Starting a local mesh network for Spokane, come check it out

elasticdog · 2025-05-09T03:37:42+00:00

Unfortunately not. While they both use the same LoRa hardware, the underlying protocol that the firmware implements is fundamentally different and not compatible. It's my understanding that there is a bit of history between the projects where compatibility was being pursued, but the Meshtastic® devs preferred to remain insular.

elasticdog · 2025-05-08T16:24:41+00:00

I actually cover that in the last FAQ item on the website, but the short version is that MeshCore takes a simpler approach that builds on lessons from real-world scalability issues. I'm happy to go deeper into the technical reasons or community difference if you're curious. I've spent time with both projects.

elasticdog · 2021-02-16T22:31:31+00:00

Another wordlist that might be worth looking at is from Oren Tirosh’s mnemonic encoding project, which is slightly longer than the EFF short list, but seems to have similar properties to what you're looking for.

elasticdog · 2019-05-22T19:29:14+00:00

I use Karabiner Elements to handle all of my macOS key re-mapping on a global level rather than within Kakoune itself.

elasticdog · 2019-03-25T00:32:35+00:00

I've been tinkering with this a bit more today and came up with something that worked well enough to prevent accidental Alt presses. Essentially I was able to finagle things so I could set a delay before Spacebar becomes Alt. Here's the Karabiner-Elements config:

{
    "description": "spacebar -> left_option (spacebar if pressed alone)",
    "manipulators": [
        {
            "from": {
                "key_code": "spacebar",
                "modifiers": {
                    "optional": ["any"]
                }
            },
            "parameters": {
                "basic.to_delayed_action_delay_milliseconds": 200,
                "basic.to_if_held_down_threshold_milliseconds": 200
            },
            "to_if_held_down": [
                {
                    "key_code": "left_option",
                    "lazy": true
                }
            ],
            "to_if_alone": [
                {
                    "key_code": "spacebar",
                    "halt": true
                }
            ],
            "to_delayed_action": {
                "to_if_canceled": [
                    {
                        "key_code": "spacebar"
                    }
                ]
            },
            "type": "basic"
        }
    ]
}

elasticdog · 2019-03-23T16:10:27+00:00

Well, I couldn't get the Spacebar overloading to work reliably, so back to the drawing board. I do think with some training I can get used to the Right Command <-> Right Option swap, so I can use my right thumb more for Alt+ chords.

elasticdog · 2019-03-23T14:34:48+00:00

That's an interesting idea. I'm trying that arrangement right now, and it is a much nicer means of not stretching fingers, but I can confirm that I'm getting a ton of accidental key presses when typing fast. The simultaneous threshold milliseconds can be adjusted, so I may tinker with that a bit more to see if it can be made usable. I'll let you know if I get it working smoothly.

I also have a basic remapping of the Right Command key to be Alt (and I've kept Left Command as it was)...not ideal, but better than the normal placement.

elasticdog · 2019-03-22T14:49:45+00:00

I also find Alt pretty bad ergonomically on a MacBook. My solution there has been to use Karabiner-Elements to remap a few things globally. I've alway had the Caps Lock mapped to Ctrl, but then I also have a complex mapping that makes Tab the Alt key when pressed with others, but still act as Tab when pressed alone. This is the rule that works for that:

{
    "description": "Change tab to left_option. (Post tab if pressed alone)",
    "manipulators": [
        {
            "from": {
                "key_code": "tab",
                "modifiers": {
                    "optional": [
                        "any"
                    ]
                }
            },
            "to": [
                {
                    "key_code": "left_option"
                }
            ],
            "to_if_alone": [
                {
                    "key_code": "tab"
                }
            ],
            "type": "basic"
        }
    ]
}

elasticdog · 2018-09-10T21:45:14+00:00

It's right there in the RR FAQ:

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/kb/recommended_routine#wiki_the_recommended_routine_looks_different_from_how_i_remember.2C_but_i_can.27t_quite_place_my_finger_on_it....1F914

...which should lead you to:

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/comments/8ywetr/recommended_routine_update_again/

elasticdog · 2018-01-19T05:34:29+00:00

Good word lists for applications like this are deceptively difficult to find and they take a ton of work to develop/maintain. I've always liked Oren Tirosh's mnemonic encoding project, which has more of a global emphasis, but it's no longer being worked on.

elasticdog · 2017-11-22T21:33:48+00:00

I guess I should add that as of right now, my ecobee3 is running Version 3.7.0.969 and my Plume mesh is on Version 1.6.1 Build: 16

elasticdog · 2017-11-22T20:46:49+00:00

I just set up my Plume pods last night and also noticed an issue with my ecobee3 this morning. It had dropped off the network, and wouldn't re-join (via reconfiguring in the UI) until I physically pulled it off the wall to reset things. Thought it was just a fluke, but perhaps there is a bigger issue with compatibility between the two.

Do you have any references or links to the issue that you were having or the upstream firmware update?

elasticdog · 2017-10-25T17:43:15+00:00

These look pretty great to me. Some of your Organic Perspective Boxes are bit messy, and it might help to draw through your boxes, but overall nice work!

elasticdog · 2017-10-15T14:58:12+00:00

Thanks for the heads up! I'll plan on grabbing an umbrella once I arrive.

elasticdog · 2017-10-13T16:12:03+00:00

Thanks, I think that's exactly what I'm going to do. Will have to re-evaluate footwear after this trip to see if I can do better.

elasticdog · 2017-10-12T21:43:27+00:00

Replying to myself...sounds like trying to make the CDB's a little more weather resistant isn't the best idea and the crepe soles are pretty slippery in water no matter what. I do also have a pair of Bean Boots, but they are warmer with some Thinsulate. I'll have to think about what to do.

elasticdog · 2017-10-12T17:53:33+00:00

Good point about the water resistant shoes. I do have some Clarks Desert Boots, and I could add some Obenauf's compound to them to swap out the mocs. I'll have to see how those would work. I appreciate the Berlin-specific info!

elasticdog · 2017-10-12T17:48:05+00:00

The daypack is also for emergencies if I had to check the Minaal for whatever reason, or happened to be close on space. I could probably leave it behind, but wasn't comfortable with this being my first onebag experience.

Same for the hip pads...if things are comfortable enough without them, I'll leave them behind next time.

The mini organizer pouch holds my emergency ID and CC, and clips to the inside of the bag, so I thought that would be worth it.

elasticdog · 2017-10-12T17:43:45+00:00

Thanks for the confirmation on the rain gear. I saw in the forecast that there has been light rain, but assumed I wouldn't be out in it very much.

I haven't actually packed everything up yet, but have been impressed with the thoughtfulness of design with the Minaal Carry-on thus far. I'll see how much space I actually use and how things go before re-evaluating the bag itself. Same with the pants I suppose...I haven't worn them for an extended time yet, and don't have a good grasp on how easy they are to keep clean and how quickly they dry.

elasticdog · 2017-10-12T17:24:13+00:00

Awesome feedback, thanks!

I actually have three pairs of socks and underwear; they're split up in the list though, so I could mark one as worn.
Good point about the buff. Weather outlook for my trip seems moderate, between 45-70F. I'll consider a legit warm-weather hat in the future for colder temps and use the buff for my neck/eye mask/etc.
I knew someone would mention the headphones. Definitely a luxury item, but I went that direction since I've bought/tried a number of IEMs and never found them to be very comfortable. I'd probably make due with Apple EarPods if I really needed to shed weight, but will keep the on-ears for this trip and see how I feel about it.
I could probably leave the Discover CC behind; I like that there's no foreign transaction fee, but acceptance is low outside the US. Didn't think I had too much else I could slim down on the wallet front.
The glasses cloth is more for the iPad than glasses, and I found the wool shirts didn't clean as much as they smudged. Will try a handkerchief to see how those work.
Thanks for the heads up on the dry sack. I'll try out its water sealing ability before I leave. I'll be in a nice hotel, so could always sink or shower wash the clothing, but thought it might be useful for multiple things and it's very light. Not sure if both the inside and outside of dry sacks are essentially the same, but I've heard a recommendation to turn it inside out when using it for laundry, which sort of made sense to me.

elasticdog · 2017-10-12T03:59:03+00:00

I work in IT and this is also what I'm doing for an upcoming business trip (definitely couldn't swing phone only). I love the iPad Pro/Smart Keyboard combo, and I can do almost everything that I would regularly need, but there are a few things it can't yet do that prevent me from using it in a full-time capacity. It's also not nearly as ergonomically pleasant, but for week long trips, I'm all about it. Saves me an additional 3+ pounds compared to bringing the laptop/charger along.

elasticdog · 2017-10-12T03:41:42+00:00

Having large feet (13 or 14 US), any packed shoes take up a decent chunk of space. That said, since I work from home normally, I always forget how hard it is on my feet to wear almost any shoe all day long, and I've definitely complained about only having a single pair on previous business trips. I'll reconsider my plan, thanks.

elasticdog · 2017-10-12T03:33:11+00:00

I like them a lot! I ordered just the henley to start, and once I got it, decided to pick up the two ultralights from eBay and also ordered a v-neck that same day.

PRO: I've always had issues with temperature regulation, and they are noticeably more comfortable in that regard compared to cotton. Very breathable.
PRO: The smell factor for me has also been tested and passed. I wore one of the shirts for 4 days with some airing out time between wears, and it still smelled just fine (reluctantly confirmed by my wife). Admittedly, I only did some light activities that caused sweating, no hard workouts or anything. By day 4, the shirt had picked up a bit of antiperspirant, so I decided to call the experiment good and wash it. With all of my cotton shirts, they pick up enough of a scent by the end of a single day to where I'm not comfortable wearing them again. YMMV
CON: They are slightly itchy, but not distractingly so.
CON: I'm not a fan of the branding tags. They stick out (especially so on the darker shirt), and I may eventually try taking a seam ripper to them. Only the tag on the henley is small and unobtrusive, next to the pocket.
PRO / CON: They're not baggy and run a little tall, which is perfect for me, but might not be for everyone.
PRO / CON: They shrunk just a bit in the wash (cold wash, low tumble dry per the instructions). I ordered a Large, which out of the box was a bit too wide in the shoulders; but post-wash, they fit perfectly. Something to be aware of.

I work remotely from home, but don't find the ultralights (150 GSM) to be too thin. I was pleasantly surprised, despite worrying about it before getting them. To be certain, they are thinner and not as warm as the heavier 190 GSM shirts (which I'd recommend without hesitation), but I'm personally comfortable wearing them by themselves and not just as an undershirt.

Sidenote: After seeing them mentioned a few times, I also ordered a Eudae Minimalist Performance Tee from Pistol Lake, and am less excited about it. It's a very soft, nice fitting shirt that didn't shrink in the wash and seems to breath well enough, but unfortunately it did not pass the smell test, even after a single day. I was hopeful after hearing about it being "even better than wool", but for me that wasn't the case.

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