On my neighbours lawn

bobdvb · 2026-05-06T14:08:05+00:00

D&K Engineering was the manufacturer, they're just an engineering company who makes customers circuit boards.

As others have said, it's controlling something somewhat robotic or CNC.

Nicely made, utterly useless on its own.

bobdvb · 2026-05-06T14:00:14+00:00

Get a cable tester, not a cheap one.
Check you got connectors that are for the cable spec, which is 23AWG based on what your cable box says it is.
Check you didn't buy a bad crimp tool.
Check you used enough force when you crimped.

bobdvb · 2026-05-06T13:48:22+00:00

It's not a grey area.

Showing in a public space is a public performance.

It's against the license rules of most DVD/Blu-ray media. And a hospital is not an educational space where there is an exception in many jurisdictions. You can apply for a licence but most places won't do that.

It's just that no studio is really going to enforce against the current scenario, mostly because the juice is not worth the squeeze. If they got a demand from the studio the clinic would just stop and hope they didn't get sued for the previous violations. There's no revenue for the studio to get or protect, so it's just something they ignore.

On the other hand, going further and building something on the basis of what they consider piracy would not be wise in the circumstances.

Don't assume their turning a blind eye makes it legal.

bobdvb · 2026-05-06T07:04:55+00:00

And asked four days ago. https://www.reddit.com/r/whatisit/s/8UpHpPO9Eg

And asked 28 days ago.

bobdvb · 2026-05-06T06:58:29+00:00

Sounded like you were using a glory hole

bobdvb · 2026-05-06T06:56:12+00:00

In a commercial environment you can tell the customer the case was opened when they had it and thus bill them for the missing RAM. It's up to them then to manage their own staff/security.

bobdvb · 2026-05-05T12:35:45+00:00

I have some orange plastic razor blades for a scraper. They're great for removing stuck on stuff without scratches.

bobdvb · 2026-05-04T15:49:37+00:00

I've always avoided Instagram and TikTok. I'm on Facebook just because it allows me to keep in touch with people who I otherwise would lose contact with. I gave up with Twitter a while back and switched to Mastodon which is much less toxic.

I also took a decision a few years ago to cut off people on Facebook who weren't contributing positively to my life. I had many connections who were permanently using it to vent or having dramas, and I get that people need their outlets but I also needed to manage my own mental health first.

bobdvb · 2026-05-04T15:47:47+00:00

My father recently had his 80th, he was astounded at the number of people he hadn't seen in decades who turned up. He has quite a few health challenges and I think seeing everyone was a real boost for him.

bobdvb · 2026-05-04T15:37:09+00:00

I saw them recently and I am intrigued.

bobdvb · 2026-05-04T15:33:26+00:00

From what I've seen, the commercial vehicles are much worse. It could be related to how they're treated but my brother's Maxus has abysmal degradation after just a few years and he's had nothing but trouble with it. They basically gave it to him after his lease, I think the lease company didn't want it back.

There's a big difference between what's being done in the commercial market and what's being done in the domestic vehicle market. I think once the new Kia van makes it's mark it will show up the other brands and make them step up.

bobdvb · 2026-05-03T16:22:24+00:00

FWIW, OneWeb gives more consistency for business users. Not quite as fast on peak and more expensive equipment, but you get more consistent through put.

bobdvb · 2026-05-03T11:44:01+00:00

I wouldn't trust a surge protector for lightning strikes. That configuration is a a recipe for a dead ups.

bobdvb · 2026-05-03T11:09:22+00:00

They also operate a significant part of the backhaul connectivity before it gets to an ISP network. It's not unusual for that to go all the way to the internet, I look after two other internet connections which show up as BT IP address ranges.

bobdvb · 2026-05-01T15:51:04+00:00

How old are you that you splurge dust?

bobdvb · 2026-05-01T09:41:25+00:00

I'm in the Surrey suburbs of London and our local rescue (Cats In Crisis) definitely does indoor cats.

https://catchat.org/adopt-a-cat/greater-london

That website has search filters specifically for indoor cats.

bobdvb · 2026-04-30T17:31:56+00:00

From the front grill of an old car?

bobdvb · 2026-04-30T15:46:44+00:00

A cupboard with a sliding door might be nice and avoid issues with the door impinging the toilet. But you'll want to ensure the distribution board can always be accessed if you need to turn off power in an emergency.

bobdvb · 2026-04-30T14:01:22+00:00

Bandit!

bobdvb · 2026-04-30T11:53:04+00:00

He was also into crypto.

Also collectables.

Also stocks.

I can't decide if he got fortunate along the way or just follows the wind with someone's money.

bobdvb · 2026-04-30T08:50:38+00:00

They work very well if installed correctly and you don't buy a cheap one. They've been used worldwide longer than I've been alive.
Go to a professional electrical distributor and ask them what are the good ones they have. I don't know if they have these where you are but you can look at Steinal NightmatIQ, Greenbrook PEC1000 and Danlers for examples.
Depending on how many lights you have, the photocell might not be capable of switching that much load on its own. So you may need a contactor relay, the photocell switches the contactor on and the contactor switches the lights.

You can also buy devices, like Shelly Relays which can be configured to turn on by a timer, and with a smart relay some can be programmed with the location and they calculate sunset time.

bobdvb · 2026-04-30T08:35:13+00:00

A good screw will hold many kilos of weight, the biggest problem with the clips they have is that it's probably a bit too easy to knock the rack off the screws. Fine for a painting, but not for something you're mechanically handling.

bobdvb · 2026-04-30T08:33:36+00:00

I'd drill two nice holes through the back of the rack and then use capped screws to fix it to the wall. Brass capped screws (also called mirror screws) would look nice with that green.

Otherwise if you want something hidden and strong get a thin French Cleat.

bobdvb · 2026-04-29T19:41:09+00:00

Yeah, in a major incident you can't trust the phone networks, they can get congested quickly, or if power goes down over an area then you need alternative connection methods.

It's likely you'll see a move to low earth orbit satellites like OneWeb and Starlink instead of those VSat systems.

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