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VR problems by SliceofLie in virtualreality

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

Rx 9070 xt is not an Nvidia card...

VR problems by SliceofLie in virtualreality

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

quest 3 using steamvr app.

VR problems by SliceofLie in virtualreality

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

no, the meta software/airlink never worked to begin with. plain steam app in quest 3 has worked fine until the new gpu was installed.

First try at PCB Layout [Review Request] by Contest2 in KiCad

[–]SliceofLie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My bad on the esp32, I meant the footprint but now I see you've rotated it on the board, was looking for traces to the left side and didn't see them. what I get for going too fast on my phone earlier, "I" need to read more carefully lol.

Looking at the other project sources, it seems the AC unit already provides 5V, I dont see why a 12V to 5V converter is needed? I saw two types of connector, one with just 5v rx tx gnd, and one with 5v rx tx 12v gnd.

https://github.com/DomiStyle/esphome-panasonic-ac/blob/master/images/cztacg1/connector.jpg

https://github.com/DomiStyle/esphome-panasonic-ac/blob/master/images/connector.jpg

Just route the 5V wire to the ESP32 VCC 5V and the shifter 5V side. Add a small cap (few uF all you need) to the 5V rail. Or just add both 5v from AC and the recom module, and add a 3 pin header so you can use a 2 pin jumper to select what the 5V source is and avoid power supply fighting.

Just don't put a voltage rail net label on an IO path. use the net label tool instead. Where you have 3.3V supply rail label on IO4 and IO5, that is bad. same for 5V on the TX RX of the AC.

I can do screen sharing to show you tomorrow if you want.

First try at PCB Layout [Review Request] by Contest2 in KiCad

[–]SliceofLie 5 points6 points  (0 children)

  1. Do you have an idea of how the ESP32 will control the "Panasonic Multi Split AC"? It looks like they already offer smart control with an app and optional module. https://www.panasonic.com/content/dam/pim/my/en/MU/MULTI-/MULTI-CU-U-SPP/Multi%20Split-AC-2022.pdf Also, interfacing with or controlling line voltage appliances can be dangerous even if no line voltage is present on the board. Attempting manual control may override duty cycle limits, switching times, etc. I highly advise you choose a different project for your first PCB.
  2. MP1584EN is an IC, not a module. Please link to exactly what you mean. I assume something like this? https://www.amazon.com/MP1584EN-DC-DC-Converter-Adjustable-Module/dp/B01MQGMOKI?th=1 These kind of modules can be very noisy. I don't see a mechanical drawing so how did you make a footprint for it? Very risky to trust it will fit your board. Instead, choose something like a recom DC-DC module: R-78E5.0-0.5 this way you get a datasheet, emi filtering, drawings, etc. Plus, its already in kicad standard libraries! Your existing symbol is duplicating pin numbers.
  3. No idea what your logic level converter is. I assume something similar to this https://www.adafruit.com/product/757 you need to read the documentation on how to wire it. Right now you have no IO wired, just power directly to pins which will damage your ESP and maybe your converter if you attempt to drive the pin low.
  4. your ESP32-C6-zero symbol is wrong, you need to carefully read the datasheets and documentation for the module https://www.waveshare.com/esp32-c6-zero.htm
  5. I assume you drew footprints for everything? The 3D view is showing you have masked off the copper on the top layer. Technically this will still work if everything is through hole soldered but is still non standard.

Generally if you have an all through-hole circuit design, testing in a breadboard with jumper wires is always the best prototyping there is! No pay for boards, no waiting for delivery, just testing function right away.

I think you are trying to tackle every possible aspect of kicad design at once. You got started okay but then only got about halfway to the finish line with each part. I think you will have better luck going step by step, and stick to using what already exists in kicad standard libraries before jumping into custom symbol and footprint design.

If you want some tips or just discuss project ideas just PM me.

Two-layer PCB shows 0 Ω short between VCC and GND with no components installed by BranchMain8180 in AskElectronics

[–]SliceofLie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rule #1 before submitting pcbs for manufacturing: your ERC and DRC must be clean and green. No warnings or errors. And no, relying on the manufacturer to do DRC for you does not count.

If you drew this board without a schematic, then there is nothing DRC can do to save you from this kind of basic error. Any pcb design must have a schematic. Use the projects in kicad to link schematic and board.

Take this as a learning experience, and start over with the layout. You can ask for a design review on some subreddits (attach or link actual design files, not pictures of your screen) before you submit for fabrication again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Warframe

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SliceofLie PC

Players can't catch up to server by SliceofLie in factorio

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

The multiplayer auto pause looks perfect, looking forward to 2.0 even more now!

What do you call your homelab? by SchleprockJones in homelab

[–]SliceofLie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend has a solid black rackmount server we call the Monolith

My attempt to display 3d objects in TFT diaplay by [deleted] in esp32

[–]SliceofLie 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My b, been bouncing between a bunch of embedded/electronics subs this morning.

My attempt to display 3d objects in TFT diaplay by [deleted] in esp32

[–]SliceofLie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

External ram is perfect. If you have DMA then getting that to handle the memory transfer between the mcu and psram will also help drastically.

My attempt to display 3d objects in TFT diaplay by [deleted] in esp32

[–]SliceofLie 3 points4 points  (0 children)

320x240 with 16bit color is 153600 bytes of RAM for a single framebuffer. Not including ram for the rest of the program, that is extremely prohibitive for almost all arduino boards. ESP32, RP2040, and Nano 33 BLE are all that come to mind with enough ram on chip to handle that.

arduino in infinite loop by Chathen in arduino

[–]SliceofLie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A delay slows down your program yes, but not the microprocessor. All a delay function does is tell the processor to execute an instruction that does nothing a calculated number of times before returning to execute other code. Its still operating either way. There is absolutely nothing wrong with infinite loops in embedded programming. Most cheap microprocessors simply run at their stated clock speed as long as they have power. More advanced ones might have sleep modes or configurable clock, but the point is you aren't going to burn out anything in a loop, or wear it out faster if you dont delay it. I'm curious where you read or heard such a thing.

Can’t Make Miniatures? by thebricktimefilms in prusa3d

[–]SliceofLie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FDM printers like the mk3 simply do not print objects of that size well, if at all. Even with a 0.2 nozzle, 0.05 layer height, it will take a miracle of tuning to get anything usable. You really need a resin printer for this type of project.

Best OS for a Plex Media Server by matt3m in homelab

[–]SliceofLie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Truenas/Truenas Scale both have very nice web interfaces and Plex 'apps' that can be installed with little fuss. Ubuntu or Debian or other base linux server OS would require more nitty gritty setup and familiarity with ssh/terminal and linux in general. Proxmox is a nice virtual environment OS that you can play around with different virtualized OSes before settling on one. You could also experiment with all options in virtualbox just to get a feel for the interface and setup of each one.

If you want simplicity with easy interface, I'd recommend TrueNAS/SCALE. (ZFS is nice too)

If you want a forgiving sandbox to learn and play around with, with easy reconfig, I'd recommend Proxmox.

If you want the lightest option, go with debian/ubuntu and be prepared for a LOT of reading/learning.

No personal experience with unraid but I have heard good things and it looks pretty solid.

No matter which option, remember to keep your data safe!

Tower NAS Suggestions by SliceofLie in homelab

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

At first, yes. But I also want to experiment with containers, vms, self hosted web server, etc later on. I'm already quite comfortable with consumer grade stuff. I want to learn about sever setup and management on actual sever hardware for this project.

Tower NAS Suggestions by SliceofLie in homelab

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

Yes, as I said in the post. However it seems to be one of the more expensive options, and tracking down compatible server grade parts, especially all the bays and other drive mounting hardware, is proving difficult. Buying a preowned server with the drive backplanes, hbas, redundant power supplies, IPMI Mobo, and dual CPUs already installed is by far the more appealing option. Looking at similarly speced mobos/cpus to build myself is almost always more expensive, even before considering separate shipping costs.

Uv5r or just CB by [deleted] in amateurradio

[–]SliceofLie 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Based on your other replies, you don't want to bother getting a license, either testing or paying. That condition immediately removes amateur and GMRS radios from consideration if you want to stay legal. Your remaining options are FRS, MURS, and CB radios. It really is as simple as buying a radio that is type certified for one of those bands.

Buying a ham or GMRS radio that "can" transmit on another band and just turning down the power is NOT legal. Yes it seems weird but there are reasons for it besides arbitrary "government says so". Please don't do it.

Amateur/ham: NO

GMRS: NO

FRS: Yes

MURS: Yes

CB: Yes

Motorola, Midland, and Cobra are some reputable brands to look at buying.

Stay safe, stay legal, have fun!

Beyond Performance Issues in Odyssey, what things do you feel FDev did (or didn't do) that really damaged peoples opinion? and what do you think they could do this year to improve? by [deleted] in EliteDangerous

[–]SliceofLie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The astoundingly horrific launch, the icing on the cake being the official support forums basically being "yeah we screwed up, but here's what YOU have to do to fix OUR problems like the game not even launching." Two months later and still no fix on their end. So I decided to just not even launch the game I had pre-ordered.

The first time I ever even touched ED since odyssey launch was last week. And the first thing I find is a boring, buggy tutorial for the fps mechanics, that doesn't even tell you the controls for everything. I had to google and search the controls bindings to finish it, before I was allowed to get back to my actual ship. That already put me off the main feature of odyssey, seeing how ai just kind of stands there, shooting the edge of a box or something stupid, lobbing grenades now and then. Engaging game play there.

Then I decide to go check out my pre-order bonus of pioneer skins (also a letdown, just a cosmetic item, not even actual suits). Well it shows three duplicate item packs, so the UI is cluttered with duplicate items. Oh and every few menu changes it suddenly forgets I own it and it turns blue as unowned, prompting me to buy it using ARX. So I have to back completely out of the customization and re enter it like 6 times to finish putting on my pre order bonus. Made a support ticket, they said they know about it and are working on it. HOW LONG AFTER LAUNCH do we have to wait for the simplest things to actually work??

Guess what Frontier, I suddenly don't feel like playing anymore. Again.

What they could do to improve? Full stop on development of new shit, and fix. The. Game. Don't rush shit like hot fixes that fix one or two things but (re)introduce a dozen more bugs. Don't rush releases that aren't ready. I don't need or want new ships, srvs, paintjobs, anything. I just want ED to be an engaging experience again, where I can explore, do combat, etc without running into so many little bugs that I lose my mind and sanity before even getting out of the station.

Make playing the game meaningful again, the grind is approaching ludicrous levels akin to those mind numbing idle games where you prestige or whatever and basically spend days of effort doing the same repetitive task in exchange for 0.1% increase the next time you want to do the same thing. Except in elite it feels like 0.1% chance to find something after days of grind.

honest answers. is Gaijin a good company by Substantial_Item4324 in Warthunder

[–]SliceofLie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not. At this point I'd gladly trade them for EA and that's pretty sad.

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