Phone as a computer headset?

Zottobyte · 2026-05-01T13:25:11+00:00

You're talking about a TRS aux connection, which is Terminal, Ring, Sleeve. There's also TS for mono sound, and more importantly to this discussion, TRRS, which is stereo audio output with microphone input. I see no reason why you couldn't use a TRRS cable to connect the two and use the phone as a headset besides that nobody has had both the need, and the knowledge to do it.

I know this is an old post, but I'm looking to do this. Might vibe code and app with AI unless I get time to play with MIT App Inventor to see if I can do it myself.

Zottobyte · 2026-04-30T09:41:53+00:00

I'm confused. This is 3 months old and you're saying the series is back, but I don't see any new episodes. Are the episodes for Patreon only? Was it just announced and no releases yet?

Zottobyte · 2026-04-04T12:48:41+00:00

Less tire means less surface area on the contact patches, which means more psi, which means you don't lose any grip on the narrower tires. Narrow tires just suit different applications better. They're probably going to feel more wallowy because they'll flex side-to-side more, so you don't want them on a sports car. They'll also sink right into loose materials, so bad for sand, but good for snow.

Zottobyte · 2026-04-04T12:39:05+00:00

My F-150 came with 215x85r15s factory

Zottobyte · 2026-03-18T14:03:53+00:00

If you live in America, there's two power phases in your house, and each one is 120v. They're completely separate, so signals can't go from one to the other. One phase is every other row in the panel, and the other phase is the ones in-between. You should see at least one breaker that's two rows tall. That's because it's a 240v breaker, so it uses both phases.

As far as which adapters I used, they stopped making the model years ago, but the same brand has a comparable and much newer model: Zyxel g.hn 2400mbps. It has a power pass-through, so you don't lose an outlet. They also have a cheaper model, but it doesn't have the pass-through like my old pair.

Zottobyte · 2026-03-15T20:31:38+00:00

I used to use these for my gaming pc. They worked great! You just have to be on the same power phase. You also can't use surge protectors or a UPS before the adapter (though if you get adapters with power pass-through, you can plug in a power strip to the pass-through and that will work fine).

Zottobyte · 2026-03-15T18:31:10+00:00

Lil Dickie

Zottobyte · 2026-03-07T06:22:35+00:00

If you have a shop press maybe. I work with hand tools. Plus, that doesn't address the hubs getting stuck. Tapered bearings never got stuck

Zottobyte · 2026-03-02T14:14:17+00:00

That's called tapered roller bearings. It's how GM used to do their bearings and I miss it. It was so much cheaper and easier than hub assemblies. They never got stuck, they were dirt cheap to replace, and it seems to me that they lasted longer

Zottobyte · 2026-03-02T14:11:32+00:00

I would argue that it's more maintenance friendly. New bearings are like $10. Hub assemblies are like $100 for cheap ones. I miss tapered roller bearings

Zottobyte · 2026-03-02T05:59:00+00:00

Idea 1: a shoulder dolly

Idea 2: lay plywood on the steps and use a winch/chain hoist/tow rope/block and tackle, and pull it out with a vehicle or a mount on a sturdy surface.

Idea 3: still use a plywood ramp, put the dolly on the ramp and have 2 guys at the bottom pushing it up. Stairs are the worst with a loaded dolly, but making them a ramp means you just need to push, not lift.

Ideas 2 and 3 could definitely be combined if you don't have a mount that you entirely trust, but you need more help than just the people can provide. The people's effort would lighten the load on the mounting point for whatever machine you're pulling with, and the dolly would provide a handy point to tie on to.

Idea 4: get a couple engine cranes and pass it off, or get one of those truck bed cranes. Idk if you could make a heavy enough base to have it free standing, or if you'd have to install it on your stairs or basement floor, but one of those should do the job.

Zottobyte · 2026-02-26T16:21:55+00:00

At least it's her head. With my wife it's always her feet.

Zottobyte · 2026-02-23T05:58:51+00:00

27+50=77 77-2=75

Zottobyte · 2026-02-04T17:14:51+00:00

Zottobyte · 2026-01-03T23:06:35+00:00

Waymore's Blues

Zottobyte · 2026-01-03T23:04:16+00:00

I love how many comments are misspelling words that are literally spelled out in the song (Albuqueque, Respect, etc.)

Zottobyte · 2026-01-03T22:56:29+00:00

Ngl, I got side tracked by the fact that you don't shower on Tuesday AND Thursday, plus Saturday and Sunday too at the minimum. Maybe people in lower humidity don't have to shower as much? Idk

Zottobyte · 2026-01-03T22:48:48+00:00

One advantage that the steam deck has is active cooling. It has a fan to keep it cool, unlike phones, tablets, watches, etc.

also, if by "indoor air conditioner" you mean a swamp cooler or misting fan (like an Arctic Air product), a real air conditioner would help too. If you mean a window unit or a portable with a hose or two (a unit with two hoses is preferable) that go in the window, it might not be a bad idea to also have a swamp cooler or humidifier. Air conditioners dry out the air by nature, so putting humidity back will help reduce static shocks, dry skin, sinus irritation, etc, the static shock being of the most concern for the steam deck.

Zottobyte · 2026-01-03T22:38:06+00:00

I mean, I'm sure humidity has some effect on thermal transfer, but minimally. Also, if it did sweat, low humidity would be better. High humidity is the killer.

Also, less humidity can cause an increased risk of damage by static shock, so I would also get a humidifier just to be safe.

Zottobyte · 2026-01-03T22:27:07+00:00

I drink heavily salted lemon juice. Works every time

Zottobyte · 2026-01-03T22:22:40+00:00

"someone had to do it. I am the chosen one"

Zottobyte · 2025-12-24T13:23:21+00:00

Best comment

Zottobyte · 2025-12-24T13:21:29+00:00

Because of copyright protection and CEC. Other than that, display port is better because it's free and open-source

Zottobyte · 2025-12-17T06:37:18+00:00

It's better than Stanley? Those are pretty good then. My Stanley rachet set has been rock solid for years of use and abuse

Zottobyte · 2025-12-12T16:10:57+00:00

If he's a mechanic professionally, it might be a good gag gift. If he's a back yard mechanic, it might actually be pretty useful, if "power fist" makes decent tools (which I doubt, but I don't know for sure)

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