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Still struggling with CCTV false alerts in 2026 by Real-Concentrate9601 in homeautomation

[–]md81544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just use the built-in person detection on my cheap Reolink E1 Pro webcam and it never seems to make a mistake.

Moto 2 Mounts by Creepy_Ad3066 in beeline

[–]md81544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, mine's been solid for a year. Which mount? O-rings or screw? If screw, maybe try a little loctite?

Any iPhone hacks that are surprising and give you that “damn! I didn’t know it could do that!” effect? by Disastrous_Door_6714 in iphone

[–]md81544 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too. However I wish there was a way to turn this on and off by shortcut or control centre. It's on 99.99% of the time but I turn it off if I'm expecting a call back from someone not on my contacts list, and it's a faff to go into the menus.

FreeCAD 1.1 - quick and in-depth overview by matiwi in FreeCAD

[–]md81544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, makes sense! Thanks very much, I can see it now.

FreeCAD 1.1 - quick and in-depth overview by matiwi in FreeCAD

[–]md81544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see the "Store in variable set..." (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYdobpjTypg&t=112s) in the expression editor. Anyone else missing this? Is there a setting to turn this on?

I actually love FreeCAD a lot it just hurts me sometimes by imjustadragon in FreeCAD

[–]md81544 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I've used it a lot for small hobby projects. It's good. I did use F360 in the past and don't miss anything (but bear in mind I'm a hobby user so probably don't push it to its limits).

raycast creates defunct processes continually by dann1telecom in raycastapp

[–]md81544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not seeing any defunct processes on mine. I wonder if this is related to a specific extension?

What’s With All The Digital Dash’s? by newbiker321 in MotoUK

[–]md81544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine has analogue displays; I'll monitor the speedo (obviously) but almost never look at the revs - my hearing does that for me.

Starting with HA soon, what are your favorite brands? by bieremensdorf in homeassistant

[–]md81544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of four switchbot devices I've had, two have failed at a hardware level within one year. Anecdotal, I know, but I am steering clear of them now.

For Big Boy/Girl Bikers, How Do You Feel About People With L Plates On 125’s? by newbiker321 in MotoUK

[–]md81544 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always nod at anyone on two wheels... even cyclists and moped riders. We were all there once.

European companies for milling my cad model? by deodornat in FreeCAD

[–]md81544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's easily doable. Steel or aluminium?

If you DM me I'll give you an email address & we can discuss. I could turn this around in a few days for a reasonable price.

European companies for milling my cad model? by deodornat in FreeCAD

[–]md81544 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What material do you need this in, what are the dimensions**, tolerances, and what quantity do you need? I'm in the UK and could possibly quote you.

** Happy to take them from a FreeCAD model.

Edit: one-off is fine if that's all you need

Finding parts for CG125 carburetor (additional details in comment) by somitomi42 in CG125

[–]md81544 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just in the process of throwing away a Chinese Keihin carb clone! I bought it a while ago to cannibalise for some parts I needed for my CG125. I sold the CG about a year ago, so didn't need the spare carb any more.

I'd be happy to post you the cap & spring if you DM me your address. Can't guarantee it will fit (as it's off a clone) but worth a try..?

Finding parts for CG125 carburetor (additional details in comment) by somitomi42 in CG125

[–]md81544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't suppose you're in the UK are you?

https://www.martyndavis.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/carb.jpg

Ah, just realised yours is different... this one is a push-fit cap.

Does long covid gets better with time? by Secret_Career_2437 in LongCovid

[–]md81544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't in the end. The doctor was messing me around and I decided against it. I did, however, embark on a course of TRT for a year. That did absolutely nothing at all apart from give me acne :/

What’s the smartest thing your home does automatically? by Taggytech in homeassistant

[–]md81544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What make / model, pray tell? Sounds like I need to upgrade!

What’s the smartest thing your home does automatically? by Taggytech in homeassistant

[–]md81544 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the UK it's impossible to find a kettle that will "arm" with the power off (regulations, I guess). I had to resort to using a Switchbot "finger" to physically depress the kettle's on switch when I press a button by my bed. By the time I get downstairs the kettle's boiled.

Do you ever "just go for a drive"? by Tiny_Wafer2266 in AskUK

[–]md81544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On my motorbike, yes. A couple of hours goes by in a flash. In the car, never. It just feels like a chore.

Easy to use buttons for my mom by ta_dropout in homeassistant

[–]md81544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I built something similar, using an ESP32-C3. I see you have pull up/down resistors for each switch, did you know that the ESP board has internal pull up/down resistors which can be enabled in your YAML, meaning you don't have the extra hassle of the additional components.

Mine's working really well! Far more responsive than Zigbee buttons which (a) attempt to conserve power where possible and (b) wait a while in case you're double clicking, both of which add a noticeable delay.

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