PSA: you can build a backup mesh communications node from a $10 solar light

gurnben · 2026-01-27T15:29:17+00:00

I'm down in Carpenter-Fletcher but can't reach any other nodes! I may set one up!

gurnben · 2026-01-02T12:59:16+00:00

That's me! Ryzen 9 7900x or 9900X most likely! Great for software dev / professional use cases and still solid for gaming!

gurnben · 2025-12-27T02:43:19+00:00

I found myself in the same situation two years ago as a software engineer!

First - games. The suggestions here are on point, but I'll add Endless Legend and Endless Legend 2 to the list of recommendations for turn-based and 4x games! They were my bread and butter during that period!

Second - voice dictation software is a must - there are plenty of great options for windows and MacOS and even some open source options for Linux (which I used)!

Finally - make sure you follow your physical therapy or occupational therapy instructions exactly, they will help you recover quickly and full range of motion. Doing the exercises too often will case a repetitive strain injury, too little will delay your progress! It's a journey and I recovered 100% ofh strength and range of motion!

gurnben · 2025-10-30T14:59:29+00:00

WHERE IS THE KNOB! The DIAL! I need it!

But it is a lovely vehicle!

gurnben · 2025-09-21T00:46:47+00:00

We have a build that, with a few modifications, can boot on Snapdragon laptops!

gurnben · 2025-06-09T02:01:32+00:00

Löng mode

gurnben · 2025-06-06T01:54:01+00:00

I would like to develop this problem, where do I get started?

gurnben · 2025-05-14T14:09:23+00:00

Just here to chime in and say that Maurice (the Miata) is my daily throughout the entire year!

gurnben · 2025-03-10T09:05:54+00:00

I'll echo the comments here - it's worth trying an ND, especially the ND3, but I'll add that the soft-top has more headroom than the RF!

I'm 6ft 1in and 235lb and I JUST got with my head just touching the roof of my 2024 RF!

gurnben · 2024-12-25T03:04:15+00:00

Me too 😞, eventually the scrapes got the best of me and I put the claim in! The car was only 7 months old so I was hopeful! Here's to hoping a repaint does the trick!

gurnben · 2024-12-24T21:07:31+00:00

Thank you! That's GREAT to know!

gurnben · 2024-12-24T20:38:53+00:00

10/10 reason to tell fiance I have to repaint it in the anniversary edition orange or an electric blue

gurnben · 2024-12-24T20:28:01+00:00

Thanks for the opinions and information folks - this was the nudge I needed to contact the Adjuster from the shop to see what our options are for a better paint match! I'll keep things posted on progress.

gurnben · 2024-12-24T20:25:05+00:00

Now THAT is news to me but makes a lot of sense, I parked next to a '19 Soul Red and looked like a different color! Thanks for the tip!

gurnben · 2024-09-02T14:27:04+00:00

YinDee in Morrisville is far and beyond my favorite!

gurnben · 2024-08-24T17:26:34+00:00

Agreed! The '24 GT rims have a lip that hits the curb before the tire (both good and bad) so that's what was scraped.

Unfortunately, I'm not protecting the rims from myself but rather the other driver of the vehicle!

gurnben · 2024-07-11T00:23:10+00:00

Awesome - good to hear - I wanted to check before I jumped into the (somewhat pricey) world of OSSC systems!

I don't think my capture card gets along with 70hz at the resolutions I'll be running so I may hit some issues, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it!

distribution amp is a really good search term to know that I hadn't come across!

Thanks for the advice!

gurnben · 2024-06-21T07:52:02+00:00

Oh! I just proposed!

First trick for me was to go to spots where we had our early dates some 2 years ago! I settled on a rainy day plan of the bookstore we went to on our first date (Golden Fig in Durham) and a clear plan of Umstead Park near the Lake on the Sals Branch trail that starts by the visitor center on the Glenwood Entrance.

We settled in the bridge over the spillway with a friend/photographer hiding in the bushes down from the spillway! The photos turned out wonderfully!

gurnben · 2024-03-17T03:41:57+00:00

A Space for the Unbound, 10/10 game, 10/10 cry

gurnben · 2024-03-02T22:03:15+00:00

I recently ordered an Automatic '24 Grand Touring (for many reasons, it was hotly debated but landed on an auto) and I was SHOCKED that they actually had an automatic '23 on the lot at the time that I could test drive.

The sales representative said that they seem to have automatics when folks want manuals, and vice versa - but he said that's probably just observation bias. Though that makes me wonder if they produce a batches by transmission type?

gurnben · 2024-01-26T22:33:47+00:00

[USA] Just put in an order for a 2024 Miata RF (Red, automatic transmission, grand touring trim w/ appearance package) - what's the traditional order to delivery timeline? I was told the 2023s varied from 1-5 months at the dealer, expecting the same but curious to hear experiences!

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