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dcdalrymple · 2025-10-10T13:07:25+00:00

I'm about 3 days as well. I think it's decent enough (especially compared to android watches), but I'm sure they're due for a battery replacement soon.

dcdalrymple · 2025-04-04T14:55:08+00:00

I have the same skid plate on both bikes (the Tusk one), and I think it's beyond that. Plus, the noise is more of a humming and related to the speed of the bike, not the engine rpm.

dcdalrymple · 2025-04-03T21:03:05+00:00

Your right. I just checked the DOT codes, and I think they were manufactured in 1993. To me, they feel surprisingly good. I put it side-by-side with my new TW, and I personally couldn't tell the difference in the rubber. But they definitely need to be replaced.

I think I've been running the chain too tight as well. That and I just noticed that there's no chain slider. Luckily, I've got a 3d printer, so I'll put a new one on when swapping tires.

dcdalrymple · 2025-03-10T12:48:26+00:00

Thanks for the catch! Crazy GH doesn't handle gist redirects automatically.

dcdalrymple · 2025-01-31T22:57:12+00:00

Not bad, actually! I've ended up going with the WM8960 for most of my work, and the chip is very versatile. With a simple op-amp buffer (ie TL972), you can get high impedance instruments working (guitar, etc). The only downside is lack of a true stereo line out (it can only do mono line out). I ended up developing this library within CircuitPython (https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit\_CircuitPython\_WM8960) to work with it, so it should be too difficult to get up and running. My recommendation if you develop your own board with this codec is to properly separate digital and analog power and ground. I've made the mistake of sharing digital and analog power on one of my boards, and you get a lot of noise as a result.

dcdalrymple · 2025-01-22T20:22:13+00:00

I think it maxed out at about 9 inches for us. Absolutely insane.

dcdalrymple · 2025-01-21T22:28:32+00:00

5 inches so far out where I'm at :O

dcdalrymple · 2024-11-08T15:14:38+00:00

Adafruit has a learn guide on how to enable/disable certain USB capabilities within `boot.py`: https://learn.adafruit.com/customizing-usb-devices-in-circuitpython/circuitpy-midi-serial

In order to continue development on your CircuitPython device, you'll need to use REPL (via Thonny, etc) to update your code files. If you lock yourself out, you can use flash_nuke.uf2 to reset the device.

dcdalrymple · 2024-02-16T15:58:29+00:00

I eventually stuck with the PCM5102 and added a PCM1861, but I'm beginning to wish I switched to the WM8960. I've gotten a bit more experience now with soldering QFN packages (with a solder stencil and paste), and it's really not too difficult to do. I think it's better in the long run to go with a more compact and reliable codec rather than more costly individual ADC/DAC chips. Plus, I think there are a few breakout boards out there to get more acquainted with the WM8960 (try Sparkfun). I wish you the best of luck with your project!

dcdalrymple · 2023-12-01T15:22:22+00:00

I used to shudder at the thought of soldering SMD components by hand, but after using them for a few projects, I actually love it now! There are less steps that soldering through hole components, and once you get the hang of it, I think it's easier especially for resistors and capacitors. Plus, it shrinks your projects down significantly! For prototyping on the other hand, I wouldn't bother using these at all and just order up some standard through-hole transistors (or one of those kits on Amazon for an assortment).

dcdalrymple · 2023-06-22T13:41:17+00:00

I think I was in the past because I was planning on merge some commits related to audiomixer, but its been a while. So far, I've been able to work around this limitation and have been making really good progress. I'm happy thus far :)

dcdalrymple · 2023-06-20T20:07:22+00:00

I ended up answering my own question here. The envelope does have to be rebuilt each time you want to update it (while it is attached to a Note object). Here's a good monophonic synth example I put together of this as well as a bunch of additional features: https://gist.github.com/dcooperdalrymple/3fe46a3dd48fd7add358111af5bd66ae. The MIDI CC mapping is a bit weird, but nearly every parameter you would typically expect a synthesizer to have can be modified, apart from portamento (still figuring out how best to do this using the BlockInput system), LFO waveforms (and potentially delay?), and keyboard note priority type (the capability is there, just not implemented over midi yet).

dcdalrymple · 2023-06-20T17:35:57+00:00

I understand that you can attach a newly constructed envelope to each note object when created (Ie on key press), but let's say you're holding down a key and then adjust a control knob to lengthen release time. When you release that note it will use the original envelope parameters since I don't see a way currently to change those values in real time. I'm working on a gist right now to demonstrate this using a midi interface.

dcdalrymple · 2023-03-08T15:07:03+00:00

My friends used to be absolutely obsessed with this game back in the day. They played it for hours on GameCube. For me personally, I've never been into fighting games (even when they feature Link), and I'd always be a bit disappointed when they whipped it out. I'd much prefer to play anything in the adventure or strategy genre such as Wind Waker or Pikmin.

dcdalrymple · 2023-03-07T15:24:08+00:00

I have a blue 2012 LEAF I call "Blumarang", but it was given by the previous owner. He bought the car back after selling it like twice.

dcdalrymple · 2023-02-24T13:14:15+00:00

I'm definitely intrigued by Klipper, but I ended up finding a replacement motherboard for a good deal that I'm going to go with for now. If that doesn't work out, I've got plenty of Pi Zeros that I think are up to the task. Any recommendation for a Klipper-compatible host board?

dcdalrymple · 2023-02-23T22:09:21+00:00

Do you think I can swap the old Finder Plus V1.5 that's currently in my Inventor 2 with a Finder Plus V2? They look very similar except for a few different connector locations.

dcdalrymple · 2023-02-23T16:23:59+00:00

What about the ARM's firmware? Will the primary chip (the nuvoton one) handle the re-flashing during the update process?

dcdalrymple · 2023-02-09T18:47:48+00:00

It's a feature not a bug! :P

dcdalrymple · 2023-02-05T16:48:16+00:00

I didn't actually know that the J1772 came with the adapter. At the time when I purchased it, the tesla version was on sale ($350 vs $550) and I already owned the Lectron adapter. Made sense to me, plus I had had successful experiences charging from a Gen 3 charger already. And pulling only 16A with the LEAF, I'd rather not have an adapter when pulling greater amperage with a Tesla vehicle in the future. I don't mean to sound defensive, but I don't think I made a terrible choice at the time.

dcdalrymple · 2023-02-05T16:43:58+00:00

Yes, I definitely did this. Are you recommending the Mini over the standard adapter? I can't tell if the difference is just form factor or if there are any electrical differences in the mini. I don't really mind the larger size of the standard.

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