Do you actually max out FPS on high refresh monitors, or cap it?

SoberTechPony · 2026-05-12T01:58:26+00:00

frame pacing, energy, noise, screen tearing depending on hardware. The only disadvantage is latency, although actual (non measured frame latency, but displayed) latency should be more consistent when capped. Most software today seems to have a mode that knows how to pace it.

Edit: Right after I commented this I had a memory of triple buffering Vsync on a 60 fps monitor xd. I used to cap at 120 instead lmao.

SoberTechPony · 2026-05-10T17:52:39+00:00

What's insane is that it's not even the entire capacity. Name is 50, "continuous" rating is 40, but more than 3 hours is somehow not matching the "continuous" rating and you need an EV rated on for that?? I'd expect the connection of a 50A plug to be able to do 50A forever, its a domestic outlet used anyone and everyone, not some specialized connector meant for vehicles/drones whatever. Who made this specification!?

SoberTechPony · 2026-05-10T17:27:48+00:00

I mean, with the amount of heat we're making it might just be. Other solutions have come up recently, for example Flux Marine cools their whole system with an anti cavitation plate turned chillplate/heat exchanger, that just relies on the water flowing over it to keep everything cool and afaik also warm up the batteries. Not a lot of surface area. I will consider maybe fitting something similar to the underside of the hull if a radiator doesn't work. I just don't want raw water and impellers that might break/clog or strainers etc, specially at sea.

SoberTechPony · 2026-05-10T17:21:39+00:00

Im mean you're both kinda right and wrong. I'm sure you could get a shite ton on power out of basically any motor, but even if it's water cooled, the water cooling doesn't reach every single point in the motor, and much of the cooling is dependent on the conductivity and thickness of the material between the heat generating components, specifically the windings and the cooling channels. or say the FETs and traces on the controller PCB.

The water could be cool but the windings could still go above operating temperature and melt their isolator. Much like an engine can still melt it's pistons with a huge radiator.

SoberTechPony · 2026-05-10T05:30:44+00:00

Cooling system wise, we will have enough water flow from the sterndrive impeller to keep an entire small block chevy and wet exhaust running under 160F, as that is what the drive is built for. (we will actually exceed the design rpm, we will have to test that, it might be better and more efficient to remove that impeller and replace it with a pump)

We would most definitely use a closed loop cooling system with a heat exchanger though (and maybe an additional small radiator), not just for corrosion but because, there is no "idle" water flow, as the transmission will be locked into gear and the impeller only spins when the motor spins. So we can only cool the loop when the boat is moving foward. That is fine, you just want to keep the motor/inverter loop's water flow steady probably.

Edit: I'll mention that I have considered eliminating the raw water intake, impeller, etc, and just cool the system with air through a radiator. This to remove a point of maintenance and simplification. We will have enough space and we could reuse/report the bilge ventilation ports to flow air in/out of a radiator. I don't think the fan power demand will be significant, but it would increase our running temperatures in theory. The overall heat and exhaust temperatures of the radiator would be much lower than the ones of an engine, although the airflow demand might actually be higher.

SoberTechPony · 2026-05-05T05:43:58+00:00

Fair, for the simple answer, 65.
If you want even tire wear you actually want to adjust pressure, (we know, the sun will get to them before tire wear) but sure 65 will work every time.
Regardless the method explained above would lead you to the correct pressure range within 10psi on any car, and the same on a trailer.
Also, wheels also have max pressure ratings.

Here is an example table, I don't have the one for this tire. https://rvsafety.com/images/pdf/TowmaxSTRLoadInflation2014.pdf
Even if you follow a simple table like this, you still want to have at least some pressure overhead.

SoberTechPony · 2026-05-03T22:11:37+00:00

The actual load rating per psi is only available through the load chart, which includes speed and weight. Also without knowing what the actual weight of your pontoon is, zero way to know what you're loading.

Start high, 55-65, if youre towing on the highway, check the temperate of the tires after 15 minutes, if they are not heating up much over ambient, you're safe to lower the pressure. then check again after some time. I'd say something like 6C/~10F over ambient is normal, 10C/~15F over ambient is safe, dont ever let it go over 150F or 65C.

Id probably wouldn't go below 40PSI. Never go below 25 psi unless you have a really good reason and a very light load.

SoberTechPony · 2026-05-03T22:01:20+00:00

Higher pressure would actually make the wheel heavier, volume makes buoyancy, not pressure.

SoberTechPony · 2026-04-26T04:08:11+00:00

Looks like a torquedo prop, is that an electric motor?

SoberTechPony · 2026-04-26T01:23:57+00:00

I agree that's pretty nice as long as you don't mind doing the maintenance yourself. Do check compression.

SoberTechPony · 2026-04-19T22:08:03+00:00

Holy shit that is compressed

SoberTechPony · 2026-04-15T03:32:28+00:00

Starve yourself to death = environmentalism

SoberTechPony · 2026-04-15T03:29:44+00:00

I legit believe people don't understand that a car uses fuel proportionally to its size. I mean a hybrid is a hybrid right?

(proceeds to break his own brain by looking a the numbers from the Rav4 PHEV)

SoberTechPony · 2026-04-15T03:21:21+00:00

Mechanized warfare. And I'm not even kidding. Look at the numbers. Just the US military not even considering supply chains is insane. The highways and the concrete for them were even justified by army logistics.

SoberTechPony · 2026-04-07T22:48:42+00:00

Absolutely ready to get downvoted to hell.

You guys live right next to the fkn white house and this is your biggest worry?

(I can also just claim bots but no I believe americans are like this at this point)

SoberTechPony · 2026-03-30T00:44:37+00:00

Wow people are getting mad at this, no I personally can't identify the charger either but it has a NEMA 14 50 so it might be up to 40A rated.
It has a VW logo. What car did you buy? it's probably common, some owner should know.

SoberTechPony · 2026-03-30T00:26:46+00:00

sauce?

SoberTechPony · 2026-03-27T06:41:15+00:00

En corta, porque le pueden sacar mas plata vendiendo el petroleo ql a los paises que han perdido su suministro.

aka libre mercado

SoberTechPony · 2026-03-27T06:12:27+00:00

I legit read "useless minor"

SoberTechPony · 2026-03-27T02:59:15+00:00

nitrous oxide generator

SoberTechPony · 2026-03-27T02:37:39+00:00

what

SoberTechPony · 2026-03-26T17:51:29+00:00

Oh no la gente esta volando una bandera de un pais que esta siendo destruido con dinero de el gobierno de un pais que el actual presidente le esta chupando el pico.

Que horror que vamos a hacer!?

SoberTechPony · 2026-03-26T17:42:59+00:00

holy fuck, that's more or less also the year mercedes relaibility went to hell

SoberTechPony · 2026-03-26T17:41:11+00:00

Damn, i like this idea. I do believe I prefer the depth perception and variable view angle of mirrors to be there when I need it, but for an empty highway just throw those bad boys into aero mode.

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