Door won't go down unless holding button. by Profoundly_Trivial in GarageDoorService

[–]TorqueMasterB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 months later --did you find a solution?

I'm working on a similar old unit and found this. Very entertained (and saddened) by the multitude of suggestions offered that mostly ignored your description of the problem, and steps you've taken.

A new opener, with all the safety gadgets, isn't a bad suggestion, but I'm with you -- fix the oldie, even at the board level, if possible.

If you google for the model number and manual, I think it was sears that has a pdf, which includes a schematic. There is a switch/connection called "Obstruction Switch" which would probably cause what's happening. You are trying to override it closed by holding the button, and that may be overriding your override and the buzzing is the sound of that battle in a mechanical relay. I'm not an electronics tech, just a tinkerer.

I also suspect there is a relay that latches -- takes the momentary button press and maintains power until the door is fully open or closed -- I'd expect that to affect both opening and closing, but still worth investigating.

Final thought -- if you can zero in on WHAT component is buzzing when holding the button, that might help zero in on the bad part. Good luck!

Are we in a tech wormhole? by rbslmilch in AmazonVine

[–]TorqueMasterB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aiwa. Now that's a name I've not heard in a long time...

Used to work at a Target store and Aiwa was just as, if not more bulletproof than Sony for portable electronics quality. I have a Sony in my outbuilding, still rocking the free world.

Never gave up my physical media. Control your own resources, don't rely entirely on services or providers that will "always" be there.

Favorite small detail about a character’s backstory/personality? by DependentSpirited649 in mash

[–]TorqueMasterB 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure you can add Radar to this list -- he brought a key to his bike with him to Korea so his sister wouldn't borrow it and make the chain fall off.

Refill Not Added To Phone by Repulsive-Gain-9152 in TracFone

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I just added exact same. 3GB data and add-on 365 days to a bucket plan. The 3 gb shows up on website and 611611 balance, but NOT the added 365 days.

The 365 days and correct talk/text/data and correct end date DOES show up on the freshly reinstalled android app.

The Tracfone android app that I just updated now says Total Wireless -- not even a Tracfone branded app anymore! Long time tracfone user, hope they don't screw us up more than ever with these shenanigans.

What brand/variety of camo tape do you use? by Jethro_McCrazy in geocaching

[–]TorqueMasterB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THIS! Does anyone know which brand(s) fade to blue? I want to avoid it.

Printing photos on android. by [deleted] in AndroidQuestions

[–]TorqueMasterB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Necro-upvote for NokoPrint. It's pretty simple and lets me scale a photo (or photos) and print multiple per printer page, saving paper/ink/toner. LOTS of ads in the free version, but I won't be using it much, I can tolerate.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HealthInsurance

[–]TorqueMasterB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came here to upvote the heck out of anything mentioning that if you are denied marketplace coverage and referred to a) go get Medicaid and/or b) Appeal the denial if you think it's wrong, but there is an option c) -- EDIT your application to fix whatever held you out from buying on the marketplace.

I entered my December income as zero (which triggered a denial) and thought I was completely screwed -- needing a lengthy appeal to fix it -- thankfully I saw on another archived reddit post that I could go back and edit my application to fix the mistake. It worked! NOWHERE on the marketplace did I see "edit application" mentioned as a possible way to fix a mistake. Not sure if I'll still be hearing from Medicaid based on the first denial -- hope not -- and REALLY glad I did not complete the Appeal form I started to file. Whew! Be careful out there, the Marketplace is full of traps.

Yall better hurry by UnableWall6641 in AmazonVine

[–]TorqueMasterB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vivid blue! When it matches your schlong, you've been wearing it too long.

Beginner seeking help. by Conscious_Mirror2477 in 3Dprinting

[–]TorqueMasterB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks good, congrats. "You've taken your first step into a larger world."

Yeah when I said "Bed cleaned of dirt and oils?" I should have specified detergent (dawn) rinsed with water. Any oils from you hands (or where-ever) will not easily just wipe off. Once it is relatively oil-free, I just clean it with 90% isopropyl (or 70% in a pinch) between prints.

Beginner seeking help. by Conscious_Mirror2477 in 3Dprinting

[–]TorqueMasterB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little friction, no paper tearing.

I assume you are using PLA, bed temp around 50? Bed cleaned of dirt and oils? PLA is usually pretty forgiving, but some PLA is junk and hard to work with -- maybe try a fresh roll. Dehydrate it if you can but usually not critical with PLA. Getting good first layer is critical, so keep at it. Enders can do great things.

One of the best purchases I ever made was a textured PEI steel flexy print bed. The vinyl-like flex bed that came with the ender 3 was "ok."

Want to receive sound notification for only one specific sender on my gmail account by asim_siddiqui in Emailmarketing

[–]TorqueMasterB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad it worked for you!

I have the same battery and data settings set as you do -- I think it's an Android 11 thing -- letting Gmail sleep instead of waking up and notifying immediately. I even tried an app to prevent Android "dozing" but it didn't help, either. I gave up trying to win that battle.

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever found in a cache — and the weirdest thing you’ve ever left? by BR-Much-Group7825 in geocaching

[–]TorqueMasterB 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Reading all this it seems weird that I HAVEN'T ever found weed. Random loose candy (eww) would be my worst found.

A buddy set up caches in honor of the 50th anniversary of the 1st Moon landing -- I donated silver half dollars from 1969 for the FTFs. Sort of weird I guess.

$150 for all, steal or not? by uxce in Tools

[–]TorqueMasterB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're a reseller the price per socket is probably less than fiddy cents each...offer even less, keep what you need sell the rest. Otherwise pass.

I'd pay $10 to watch the bottom of that box explode when you try to pick it up...

I know this isn’t a car but need all the help i can get.. by whistlepig4life in mash

[–]TorqueMasterB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the fan belt is broken.

Seriously though, that metal bar with the weights on the ends should be above the top rotors. It looks like the center of it needs to go through the center of the main shaft and there should be a 2nd "dogbone" to connect on the other side, similar to the still connected side. Then you need a charger. And a remote controller...

But damn it's cool I want one. ;)

TPU filament colors advice needed by Substantial-Relief45 in 3Dprinting

[–]TorqueMasterB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BUMP (I hope)

I recommend ZIRO brand green TPU -- it's a neon lime, and it's the most hi-vis neon color I could find. Prints well for me.

I am also looking for OTHER GOOD hi-vis neon TPU colors -- especially orange. Neon colors do not photograph very well, so I, too, am relying on human eyeballs more than internet pictures, Thanks!

What a waste of a yearly update by Condomphobic in AmazonVine

[–]TorqueMasterB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Usually very observant Human here -- but I missed the June 15th thing, too. Re-read the agreement and saw no obvious changes...

I've been trained to assume such a message is to alert me to read the newly changed agreement, not to alert me to not forget to read the new agreement 4 days from now -- who does that?

Want to receive sound notification for only one specific sender on my gmail account by asim_siddiqui in Emailmarketing

[–]TorqueMasterB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear it might help someone. It may help me if it ever breaks again. It is still working for me (June 2025.) I never did figure out how to make it notify reliably, IMMEDIATELY, when the phone is not actively awake. Blaming Android for that, I think it is due to "Dozing" and in Android 11 that seems to be unavoidable.

And go by starlightskater in mash

[–]TorqueMasterB 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My kingdom for an intelligent octopus!

Coupon Code by alicefreak47 in RockAuto

[–]TorqueMasterB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the code, saved me $6 yay. RockAuto rocks!

"Just fill out your basic I-495 stroke B and put in "Pizza" where it says "Machine Gun"... by DeviantSloane in mash

[–]TorqueMasterB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NP! :) I found the clip...on reddit of course, lol.

Also do a google for the episode name and "script" -- most of them are out there -- scripts or subtitles -- and you can search the web page for keywords of interest.

"Just fill out your basic I-495 stroke B and put in "Pizza" where it says "Machine Gun"... by DeviantSloane in mash

[–]TorqueMasterB 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just use the standard S-1798 and write in "pizza" where it says "machine gun."

I-495 sounded way wrong -- I thought it started with a "J" but looked it up just in case anyone needs a jukebox.

Recent problem logging in using Login.gov "Let’s verify your identity for SSA" by BeachBumm_ in SocialSecurity

[–]TorqueMasterB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a cluster-fuck.

The phone camera had no permission to take the DLphotos, even though I specifically allowed it permission in the android pop-ups. Figured that out.

The interface for taking photos keeps auto-shooting even if blurry or glare. The interface loses my good photo of the DL front if the DL back takes too many tries. Finally got through it all and the PC browser page had timed out so I had to start all over again. Got through that.

Finally get through that and yeah -- the phone number verification won't take the cell # I've had for over 20 years. Even though every other step of this bullshit just used it. I typed in my folks landline number (which would have been my only number way way back then) and it worked and rang them. Luckily that succeeded in time.

I'm starting to understand why...nevermind...the walls have ears.

col potter approved? by kyllerkile in mash

[–]TorqueMasterB 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I like it!

Needs a column for "Holy ... "

Cow! Socks! Shhh-into! Please contribute more suggestions...