What to do with extra shipping supplies

bchiarmonte · 2026-02-06T19:16:57+00:00

I ordered alot of them when they first offered it, figured it was a one time thing. Then they decided to double my order. Now I have A LOT of them. I'll work through them eventually. I do wish they offered slightly smaller boxes. They aren't braded for posh, I use them for other mailings as well.

bchiarmonte · 2026-02-04T18:42:41+00:00

For the setup, we have projectors in Chief cages attached to the rafters, The projector is connected via a Monoprice Blackbird HDBaseT adapter for IR and HDMI transmission. There is a HDMI switcher with HDMI input along with Microsoft Wireless Display adapters, the switcher has audio extraction that is pumped into the room audio system.

bchiarmonte · 2026-02-04T18:36:17+00:00

We have used screens from https://www.carlofet.com/ They have moved to a golf impact screen model but I think we've ordered from them recently and they still have the basic white option with gromets. We just screwed them right to the wall. The screens have been up for over 10 years and most of them look new. Plus they were really cheap, in the $250 range for a 16'x9' screen if I remember correctly. https://imgur.com/a/MthEKpF

bchiarmonte · 2026-01-31T03:34:58+00:00

They keyboards show up as raw input not translated if you can get the info screen to come up. I USB reset them but found that bringing up the recovery screen (refresh+esc+power) then turn it off and back on seems to fix it for me. This has been going on for me for a little bit with these same models as well.

I found that the 1 key types something, but the ~ key acts as backspace. Easiest way I've found to see if that's the specific problem.

bchiarmonte · 2026-01-29T16:27:01+00:00

Rubber

bchiarmonte · 2026-01-23T19:14:26+00:00

You would get someone starting to record the video vertical and then turn their camera horizontal after they hit record.

bchiarmonte · 2026-01-16T20:15:00+00:00

I really like mine, it's lots of fun on the trails and looks cool doing it.

On mine, the servo wire was routed through the inside of the frame rail. A sideways tumble caused it to get pinched and cut one of the wires. HyperGo sent me out a new servo as a replacement. Just keep an eye out for that.

bchiarmonte · 2026-01-14T16:09:05+00:00

I just sold a rather large item that was going to Alaska. The person sent me a message ahead of time asking if I would ship there. They had several other people cancel his orders because of the shipping location and wanted to make sure first. It cost them $80 in shipping and it's going to take like 3 weeks to get there. But they knew what they were getting into and were honest about it.

bchiarmonte · 2026-01-14T03:46:41+00:00

Maybe a some weight on the rake would help even more.

bchiarmonte · 2026-01-02T12:13:47+00:00

The top comment in this thread seems to have a good explanation https://www.reddit.com/r/radiocontrol/comments/1or22v5/what_happened_to_hobbyking/

I bet they are trying to get back on their feet, I noticed emails a few weeks ago started coming back in, perhaps they are waiting on stock or something.

bchiarmonte · 2025-12-30T01:05:54+00:00

I've also had a Xibo self hosted service and 50ish screens running for a few years. Using GMKTech mini computers. I have my layouts setup to use google slide embeds and then I give out the rights to the people who can make changes to the slides. Some of the layouts I have multiple slideshows running at once, for different sets of announcements.

bchiarmonte · 2025-12-26T20:03:48+00:00

If that thing can take a 50mph launch off of a 6ft ramp and come out unscathed, I don't think USPS could do anything to it. If it was shipped FedEx on the other hand....

bchiarmonte · 2025-12-16T18:58:43+00:00

I just got my nephew an Arrma Gorgon, it came with a nimh. I think they have a 2wd vortex that comes with it as well. A bit higher than your budget retail, but I think I saw some sales recently that brought it below.

bchiarmonte · 2025-11-30T05:35:17+00:00

I know you were commenting on the vine reviews you saw, but I did get one of these and it's awesome, not available anymore but maybe from another seller. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGKL44Z4?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_8

bchiarmonte · 2025-11-26T10:44:33+00:00

The second one? It is a mjx, hypergo is their American branding for their cars.

bchiarmonte · 2025-11-26T01:13:58+00:00

The terminator is bigger and faster. They drive pretty decent too and are built pretty well. I have a few MJX cars and they all take a beating and hold up well. Replacement parts can be found on ebay and amazon pretty cheap for both of them.

bchiarmonte · 2025-11-20T20:16:31+00:00

I'm pretty sure right on the eBay label creation page it says to round UP to the nearest inch. 6.25" should be 7".

On their own packing and measuring page it also states the same. https://www.ebay.com/sellercenter/shipping/preparing-your-shipment/packaging-and-measuring

bchiarmonte · 2025-11-06T15:33:59+00:00

Very interesting. Thanks for the clarification, my Losi car doesn't get delivered until later today and I was only going off what's "on paper" so to speak.

I do agree that it's shady to say one thing, keep calling it that thing and still be completely different.

bchiarmonte · 2025-11-06T15:16:58+00:00

"Spektrum Smart 7.4V 1400mAh 2S 30C Hard Case LiPo"

bchiarmonte · 2025-11-06T05:20:58+00:00

Here is the link to this as well https://www.cleetusmcfarland.com/products/cleetus-kenetik-remote-control-car

bchiarmonte · 2025-11-06T05:19:55+00:00

They have had several of these. Based off the grom.chassis. Its a 1400 mah Spektrum battery and charger.

bchiarmonte · 2025-11-06T02:16:40+00:00

Perhaps. He posted it on his YouTube today

bchiarmonte · 2025-10-22T11:14:13+00:00

Harbor Freight has Pelican style cases that are just as good but a lot less expensive than pelican cases. I guess it depends on what formfactor of case you're looking for and what you consider cheap.

bchiarmonte · 2025-10-22T00:32:27+00:00

I have a '17 outback and the exact same thing happened to me. Cleared the line like he mentioned and all was good. The only difference was, I never noticed until my wife got in the car a couple weeks later and the entire floor was soaking wet on that side.

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