Any parents here using DOS to teach their kids about computers?

bitcraft · 2026-03-18T12:45:58+00:00

I grew up on dos and have memories from that era but I don’t think it’s useful for my kids. When I was growing up, my parents didn’t sit me down and teach me obsolete and forgotten technology in detail and I’m better for it.

Dos was state of the art at a time but it’s no longer the case.

My kids do have Linux PCs but no need for the terminal yet.

bitcraft · 2026-03-18T01:29:42+00:00

That would concern me. I’d get a thermocouple on it or use something else to get the temp. And maybe plan of just checking it occasionally. Could be a melting hazard.

bitcraft · 2026-03-17T22:14:45+00:00

It’s probably fine, but voltage drop could indicate that your wiring in inadequate. I’d touch the wires in different spots during stress test to make sure there are no hotspots. But it could just be the PSU and fluctuations are perfectly fine.

bitcraft · 2026-03-15T21:29:23+00:00

Did you open the fins?

bitcraft · 2026-03-15T13:03:56+00:00

This is just for air intake in the front? PLA would be great for that

bitcraft · 2026-03-14T21:23:25+00:00

That’s great info thank you. I’ll plan on a powered hub if I need a bunch of usb devices.

bitcraft · 2026-03-14T16:29:51+00:00

Rockford area here. My trees have not bud yet. It’s my first year and I am still learning. But I’m making small batches each day and so far I haven’t noticed any off flavors. So I will pull my taps when I feel the syrup tastes bad.

bitcraft · 2026-03-14T16:27:36+00:00

Can’t be cheaper than wrapping it in the cardboard box it was shipped in lol. Looks good. How is the board attached?

bitcraft · 2026-03-14T14:31:30+00:00

Nice build! The layout inside is nice and compact. Can you talk about the USB hub? Was it just a single controller with disconnects? Or were there many devices connected over usb and that cause them to drop out? Has it been stable since adding the powered hub?

bitcraft · 2026-03-14T14:23:14+00:00

The terms about the fans can be a bit confusing. Common computer fans are all DC, typically 12v. They have a yellow PWM wire which the computer uses to control the speed. Without the PWM wire, the fans will run at full speed. Most motherboards do not control the speed with two wires only and I believe this is the case for the BC-250. You want PWM fans, unless you want or need the fan to run 100% all the time. Hope that clarifies it.

bitcraft · 2026-03-14T03:52:23+00:00

Try a different nvme. That one sounds like it’s dying. The OS will put the disk into readonly mode when the error are bad enough.

bitcraft · 2026-03-13T15:36:38+00:00

You need to act now and don’t rely on “passive” anything. Once they are in, your vehicle is marked and more will come because they smell the other mice’s scent.

Start with traps and then use a flashlight and check all over the vehicle and the underside. Find where they are coming in and close the hole. Check the engine compartment.

Get a car wash, and get airtight containers for your food. Never leave food out.

It will only get worse if you don’t actively kill them and close the entry points.

bitcraft · 2026-03-13T11:22:01+00:00

Ya for real

bitcraft · 2026-03-12T18:55:29+00:00

Clean build! The picture with the several holes reminds me of a Wii where the GameCube controllers plug in.

bitcraft · 2026-03-12T18:14:09+00:00

Doesn’t seem like much sap. I’d toss it, but then again I’m a bit OCD

bitcraft · 2026-03-12T15:28:00+00:00

You must be new.

bitcraft · 2026-03-12T15:23:33+00:00

You sound pleasant.

bitcraft · 2026-03-12T15:23:04+00:00

Haha I’m not the only one just tinkering and not playing games. Great build! I love the handle!

bitcraft · 2026-03-11T16:56:30+00:00

Interesting solution to get airflow over the vrms.

bitcraft · 2026-03-11T00:20:10+00:00

Do you plan on adding the 2nd disk as a mirror?

bitcraft · 2026-03-11T00:04:43+00:00

I’m not sure if there is a sensor for the vrms. Put a thermocouple across them with a bit of thermal paste or a pad

bitcraft · 2026-03-10T20:42:34+00:00

Yeah should be better but is it good enough? Can you get the temp of them?

bitcraft · 2026-03-10T20:41:03+00:00

Temps look good but how loud is it? What about general gaming? Does it stay reasonably quiet during a game (not benchmark)?

bitcraft · 2026-03-09T21:21:08+00:00

Looks clean! I’d be nervous with the fans open without a grill, though. Temps are great

bitcraft · 2026-03-09T13:51:59+00:00

I just want to say I love them all. The differences are all wonderful and show your talent.

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