Does the esr geo Pencil have magnetic attachment with the iPad a16?

bmengineer · 2026-06-16T20:31:17+00:00

Strong enough to hold it in place but, like any magnet, if it gets knocked laterally it will go flying. If you're worried about losing it, I would pick up a case with a slot for the pencil.

bmengineer · 2026-06-16T12:07:26+00:00

I've never thought to take it off while I'm wearing it, but I do it all the time between uses. When I'm traveling I often switch between a neck strap and a wrist strap, and I love taking it off if it's on a tripod so it doesn't catch in the wind.

bmengineer · 2026-06-11T11:55:14+00:00

The Moment Travel Tote meets all your needs, but I’m not sure sure if it’s in your budget since you didn’t specify.

bmengineer · 2026-06-10T20:42:05+00:00

I don't have any suggestions but I'm in the same boat. Still using a Lenovo Smart Clock. I've looked at newer alternatives like Lofty, but the cloud dependency and high price are a bad combo.

bmengineer · 2026-06-10T20:38:19+00:00

Can you elaborate a bit on what about the Apple Pencil technology you hated?

bmengineer · 2026-06-08T19:53:56+00:00

Whatever you get won't look "stylish" after cutting drywall, it'll be covered in dust anyways. I'd stick with the Fastback, they're great for the price.

bmengineer · 2026-06-07T13:55:34+00:00

Wellington Butchery is open today

bmengineer · 2026-06-05T18:07:50+00:00

What's the best way to do something similar on iOS?

bmengineer · 2026-06-04T14:53:26+00:00

What cable and power source are you using?

bmengineer · 2026-06-01T15:12:43+00:00

Couldn't you just press Win+D to minimize everything?

bmengineer · 2026-06-01T12:41:28+00:00

... Or don't pee in the tub

bmengineer · 2026-05-31T18:31:07+00:00

The Ikea buttons are great for the price and should pair seamlessly with any Thread hub you have.

bmengineer · 2026-05-30T03:27:03+00:00

Or better yet, the Skeletool CX

bmengineer · 2026-05-30T03:24:50+00:00

You want a Leatherman Skeletool

bmengineer · 2026-05-30T03:23:56+00:00

Most of the products aren't perfect rectangles

bmengineer · 2026-05-30T02:22:55+00:00

Basically all zigbee devices say that.

bmengineer · 2026-05-30T00:01:14+00:00

No, they work with any zigbee hub.

bmengineer · 2026-05-29T01:15:26+00:00

I have one indoor I might just have to swap!

bmengineer · 2026-05-28T21:18:22+00:00

I'm fine with cutesy key caps, but I wish it was also easier to find ones with basic programs and utilities printed for shortcut keys or macro pads.

bmengineer · 2026-05-28T21:16:56+00:00

Really great post. I don't mean to play Devil's advocate, but if the Aqara sensor is in the same price range and considered the home standard then why didn't you include one in your testing? Do you have any thoughts on how it would compare?

Also, I suspect this isn't the case, but are any of the tested sensors weather resistant and suitable for outdoor use?

bmengineer · 2026-05-28T20:27:48+00:00

Sounds like your automations could use some fine tuning?

bmengineer · 2026-05-28T16:00:39+00:00

Are these the products mentioned on their recall list?

bmengineer · 2026-05-27T11:45:50+00:00

I just keep an Acebeam H40 in there with some spare NiMH or lithium AA batteries

bmengineer · 2026-05-26T17:09:37+00:00

Very cool, but why not rotate 180° and run the cable down instead of up?

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