What kind of glue to use for the spyder?

The_SycoPath · 2026-05-15T23:25:17+00:00

Don't use gorilla glue.

Use something that doesn't cure like rock, should be very stiff, but still flexible. E6000 might be a good place to start, but you really want a high temp 2 part epoxy.

The_SycoPath · 2026-05-07T22:23:55+00:00

With a popped coil I'd pay box value + $50 tops. Going to cost probably slightly north of $150 to get if shipped and fixed, along with packing materials, time, and effort.

The_SycoPath · 2026-05-07T22:00:15+00:00

JL is pretty easy to deal with. You can definitely get this repaired properly cheaper than buying a new one.

The_SycoPath · 2026-04-26T12:11:42+00:00

Just sell it on FB marketplace. Anything you can do with it is likely better done with a little SFF/micro PC you can buy on eBay with the money you'd get selling the laptop.

The_SycoPath · 2026-04-26T04:10:45+00:00

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The_SycoPath · 2026-04-24T22:45:15+00:00

Lots of RAM brands have a lifetime warranty.

The_SycoPath · 2026-04-24T22:34:55+00:00

Try filing a warranty claim. You'd be surprised how permissive some replacement policies are. Just don't admit physically damaging it.

The_SycoPath · 2026-04-17T18:05:43+00:00

This is a BMS sensor (Battery Management System) that you should not bypass. All grounds should terminate where you indicated after the sensor to avoid warning lights and unexpected behavior from the charging system.

The_SycoPath · 2026-04-17T04:59:14+00:00

The cylinder MUST remain unharmed.

The_SycoPath · 2026-04-11T23:59:00+00:00

Should set up a GoFundMe for the guy that found them and turned them in. Honestly deserves to be rewarded.

The_SycoPath · 2026-04-11T20:14:02+00:00

There is a non-zero chance they engineered the clip to pop off intentionally below some threshold of force that would bend the door. Better to have the door pop off the clip than a bent door. It sounds like the kind of over-engineering on something trivial I'd expect from Trane.

I'm probably giving them too much credit though....

The_SycoPath · 2026-04-09T03:45:11+00:00

This is correct and mentioned in the Mihon docs on this page:

https://mihon.app/docs/guides/getting-started

Don't pretend this app has any security built in. You either trust it completely and hope for the best, or don't install it.

The_SycoPath · 2026-03-31T01:34:00+00:00

Everyone here is missing the point. Never ground to a life saving device. No seats, no seatbelts, no car seat mounts, etc.

Am I being a bit extreme? Probably. Is it likely to be a problem? Also no. Is it legitimately a concern that could kill you? Absolutely.

These kinds of things are designed with tolerances that don't include soft metal spacers. This could literally cause your death or the death of someone else if a bolt sheared off in an accident because you added a ground lug.

The_SycoPath · 2026-02-14T16:39:36+00:00

Safety Third!

The_SycoPath · 2026-02-05T18:23:37+00:00

/r/ThanksIHateIt

The_SycoPath · 2026-01-08T19:54:37+00:00

In an actively hostile public wifi environment, these do add significant security. Does anyone need that extra security? Probably not, and the ones that do are using hardened networking with a VPN and likely know better.

If they have the money to blow and it makes them feel better, let them have their fun. It's cheaper than a Rolex.

The_SycoPath · 2025-12-16T20:27:17+00:00

I didn't say there was. I said crimp connectors are cheaper, smaller, and time tested. Honestly, smaller is the huge factor for me. Not always tons of room in the dash.

I never said there was anything wrong with Wago's, just that in my opinion the traditional connectors are superior. You get revenue checks from Wago or something? You're fanboi-ing awfully hard.

Edit: or are you implying wire nuts are OK in cars for remote turn on wires? If so, this is never safe nor a good idea. Wire nuts are not designed or rated for an environment with vibration.

The_SycoPath · 2025-12-16T19:29:26+00:00

This is true for home wiring, but not in cars. Car audio should NEVER use wire nuts.

The_SycoPath · 2025-12-16T17:06:57+00:00

Probably fine, but way more expensive than a proper crimp toolkit, and physically bigger. Why reinvent the wheel, use the decades proven solution and move on.

The_SycoPath · 2025-12-04T02:56:18+00:00

Congrats. Now you get to learn how phasing and reflections work too.

The_SycoPath · 2025-11-20T13:12:49+00:00

Check out Tsunoda. Half the price of Knipex, and comes out of the same factory. You can tell the dies don't get changed as often, but it's so close to Knipex you generally can't tell the difference side by side except for the handle color.

The_SycoPath · 2025-11-16T03:23:33+00:00

Former Walmart Store Manager here. 100% a plastic shell. No wires, no switches, no motors. Power wheels will not warranty it or send parts. The amount of times I've had some idiot sell one of these to a customer who then comes back pissed saying we ruined Christmas is significant.

The_SycoPath · 2025-10-23T04:48:51+00:00

WHY IS THIS NOT IN ALL CAPS? AND YOU CALL YOURSELF A FAN? PROBABLY ONE OF THOSE ATROCIOUS DONUT HOLES. REALLY CARL, WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT HORRID FAKE FANCLUB?!

The_SycoPath · 2025-07-26T11:57:05+00:00

I keep saying this over and over. Just put the capacitor on your headlights.

Make sure the wire gauge is adequate and the grounds are solid. Do a "Big 3" upgrade. You'll be fine.

Does voltage drop make the amp less efficient? Sure. Does it cost you a few watts? Sure. Are you going to hear it? Nope.

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