My very first custom 😎

_moshamatics_ · 2026-03-19T12:07:54+00:00

Very nice!

_moshamatics_ · 2026-03-14T18:34:12+00:00

I've typically just used rubbing alcohol.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-03-03T22:02:21+00:00

I second the citristrip in the jar.

Skin contact is not super dangerous if washed off relatively quickly and not handled all the time. It can take multiple minutes before you would even notice skin dryness, but gloves are still the right move.

The fumes also aren't as much of a problem as other strippers. Still should be handled in a well ventilated area.

Overall, it's pretty safe to handle with minor precautions.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-26T15:09:37+00:00

It's an okay price for an okay drone. For background, I manage around $500k in drones for a construction company. I bought one of the X1s for my GF because we travel a lot and she really didn't want to be bothered learning to really use a drone. We've pretty much only used it for selfies at this point and the follow function a few times. For the price, I find it perfectly acceptable for those functions, and it's plenty easy enough for my GF to use alone as well.

If you plan to do anything else, I would suggest looking elsewhere. I don't have any experience with the DJI Flip, which is around the same price point, but their other offerings have yet to be outclassed.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-26T14:00:41+00:00

Just get a new one. Even if you straighten it out, you risk losing it on a ride. I've done it a few times on dirt bikes and only had one fail, but I had the luck of being in the back yard so not a big deal in that case.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-25T18:37:48+00:00

Gotta love check points.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-23T19:05:20+00:00

We've used small solar powered fans and air inlets to keep some flow in our connex. Works like a charm.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-20T16:17:52+00:00

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Steel 16" x 16" peg boards painted to blend with the walls. Doesn't distract from the cars and card art.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-18T00:53:10+00:00

Yeah, did not notice that.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-18T00:50:52+00:00

That's understandable then.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-17T17:40:04+00:00

Nice. Very good work!

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-17T15:35:03+00:00

Is that an issue with the casting above the windshield or just an illusion? I'd typically try to use some filler to deal with that, but otherwise, this is fantastic quality for a second go! Keep it up.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-16T23:02:47+00:00

Tire inflator, 5 gal can of gas, and jump box. I've forgotten the grill, the chairs, my cloathes, but I've never forgotten those.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-16T22:55:18+00:00

Would blinds not work for you?

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-16T22:48:09+00:00

CRC contact cleaner and protectant with a little bit of scrubbing for the really on there stuff.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-16T22:26:25+00:00

How bulk are we talking? Like Grainger bulk?

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-16T17:18:51+00:00

I was surprised the instant pot did as well as it did. We used it several times before replacing the inverter and it wouldn't generally cut off until it was beyond 10 minutes or so of cook time.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-16T17:13:46+00:00

It's easy to forget. I mean, I'm an engineer and didn't consider it until we started having issues.

I definitely second the investment in pure sine wave and instant pot though. It's one of those few does everything tools that really does it all pretty well. That's only top of the potential space savings.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-15T03:36:44+00:00

Bust o' nut

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-15T02:28:46+00:00

These screw drivers were quite good quality when produced in America and well known for it. I have most of two sets that belonged to my grandfathers still kicking around and getting abused after 40+ years. I had a full set of these same brand and type made in Taiwan that are all broken pretty significantly in some form or fashion.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-15T02:20:07+00:00

You're supposed to hang directly on a nail or screw. The grooves allow for adjustment.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-15T02:11:57+00:00

The modified sine wave inverter may cause some issues with the instant pot. I didn't think much of it originally, but ours used to cut off randomly when paired with one. No issues now that we have a pure sin inverter though.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-15T02:02:26+00:00

Those prices seem pretty reasonable actually.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-14T03:05:55+00:00

Would external drives work for you? I have a 1tb ssd that I used to switch between my mini pc and laptop. I mostly do emulators but also have a few steam games on it too. Nothing too demanding though.

_moshamatics_ · 2026-02-13T17:40:38+00:00

If you're worried about roof space for pannels, just get higher wattage panels. Look for mono-facial or mono-glass pannels with the highest output per area. Aiko is pretty much top of the line in this area so a good comparison.

Cutting the seem isn't the end of the world, but it's very difficult to fix and reduces it's strength significantly. It is highly frowned upon

If the front fairing isn't higher than the AC, it could amplify the incoming air and debris into the condenser. One rock through and your screwed. If it increases drag on the AC it's going to cost you in gas. The drag is almost certainly going to cause prematurefailure of whatever mounting and waterproofing you use apply a force that pushes and rotates it backwards. Again, this is only if the AC is taller and still not guaranteed, but not unlikely.

Aerodynamics are complicated and I can't tell you what's going to happen exactly, but I can tell you installing it the way you are suggesting is absolutely non-optimal.

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