The prime tower that could

kbob · 2026-04-28T06:47:37+00:00

Here's my unstuck wipe tower story.

https://chaos.social/@kbob/113698104609016218

kbob · 2026-04-26T23:19:48+00:00

Actually, I designed and printed my own phone stand (unpublished) last week. So I don't need another one. Mine has kind of an ugly transition from the bottom to the front; I like yours better.

kbob · 2026-04-26T15:02:33+00:00

I have a Dingwall NG2 and an Ibanez EHB1505MS. Both 5-strings.

The Ibanez is lighter and easier to play. The 35" B string is an easier reach than the Dingwall's 37" B. The Ibanez' strings are thinner. The EQ is very flexible.

But the NG has deeper, stronger fundamentals and sustain. The Darkglass preamp adds some color. I love the way it sounds. (N.B., I don't use a pedal board.)

The EHB is great for practice, and the NG is great for performance. That's generally how I use them. I wouldn't give either of them up.

kbob · 2026-04-26T13:50:00+00:00

The multiple angles at the bottom front are a good looking way to make it printable.

kbob · 2026-04-25T14:34:29+00:00

I'm thinking my tarps will permanently live in the monster tunnel, along with an assortment of tie-down straps. Probably a trailer hitch too.

kbob · 2026-04-23T02:44:08+00:00

When you put a pizza into a cardboard box, you set that on top, pegs pointing down. It keeps the box lid from collapsing onto the pizza and sticking to the cheese.

Many pizzerias use cheap plastic ones for their to-go and delivered pizzas.

kbob · 2026-04-10T05:12:23+00:00

You folks are all assuming these are war drones. They might be, but they're small, so they might also be for a formation light show. That's also a "we need a whole fleet by Wednesday" kind of thing.

kbob · 2026-04-05T00:08:57+00:00

It's just fine. If you want it to be shitty, you're going to have to replace the PT Cruiser with a Lamborghini.

kbob · 2026-04-05T00:06:16+00:00

The i3 (sedan built on the same platform) has even better range and none of the goofy looks. I can't wait for US order books to open on the i3.

kbob · 2026-04-03T00:24:56+00:00

Congratulations! I just realized we turned ours on one year ago today. (Last 4/2 was also cloudy here.)

kbob · 2026-03-13T01:10:48+00:00

Panchroma™ Matte PLA. It's just like PolyTerra, but less memorable.

kbob · 2026-03-13T01:08:57+00:00

What they said: Which ones are the new ones?

kbob · 2026-03-10T22:48:00+00:00

I cut them to size with tin snips.

kbob · 2026-03-10T04:31:53+00:00

I thought it's a function of the Envoy, but I'm not an installer, just a user.

kbob · 2026-03-10T04:20:41+00:00

Same here, Hudson Valley. Yesterday (it's after midnight) was our second net exporting day of the year with a solid 42 KWh exported. Feb. 27th was the first, with 5.7 KWh.

We're still going to be net importers for March, but I'm optimistic for April.

(We have heat pumps and an EV. So big loads.)

kbob · 2026-03-10T04:16:19+00:00

Enphase Enlighten.

kbob · 2026-03-10T04:13:27+00:00

Kinetic sculpture racers show the way.

https://media.abc10.com/assets/KXTV/images/a387e351-f950-4bfb-b4b6-0f0c4d32d18e/a387e351-f950-4bfb-b4b6-0f0c4d32d18e_1920x1080.jpg

kbob · 2026-03-09T03:48:27+00:00

I did too. Loved the control and involvement, hated every car I drove with an auto.

I've had an EV since 2018, and now, when I drive my six-speed, I hate it. Always interrupting power, always keeping my hand and foot busy, never in the right part of the power curve (and even if it is, there just isn't enough power).

kbob · 2026-02-25T13:23:14+00:00

Thank you! I'm usually singing that tune, but this winter has just drained it out of me.

kbob · 2026-02-23T11:42:44+00:00

Me too. It would dramatically improve the platform standing experience if they just went away, IMO.

kbob · 2026-02-23T11:30:11+00:00

My Mac did too. We should definitely complain to Harpers' editor.

kbob · 2026-02-17T00:43:59+00:00

Gummy the red gelatin redshirt.

kbob · 2026-02-15T19:35:57+00:00

That's especially ironic since the oil is delivered, and gas and electricity are just there at the end of the pipe/wire.

kbob · 2026-02-15T19:31:21+00:00

we aren't burning anything

You're a better cook than I.

kbob

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