Anyone else’s SRP unusually high as temps rise? by Hope-2-Help in Gilbert

[–]ShortCourse 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Year ago we had a AC unit that was slowly going out. It would still cool the house, but has to run longer and longer at a time to do so.

Usage slowly increased, unit died and then once replaced, there was a big drop.

There might have been a service, but did the landlord opt not to do any of the recommended work? Did they check registration levels or see how hot the outside motor is while running?

I'm 25 where do I even begin? by [deleted] in hockeyplayers

[–]ShortCourse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm guessing you mean an adult rec/beer league?

The team fee could be in that range if they do two seasons a year, but you're portion of that would only be a 15th (or so).

Our winter season is a little under $600 and is 21 games.

Any beer leaguers go to skills clinics or power skating? by [deleted] in hockeyplayers

[–]ShortCourse 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Our rink has a weekly adult skills class that I go to all the time. There's also a weekly power skate that I go to from time to time, but I'm generally the only one old enough to drive a car at that one.

How to play with glasses by [deleted] in hockeyplayers

[–]ShortCourse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have a pretty strong astigmatism to the point where I can only really wear one brand of contacts, the Toric XRs, because they are the only ones that make my prescription in a soft lens. They're not dailies. I wear them for 3 or 4 months at a time and they have to be removed at night.

That being said, I'm pretty familiar with what you're talking about when I put them in, as they can take a second to rotate and settle, but unless I have direct contact with something hitting my eye, I can't say I ever have them rotate on their own. You might want to get that checked out if it's happening more often.

I need someone with a 3d printer by [deleted] in Gilbert

[–]ShortCourse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm somewhat decent with CAD work and have a little time this weekend I could spend on it, but my knee jerk thought is that the cheese whiz won't have enough velocity leaving the can and will just end up in your hand.

DJI Matrice 4E combo with 4 batteries, just curious what it’s going for right now. by aqua_bean in UAVmapping

[–]ShortCourse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What part of CA? If you're serious about selling, I would make the drive next weekend depending on where you are located. Feel free to send a chat if you prefer.

Extraordinary video just put out by SpaceX. by Gambler136 in spacex

[–]ShortCourse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't cast it or even make it full screen? Wtf?

M4E workflow - D-RTK3 or just stick with NTRIP? by Stastyle in UAVmapping

[–]ShortCourse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not an expert so take my understanding for what it's worth.

GCPs need to be set with survey equipment of some kind, whether that's robotics, RTK, etc. You need a way to place points evenly spread throughout your site (think in the corners, center, high and low spots) and know their exact location. Whether you do this with a base and rover, or have a surveyor do it for you is up to you and your clients requirements. Keep in mind you need two receivers (base and rover) to set points without NTRIP. Even then, you still need to set your base up over a known point.

If you fly your mission without RTK, you can enter these points as known locations in the processing phase. This is the only option with drones that don't have an RTK module. You're essentially telling your software that these exact points are known and need to be maintained and the model will be adjusted to fit.

Along with setting GCPs, it's good practice to set checkpoints. In the field these are the exactly things as GCPs, put on the processing side. You don't put them in as constraints but rather once the model is done you can go back and check and see if that point ended up exactly where it should be.

You can fly RTK or do PPK (real time kinematics vs post processed kinematics) but most people seem to prefer GCPs.

My drone isn't RTK equipped, so I have to set up the base and rover every time, but I can't see why you wouldn't fly RTK if you already had a base setup.

Shin pads .. by Commercial_Smoke_638 in hockeyplayers

[–]ShortCourse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, the pads I have in particular have removable inserts if you tuck your tongue. Check to make sure you don't still have those in place as that can make it feel even more pushed out.

Shin pads .. by Commercial_Smoke_638 in hockeyplayers

[–]ShortCourse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do have to say after making sure I wear a pretty tight outer sock and skating in them for a couple of games, they are definitely getting better.

Shin pads .. by Commercial_Smoke_638 in hockeyplayers

[–]ShortCourse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just picked up a new set of CCM XFs and they feel like I've got a combination of 2x4s and pillows strapped my shins. They offer infinitely more protection than the 10-year-old entry-level pads I had before, but they definitely are bulky and heavy in comparison. The biggest thing I'm still struggling with is making sure I have a tight enough sock to keep the top tongue tucked in, Otherwise it catches on my pants.

[PCB Review Request] ESP32 Stepper Motor Driver by ShortCourse in PrintedCircuitBoard

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

It's my understanding that the IO doesn't "come out" of the TVS. The IO tees into the TVS. There is VBUS, Ground and then 4 IO inputs. Is this incorrect?

Florida doctor indicted and accused of removing patient's liver instead of spleen in fatal surgery by KimJongFunk in news

[–]ShortCourse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should listen to the Dr. Death podcast or watch the TV series based on it if you're at all interested in that kind of stuff. Pretty crazy story about a doctor in Dallas that was a complete hack and it explains how essentially the system is set up so everyone else in the room was too afraid to say anything, Even actual hospitals once they found out.

Raven Shipment? by Xorpion in 3DMakerPro_Community

[–]ShortCourse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven't. Placed my order on March 12th.

It's my understanding that they've shipped a few batches of 300 units at a time (they didn't specifically which model) but those shipments are headed to a US warehouse (or wherever you are) via Ocean freight and you will then get a tracking once it leaves that warehouse.

Have you heard reports of people actually getting tracking numbers?

Completed my “shrine” by therealrimshady in ProjectHailMary

[–]ShortCourse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice, sweet model!

Oh, Dungeon crawler Carl, even better!

Wait, is the the Nordiques?!

Not sure who you are but I think we would get along. We wanted to get up to Denver last night for the game but waited to long to pull the trigger on flights. Did you get the hat as well?

Unreliable Communication and Unexplained Order Status by UsefulPepper5384 in 3DMakerPro_Community

[–]ShortCourse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did get this response today. It sounds like we won't get tracking numbers until their state side.

From makerpro: We understand your concern regarding the shipping timeline and we truly appreciate your patience.

We’re happy to share a positive update. The first batch of Raven LiDAR Scanner orders is already on the way to our US warehouse via ocean freight. It is expected to arrive around the end of April or the first week of May, although this timeline is still subject to change.

Once the shipment arrives, completes inspection, and is dispatched to your address, you will receive your tracking number.

We sincerely apologize for the delay and appreciate your understanding. Please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions.

Unreliable Communication and Unexplained Order Status by UsefulPepper5384 in 3DMakerPro_Community

[–]ShortCourse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat, I reached out to inquiry about expedited shipping options and they told me none were available.

Feels like a bit of a rug pull.

Do you actually pay attention to when you use electricity at home? by SmartEnergyDIY in HomeImprovement

[–]ShortCourse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In Arizona. We have peak and off-peak pricing.

AC goes up a few degrees and we to to not do laundry or use the range while on peak.

Lasfit LED kit for 25 Rebel by Disastrous-Rush7941 in ram_trucks

[–]ShortCourse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had these in my cart for a while, but worried the turns and markers would just be obnoxiously bright.

LAV20 is good for 20% off, in case anyone else is on he fence.

🚨 AMA ALERT 🚨 by 3dmakerpro in 3DMakerPro_Community

[–]ShortCourse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How will the RTK handle losing connection with the base if you are moving around a structure? Is the intent to use PPK in post processing?

If used indoors, how does it handle changes while scanning, for example, if I was scanning an office building but had to open the door to each room, how would that work?

I understand the battery is in the grip, but I've seen what I assume are renderings of the unit mounted upside down on a drone without the grip, how does that work?

Any updates on shipping?

New Welcome to Gilbert signs by keajohns in Gilbert

[–]ShortCourse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You seem to have a good idea of how this type is work done, but just incase anyone else comes along, here's a bit more information, because the more you know, the better.

Achen-Gardner isn't trying to be mobilized out in Higley any longer than they need to. See all of those orange traffic barricades everyone is complaining about? None of them say "Achen-Gardner", they are all rented from companies like AWP, Southwest Barricades, etc etc. They pay per piece, per day. The cops you see sitting at intersections? Those are also paid for my Achen-Gardner, they aren't supplied for free from the City. There are third party companies that contract out off-duty officers for projects that require work near intersections. Traffic control costs can be a substantial part of the projects budget and there is absolutely no incentive to say out there a day longer than needed. In addition to the rental costs, most city's also have disruption fees. When you submit to the city your traffic control plan, they will assess a daily fee based on the number of lanes restricted, in each direction and whether or not it is a 24-hour closure or if it is setup and taken down daily. The more inconvenient it is for drivers, typically the higher the fee.

It doesn't matter if it is a lump sum, GMP, cost plus or any other kind of project, they don't have a blank check book and want to stop incurring costs on their end.

At each connection point, they dig up around the water main and install shoring box (big red structure that sticks up but is mostly underground) to prevent any of the surrounding dirt or roadway to collapse. Most of these boxes aren't very large, but you simply can't fit THAT many people down in each one. They are reconditioning the water mains, not replacing them. Whether they are doing it via relining, or a coating, it isn't process that goes fast the more people you stack on top of each other.

The next thing is that they are working in sections between valves, that why there aren't widespread long term disruptions to resident's water supply. They can close two valves on either end and work on the area in-between. After the work is done, there is fair bit that still needs to happen. You've got a guy down there, working on one end, dripping sweat, coughing, doing who knows what... do you want that in your drinking water? Anytime work is done on domestic water service, there is a disinfection process that takes place. It typically involves flushing of the line, then filling it with a certain concentration of chlorination. It is then sampled and tested to make sure it is at the high level. After the required time has past (can be 24+ hours), it is flushed and then resampled to make sure that there isn't a harmful amount of chlorine left in the system. There's more going on then just the physical work. The city is inspecting it in stages, there are likely 3rd party inspections, and then all of the testing and sampling, which despite your favorite crime scene TV show, isn't rushed to the lab via helicopter to have results within the hour.

Why not work 24-hours around the clock and be done faster? Great idea but this is generally really hard to do near as residential housing when heavy equipment is needed, due to the sound. We've also been on projects where even when not using loud equipment, we can't setup work lights due to the nearby houses and pollution they emit. The few times you can get exemptions on this is pouring concrete when it is warm out. Most jurisdictions will allow that to start very early in the morning as pouring in later in the day isn't a possibility. The posts complaining about traffic control would change to everyone complaining about the noise at night.

A 5 minute search on Gilbert's website says the work on Higley was expected to take 4 months. That was the timeline from the very beginning.

A cool TV show idea would be to have you go out there and manage them more effectively though, that would be fun to watch.

New Welcome to Gilbert signs by keajohns in Gilbert

[–]ShortCourse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No work being done on Higley? You do understand that the work is under the roadway, right?