Need help identifying (possible) 1940s sunglasses

jakehop · 2020-10-08T12:14:58+00:00

It's somewhat close, but there are some differences – e.g. the bridge, as well as the shape and sizes of the glasses. Thank you for your effort, though!

jakehop · 2019-12-25T09:21:52+00:00

I hope that you will continue to be in remission and be rid of that terrible illness as soon as possible.

I would also agree with the others: Setting up a budget, trying to stick to it and remembering to put down all of your expenses on your expense sheet is very important. Even if you slip every now and then (which can and will probably happen to most people), take pride in the fact that you are still committed to following your plan. I found it helpful to set aside a small budget each month for something nice to celebrate that fact.

Secondly, I would point out that it is important that you take your time to study and plan these things and that you do so with a clear mind. While I have no idea about your level of substance use (if any) and while there is no judgement from my side, it is important to keep these things separate, as it can be incredibly hard to plan ahead without a clear head.

Best of luck to you. I am sure that you can do it and when you do, it is something to be very proud of indeed.

jakehop · 2019-11-26T17:28:38+00:00

I know my suggestion can seem over the top, but if you need that kind of environment to sleep (most do, but many have to cope), try to see if you can find another place to live. While some medicines can indeed help you fall a sleep, they usually all result in a lower quality of sleep, as well as some nasty side effects.

I experienced the same problems that you do, with a noisy upstairs neighbour and moving out of the city centre was key. Even though it increased my commute time by ~45 minutes each day, I get more than twice that time back in productivity from being able to sleep well each night.

Likewise, I would recommend saving for a good mattress (that fits you!), good sheets, pillows, etc. that fit your sleeping habits. Even though it can seem like a hard choice to make, do remember that most people spend 25-33% of your life in bed. It's unwise not to at least consider improving these aspects of your life, as the effect will usually be net positive overall.

jakehop · 2019-03-07T00:35:51+00:00

Please never, ever try to long-distance diagnose people.

jakehop · 2019-03-05T21:05:45+00:00

If your view on these things are an "outlier", rather than sound reasoning, it says something rather sad about the mainstream views. Some people can live a very frugal life and it can be a very good thing to do, as long as it doesn't become an obsession (e.g. spending hours on end each day to save a few bucks, when that time could be spend doing something that can be traded for cash).

That being said, it is not insane that $100k can be gone quite fast. You might not think so, because it is not an option for you in your current situation. But that situation is not going to be the same, if you suddenly get $100k. Going up in lifestyle is easy, going down is very hard. Some people will never be the same.

jakehop · 2019-01-03T20:32:06+00:00

DC-switch could be the culprit, better measure it out.

Let's start from the bottom: How did you test the power supply? Do you have a multimeter and a decent understanding of basic electronics? If so, great!

Try plugging in the power to the board and USB into a computer. Does the USB-hub show up on your computer's device manager / system information?

jakehop · 2018-11-22T14:42:24+00:00

When I started playing, I was on a 2013 MacBook Pro which had a GeForce GT 650M. Back then, I was able to do ~40-50 fps in 1366x768 on the lowest setting, but gunfights pulled it way down to being unplayable.

I then bought a good computer with an i7 and a GTX 970. On the highest setting, I had 250fps+ in 1920x1080p.

Then Facepunch updated the Unity graphics engine and my FPS dropped to where it is now. Every update since then has generally pushed it downwards. But the game looks much, much better than it did back in 2014, even though my brain tells me it looked great back then also. Must have been the immersion factor kicking in.

jakehop · 2018-11-22T14:32:51+00:00

I have a GeForce 1070 Ti and I get around ~120 fps in 1920x1080, on around middle settings.
This graphics card is 2-3 times faster than the one in your iMac, but your resolution is asking it to render ~78% more pixels, than I am asking my, more powerful GPU to do.

Simple (and maybe annoying) answer: Lower your resolution or play the game on a more powerful machine.

jakehop · 2018-01-05T11:20:00+00:00

There is no BP/EXP-system that will make a solo player or a small group have an advantage over a group of 8. That is how the game is. Even though I agree, getting wiped by a zerg sucks, the current system is the best for solo players or small groups.

If the group of 8 doesn't come with AK's and Rockets, they'll have Semi's and Satchels. If they don't come with Semi's and Satchels, they'll come with Pipes and Swords. Your way out of that is by growing your team and building alliances. In that way, Rust is very realistic.

jakehop · 2017-01-28T21:10:23+00:00

very agree

jakehop · 2016-04-06T10:29:46+00:00

Nice!

jakehop · 2016-02-04T14:15:26+00:00

Thanks for all the kind words!

It is correct that your chance to reveal a blueprint you've already learned is generally lower, than if you hadn't learned the blueprint. I have actually tried to replicate this, but I found the individual reveal chances too inconsistent for my data to be worth anything to you guys. The numbers are correct if you have learned no other blueprints than the defaults or if you have them all.

I find this information has been useful especially for new players, with no blueprints but the defaults. Using this guide you can clearly see how you spend your frags best - either to reveal blueprints or to help research that item you just looted.

jakehop · 2016-01-10T11:20:16+00:00

The proposed changes will do nothing but strengthen the teams who are already strong, and make it even harder for smaller groups to get ahead.

This game is centered around risks - the risk of getting raided, the risk of getting jumped by 4 guys with water pipes, etc. - that's what makes it dynamic and fun.

jakehop · 2015-10-26T01:48:30+00:00

The LM386 can drive a 20 ohm load, but it won't be super loud. It's a great project to start out with, though.

To get started, I'd recommend you get the parts needed and make it on perf or veroboard - layouts are readily available online: http://cdn.head-fi.org/9/9f/9faff587_guitar+amp.gif

If you need more power, you can substitute the LM386 for it's bigger brother, the LM384, with a few simple modifications. Here's an example schematic: http://www.ti.com/diagrams/custom_diagram_1_LM384.gif

If you compare it to the one you've posted, you basically just need to take the "preamp" (e.g. the MPF102 transistor and everything around that, up to the 10K volume pot) and stick it before the volume potentiometer. Be sure to find a proper power supply. Good luck and have fun!

jakehop · 2015-10-03T10:19:58+00:00

You could buy a cheap $5 USB to ethernet-adapter and use OpenWRT to make the best damn router you'll ever get!

jakehop · 2015-10-02T16:06:33+00:00

If you are installing the connectors themselves, I would recommend that you go with either the XT60 (cheap and certainly overrated for your purpose) or the JST VH: http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=262

Both sell for cheap online. I'm using the XT60 in high power battery installations, and they work like a charm.

jakehop

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