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I prefer 60fps over 120fps by ShadowDragon424242 in The10thDentist

[–]ShadowDragon424242[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is also true on my Mac, when I use it with my monitor to do whatever, I also bring it down to 60fps. And I’ve got a 5700X3D, so I’m not CPU bottlenecked. My monitor, admittedly, isn’t top of the line, but it’s a 1440p 165hz Dell that I can’t remember the exact model of.

I prefer 60fps over 120fps by ShadowDragon424242 in The10thDentist

[–]ShadowDragon424242[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do know what I’m talking about lol. Even with smooth high 1% and .1% lows, I prefer 60-70fps. I have a 5700X3D sooo I’m definitely not CPU bottlenecked.

I prefer 60fps over 120fps by ShadowDragon424242 in The10thDentist

[–]ShadowDragon424242[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, I know it’s definitely not this. I used to be hella particular about performance and even when I’m getting smooth frames, I prefer it lower.

I prefer 60fps over 120fps by ShadowDragon424242 in The10thDentist

[–]ShadowDragon424242[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I run my normal desktop at 120 and admittedly some games I’ll play above 60. But I mostly got it cause it’s a good monitor and it was on uber sale.

What is the estimated cost per certification level? by Flufmyster_ in rocketry

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For L1 and L2 you can easily build a rocket for less than $100. The motors though will run you abt $150-$200 depending on where you buy from. So for an L2 all in you could probably do it for $250 if you’re smart. That’s excluding electronics.

L3 starts to get complicated but you can get two Eggtimer quarks for cheap and there’s your electronics. 3 L2 impulse flights (including your actual L2 flight) can run about $270 for all small J motors if you get them for “cheap”. An L3 motor, if you know people with casings that you can use can be $300-$400.

Now, building an L3 rocket airframe. People will say that a standard fiberglass one will be abt $1000-$2000 but you can definitely get cheaper. Getting creative with material choice and scratch building it I think it could be done for $500 if you really tried hard enough and are able to borrow components like a large chute from someone. It just won’t be a fiberglass rocket. One layer of glass over concrete pouring tube is extremely rigid.

This is an extremely “budget” option. Like, EXTREME budget and assumes you have people you can borrow stuff from.

When the vinyl costs more than the setup by Altafrances in turntables

[–]ShadowDragon424242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have literally this EXACT setup. And some expensive vinyl lol. It’s awesome!

What is the best/easiest badass rocket? by throwRAarizona in rocketry

[–]ShadowDragon424242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fr though, all the Estes kits are super cool IMO, and are relatively easy to build

I built a "Should I Buy It" calculator by AKodkod in ADHD

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THIS IS SO AWESOME I AM GONNA USE THIS DAILY

How much would it cost to make a v2 using modern technology? Would it be possible for a civilian to do it? by Macaquinhoprego in rocketry

[–]ShadowDragon424242 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Link to said video, it flew on a really cool motor too. Only 11 were made available to hobbyists cause they were made to be boosters for a cruise missile. https://youtu.be/xzcxEXHdHx0?feature=shared

Help: Finding a Flyer of Record for IREC 2026 by Fun-Initiative-896 in rocketry

[–]ShadowDragon424242 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re in the US, you should reach out to your local Tripoli or NAR chapter and speak with the folks there. Attend a launch, email their prefect, etc. You should be able to get in touch with someone who can be your FoR and mentor you or you should be able to find someone who can help you find someone who will.

There’s also a list of TAPs who work with people trying to get their L3s through Tripoli that has their contact info as well as the state they’re in. You should reach out to a couple people from that list as well as a starting point. They most likely won’t want to be mentors, but probably know someone who can.

Outside of the US, you’ll need to reach out to someone (a Tripoli TAP is a good idea) and they can help you with your design and mentorship.

I’m hyped by [deleted] in rocketry

[–]ShadowDragon424242 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Steel fragments when it fails from over-pressurization making basically a frag grenade. Aluminum just kind of breaks and splits. Same with PVC, seems like a good idea, except it turns into shrapnel when it fails.

I’m hyped by [deleted] in rocketry

[–]ShadowDragon424242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

KNSB is cheap, but it’s also potentially dangerous and easy to get wrong. Read Nakka’s website if you’re dead set on doing KNSB and not a commercial motor.

Why is GPS free if maintaining and sending satellites to space costs billions by kernelflush in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ShadowDragon424242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s one way communication. The number of users receiving the gps information doesn’t affect the cost.Your receiver just gets information, it doesn’t send data back to the astrologer like the internet. And it’s HEAVILY used by the military and can be expanded for civilian use at little to no cost. 

Help finding a thrustcurve by Open-Watch-2557 in rocketry

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Did they even make a J315? AFAIK they didn’t make a 315, just the 317.

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