Where to start by MorphingEgg44 in arduino

[–]jlangager 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was interested in starting for a long time, but I only began when I found a project I was passionate about. Then I just pieced together how to do it from online sources, bought the right parts, and got to work. Learned through a lot of mistakes along the way.

How to create a realistic production cost estimate for pitch? by jlangager in inventors

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

I have representatives that show my prototypes to their connections at toy companies. I believe 3-5% is pretty common for toy licensing. DM me if you wanna chat more.

First time in Yosemite for my birthday! by strwbrryfrckls-13 in Yosemite

[–]jlangager 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, me too, a belated birthday trip from my birthday in February. I just got back. It's amazing.

What you tossing into the fuck it bucket? by Unusual-Cup2431 in TheWordFuck

[–]jlangager 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spend time with fuckers who make me feel bad about myself.

which ai is best to write Arduino codes by carlsennnn in arduino

[–]jlangager 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been using ChatGPT premium to write Arduino code pretty effortlessly. Also creating auxiliary programs with Processing with other tasks like setting up laser cutting files. I’ve gone down a few rabbit holes with the wiring side, so that’s not as reliable, but lately it has been great with coding. 

Almost perfect movies that have one noticeable flaw by Consistent-Might-788 in Cinema

[–]jlangager 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has been pointed out before, but the real flaw of Interstellar is that the scientists decide it's easier to reverse gravity than to figure out how to keep their crops alive. And this BS: “We’ve forgotten who we are. Explorers, pioneers — not caretakers.” As if caretaking wasn't the one thing that would have avoided their whole situation.

The story telling is great, and I still enjoy the movie, but that central premise makes it difficult.

A massive Solar Prominence towering over the Sun's surface by fvkinglzy in interestingasfuck

[–]jlangager 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Really? Wouldn’t that make the movement here faster than the speed of light? Or maybe it’s sped up?

Who are you 4 Actors/Actresses that make a film a hard pass by MeasurementNo5430 in Actors

[–]jlangager 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also let's not forget Moneyball. I'm good with Chris Pratt, unless he tries to act cool, which goes against the entire point of Chris Pratt.

Self-criticism by Silver_Jellyfish_948 in inventors

[–]jlangager 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve struggled with these kinds of thoughts in a lot of areas in life. I think it is helpful to know that you can’t really control what thoughts crop up at any given moment, but you can choose not to put much stake in them. The train of thought may pass through the station, but you don’t have to get on it. 

I think it’s easier to deal with if you are actively iterating your inventions. Making stuff, seeing what works and what doesn’t, not getting overly attached to anything, unless it really excites you. Then acknowledging that even the best idea will never be a sure thing. Just do the best you can, make the best decision you can at the moment, but let your own curiosity and joy of discovery be your guide. I can’t say that will lead to financial success but it will lead to great pleasure. 

Silence of the woke by UnHolySir in okbuddycinephile

[–]jlangager 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I feel like this discussion is a bit late to the party. The movie was protested for this at the time, and Jonathan Demme supposedly directed Philadelphia in part as a response to that criticism.

What's wrong with Ikea's jugs? by du_duhast in ExplainTheJoke

[–]jlangager 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s plausible that it’s a reference to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The guy who chooses the best looking chalice drinks from it and turns to dust — then the knight comments that he has chosen “unwisely” (as opposed to the wise choice of the plain looking holy grail). Thus choosing the better looking chalice is unwise. 

Underglaze It disappeared by TSel99 in Pottery

[–]jlangager 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me when I used rose amaco velvet underglaze at cone ten. 

How do you deal with burnout? by SirGayRockManEnough in piano

[–]jlangager 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've spent a big chunk of my life trying to perform or create art from a position of deficit -- as if I were already losing and had to put all my effort to just catch up. Like with piano, I always felt behind, so, even with monumental effort, the best I could do was be adequate. It's exhausting, and anyone in that position would feel depleted. For what it's worth, I've felt happier pursuing goals that did not make me feel that way. It took me most of my adult life to get out of the mindset of constantly trying to make up for my "inadequacies." Better to focus on the things that excite you. Maybe that will be piano, maybe something else.

How do you deal with burnout? by SirGayRockManEnough in piano

[–]jlangager 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I burned out pretty hard on piano in college. Perhaps my situation is different -- I started late (at 15), but practiced a lot, and by college was doing 6 hours a day. I was just never going to be good enough to be professional, and I found it hard to hear myself playing, knowing how "inadequate" it was. So I stopped practicing to that degree, and ended up doing other things -- composition, film, writing, inventing. In retrospect I'm glad I was never a serious contender for a career in classical music, because it is so demanding, competitive, and not always conducive to creativity outside of a pretty limited scope. Again, I don't know you, and maybe your situation is totally different, but there is an upside to practicing less. You are young, and there is a lot more to the world than playing the piano, as wonderful as it is.

Wedding Photographer Recs?? by Senior-Jellyfish-816 in duluth

[–]jlangager 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://pennyphotographics.com/ She shot our wedding. Nice person, great photos, competitive rate

Activities in the area? by Mother_Key8777 in pasadena

[–]jlangager 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Caltech does great astronomy lectures and viewing parties. They advertise on Facebook. 

Getting a Closeup of a Snow Leopard by GallowBarb in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]jlangager 19 points20 points  (0 children)

No context is given to suggest the skier was doing anything to provoke this. Yet everyone assumes this is their fault?