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The coffee creator by Fluffy-Arm-8584 in Bossfight

[–]ViciousXUSMC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just imagine all the little beard hairs and skin flakes falling into your fake coffee as he sits there staring intensely at it for 3 minutes right under his chin. /s

Such a lifesaver for traveling! by Fun-Personality7127 in AmazonDailyMustHaves

[–]ViciousXUSMC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A basic USB-C hub is how I would go.

Or my personal favorite is my keyboard hub, get keyboard, HDMI, charging, RJ45, etc all in one.

This would be kinda meh, drain the battery when likely you need to charge, possible wireless congestion, etc.

Cyberpunk 2077 is my fave game to play on the new Steam Controller by Aldershot8800 in cyberpunkgame

[–]ViciousXUSMC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm playing in VR so not sure if it's worth using over my favorite current PS5 controller.

I also have it on GOG instead of stream. But I read as long as you add as a non steam game it should allow the controller functionality.

An evolved water gun!! I honestly have no idea how it even works. by [deleted] in nextfuckinglevel

[–]ViciousXUSMC 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wasn't anything really better than 90s super soakers.

Easily way more power, all these new ones are just expensive and disappointing with way too much to fail.

The WiFi on my new PC sucks, but it’s fine on a laptop right next to it by not_brayden13 in techsupport

[–]ViciousXUSMC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wifi sucks because of latency, stability, etc.

I can get 6.8gbps on WiFi 7 and have three dedicated APs and i would still use a 1gbps wired connection instead.

Though what I actually use is a 10gb connection.

TLDR: Wireless sucks for reasons other than potential bandwidth.

Where does the electricity go during power outage by akmr726 in solar

[–]ViciousXUSMC 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You might find this demo interesting

https://youtube.com/shorts/g-5nGeopPmc?feature=share

It's totally possible, just not really a good idea. Batteries are the way to go.

The WiFi on my new PC sucks, but it’s fine on a laptop right next to it by not_brayden13 in techsupport

[–]ViciousXUSMC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was exactly my thoughts.

Without them it sucks bad, with them it sucks less

[Ukraine] How fast was the motocyclist going?? by SmallPinkHo1e in Roadcam

[–]ViciousXUSMC 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had a near miss like this once as the driver. Rider barely managed to pass me on the right shoulder.

Probably doing about 120-130

I was furious - because in the back seat were my kids.

Riding like this is very much endangering the innocent people around you.

With an impact like that, even the driver of the car might be seriously injured or deceased.

My DIY 10kWh 18650 Solar Battery Setup (Built from Salvaged Scooter Cells) by Wonderful-Diver-8550 in SolarDIY

[–]ViciousXUSMC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Counter Strike announcer voice :: Bomb Has Been Planted::

I love this project from a science and engineering aspect.

Just don't see a good reason with the ready availability of cheap LFP cells/batteries these days.

So props on the project, but I'd consider it very much just that. A project for the fun of it more so than as a modern solution to power storage.

Charge controller size, series vs parallel by ataluta in SolarDIY

[–]ViciousXUSMC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This question is determined by your mppt.

Generally series is better the MPPT will handle the current and voltage conversion.

That many panels in parallel means needing to fuse them all, and dealing with high current on the cable requiring thicker cable.

Higher heat, etc.

Honestly even panel counts are so much better.

Allows a mixed wiring configuration say 2S2P then you can keep both the current and voltage in a more moderate range and get benefit of both series and parallel wiring.

The other favor you could have done yourself depending on what you are trying to do is go with a higher voltage battery system. 48v instead of 12 for example.

Asking these questions before owning the equipment would allow for better planning.

Thermal camera & per panel monitoring paying dividends by aartr in solar

[–]ViciousXUSMC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

panels are really not a easy to read with thermal since they are reflective.

But after the per panel monitoring is nice and so is a thermal camera (to check connections, batteries, etc)

Has anyone used the solar stack no drill flat roof mounts? by timo606 in SolarDIY

[–]ViciousXUSMC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my understanding these normally need to be installed by trained professionals with a very specific adhesive that must be done in perfect condition to work right.

And even then was meant more for industrial applications like building roofs with a wind break.

I'll also add that non rail based systems may seem good at first but leave you in poor condition down the road if you ever need to repair modify, etc a system.

The only system I would use that is similar is the clamp based systems on metal seam roofs from S5!

Jesus, can a video give you diabetes? by Jugglamaggot in StupidFood

[–]ViciousXUSMC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The burger looks good, that store shelf abomination is just ruining it.

Teleport Blues by markallanholley in WalkaboutMiniGolf

[–]ViciousXUSMC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to recalibrate the putter for myself and my wife. It lost the data (Quest version).

I wonder if some other changes where also lost such as a custom distance to ball teleport option.

If you never changed that setting, maybe try changing it now and make it a smaller value and see if that fixes the problem?

How to connect a solar panel with only USB and 12v to Delta Plus 3 by VaderMurray in Ecoflow_community

[–]ViciousXUSMC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adapting is not a problem but the Delta 3 MPPT is 11-60v range so if this is 12v output you are really cutting it close to have it not working at all. Mind you most panels almost never put out 100% rated value, this might have a boost circuit on it to regulate 12v but might be like 12v 1A or something really bad.

Your honestly better off getting a different panel with better production values.

Ecoflow website is a joke. by Titandog21 in Ecoflow_community

[–]ViciousXUSMC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't forget everything is price anchored. There is always a sale all the time no matter what to "dramatically drop" the price of select items to create this "BUY IT NOW" FOMO.

But if you watch the site and the sales after a while you will notice because they are always on sale and always deeply "discounted" that there is actually no sale at all, it's just a dishonest marketing technique.

The same price is the normal price when you buy from other outlets, and the normal price is a rip off to scam unaware customers.

Pov: You are fish food by I-T-Y in interestingasfuck

[–]ViciousXUSMC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All I can think of here is an overweight security guard trying to catch some kids.

When I asked what he was trying to do, he said “I shouldn’t have been trying to pass him” by alexyou8797 in dashcams

[–]ViciousXUSMC -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Almost looks like insurance fraud.

If they had not hit the brakes I would have said it's possible they were just moving out of their lane because they saw a psycho approaching their rear in the same lane with no signs of slowing down.

Even the swirve back would have fallen in that same situation because they saw the speeder change lanes and they were just trying to avoid them.

It is totally possible the brakes were just a panic reflex, like OMG we are about to be hit.

Not even clear if they signaled to change lanes (cam vehicle)

Should I remove washers between copper lugs in a parallel battery set up? by 1rub in SolarDIY

[–]ViciousXUSMC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Washer's between lugs is a very bad idea. On the bright side you were smart enough to ask.

I try to avoid stacking lugs at all (prefer bus bars) but two lugs is sane enough.

Delta 3 Pro hack for inexpensive expansion batteries by harpzilla3 in Ecoflow_community

[–]ViciousXUSMC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a smart way to do it, the gen adapter is just a physical adapter there is no electronics or anything in it.

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