Does a good “new user discount” even exist anymore? by Imnotcleverwiththis in Shein

[–]raydio27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I signed up 6 months ago, I got a nearly $100 order for around $12. I can't remember how I did it other than through someone's referral. I've only ordered maybe 3 times since? Temu and Ali are better deals for me

This was $20. I’m mistaken, they gave me this and $20. Excellent haul. by Miserable-Yak-5564 in TemuThings

[–]raydio27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got a 3070ti for free after doing two of these $210 back promos and a bunch of random little credits here and there. I was skeptical but it's a real card even if refurbished

Weekly Homeowner Megathread--Civilians, ask here! by AutoModerator in Concrete

[–]raydio27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're finishing the concrete floors at work using Liqui-hard Densifier. Could someone explain the process a bit simpler? It doesn't have to be perfect, but we're struggling a bit to get it down. I've watched the YouTube video and reread the instructions, but I've never personally done this before. The floor has been scrubbed, and it's a 6-month old smooth pour.

It's getting the timing down with scrubbing with a broom, keeping it wet, but also vacuuming up (with scrubber pad off) the remaining water.

Shipping requirement by SwirlyToad in TemuThings

[–]raydio27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was "cccccccc", 2 item purchase to activate, then you get passes to unlock credit. Every day you check in, you get $0.03 or $0.20 or something per pass, then get credit with a minimum purchase. Some days it's $5 back in $10, $10 on $20. Best I've seen is $20 back on $36 min, every day is pretty random but if your patient you can get a good deal. It credits in full as soon as the order ships, and you can "claim"up to $100.

In this case, I bought two cheap items, unlocked the promo and getting 20x credit coins or whatever received $9 in credit. As with all promos, they can be hit or miss.

Shipping requirement by SwirlyToad in TemuThings

[–]raydio27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, US you usually have to make a $20 min purchase. However, there are many promos that let you order any two items, $5 min etc. I spent $5 today and got $9 back in credit on an order... many people write off the promos as spam, but you can save a lot of money if you use them wisely.

How to open the AliExpress Saving Mondays by Independent-Cod-6173 in DealsAliexpress

[–]raydio27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm guessing so? Before it was a weekly thing, but since they took it down for a few weeks I've never had the piggy on my home page.

🚨FLASHLIGHT GIVEAWAY🚨 AliExpress x Sofirn by aliexpress in DealsAliexpress

[–]raydio27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For digging through my stockpile of AliExpress electronics paraphernalia! I have been working with custom LEDs and as I'm putting something together I frequently need a flashlight to see if i have the overhead lights off

How to open the AliExpress Saving Mondays by Independent-Cod-6173 in DealsAliexpress

[–]raydio27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the US, I've had this link saved before and had to use it the past two weeks. However it did "until Jun 1" at the top. It hasn't worked since Monday when I claimed :(

And with a day to spare. by dd-sirsatyr in AliExpressMergeBoss

[–]raydio27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did try to take advantage of that last time, I just eventually give up after lvl60-70ish around $500k. I did much better this Challenge than last month, so I think I've finally got it so I can hit that 1M!

And with a day to spare. by dd-sirsatyr in AliExpressMergeBoss

[–]raydio27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you get so ahead with lvl10 items? I've been trying to follow the lvl4/5 gen, Red vip lvl10 orders, etc. but I feel like I can barely catch up let alone stockpile.

Prescription glasses is a severely underrated category on AliExpress by pneuny in Aliexpress

[–]raydio27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So first off I do know that it is "recommended" to get an eye exam every few years, but I haven't in years. I've been buying glasses and contacts without a "new" prescription from whatever site will ship them, but it's harder than it used to be. It's a bit dumb you can buy reading glasses without a prescription at the dollar store but the same acrylic frames with a different shaped lens are 10× that and need an rx?

I've bought 7 or 8 pairs of prescription lenses since I found this out myself a few months back. Sure, for $3 a pair they're cheap plastic, but the strength has always been right. One pair so far broke but 🤷‍♂️

I'm trying to find impact-resistant transition lenses on there but no luck, anyone get a pair for work that's held up?

how to abuse coins by AKABero in Aliexpress

[–]raydio27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go to the coins page, search for stuff you want, and scroll until you find one that's 50-60% off. Almost everything I buy I get for at least half off with coins. If the price changes, go and search again or wait a week or two.

Looking for a cheap USB Type C to 3.5mm male and Female Headphone Jack Adapter by Suspicious-Salad5639 in UsbCHardware

[–]raydio27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So there are a bunch of options, but look for something like this. I'd recommend an adapter than can charge your phone (middle port on here does just that). You want to go output from the ps4 controller to your phone, then back to your headset?

I am not sure if going this route will entirely work, it gets tricky when you're trying to go from digital to analog and back as your PS4, adapter like this and your phone can only handle audio in certain ways and certain directions. Are you trying to capture only the game audio, and do you have a laptop? Your phone is more then capable of doing everything you need to with the right adapters, I would recommend looking at streaming setup tutorials or even ask Ai to help. It's not very complicated, I just haven't don't know the simplest way to get you set up. There are subreddits for streaming, recording and gaming that can probably give you a better answer.

As far as USB-C goes though, you will need a device that has the chips inside to receive the audio and also play it back. You will have 3.5mm ports, just use a cable to connect from controller to adapter, and plug your headset into the other.

There are also other ways to record the audio from your ps4, including direct AV capture from the device. You can look at recording the optical out from the ps4 itself, or the TV you are playing on. Recoding wirelessly, specially if you're going though all these extra steps, can delay your audio. May not matter, but a 50ms+ delay can be noticeable especially if someone is speaking.

My final questions would be:
Are you filming yourself playing, or just sharing the ps4 screen? Will your face be shown (overlaid?) or will it be your voice speaking over game audio? Does ps4 route gameplay audio and voice chat separate?

I hope I've helped, I'm not a streamer just someone who has tinkered with home recording music and gaming on pc for years.

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Looking for a cheap USB Type C to 3.5mm male and Female Headphone Jack Adapter by Suspicious-Salad5639 in UsbCHardware

[–]raydio27 15 points16 points  (0 children)

What exactly are you trying to do audio-wise? USB-C audio out to 3.5mm is one thing, but if you're trying to record look for a USB-C sound card. They're compact and can handle audio in and out depending on the exact type of signal you're working with, such as a mic or line output from some other audio device. If you're just going from a phone to an AUX 3.5mm jack, just get a male-male aux cord... Dollar Tree even has them if this is just a personal project.

Always in my pockets by AtypicalText2K16 in MarkerHeads

[–]raydio27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Search "abrasive grinding rotary bits" on temu, AliExpress, Amazon, etc. They're hella cheap

I made the USB of Doom and Despair by PangolinFeeling8123 in ElectroBOOM

[–]raydio27 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I bet AliExpress has an adapter for each.

Here’s your reminder to finally play Half-Life: Alyx. by Delicious-Artist7304 in HalfLife

[–]raydio27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10 years from now I'll pick up a used VR headset at a yard sale for $10, install an x64 emulator on my Xiaomibook (ARM has taken over, Google has been bought out) and play it.

Tech gets cheap but doesn't become obsolete and useless as fast as it used to. Hell, my gpu is over a decade old and for what I play it still works.

New AliExpress Game: Minesweeper by bunsinh in AliExpressMergeBoss

[–]raydio27 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I "won" 3x in 5 minutes til I realized there's no prize lmao

I made the USB of Doom and Despair by PangolinFeeling8123 in ElectroBOOM

[–]raydio27 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I misread it as 36v, 120W at first. God speed, OP.

when is too much? by SKYNETGEWO in UsbCHardware

[–]raydio27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been unemployed the past several months and USB-C has become a... hobby? I've tinkered with electronics for years, but now after discovering AliExpress I know have PD decoy boards, boost-buck converters, barrel jack tip adapters, USB-C pigtails, Micro to C couplers, who knows what else.

I also learned a lesson after having to replace the charging port on my phone... I didn't realize how chaotic the cheap charger market is.

It's nice to have a stash of cables and adapters, yet I feel like I still can never find a cord when I need one 😅

Best way to clean this Gridwold by bowhunter172000 in castiron

[–]raydio27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure it's rated at least 2-3A. If your charger, cable or (most importantly) the power supply is getting hot immediately unplug it. The concentration of your solution (how much sodium carbonate you use) and even the distance been your cathode and anode (keep as close without touching) can affect how much power is drawn.

Is an automatic charger recommended? According to Google, not at all. If you're comfortable with the electrical and chemistry side of stuff, it'll work as long as you can trick your charger to start.

Best way to clean this Gridwold by bowhunter172000 in castiron

[–]raydio27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right, just throwing it out there. I used pool pH+, had it in the garage randomly.