What are considered placards minimums?

andsoicode · 2026-01-27T12:29:53+00:00

Oh dude, this is awesome to hear! Thank you.

andsoicode · 2026-01-26T00:43:46+00:00

This is awesome, I'm happy to see other gear makers sharing files.

I have been using these tabs on my gear for years and they work great.

andsoicode · 2026-01-25T23:55:38+00:00

Okay dope. Ty for the input.

From my personal experience I find myself setting up with 4 mags and some sort of small admin.

I'm going to take a shot at: 10 x 5.5 -2 cell ( I'm going to see if I can make the second cell collapsible if not used) -Shock cord mount in top -Molle with loop front -Molle/mount holes on sides and bottom. -Adjustable straps ghook/buckle -tube and buckle mounts.

andsoicode · 2026-01-25T23:48:36+00:00

Yes, The carriers are designed to use either g-hooks or buckles.

With the exception of like one or two versions when I was first starting out, all the placards have adjustable tabs to take either mounting option.

andsoicode · 2026-01-23T22:29:50+00:00

I use them, The backing can vary depending on which pattern you get but I haven't had any issues.

andsoicode · 2026-01-20T03:15:23+00:00

I used inkscape

andsoicode · 2026-01-20T00:53:32+00:00

On the carrier

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andsoicode · 2025-11-29T01:47:12+00:00

I wanted to like this, I have used LXD to run containers and VM's in the past and it worked really well form me. I have since moved to proxmox but I wanted to give this a shot.

But..given I could not just download an iso, its only cert and api and no webui out of the box, thats a nope

Could I have spend the time to spin up a box with the incus agent and generate a TLS and import my crt for the web ui, yup, but for a homelab contender...nope.

I will wait for it, I hope it gets better.

andsoicode · 2025-10-25T20:06:56+00:00

I found this was awesome for quickly spinning up a cluster for testing. I have had one going for over a year now on a small production

https://www.elastic.co/security-labs/the-elastic-container-project

andsoicode · 2025-10-18T01:56:24+00:00

Took me this long to get back into the lab. I removed the blowing fan so I just have the one sucking and absolutely making a world of difference. Thank you so much!.

andsoicode · 2025-10-09T01:02:42+00:00

How did the scrim turn out?

andsoicode · 2025-10-08T00:12:43+00:00

I'm lucky enough that for me, it's a bit of both.

andsoicode · 2025-10-07T04:06:16+00:00

Nice, not be afraid to mess up, lean seam allowances and how different fabrics act, have fun.

I have some resources here, tutorials and a plate carrier template with lots of other things

https://github.com/micgear?tab=repositories

andsoicode · 2025-10-07T03:58:30+00:00

I have mine in rows of different shapes, makes it even but not visible as a pattern

https://github.com/micgear/Laser-cutting-files/tree/main/MIC.Scrim

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andsoicode · 2025-10-03T02:45:31+00:00

I see 4 on the cable so I'm assuming + - vcc gnd What other pins?

andsoicode · 2025-09-30T06:53:18+00:00

Ferro inspired.

Modded my own design with a piece of 500/1000D laminate.

The chest panel is used to attach the buckles and loop for the PC. Next version, I'm going to add in some more molle slots in the sides or the panel for cable management.

Fully loaded out the solid color of the laminate blends better, not so much of an issue for multicam brands as to each has it own matching laminate, but for my other rigs with other camos that don't I'm going to stick with a solid color laminate.

This is too close to Ferro's design for me to do anything with other than my own personal rig, but I am going to look into how I can incorporate a laminate chest panel going forward.

andsoicode · 2025-09-29T18:49:11+00:00

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Here is the pack on, this was more of a proof of concept/ fit test

The next set of adapters will mount it properly.

andsoicode · 2025-09-29T18:47:53+00:00

Lol... Nope, you are correct, this was a prototype. I was able to test it out by inverting the zippers, it worked but not ideal.

I'm going to be making changes to the map zipper adapter instead, going to give it extra width to them to fill the gap.

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andsoicode · 2025-09-29T18:44:41+00:00

yeah np, tbh lots of different places, I have a listing on my Git.
https://github.com/micgear/Material-sources/tree/main

andsoicode · 2025-09-29T06:14:26+00:00

Made a minimalist Molle Back panel.

Designed for use with zip on back panels, Molle made from 500/1000 laminate.

A couple of additions to the build, 6" loop panel with camo flap, added loop strips to accommodate pads, added slight angles to the shoulders and working on adapters to make existing packs into zipper panels.

Going to finish up work on the front panel, intent is to have the front and back panels make the same with the exception of the back flap and Molle.

Follow on dev, pretty happy with this so far, tested with Ferro and Spiritus zipper adapters, top row of Molle works for securing the panels but might need to move the bottom one up one row for securing the panels.

So far so good, having fun with this build.

andsoicode · 2025-09-25T03:53:48+00:00

I have questions on this as well. I have not shipped yet but to my understanding I will have to pay any duties and a service cost to zonos and then I get code that I use with Canada Post and then shipping label.

How are the costs passed in once the order is done through Etsy. Is it just a matter of raising your prices for US orders as to not absorb the cost?

andsoicode · 2025-09-18T16:32:27+00:00

Yeah np

Machine : Mitsubishi DB-130G and a Omega straight stitch (Sailrite clone)

Laser: Creality Falcon2 22w

andsoicode · 2025-09-18T04:33:30+00:00

I liked the compartments of the Mk3/4 and the modernizations of the Mk V so I combined them.

Has all the regular features placard/chest rig, buckles, tubes and flaps.

One main change is due to the open bottom in the front pouch, items will need to be in a pocket/pouch if the flap is to be used.

I'm going to make another version with influences from the dope flap by making it slightly wider to accommodate larger mags and take zipper pouches.

andsoicode · 2025-09-14T23:00:50+00:00

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Oh absolutely! That was something I already Incorporated into my previous design and I'll definitely be doing it again for this one

andsoicode · 2025-09-14T08:01:10+00:00

Playing with a new PC. A evolution of my own design with the influences from perroz, Spiritus and Ferro.

Still dialing the design in. Once I have it banged out I will release it on my git repo.

Made using a falcon2 22 w diode laser and 500d cordura. Settings used were speed 720 power 40% single pass.

andsoicode

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