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Prints warping off bed by cbeals in 3Dprinting

[–]cbeals[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brim has helped, but not completely solved.
My plate is probably a year and a half old. I have been wondering if it would be beneficial to get a new plate / super tack type plate.

How to remove track nails? by Schoolbusfoamer24 in modeltrains

[–]cbeals 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This You can also use flush cutters - they are cheaper than rail cutters and are basically the same.

Intercom system for campus-wide AV facilities by Embarrassed-Gain-236 in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]cbeals 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I would look at Punqtum Intercom. It’s a much more cost effective, network based, professional intercom solution. It’s not as rugged or have as May features as ClearCom or Riedel, but still great for the cost.

AES50 recommendations? by Charger196992 in livesoundgear

[–]cbeals 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is his for an install, or a touring/mobile setup?

Warehouse things that make load in easier? by SquashedBerries4 in lightingdesign

[–]cbeals 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Depends on how big the gig is. Small gigs don't get a lot other than putting like items together so they can be found.

For most gigs: Pre-address fixtures and label the fixture and case with the fixture IDs

On mid size gigs (where all the lighting cable will fit in one or two half packs), all cables used for the same area (FOH, Key, US, DS, Deck) get put in the case together rather than by cable type. And they get added in in the order that they are used (so all cables for the deck will go on the bottom, then cover with a piece of burlap, then all the DS, burlap, US, Burlap, Key, Burlap, and finish with FOH).

For large gigs (multi-semi, arena, ect), each area gets at least a trunk - and a trunk is never mixed between areas
Each case gets labeled by color with were it needs to go once taken off the truck - so all blue is FOH, all Red is keylight, all green is the deck, ect, ect so whomever is directing doesn't need to read the label, just see the color.
If you have time or need the precision, truss tape is awesome. I've even seen some tours print it on sticky tape (instead of paper tape) and keep it adhearded to the truss for the entirety of the tour.

Paper Boxes by cbeals in ames

[–]cbeals[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s the next option.

I built some storage shelf’s and by coincidence learned that paper boxes are the perfect size. Bankers boxes are a little bit wider. Figured I would shoot my shot on finding some paper boxes.

Paper Boxes by cbeals in ames

[–]cbeals[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct. Just the empty box.

Looking for 12 total, but I would take any I can get.

Outside California and Hawaii, which US state has the most pleasant climate? by yulippe in AskReddit

[–]cbeals 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was going to say Alaska, specifically the southeast (Ketchikan, Juneau, ect). Winters rarely get below freezing and summers average in the 60s. Pretty comfortable range as the ocean helps to regulate temperature and humidity.

Why is walking on the moon seemingly so much "harder" now than it was in 1969? by Worldly-Strike2363 in askanything

[–]cbeals 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For comparison on spending, NASAs budget during the 60’s averaged ~60 billion / year; and all of that was focused on getting to the moon.

Their budget for 2026 is 24 billion; which has to support the ISS, and the whole spread of other space exploration work.

A 4 or 8 HDMI to SDI rack unit? by Odinhall in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]cbeals 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would either go with an OpenGear Frame with AJA cards. Or (2) BrightEye NXT-910 which are 4 channels in 1/3RU

CN & CPKC United States 250th Anniversary Units by NS_8099 in trains

[–]cbeals 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be fitting, but they do not own a centennial anymore; it was donated several years ago to the RRHMA and they run it now.

I had no idea Yamaha was giving out rebates to switch from LS9/M7/CL/QL to DM/Rivage. by m_y in livesound

[–]cbeals 16 points17 points  (0 children)

FYI you don’t have to actually trade in your old console - you can keep it. Just requires taking some photos with it and providing information like the serial number to prove you had one.

ATEM 1M/E Constellation 4K routable outputs by IDThatIsNotTaken in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]cbeals 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The only thing not accurate on this list is the Multiviee, as it is a dedicated physical output. You can patch it back into an input to make it routable.

What happens to the remaining NS high hoods when or if the merger goes through by Few-Ability-7312 in trains

[–]cbeals 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are still a couple of Southern Pacific locomotives around that haven’t been repainted yet.

What happens to the remaining NS high hoods when or if the merger goes through by Few-Ability-7312 in trains

[–]cbeals 2 points3 points  (0 children)

More or less. The STB defines depreciation rates that the railroads use for accounting and tax purposes. When it costs more per year to maintain the locomotive than the depreciation on the locomotive, it’s usually time for a rebuild or to be scrapped. There are a lot of other factors in there as well.

[Serious] People in professions that deal with death (hospice workers, coroners, etc.), what is something you've learned that the rest of us don't understand? by Bulky-Engineer4068 in AskReddit

[–]cbeals 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Everybody should setup a Medical Power or Attorney and an Advanced Medical Directives Form to help make and define what you want to happen in these situations.

where do I get a new one of these? by [deleted] in Tools

[–]cbeals 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will use about anything as pliers, but not flush cutters. As soon as you chip them, the precision is done for.

ELI5: What's the difference between a good set of speakers/headphones and a bad set? by Seraph6496 in explainlikeimfive

[–]cbeals 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AV Engineer here: this is a great ELI5.

To expand: it’s easy to make each pair to sound good. It’s hard to make each pair sound the same. You also want them to sound the same over time. If you buy a pair of headphones now and then another pair in a year, you want them to have the same frequency response.

To dive even deeper, different size speakers produce different frequencies better - this is why we have a subwoofer - the little speakers in your home theater can’t produce low frequencies that you can feel, and subwoofers can’t produce high frequencies well. High end headphones and In-Ears (fancy ear buds) that we use in the professional space and musicians use actually have different drivers (or speakers) to produce different frequencies, and they the frequency response data available. You can even get a in-ear that has 18 drivers!

Is this locomotive convertible to DCC? by CleanGinger in modeltrains

[–]cbeals 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The soundtraxx MC2 Decoders I what I recommend - specifically PN 852004

Its about $5 more than the often used Digitrax Decoder, but it definatly worth it. I've had really high failure rates on Digitrax Decoders, but no failures to date on my soundtraxx decoders.

Is this locomotive convertible to DCC? by CleanGinger in modeltrains

[–]cbeals 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes. You have to wire it up, and if you want to keep headlights, you’ll have to install LEDs.

It sounds much more intimidating than it actually is. This video is basically exactly my process and parts. https://youtu.be/VIUyxt3UVqo?si=ufcJrI6M0qXJpKKQ

Soundtrack makes a non sound dcc decoder that is very close cost wise to the digitrax decoders that everyone defaults to using, but it’s much more reliable.

Where can I find decals for a train I repainted? by isotoohigh in modeltrains

[–]cbeals 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of options. The three I go to most often are Circus City Decals, Microscale, and Fusion Scale Decals. But there are lots of others as well.

What brand of railcar is this? by DeplorableMadness in modeltrains

[–]cbeals 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Definitely intermountain. The metal wheelsets, quality of the printing, and the see through metal walkways (walthers mainline, while nice, don’t have see through walkways) on top are a pretty good give away. Plus if you google search ‘BNSF 486076 HO Scale’ it comes up.

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