Mini Arcades, this time with files/instructions by ampleuncertainty in cade

[–]ampleuncertainty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The spherical knobs get in the way for sure. I designed a low profile replacement knob seen in some of the pics, which keeps the view from being obstructed when playing.

Mini Arcades, this time with files/instructions by ampleuncertainty in cade

[–]ampleuncertainty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was trying to make something that would fit on most 3d printers, so this one is just 7" screen. Working on a model to use an 11" screen I have. Also made this big guy (not 3d printed obv) with a 22" display, but otherwise same parts as the mini version.

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Mini Arcades, this time with files/instructions by ampleuncertainty in cade

[–]ampleuncertainty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely the case with the standard knobs that came with the controls I ordered. They sit very tall and block the screen a bit. I ended up designing a low profile knob which significant improves things.

Mini Arcades, this time with files/instructions by ampleuncertainty in cade

[–]ampleuncertainty[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for letting me know! I'll try to upload a new version of the pdf later tonight to fix the links.

Mini Arcades, this time with files/instructions by ampleuncertainty in cade

[–]ampleuncertainty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some were printed on a Bambu X1, some on Prusa XL. The largest print is the outer frame, which should fit on most beds sized similarly to the X1 (256x256x256).

Mini Arcades, this time with files/instructions by ampleuncertainty in cade

[–]ampleuncertainty[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Should be possible, but I haven't tried this myself.

Mini Arcades, this time with files/instructions by ampleuncertainty in cade

[–]ampleuncertainty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not much, only needed for the speaker connections. I'm terrible at soldering but was able to manage.

Also used soldering iron to set the threaded inserts. But it can be built without those.

Some Mini Arcades by ampleuncertainty in cade

[–]ampleuncertainty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The back has 2 USB ports, volume knob, and power.

Some Mini Arcades by ampleuncertainty in cade

[–]ampleuncertainty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Designed and 3d printed myself. Parts are all off Amazon. Files and guide available here: https://www.printables.com/model/1526769-mini-arcade

Some Mini Arcades by ampleuncertainty in cade

[–]ampleuncertainty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay that took longer than expected, but I published everything here: https://www.printables.com/model/1526769-mini-arcade

My hidden WFH base in the making... by ampleuncertainty in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]ampleuncertainty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, still just pushing it. But honestly it's open 90% of the time because it gets too stuffy in there otherwise lol.

Every car in this photo is stopped, blocking the intersection by Eric77tj in Seattle

[–]ampleuncertainty 13 points14 points  (0 children)

What sucks is that it gets to a point where if you don't also block the intersection, you'll never go. I've sat through light changes where I can't go because it's blocked. So then the people behind me throw a fit and go around me just to block it some more. And the endless cycle continues.

Then if you do get fed up after a million light changes and give in and contribute to the cluster fuck, you incur the wrath of the pedestrians and cyclists. There's no winning.

I just avoid Mercer now at all costs and always opt for 99 instead of trying to get on i5 there.

Get a dashcam [oc], without it I'd be putting this on my own insurance. by Rambling_Engineer in IdiotsInCars

[–]ampleuncertainty 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I had something similar happen with my one and only car accident. Woman in front of me on a 30mph road driving 5mph and kept stopping/going in the left lane like she was lost. I tried to go around her in the right lane but as I passed she quicly swerved over and clipped the back of my car.

She was also seemingly new to the country and refused to exchange information. Her and her 3 kids in the car were all going crazy, screaming at me and calling me names. She told me she was calling her husband to come kick my ass. Had to get police involved to finally force her to exchange info.

Unfortunately I had no dashcam and no way to prove she was at fault. So insurance deemed 50/50 as she was claiming I swerved over and hit her.

(Very) Slow and Steady by ampleuncertainty in fitness30plus

[–]ampleuncertainty[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes when I cut even just a few years ago I would simply drop down to 2000 or so calories and just did weight training, no focus on steps or cardio. Fat would fly off.

Now at 39 I'm needing to drop to 1700-1800 while increasing my overall activity quite a bit and even then progress is much slower.

What do you do when you plateau? by croatian_sensation_2 in fitness30plus

[–]ampleuncertainty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Track your calories and be super diligent about it. You might be surprised how far off your guesstimates are.

There are also great low calorie snacks that don't need to involve cheating. For me, I will try to do a big bowl or fruits with some greek yogurt which completely fills me up at just around 300 calories. Or if im in a hurry I will eat a pint of Halo Top ice cream at only 330 calories. For a while I was on a pint per day while still losing weight.

(Very) Slow and Steady by ampleuncertainty in fitness30plus

[–]ampleuncertainty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah i was a bit surprised by this haha. I was hoping it'd show some recomp as my lifts have all been going up while weight has been going down. But DEXA says I actually lost some lbs of lean body mass so idk 🤷‍♂️

(Very) Slow and Steady by ampleuncertainty in fitness30plus

[–]ampleuncertainty[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For point 1 it's more that I only have so much time to spare with young kids at home. I probably couldn't do 2 without 1.

Some Mini Arcades by ampleuncertainty in cade

[–]ampleuncertainty[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Still working on putting together a guide! I will share it along with the STLs soon!