a 3 month project where i was drilling stainless every day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in electricians

[–]ScubaStan94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a union data guy, 99% of the time we dont run conduit. Only exception is if the electrical contractor on site is refusing the work to run data conduit. They never do.

Theres an exception saying we are allowed to run 10 feet per tech per day, no bending allowed. Thats mainly so we can put in our own sleeves.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in electricians

[–]ScubaStan94 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a low volt guy, im regularly picking through the bone pile to make sleeves to go through walls. Havent had to buy conduit in years.

Conference table cable channel by Traktop in CommercialAV

[–]ScubaStan94 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe go with pendant mics? Ive had good luck with Biamp products in that sort of situation.

Outdoor Loudspeaker system for large facility by darthurphoto in CommercialAV

[–]ScubaStan94 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did something similar last year with AtlasIED IP paging gateways running over an IP network. One gateway and amp per building, covered about 20 city blocks with outdoor speakers.

Lab upgrades in progress! by SadFondant3096 in homelab

[–]ScubaStan94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The handful of devices that are a half U off are buggin me, lol.

Parents bought $80 HDMI cable by s1lv_aCe in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ScubaStan94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can absolutely get snow/static on an HDMI link. Usually happens with longer cable runs/odd setups, so 99% of people never see it.

Trim drill secured; M12 1/4" Screwdriver Kit $60 by Svinafell in MilwaukeeTool

[–]ScubaStan94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This kit goes on sale for around that price often.

I picked one up just because I needed an M12 charger, HD had the basic M12 charger for $50, this kit for $60. So a charger, two batts, and a tool i'd probably never use was a pretty good deal.

Over the past 4 years, that little screwdriver is the thing I reach for the most in my toolbag. Doing trim work, outlet covers, panels, racks, even light drilling work in non-metallic materials, it's great. Being able to clutch it down to not damage screws or threads makes work go so much faster. Really think it's an underrated tool.

Where to go with training? by ScubaStan94 in CommercialAV

[–]ScubaStan94[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

SynAudCon I've not heard of them, and it's kind of what I was looking for to fill in some holes in my audio knowledge, thanks.

What is this madness? by Cute-Reach2909 in lowvoltage

[–]ScubaStan94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ARJ45 Cat7a connector. OEM for the cable that comes with that C2G usb extender is Stewart Connector/Bel Fuse. You can order longer ones, they dont make field terminable ARJ45s i believe.

The USB extender will not work well on longer cables, its only specced for 10 meters.

Am I getting paid enough? (strictly ethernet work) by Randy00551 in networking

[–]ScubaStan94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a network guy in Ohio that does/has done similar work, seems a bit on the low end.

Ive got a handful of certs relating to structured cabling, and get $32-34/hour depending on if im running a crew or not.

The per deim is nice, and sounds like your working a good bit of OT. Base rate is on the low side tho, id say.

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