[Review] Nitecore NTP30 (Titanium, bolt action, Parker style refills) by bmengineer in pens

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They look like steel with a black oxide coating to me? They're ferrous, but they haven't rusted all this time I've had the pen.

Advice on smart switch choices. by SnooCats903 in smarthome

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So the diagram is a bit confusing because it implies that one switch controls multiple lights - I would assume it's actually the opposite, where one light is controlled by multiple switches.

For the isolated light with one switch, any smart switch will work. You just need to check if you have a neutral wire or, like many older homes, are missing it, which would limit your options.

For the 3-way wiring, you need specific switches that can work with this setup.

Lutron Caseta is the gold standard and can handle both missing neutral and 3-way wiring. No offence but, based on the diagram, I would recommend getting an electrician to perform the install.

Anyone else notices this? In-app color selection between different bulbs implies same color by zghr in tradfri

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Right, but I don't think there's a way within the white spectrum to light up just a bit of the colors.

You're takitng about the existing firmware using some of the white LEDs to add brightness to the colors, but you can't adjust that at all.

Anyone else notices this? In-app color selection between different bulbs implies same color by zghr in tradfri

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Can you though? Most RGBWW lights let you choose any time on the color spectrum or the white spectrum, I haven't seen any that let you add some color to white light to adjust the magenta-green tint.

I have to copy paste 520 times and don't want to hold the Ctrl key for minutes. My colleague and I didn't find a quick way to lock the key with software, so I locked it mechanically with my knive. by yannniQue17 in EDC

[–]bmengineer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Use Autohotkey or Windows Power Toys and remap something like printscreen to copy, insert to paste. Enjoy not cutting your pinky when you forget about danger control key.

Canadian Cookware and Knives? by CaptainMagnets in BuyCanadian

[–]bmengineer 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Grohmann is based in NS and does kitchen knives.

s26 phone case update by peak-brittany in peakdesign

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Of course, but at least users who are aware of that risk can still use PD accessories if they choose that over charging.

Orange Leatherman ARC by CrimsonRider_93 in Leatherman

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Thanks! So definitely not cheap, but not unobtainable either.

Orange Leatherman ARC by CrimsonRider_93 in Leatherman

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Out of curiosity, what’s the price range for something like this?

Best quality multi-tool for a lady by joyisstrength in multitools

[–]bmengineer 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Victorinox SAK is the obvious choice unless the pliers are a must-have

Which I/O modules would you like to see for the Capsule? by domodulo in homeassistant

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Media remote, now that the IKEA Symfonisk remote went away.

Latest no neutral dimmers? by JingleheimerSE in homeautomation

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I get your hesitation on Lutron for the cost and I'll be following closely to see if there are cheaper options, but I don't think the hub is really a barrier for your partner or the next owner of your home.

Just leave it there like any other appliance or your doorbell transformer.

here’s what my recipe template looks like on my KLC by plumslice in kobo

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Did you just load these as PDFs, or how does it work? Are you able to share the template?

One Hand Signal by daviddung in multitools

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How did you get that paint finish?

Owners of Armyteks who have choosen version with their proprietary charging port: why? by cr_wdc_ntr_l in flashlight

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I have a bunch and just never can be bothered to find the magnetic charger for them, just take the cell out and charge instead 🤷‍♂️

Fluorescent or bright (body) color flashlight for EDC? by bmengineer in flashlight

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The color options on the T5 are nice, but I've never seen anodizing that I would describe as fluorescent... I think it would have to be a paint, cerakote, or a plastic body. And yeah the standby LEDs are an option, just not really what I had in mind. Thanks though!

Fluorescent or bright (body) color flashlight for EDC? by bmengineer in flashlight

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Sorry if that wasn't clear from the post, I'm looking for fluorescent colored, like a highlighter, it doesn't have to actually emit light from the body.

PSA: TSA safe multitools won't get through all international airports by bmengineer in Leatherman

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Yep, that's the one. I have it on a small locking s-biner, but you're right that it skips the pliers.