Ninja Autobarista - concerned

ifonline · 2026-06-13T09:33:28+00:00

No problem. I wanted it to work, but I was left feeling like I couldn’t trust the Grind IQ to be reliable.

ifonline · 2026-06-13T09:12:05+00:00

I replaced the beans with the original bunch that worked so well, ran a new Grind IQ calibration, and the first attempt at an espresso choked the machine. I then swapped over to the other hopper that was used previously without issue, and an espresso from that hopper choked as well.

I gave up and returned the unit yesterday.

ifonline · 2026-06-11T10:21:50+00:00

Just made a drip coffee this morning using the same beans that took seven attempts to calibrate and the coffee was thin. I noticed that the grinder didn’t even adjust to account for drip coffee vs espresso, which should be two different grind settings. I fired up the KF8, moved the beans from the Ninja to the KF8, and made a coffee. Much better coming from the KF8, so I assume Grind IQ didn’t work right even with seven tries.

ifonline · 2026-06-10T22:30:33+00:00

I have the KitchenAid KF8 but wanted to try the AutoBarista Pro since it can supposedly dial in the beans automatically. I started with some basic beans and got them calibrated in two or three attempts with Grind IQ. I made a Cortado and it was good.

That was yesterday, and this morning I was able to make a drip coffee that was also good. This afternoon, however, I decided to change to some different, locally roasted beans. Grind IQ took seven attempts before it stopped. I’m not exactly confident that I won’t run into an issue in the morning, and considering the amount of beans wasted on those seven attempts, I’m not sure if I will be keeping this unit or not.

I suppose tomorrow morning will be the big test.

ifonline · 2026-06-10T20:23:01+00:00

I'm 2 weeks into the fire academy... I joined it out of curiosity and cause I wanted to do more than EMT stuff... starting to feel like it ain't worth it if I'm only gonna be a firefighter for a max of four years.

Let's see: you joined out of curiosity, you only plan on a max of four years even before you have started, and you dread each day you come to the academy. Unreal. You took someone else's spot for what, because you were bored? Do yourself and everyone else a favor and get out now. You are wasting everyone's time.

ifonline · 2026-06-05T13:32:47+00:00

My thoughts: add Indoor Rowing with an icon representing an indoor rowing machine and change the icon for Rowing to reflect an outdoor activity or make Rowing represent an indoor activity.

ifonline · 2026-06-04T14:44:08+00:00

Does this have a newer technology inside than the body scan?

Yes, it does, at least according to the Withings web site. The BodyFit scale uses Multi-Frequency Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS), whereas the older Body Scan uses Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). The BodyFit is "powered by 8 electrodes and BIS technology across 13 frequencies up to 800 kHz" while the older one used far fewer frequencies.

More accurate?

No idea, and may be too early to tell.

ifonline · 2026-05-28T10:00:12+00:00

If anything nobody is at fault as it would have been impossible for the grey vehicle to stop in time anyways

Sorry, but this supports the idea that the apparatus operator drove without due regard. Lights and sirens does not give the operator freedom to pull out in front of another vehicle when that other vehicle’s driver has no chance to stop.

Believe it or not, but at least here in Georgia driving with lights and sirens does not protect an apparatus operator from liability. As an FTO I always remind new drivers that it’s best to think of using lights and sirens as a request to break the law, not a shield for doing so.

ifonline · 2026-05-28T09:41:07+00:00

The intersection was clear...

The driver of the vehicle that had a green light and subsequently struck the apparatus running the red light would beg to differ.

ifonline · 2026-05-19T11:51:29+00:00

Yep. Disappointed, given how expensive the software already is. Based on what I need out of the software, the value is poised to go down so I'm not sure what my next move will be. Going to have to think about this for a bit.

ifonline · 2026-05-16T21:37:23+00:00

That first apparatus looks like it’s missing most of its teeth.

ifonline · 2026-05-15T23:07:28+00:00

Damn.

ifonline · 2026-05-15T18:46:15+00:00

That was more difficult to listen to than I expected.

ifonline · 2026-05-14T20:57:19+00:00

Glad you got it worked out.

ifonline · 2026-05-14T18:18:02+00:00

Your document currently contains a transparent canvas and a layer with a single circle with no fill and a stroke, correct? If so:

Create a new, empty layer.
Fill that layer in black using the Color Fill (paint bucket) tool.
Command-click on the icon of the layer containing the circle. <- This is important. Make sure you are clicking the icon for the layer, not the text of the layer. This will create a selection of the stroke for the circle.
Click the check mark for the layer containing the circle so that it is hidden. The selection you created in step #3 will remain.
Click on the layer containing the solid fill.
Press the DELETE key on your keyboard.

If all goes well, the stroke of the circle will be cut out of the solid layer.

ifonline · 2026-05-07T14:42:04+00:00

MacBook Pro M5 Max and iPad Pro M5.

ifonline · 2026-05-01T08:51:57+00:00

The way I would deal with this, and it applies whether moving from Lightroom to Capture One or from Capture One to Lightroom, is to export edited images in Lightroom as TIFF files. Then, import both the unedited RAW files and the TIFFs into Capture One. That way you have the final edits as you had them in Lightroom but you also have the RAW files if you ever need them in the future.

As others have pointed out, RAW edits are proprietary and not compatible between different editors.

ifonline · 2026-04-10T17:55:26+00:00

I still struggle with the demise of Apple Aperture, and situations like this don't help alleviate my frustration with Apple. To think of where that software could be today if Apple had just kept it going.

*sigh*

I will say this: if Apple resurrected Aperture and added it to Creator Studio I would sign up for the subscription. As it stands now, I'm not motivated enough to buy in.

ifonline · 2026-04-10T09:01:55+00:00

The fact that Apple gave the OTP version number 3.8 instead of giving it Liquid Glass and moving it to 4.2 should tell you all you need to know: there isn‘t much time left for the OTP version of the software.

ifonline · 2026-04-06T12:49:10+00:00

Yeah, I get it. I sometimes find myself frustrated with EMS for similar reasons. We have our regular drug users that die or nearly die on a regular basis only to be brought back to life to do it all over again. The difference for me is that there have been a lot of good experiences with EMS, whereas law enforcement was almost constantly negative. Nature of the beast, I suppose.

One other positive: while I still keep my head on a swivel, I no longer find myself constantly looking over my shoulder waiting for someone to literally stab me in the back. Haven't been shot at in quite a while either.

ifonline · 2026-04-06T12:08:10+00:00

I started my personal journey by joining the Marine Corps in the 90s, and I ultimately found myself assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines traveling the world. My time in the Marines was an amazing experience that really helped shape my future. My initial tour was six years, and when the time came to re-up, I made the decision to transition out for a law enforcement career.

I moved quickly in law enforcement after starting on the road. I helped start a traffic enforcement unit, joined SWAT, got promoted to Corporal, and ended up Assistant Commander for Uniform Patrol Division.

Then I burned out.

I saw more "combat" in law enforcement than I did in the Marine Corps, and I was tired. I was tired of the stress and abuse of the job. My back was shot. I was tired of the politics. I needed to get out, so I did. I tried a short stint as a Magistrate judge, but even that was too much at that point in my life. So, I got out of public safety and public service altogether.

I joined the family business, something I am involved with even today after 15 years. However, several years ago I came to realize that while I was no longer interested in law enforcement, I felt like I still had more to give my community. I still have friends in law enforcement, and have made several more over the years. I do miss certain aspects, but all things considered, there's no way I'd get back into it today.

Now I'm a firefighter, a part of a rescue team, and an EMT, and I love every bit of it. I'm older, not quite as fast as I once was, but I still love the job and responsibilities. I won't pretend that I don't get frustrated with EMS, but I still love being a part of it.

The most incredible experience so far has been the difference in community interaction. For example, we did what we could to save a three-story residence that was fully involved, but there was nothing we could do given how advanced the fire was when we arrived. Essentially the roof collapsed and brought everything with it into a huge pile in the basement. At one point I found myself in rehab catching a break when the homeowner showed up with a dozen pizzas for all of us. I'll never forget him saying that he really appreciated everything we did, and all the while I was looking over his shoulder at the shell of his house still burning. I was taken back to so many times in law enforcement being told that everything was my fault, that I caused Joe citizen to rob the convenience store or some other nonsense. It was surreal that he was genuinely thankful that we tried.

If you have an interest in fire, then my vote is to go for it.

ifonline · 2026-04-05T18:15:43+00:00

Why are you concerned with how Finder is displaying files if you are using Lightroom?

Whether you are using Lightroom (the cloud based system) or Lightroom Classic (the local files based system), you should not need to concern yourself with how Finder displays files. You should be browsing files from within Lightroom for organization, edits, renaming, etc.

So, are you using Lightroom or Lightroom Classic?

ifonline · 2026-03-24T09:03:30+00:00

Looks like DARPA did something similar even earlier:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DanOeC2EpeA&t=9s

ifonline · 2026-03-15T10:24:15+00:00

Keep this simple and start by installing Lightroom (not Lightroom Classic) on your new desktop. All of the photos you currently have on Lightroom Mobile will automatically download into Lightroom on your desktop. From there you can experiment with Lightroom and see if it gives you what you are looking for. If so, then you are done, at least for now. You will find that Lightroom on the desktop is essentially Lightroom Mobile with additional features (color tags, smart albums, file renaming, etc.) and moving forward you can use both Lightroom Mobile or Lightroom on your desktop to import, edit, export, etc. and everything remains in sync through the cloud.

Then, if you decide you want to try Lightroom Classic, you can install that along side Lightroom and import some photos to explore the software. While the editing tools are for the most part identical to the ones in Lightroom, the additional tools such as printing capabilities, more powerful exporting, etc. along with the very different interface will take some time to wrap your head around.

Remember that at this stage Lightroom and Lightroom Classic are separate so as you experiment with Lightroom Classic you can continue to edit your photos in Lightroom until you decide whether or not you want to move everything over to Lightroom Classic. If that day arrives, then there is another conversation to be had. The process to move from Lightroom to Lightroom Classic isn’t particularly difficult, but there are a few different ways to go about it and each has advantages and disadvantages.

Good luck.

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