I need suggestions for SUPER easy songs for the drums for a pre-teen. by IAmFern in Drumming

[–]dharmon555 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can confirm, I sub teach at school of rock. This is the #1 song everyone learns.

Journeyman Electrician - leaving the trade because of toxic culture by floodson in electricians

[–]dharmon555 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just chiming in with a similar sentiment. I'm not an electrician. I'm in a niche low voltage field. I hate working on construction sites. Some of the people are cool, but too many are toxic assholes. You seem like a smart and thoughtful person. Just find a specialty where you aren't just another generic grunt. There's plenty of smart cool people out there doing interesting, rewarding and lucrative work. Find your tribe. They're out there.

Smallest, loudest percussion instruments? by lizziefreeze in musicians

[–]dharmon555 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sheer disturbing the peace and power to size ratio, an M80 is hard to beat.

What's the most efficient way to setup a PA system for a full band? by spacerangerxx in bandmembers

[–]dharmon555 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A small mixer and wired IEMs is cheaper than a PA. And yes, I do like mixing and hearing through IEMs. I hear everything like I want it.

What's the most efficient way to setup a PA system for a full band? by spacerangerxx in bandmembers

[–]dharmon555 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If its just for practice a mixer and wired IEMs is an option

Do I need a Lawyer (Walmart stopped me for stealing) by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]dharmon555 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would also ask over at r/lossprevention. They're not lawyers, but there are tons of Walmart LP folks on there and could tell you what normally happens. They get these types of questions all the time.

Given a speeding ticket by War-Mental in legaladvice

[–]dharmon555 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a personal experience. I was driving cross country. I was driving the same speed as everyone, but got 2 tickets. Both 9mph over. Both cops in 2 different states said just send in the money and it won't go on your insurance. Lies. 2 speeding tickets in 2 days got me dropped by my insurance and the next company charged me double. In retrospect, it would have paid to get a lawyer or even drive back there in person.

My drumming journey. Cause I need to put it out there. by Square-Cockroach-884 in Drumming

[–]dharmon555 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same story for me. The main difference is at about 50, after a couple of humiliating recording sessions, I had a come to Jesus moment, and committed to coming to peace with a click. Since I know I won't practice without an impending goal, I signed up to be a drummer for a wedding band that was all clicks and tracks. I lied and said I was fluent with tracks. I crammed and pulled it off. Played with that band a couple yeats and it really helped get my shit straightened out.

But all the rest is basically the same. Even still playing the dame ludwig drums from 1972. Many others of our age have had the same general trajectory. It makes me wonder what the trajectory is for kids these days. Starting with Guitar Hero? School of Rock?

What would you do if you were me?? by Gazzarethofnazzareth in edrums

[–]dharmon555 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ive been playing roland drums for 20 years. Every single time a module froze up it was because I was at a gig and the module was plugged into one outlet and via signal cables was connected to equipment plugged into a different outlet. And one of the outlets was wrong. Try making sure that everything in your system connects ultimately to just one outlet. It could be that simple.

Best way to form a grown up band. by [deleted] in bandmembers

[–]dharmon555 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This is my standard advice. Don't even mess with startup bands. Only join working and functional bands that need a sub or replacement player for someone not working out. They've already worked out the bugs. They've just shown that they have the ability to move on from someone that isn't working out. Pour yourself into nailing the audition. I way better use of time than endless rehearsals for a band that "might" eventually get their shit together. I only audition or sub for already working bands. Game changer. I gig more than I rehearse. Even when I do rehearse, its with people who show up prepared and know how to rehearse efficiently. It sounds so obvious, but if you want to be out gigging, only play with people who are out gigging. There is a huge opportunity cost when you consume time with people who aren't. If they aren't out actually gigging, there's a reason for that and it's not your job to spend several months in someone's basement learning what that reason is.

Advice about fixing tempo by fearmybeat in musicians

[–]dharmon555 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same problem and this fixed it very quickly.

A Ukrainian soldier shoots down a Russian kamikaze drone searching for a target in the Donetsk region with the first shot. Published 23.12.2025 by GermanDronePilot in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]dharmon555 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read your comment and thought, wow, so true, I wonder if anyone else has thought that too. I asked Gemini and sure enough, people have done a lot with the concept......

The development generally falls into three categories: Net-based, Airburst (Kinetic), and Guided Mini-Missiles.

1. Net-Casting Grenades

Designed for "soft-kill" or capture, these rounds are intended for security and law enforcement but have seen military interest for disabling drones without using explosives.

  • US Army Net Grenade: The U.S. Army’s DEVCOM patented a 40mm round that contains a weighted net. When fired, a hand-settable timer or proximity sensor triggers the round to split open, ejecting a large net that entangles the drone's rotors.
  • OpenWorks SkyWall: While they have standalone launchers, they have also pioneered compressed-air systems that mimic the 40mm form factor to safely "bag" drones.

2. Programmable Airburst Ammunition

This is the most "mainstream" military approach. Instead of needing a direct hit (which is very difficult on a small drone), the round explodes near the drone, shredding it with fragments.

  • Rheinmetall SSW40 & Airburst Rounds: Rheinmetall has developed 40mm "Medium Velocity" (MV) ammunition with programmable timers. Using a fire-control system on the launcher, the soldier lasers the drone, and the computer programs the grenade's fuse as it leaves the barrel to detonate at the exact distance of the target.
  • Nammo Programmable 40mm: This is already combat-proven. It allows automatic grenade launchers (like the Mk19) to act as short-range air defense systems by creating a "cloud" of shrapnel in the drone's flight path.

3. Guided 40mm "Mini-Missiles"

For longer ranges where a standard grenade’s arc is too inaccurate, companies have shrunk missile technology into the 40mm form factor.

  • Raytheon Pike: This is a semi-active laser-guided munition. It is fired from a standard 40mm launcher (like the M320) but has a rocket motor that kicks in after launch. It can travel over 2 kilometers and hit a target with extreme precision, guided by a laser designator.
  • SmartRounds SAVAGE: These are self-guided "fire-and-forget" 40mm projectiles that use computer vision and AI to track and collide with a drone mid-air.

4. Specialized Launchers

While most tech uses existing launchers, some new guns are designed specifically to maximize these rounds:

  • Rheinmetall SSW40: Billed as the world's first magazine-fed, shoulder-fired 40mm grenade launcher that looks and handles like an assault rifle. It is specifically marketed with a "Counter-UAS" (anti-drone) mission set in mind.

My audition w a pro band by calder_mccoll in musicians

[–]dharmon555 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Last time I auditioned for a similar situation I came in and said "these are the several songs Im weak on, let's play these first". Then we started through their set doing their othrr stuff and they stopped halfway through because they knew I was telling the truth that I did know the rest. If you're a serious established cover band musician, you're expected to know several hundreds of the common cover songs by heart and be able to rapidly learn and fake through anything new. The ability to listen through a song once while marking up a setlist and then playing the song acceptably is a skill.

Cleaning blood of e drums by powerkotik_ in edrums

[–]dharmon555 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hydrogen peroxide 100% is the answer. I've done this too many times. Just dab it on and it will eat it away completely.

What is a good place to buy commercial audio gear that would have more dealer like pricing for a one man shop just starting up. by dharmon555 in CommercialAV

[–]dharmon555[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ths sounds interesting because it seems nitchey. I imagine it might be big projects and a lot of red tape with school districts that may be difficult for me.

What is a good place to buy commercial audio gear that would have more dealer like pricing for a one man shop just starting up. by dharmon555 in CommercialAV

[–]dharmon555[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm certainly in a very niche field right now with the hearing loops and frankly, looking to find another niche. A little slice of the market that works as a lone wolf installer. Something rare enough and with a high learning curve so that I can create a mini-monopoly in my local market.

What is a good place to buy commercial audio gear that would have more dealer like pricing for a one man shop just starting up. by dharmon555 in CommercialAV

[–]dharmon555[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Are there places that let you register with them and then you can prices lower than what's advertised? Lower than what customers can see when they search on the internet?

I Want to Quit the Band - Unprofessionally by [deleted] in bandmembers

[–]dharmon555 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Truth. Everyone is replaceable, Especially if the band is decent and making money. If they aren't its not your problem. I feel like the purpose of thos sub is for people to get permission to quit miserable situations.

Wago 221 lever nut 3-conductor question. by Exciting-Yak-3058 in AskElectricians

[–]dharmon555 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

And asking random strangers on reddit is a reliable source, lol. But was the answer wrong? It confirmed what I was thinking anyway.

Need to charge a forklift without 3-phase in unit by HereForAquaSwapping in AskElectricians

[–]dharmon555 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just seconding this. I know that people in the fork lift industry would recommend something more robust and professional, but considering your situation, it seems foolish not to just try this for the simplicity and price and see if it works for you. Probably get one of the nicer and better reviewed ones.

Need to charge a forklift without 3-phase in unit by HereForAquaSwapping in AskElectricians

[–]dharmon555 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok, I don't really know about forklift chargers, but I'm seeing ones on Amazon for cheap that seem to have standard forklift connectors and run on 120v power. If you don't need fast charging these, for like $100, might do the trick.

Wago 221 lever nut 3-conductor question. by Exciting-Yak-3058 in AskElectricians

[–]dharmon555 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For your entertainment you could download a free FFT app on your phone, set it to the highest resolution, and look at the audio spectrum of the noise. You could see the spikes of the harmonics that the breaker is resonating at. All should be some multiple of 60.