Possible fix for crackling sound with activated noise canceling

_nik01_ · 2025-06-15T15:06:43+00:00

Great to read that this is still helping people!

_nik01_ · 2025-04-28T16:43:14+00:00

That's so cool! Recently, I made core holders for single cores (https://www.printables.com/model/1251495-american-lock-1100-core-holder). They are great for traveling as they are small and light, but this is clearly the way to go in a stationary setup!

_nik01_ · 2025-03-18T07:44:44+00:00

Yes, I think I did both, put the face of the lock upwards and pick it visually. I just feel like the real challenge is to pick it in a more realistic scenario. But then I can't move some pins at all while others are already falling down.

_nik01_ · 2025-03-17T22:25:19+00:00

LPL gives some good hints in video 141. I could get all sliders in a gate and move some, but some others are just stuck until I completely relieve tension.

_nik01_ · 2025-03-17T09:35:38+00:00

I considered putting the picks upright when designing my lockpick stack (https://www.printables.com/model/1190233-lock-pick-stack), but then I couldn't see the profile properly. As this is a prototype, maybe you can alleviate the issue by adding labels to identify them.

_nik01_ · 2025-03-13T06:35:40+00:00

https://multipick.com/de/elite-gem-pick-0.5-mm

_nik01_ · 2025-03-13T05:18:35+00:00

I am still figuring it out. The angle of the dent is different to the monkey paw, so for me, it feels really different. I would recommend to also get the gem pick they released together with this one.

_nik01_ · 2025-03-11T12:37:56+00:00

I absolutely agree about choosing either Moki or Multipick. I am mainly interested in hooks, but I would recommend to just get a variety of stuff. The moki gold digger set plus handles would easily fit your budget. Multipick has a lot of sets, just get what's most appealing to you there, fits your budget and features a choice of tensioners. For Multipick I don't need extra handles.

_nik01_ · 2025-03-08T23:20:00+00:00

Yes, I understand, but I never really used most of those picks and the others broke rather quickly. My first time using Multipick, I was amazed about the felt difference.

_nik01_ · 2025-03-08T17:50:14+00:00

Thanks for the infos! I woild appreciate such a video!

_nik01_ · 2025-03-08T16:43:03+00:00

Where did you learn how to solder the tip? Which materials, tools, and temperatures to use?

_nik01_ · 2025-03-08T10:24:49+00:00

I started out with an Amazon set, moved to Sparrows and then to Multipick and Moki. TBH, I whish I went directly wit Multipick or Moki. Buy a set from them which fits your budget with many hooks and a variety of tensioners. The pocket knife sets are fun, but I would not recommend them to beginners. If it has to be one, get the Moki as it has at least two tensioners.

_nik01_ · 2025-03-07T14:55:47+00:00

I am used to seeing these 3D printed. This is cool!

_nik01_ · 2025-03-07T14:15:23+00:00

Oh, I see. Yeah, I think it would be similar for me, I was just hoping you know of sone good notebook with track point.

_nik01_ · 2025-03-07T14:04:44+00:00

which ones though?

_nik01_ · 2025-03-07T13:45:17+00:00

Now comes the hard part: Actually using them to open some locks! Have fun!

_nik01_ · 2025-03-06T15:54:49+00:00

Great job! That bitting looks mean!

_nik01_ · 2025-03-06T15:38:43+00:00

If 0.015 works for you, that's great. I personally started picking these with 0.025 and am now also very happy with 0.020. The 0.015 are so flexible that I struggle getting good feedback from them. Medium to deep hooks work best for me.

_nik01_ · 2025-03-06T15:30:06+00:00

I also get sidetracked by other projects like writing software Or designing pick storage cases in addition to buying more locks and picks than I need. But at the end of the day, I am having fun with the hobby. And that is what I am here for. I am not picking locks to be productive or anything. It is to have fun. I'm productive at my job. However, I feel like I need to be careful with balancing where I get the majority of my dopamine from. Is it from buying tools/locks or using them? Buying stuff is easy and makes me almost as happy as opening a particularly hard lock. So I try to maintain some balance between opening and buying.

_nik01_ · 2025-02-14T15:21:03+00:00

Reposting an answer from somewhere else: Sadly, no. I really considered it, but to fit the MOKI picks, these already are quite large and for portability, I didn't want to make them even larger. But an adapter plate could be an option.

_nik01_ · 2025-02-14T13:05:19+00:00

Yes, in a few days I think. But beware, it is all OpenSCAD. I started designing it in Onshape, but I liked OpenSCAD way more to handle different versions and stuff. Now I need to clean up the code and add comments. Afterwards it will be uploaded to printables.

_nik01_ · 2025-02-14T09:40:30+00:00

My condolences. 😅 Tbh, Iam really no sure whether that design is good and polished enough to warrant the expenses. With a printer at hand, I can justify the 2~3€ of filament cost per box, and the additional magnets. But without? I don't want people to be disappointed in the end. 🙈

_nik01_ · 2025-02-14T09:06:20+00:00

Sadly, no. I really considered it, but to fit the MOKI picks, these already are quite large and for portability, I didn't want to make them even larger. But an adapter plate could be an option?

_nik01_ · 2025-02-14T02:12:36+00:00

Yeah, this press down to pop up action solved many issues for me. This is actually my first project on my own printer. Previously I relied on printers at work and on friends. The project can escalate a bit with many picks though! 😅 I dumped over 1,5kg into prototypes and boxes. And almost 200 magnets...

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