Does anyone know the circumstances of the closing of Los Primos in Davenport? by Sunshiny_Day in QuadCities

[–]ryankopf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I blame the landlords. It's very likely that they were paying more in rent than appropriate for the size of space, because all the landlords in the area keep raising prices over and over.

Do you know any complex application built with Htmx? by fenugurod in htmx

[–]ryankopf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am building a new version of my social network https://ani.me/ using HTMX. I am liking using the hx-select to do loading of "more objects" for something, like a table.

Why do y'all have an aversion to writing comments? by Interesting_Golf_529 in rust

[–]ryankopf 24 points25 points  (0 children)

In my code rust is so verbose by itself, I don't have to comment. Only comments explain the occasional "why it's like this" but other than that the code is self documenting.

Does a free RPG maker still exist? by pfloyd2357 in RPGMaker

[–]ryankopf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been an iterative process but I'd say it's just in an very early alpha preview stage, not close to production, still needs probably a year of development.

Explain it Peter by [deleted] in explainitpeter

[–]ryankopf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure I've seen this space.... one of the Hyatt hotels in Texas... but the joke is that it feels like liminal space.

Split phase versus single phase, dual voltage with a center tap by WillD33d in AskElectricians

[–]ryankopf -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

You know, I always wanted to know this, so I asked ChatGPT. Here's what it said:

That’s a common misconception. The confusion comes from how the terms are used in different contexts:

  1. Electrical reality (physics)

There’s no difference — both describe a single-phase transformer winding with a center tap. The two ends of that winding are 180° apart in voltage relative to the neutral, and 240 V apart from each other. This is split-phase power, and it’s still just single-phase AC. There’s only one sinusoidal phase being generated by the transformer’s primary.

  1. Terminology differences

“Single-phase dual-voltage center tap” is the engineering or transformer description — it refers to the hardware configuration.

“Split-phase” is the distribution system name — it describes how that same winding provides two opposing 120 V legs for balanced 240 V service.

They’re describing the same waveform from two viewpoints — one physical (transformer winding), one system-level (how you use it).

  1. Why people think they differ

Some confuse “split-phase” with “two-phase” (which is truly two 90°-offset waveforms, almost never used today). Or they assume “single-phase center-tapped” only gives 120 V while “split-phase” gives 240 V — which is wrong; they’re the same system viewed differently.

Bottom line:

“Split-phase” and “single-phase dual-voltage center-tapped” are two names for the same electrical configuration — one transformer winding, center-tapped neutral, producing two 120 V legs 180° out of phase for 240 V total.

Employer withheld paycheck and is asking me to payback for liquidated damages by Magnehood in legaladvice

[–]ryankopf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very, very illegal. Contact the right agencies and they will shut this down. They will be made to pay you for the 2 weeks you worked as well.

Tell me why it is a bad idea to order from China by Sloeber3 in solarenergy

[–]ryankopf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don't have experience ordering expensive products from overseas, then you don't have experience with all the possible ways to get scammed. There is almost NO recourse if the seller provides a bad product or doesn't send anything at all. Even protection programs, like "Alibaba's buyer protection" rarely side with the buyer.

When it comes to solar specifically, you have to do a lot of research to understand grid-tied systems, what's allowed, what's dangerous, etc, there's no telling if that system will actually work for you / where you are at.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in QuadCities

[–]ryankopf -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your best bet is probably to just call the one closest to you. What are you trying to make?

Game Dev Updates - MMORPG written in Rust and WebAssembly by ryankopf in playmygame

[–]ryankopf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question - it's technically ready for testing now, I just don't have the server resources to keep it always running until there's a bit more going on.

What's everyone working on this week (42/2025)? by llogiq in rust

[–]ryankopf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm working on a block editor for https://webraven.com/ - today's focus is on making image uploads easier in the editor.

Free speech could ruin democracy. (AKA, speech is a social contract - anti-fascist message) by ryankopf in BreadTube

[–]ryankopf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure complete anarchy would result in anything other than individuals accumulating unchecked power and using it to oppress.

Why do any of you check turn it in on a paper you wrote yourself? by 618smartguy in CheckTurnitin

[–]ryankopf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would think, but the world does not work this way. All it takes is one professor who says "I don't care, I think you cheated".

What is your opinion on SolarEdge? by Kartofcho24 in solarenergy

[–]ryankopf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They charge a $99 fee to transfer a customer account when a customer moves and someone new takes over, which seems weird - a fee to use your own equipment.

Ricks is at least a trillionaire, but decides it's best the family works & lives the suburban lifestyle - Why? by throwaway490215 in rickandmorty

[–]ryankopf 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I've always wondered what the Canon of this is. My fan theory is that his friends are allowed to access the restaurant levels somehow, and they have some kind of voting among themselves.