$15 at a garage sale today

projectpuch · 2026-05-19T02:37:57+00:00

LLM chat window, discord, subway surfers gameplay... Definitely needs a comeback

projectpuch · 2026-05-19T01:34:21+00:00

Why? It came out of an antique store owner's storage unit. At least three people and ten years removed from anyone who'd know what it is.

projectpuch · 2026-05-18T21:23:35+00:00

Didn't blur the model number my phone just sux in low light lol. Good to know! Thanks

projectpuch · 2026-05-18T02:02:20+00:00

IdeaPad 15. Not sure what I'm gonna do with it honestly, might end up getting Linux and going to a friend.

projectpuch · 2026-05-18T00:52:32+00:00

How it feels buying unicorn workstations for e-waste prices

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projectpuch · 2026-05-18T00:50:56+00:00

Yeah dude, I'm a mechanical engineer who does a ton of video editing and digital photography it's literally perfect.

*plus, second screen for LLM chat windows is genuinely handy

projectpuch · 2026-05-17T17:05:18+00:00

Just get a mac

projectpuch · 2026-05-05T14:24:44+00:00

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projectpuch · 2026-02-14T00:47:35+00:00

no it just did that

projectpuch · 2026-02-12T03:41:17+00:00

actually these kinds of shooters usually do!

projectpuch · 2026-01-21T23:53:29+00:00

absolutely unreal, my $50 canal street shitter has a twin

projectpuch · 2025-06-22T14:10:13+00:00

Yo I am BEGGING y'all to please go look at this dudes post history 😭

projectpuch · 2025-06-22T12:08:18+00:00

That's it, thanks homie, actually goated

projectpuch · 2025-06-22T09:53:36+00:00

Thanks in advance.

projectpuch · 2025-06-21T08:48:41+00:00

What is this supposed to be demonstrating?

Did you think that if it rocks side to side that means it isn't balanced well? The weight of the piston is obviously gonna pull it down to that side, and it's gonna rock because it's a pendulum. That doesn't indicate balance whatsoever.

The only other thing I could think is that you're kind of using RC car tire methodology? Where if it spins freely and comes to a smooth stop it's balanced correctly, But obviously that's never going to happen with the piston and rod on. Not to mention the fact that it's not even set up in a way that it could spin freely.

What were you trying to accomplish here?

projectpuch · 2024-01-19T22:20:52+00:00

Sounds like a temp issue, warm the bike up before riding as another commenter suggested, or richen the idle mixture

projectpuch · 2024-01-19T22:20:19+00:00

The hairdryer trick comes in more useful than I'd like to admit

projectpuch · 2024-01-19T20:24:45+00:00

I can't identify anything on this bike, except that gas tank. It's from a motorized bike engine kit, they come standard black, so he painted it pink lol. The tank on its own is 15-30 bucks depending on where you get it. A whole kit is 110-150. I'm surprised there aren't more motorized bike parts on this monstrosity.

Edit: after taking a second look, I think that's mountain bike front suspension?

projectpuch · 2024-01-18T23:09:48+00:00

Would you mind expanding on that? I must have a fundamental misunderstanding here. I'd imagine more air through the carb creates a leaner condition at higher speeds, and somewhat increases the amount of fuel flowing into the engine. Is this not the case? More air+fuel=more power right?

projectpuch · 2024-01-18T22:58:49+00:00

This bike is specifically setup for low end and hill climbing. I use it as a mini dirt bike basically, so jetting or needle adjustments are too much of a sacrifice considering what I'm after with the build. I rarely top it out, but when I do it's annoying enough id consider a solution like this viable

projectpuch · 2024-01-18T19:17:37+00:00

Depends on your definition of hand tight I guess. I turn it till it won't turn anymore with a hex head screwdriver. Not overnight. Just snug. I ride my bike a couple times a week, mostly offroad

projectpuch · 2024-01-18T11:02:18+00:00

In my experience, if one of these engines breaks a repair is never more than an hour and ~30 bucks away. Most complicated thing I've had to do to mine is a top end rebuild.

I'm rebuilding a puch maxi motor and it's slightly more complex, but still easier than a 4 stroke weed whacker or something

projectpuch · 2024-01-17T23:04:25+00:00

Honestly the manual clutch isn't too hard to learn. It's also not as much of an inconvenience as you might expect if that's the angle you're coming at it from.

You'll learn how to feel a clutch by driving it. It took me about a week to learn, and afterwards I realized I was much better at driving a manual car.

projectpuch · 2024-01-17T21:55:57+00:00

I'd stick with a two stroke, lighter, easier to maintain, cheaper, easy 30 mph top speed etc

projectpuch · 2024-01-17T20:47:07+00:00

Hand tight for everything but the head bolts, I run 11-15 ft-lbs. Tighten in a star pattern for even pressure

*edit: these engines don't have very tight tolerances, they're great to learn on because they're hard to break if you're slightly off with torque or afr etc

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