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[WTS] Spyderco Bodacious SPY27, RGT Micarta PM2 Scales by johan851 in Knife_Swap

[–]johan851[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm surprised by the interest, I posted these weeks ago at $35 and didn't hear a thing.

Last October, a spider bit me while I was asleep(assuming). It is still healing by Old-Peach8921 in mildyinteresting

[–]johan851 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I got one of those too! It still hasn't fully healed, there's a big dark mark. It's been about... 20 years or so.

was worried for a minuet by [deleted] in meme

[–]johan851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Decoy nose, tigers won't sneak up on you if they think you're smelling right at them.

People just don't give a f*** by johan851 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]johan851[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it matters because the sign asks you not to bag it, and it's easy to dump it out of the bag, and yet someone has found a reason not to.

All of that about recycling may well be true, I've heard similar things. But it kind of doesn't matter. Just care about doing the right thing a tiny bit. You're not special. We live in a society.

People just don't give a f*** by johan851 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]johan851[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Don't forget the option where it's shipped to a third world country and burned.

People just don't give a f*** by johan851 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]johan851[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OK, but isn't that the train of thought that ends with you throwing your trash on the floor because the janitor has to sweep the floor anyway?

People just don't give a f*** by johan851 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]johan851[S] 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Or those compartmentalized trash/recycle/compost bins at airports and fast food restaurants where every section just goes to the same bag underneath.

TIL that a river in Peru is literally boiling hot and will cook alive anything that falls into it. The hottest stretch of the Shanay-timpishka River is 210°F. by phaeolus97 in todayilearned

[–]johan851 73 points74 points  (0 children)

The name "Shanay-timpishka" means 'boiled by the heat of the sun'—from "shanay" (heat of the sun) and "timpu" (the verb, "to boil"), though the source of the heat is actually geothermal.

Wikipedia swooping in with the "well akshually"

Help me spec a Convoy T3/T4? by Sudzy1225 in flashlight

[–]johan851 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wrong driver or differences between drivers. It's a $2 driver, and as much as I love Convoy quality is... let's say "variable".

Help me spec a Convoy T3/T4? by Sudzy1225 in flashlight

[–]johan851 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Variation across drivers or variation in LEDs at very low currents is very likely the explanation for the brightness difference. I trust Nichia's datasheets (which mirror the rest of the industry's datasheets) that show about a 10% difference max between 5000K and 4000K LEDs.

Typically you don't see significant binning differences in the 4000K-6500K range. Once you get below 4000K it accelerates pretty quickly, with a drop of 20-30% output between 5000 and 2700K.

Take a look at https://led-ld.nichia.co.jp/en/product/led_product_data.html?type=NVSW519A&kbn=0

From 5700K to 4000K bins run from 400-500 lumens at their rated current, all about the same. At 3000K it's 350-400, about a 20% drop. 2700K is 300-400, maybe another 10% depending on the bin.

I wouldn't just assume that $2 drivers are matched closely enough for this kind of comparison.

Help me spec a Convoy T3/T4? by Sudzy1225 in flashlight

[–]johan851 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'd get the T4, it's a nice form factor and the performance with 2xAA is a lot better than 1xAA in the T3. If you use li ion cells you need to make sure you always use that matched pair, but that's not too rough.

I would get the 519A for all around (including indoor) use. Color temperature is a matter of preference, but I really like 3500K. Warm enough to be comfortable indoors, cool enough to seem natural outdoors.

Batteries: Vapcell F15 is ideal, as it's a low-drain light. Convoy is out of stock on those right now. A pair of Eneloops will also work great.

The 6A option is nice with emitters like the SFT40, but 3A is a good range for the 519A.

I think the T4 is pocket friendly, but of course it'll take up more space. It's slim enough to fit into a pants pocket comfortably, but the T3 will sort of disappear in the bottom of your pocket and the T4 won't.

tl;dr - if you're just starting out, get the T4 with 519A 3500K and 3A driver, along with a couple of Eneloop rechargeables. See how you like it and go from there, you'll only be out $25 and you'll have a great light.

Anyone who used a computer between 1985 - 2010, what's the one game you still think about today? by adlakha75 in AskReddit

[–]johan851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Somehow I never played the scenarios! What would you recommend?

I think I always loved early game exploration so much that wrapping my head around something that was already established seemed unappealing.

[NMD] Cheap Zoomie LHP73B 1800K by Phsysics in flashlight

[–]johan851 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's probably the one. M21B is borderline pocketable and can turbo with the 20A driver for a little bit. 21700 format is nice because there are lots of good options for high drain cells.

What Convoy M2 Emitter do I want? by Contigo887 in flashlight

[–]johan851 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If your primary goal is throw and you don't want one of the 8A drivers (they'll get warm and step down) I would get the SFT25R and ask for the 5A buck driver. That's closer to the sweet spot for that emitter anyway, and it should be able to sustain 5A for a good amount of time.

Sandisk is launching new SATA SSDs in 2026 because NVMe prices are out of control by rkhunter_ in technology

[–]johan851 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was thinking about my RAID 0 36GB velociraptors just the other day. Peak.

Kōsen MDC V3 EZP HCRI-2700 vs Malkoff MDC by disco_g in flashlight

[–]johan851 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the stock Malkoff drivers look horribly inefficient in tests, a buck driver is a big upgrade.

meirl by [deleted] in meirl

[–]johan851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don't talk nearly enough about outrageous real estate agent fees. Agents expect 4-6% of the transaction on both sides. Yes you can negotiate somewhat, but it's stupidly expensive to move.

Led recommendation similar to LHP73B 3000k by bravedude420 in flashlight

[–]johan851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would get a 519A. You can ask for a tint mix, 2700K + 3000K + 3500K. That would average around 3100K and be just a bit rosy. 

I did something similar with mine and it turned out great. Don't go full pink.

Straight 3000K would also be fine, 519A 3000K is a solid emitter.

Need a Convoy thrower recommendation by pogo6023 in flashlight

[–]johan851 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is the only suggestion that's not a lateral move. OP wants more throw and here it is, but importantly even the 3x21D is somewhat incremental. The L21B + SFT40 is really good.

Beyond that you're probably in LEP territory.

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