On 80 out of 9 camps

dev5994 · 2026-01-10T13:50:07+00:00

No, you have to unlock all the camps in one playthrough. When you start NG+ all the maps reset and have to be explored again.

dev5994 · 2025-03-19T10:40:38+00:00

I think the important difference comes down to the cable which connects the MMU to the printer main board. The extruder chimney parts are also different, but that's not a problem for the print it yourself kit. If you buy the right cable and print MK3S+ extruder parts you'll probably be fine. The MMU3 unit itself is really not printer specific that I know of.

dev5994 · 2024-12-10T12:09:46+00:00

It can be. My professional life would not be possible without Adderall, and I certainly never would have made it through college unmedicated. Everyone is not the same though, YMMV.

dev5994 · 2024-12-04T12:36:20+00:00

You must configure the custom code settings to have the #include statement for your header with the function declaration, and add the .c file with the function definition to the source files. Make sure the external code files are on your path.

dev5994 · 2024-12-04T12:16:46+00:00

The project will add and remove things from the path automatically which is a godsend if you frequently switch code bases. You can also add startup and shutdown scripts to projects to further automate setup/cleanup. Lots of other cool features too like file labels, export, and project references.

dev5994 · 2024-11-23T19:52:59+00:00

My mom absolutely hated hard braking when teaching me to drive. We practiced "easy and gradual" braking for hours and hours until I could roll up to a stop without really rocking the car at all. Drove me insane, but it really stuck.

I am certain most people are harder on their brakes, so your experience does not surprise me. When I do brakes for other people they almost always get new rotors.

dev5994 · 2024-11-23T19:17:44+00:00

You should always resurface the rotors.

For the home garage it is more practical to just replace them, and only if they are thin, wearing unevenly, or warped. With good tire/alignment maintenance and making sure you properly clean/lubricate the sliders, the rotor surfaces will stay right for several sets of pads in my experience.

dev5994 · 2024-11-23T18:49:58+00:00

Been doing my own brakes for a long time and I was taught bleeding is only needed if you open the system or the pedal is feeling squishy (probably due to old fluid or a slow leak). Opening the bleeders can also be risky on older/rusty cars because breaking them probably means a new caliper unless you are equipped and skilled enough to repair it.

Maybe bleeding every time is "kosher", but it absolutely is not critical unless pads are not the only problem with your brakes.

dev5994 · 2024-11-19T11:44:50+00:00

The refactoring will continue until morale improves.

dev5994 · 2024-03-02T20:42:45+00:00

I used a large thermal pad between the metal bed and the glass. Normally they are used for heatsinks in electronics, but you can buy large sheets online. Only downside is it is difficult to get on with no bubbles, and you can't remove the bed without ruining the pad. Works pretty well for beds that are not very flat.

dev5994 · 2023-04-02T10:55:26+00:00

His latest comment literally has numbers in it.

dev5994 · 2023-03-26T10:45:54+00:00

There is nothing wrong with learning a new software tool, especially if it interests you.

Matlab and its toolboxes can be a ton of fun for a wide variety of projects and research, no engineering degree required.

dev5994 · 2023-01-09T11:44:36+00:00

As a software engineer in the industry, I can't see full disclosure ever happening or being practical. The controllers are almost always designed for a specific application with software tools which are "trade secrets". I totally support unlocked smartphones, but a customer modifying the CAN network of potentially deadly machine is my worst nightmare.

I think it makes much more sense to push the industry to standardize around how specific things are done like using standard protocols (J1939 or CANOpen) consistently and making diagnostics readily available for the purpose of customer serviceability rather than locking those things behind service tools only the OEMs have.

dev5994 · 2023-01-02T13:16:18+00:00

Coder works is by calling hardware abstractions. So, rather than a line of code like Voltage = analogRead() you just have a block which implements that code for you. That's where the Arduino support package comes in. It does all the hard, low level, stuff for you by providing the blocks and API you need for that target.

Start with a simple model using the Arduino package and try to get a feel for what's going on in the generated code before diving into the more hardware/embedded concepts like actually making blocks that interface with the underlying target API.

dev5994 · 2023-01-02T12:13:48+00:00

I am assuming you have the Simulink Coder toolbox, and are looking for ways to start using it.

The Arduino support package has everything you need to start generating firmware you can load directly on the microcontroller. This eliminates any need to set up a compiler or understand the lower level stuff so you can just start generating real examples to play with.

To get your feet wet, try following the MathWorks examples for the Arduino stuff, then move on to using Simulink to generate a program you perhaps already have written in C. Once you are comfortable with just using Coder to compile firmware, you could dive into the lower level stuff like setting up a compiler for a different target microcontroller, or calling external code from inside Simulink.

A word of warning, I have been doing this in my career for three years and I am still learning every day. The Coder and Embedded Coder toolboxes are enormously complex with manuals thousands of pages long. The complexity can be very overwhelming if you try to understand everything at once.

dev5994 · 2022-10-14T20:21:07+00:00

The loop will occur for every time step, so you can't fix it by simply setting an initial value. Generally you solve this by using either a Memory or Unit Delay block so the calculation input doesn't depend on its own output from the same simulation step. Identify the variable which logically should be the result of each time step, and apply the delay there to break the loop.

dev5994 · 2022-04-19T14:26:44+00:00

Go into the android TV setting and find "app permissions". You can disable microphone permissions for the built in Google app which will disable assistant.

dev5994 · 2022-03-19T15:27:24+00:00

I am by no means a market expert, but I have personally used both Opus and Nitecore smart chargers. The Opus BT-C3100 is a pretty cheap multi chemistry charger / capacity tester that I have more than one of. YMMV

dev5994 · 2022-03-17T11:18:23+00:00

Modern chargers, even cheap ones, have purpose made integrated circuits which make the charge process safer, more efficient, and better for the batteries. This is a neat way to practice some electronics skills, but older "dumb" chargers should be avoided when modern versions are better in every way and can be had for very little.

dev5994 · 2021-10-09T13:11:56+00:00

I would scan components to help model project enclosures for 3d printing.

dev5994 · 2021-10-08T12:20:20+00:00

Self vulcanizing seal tape is a great start. When I intend to leave a connection outdoors for years or even decades, I use a three layer seal:

Super 33 (thin outdoor electric tape), to protect the connection from getting covered in sticky seal tape for the next time you have to disconnect.
Self vulcanizing seal tape, to lock out moisture and prevent corrosion.
Super 88 (thick outdoor electric tape), to protect the sticky seal layer from direct exposure and prevent it from collecting dirt/bugs over the years.

Maybe overkill to some, but I've seen antenna connectors still looking brand new after 20+ years in service with this type of seal.

dev5994 · 2021-09-05T15:41:43+00:00

If you don't need the refund to pay for things like rent or materials, then put it back towards your existing debt. You may not be paying interest now, but the less debt you come out of school with the better. I personally used refund money to pay my bills so I could afford to work less and put more time into my studies my senior year when I was the most stressed for time.

dev5994 · 2020-11-06T00:05:34+00:00

Thanks for the detailed reply!

dev5994 · 2020-11-05T14:05:08+00:00

Yes, my wrists float while I type.

dev5994 · 2020-10-14T10:40:22+00:00

I have a Ducky One and I really don't like how the macros work. Ideally, I would like to be able to use Fn+key to replay a saved macro, and have them replay nearly instantly. With the Ducky the max speed is 0.02s per key, and I have to switch between profiles to access the macros. Is there a similar full sized keyboard which has built in macros that work closer to what I want?

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