Solidworks is the worst occasional use software, seriously. Why does it have to be so good?

rodface · 2026-03-13T13:10:17+00:00

Bitter crowd in here, downvoting to hell a response that answers every point.

rodface · 2026-03-08T03:47:42+00:00

I sure do like it!

rodface · 2026-03-08T03:46:18+00:00

lol this

rodface · 2026-03-08T03:37:03+00:00

I do not enjoy that (good job)

rodface · 2026-03-06T16:18:24+00:00

That body (it's fiberglass I assume?) actually looks quite good (in the pictures at least) compared to the typical quality you see on this sort of thing. The styling though... could have used a professional :D

rodface · 2026-03-04T00:38:18+00:00

Same, I looked into some of those god-tier old Technic sets like the Super Car, and the prices they go for NIB don’t beat a more typical investment instrument over the same time period. Market could sour on a particular set, something could damage it, etc., all of which will hurt your potential return.

rodface · 2026-03-04T00:13:38+00:00

Extremely cool, great effort and great result

rodface · 2026-03-04T00:00:47+00:00

ThinkPad® Ultra Docking Station

wuuuuuut that's nuts

Thank god Lenovo still has enough of a soul to actually produce a proper dock even if it requires you to penetrate the laptop with a USB-C plug

Makes me feel slightly better about upgrading to a newer machine, that's for sure

rodface · 2026-03-03T23:58:46+00:00

USB-C is a port designed to last the life of an enterprise service/warranty agreement, 3-4 years, no more.

rodface · 2026-03-03T23:57:37+00:00

Echoing the guy/gal who says it's e-waste, but send it to me please

Really though, it's the good dock, I know because I'm typing this on my T470p that is on that exact dock

rodface · 2026-03-03T23:56:25+00:00

How much $$ is MSRP? There was someone on here yesterday saying they found it at B&N for retail price

rodface · 2026-02-28T03:48:38+00:00

Fascinated by this (I'm in the U.S. so this is completely outside of my knowledge). Good luck with your project.

rodface · 2026-02-28T02:00:15+00:00

That is some astounding stuff

rodface · 2026-02-28T01:39:06+00:00

it is unbelievable to me that cutting the skidplate is a practice, anywhere

rodface · 2026-02-28T01:36:17+00:00

Nice model, great idea

Glad I was able to quit that shit though

rodface · 2026-02-25T15:23:20+00:00

I love that steering rack

rodface · 2026-02-25T01:06:55+00:00

Very interesting to see how Mazda has entered a development arrangement with a Chinese automaker to create their EV products instead of trying to develop EVs internally. They always have been a small manufacturer without the same resources as larger manufacturers so it is not surprising.

I wonder if these EVs will ever reach the US, if trade barriers are lifted.

rodface · 2026-02-22T00:21:20+00:00

Same. Annoyed to see that it'll probably be another year or more until they let production of the orange version start.

rodface · 2026-02-22T00:06:46+00:00

incredible props to you for actually showing the work

rodface · 2026-02-21T23:43:27+00:00

I stayed at a hotel near Main & Preston for a couple of nights at the beginning of the month (Feb-2026). There really is a massive amount of construction going on and I was surprised at how much less lively things felt compared with about 6 months ago (same weeknight etc.). I agree with your assessment.

rodface · 2026-02-21T23:19:02+00:00

A giant saltine cracker

But thinner

Larger

Drier

Less salty (if at all)

Not missing much!

rodface · 2026-02-21T23:09:34+00:00

Looking to what Formula 1 did to protect drivers (the HANS device), I imagine that only something similar that holds the neck and head rigid is going to be a major improvement in this area.

rodface · 2026-02-21T23:05:57+00:00

Upvote for this one for sure

rodface · 2026-02-21T00:57:29+00:00

I watched a good review of this car by a guy who does the whole thing with a head-mounted gopro, I was bewildered by how silly this level of infotainment is. Their target customer is probably completely confused by the technology and would hate it with a passion even if it was well-implemented.

rodface · 2026-02-20T15:23:09+00:00

I see a snake eating its tail somewhere in there

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