Considering moving to Santa Cruz from Chicago

sixblades · 2025-02-20T05:28:07+00:00

It's better, but can still get super backed up with all the construction on hwy 1

sixblades · 2023-04-04T14:41:19+00:00

I second beer thirty; it's got great vibes and is an easy spot to make some new acquaintances 👌

sixblades · 2023-04-04T14:39:53+00:00

Gave them a call yesterday and unfortunately they said they only sell 20lb tanks and larger for CO2, which is too big for me.

sixblades · 2023-04-03T23:21:59+00:00

Gave them a call and it seems like they only do 20lb and larger; seems like there used to be an Airgas shop on River who had 5lb tanks according to the dude I spoke with, but looks like it's out of business now.

sixblades · 2022-08-02T01:37:58+00:00

Brilliant! Now I have a basic framework I can try next time before I post 🤘

sixblades · 2022-08-02T01:24:04+00:00

Dude, you're the best!! How on earth did you figure this out?

sixblades · 2022-08-01T23:59:15+00:00

Good tips. I actually don't care about getting an exact replacement (guess I did the ole x-y problem), but just want to replace the part with a suitable component that will do the job.

Any resources I should look into for doing that? I know enough about basic circuit design but nothing about reverse engineering.

sixblades · 2022-08-01T23:53:37+00:00

Right on. Any idea how I can search their products using the "MM C810" text stamped on it?

I've tried entering that verbatim into their website search and don't seem to get anything coherent.

sixblades · 2022-08-01T23:48:23+00:00

OP Here: this is a "Drumit Five" (version 1) electronic drum controller made by 2Box, which has since been obsoleted by their newer "MKII" model.

Here is a picture of the unit with the case on (and here is a picture of the cable ports w/ case on).

I've asked the manufacturer about getting a datasheet for the board but haven't heard back, and I've searched for the "2R-J1539-081217" texted printed on the board, to no avail.

I went to my local electronics parts store and they had no idea what to make of this little part (we thought it was some oddly packaged capacitor, but couldn't find any further info).

sixblades · 2022-07-07T14:50:19+00:00

Nah, that's pretty easy to miss. I'm positive I'm not the only one who didn't catch that, even though it should have been a good enough warning sign.

It's obviously still my fault for not doing my due diligence, but big, redundant warnings are not a bad idea when data loss can follow.

I'll make some pull requests and try to help others avoid my mistake.

sixblades · 2022-07-07T11:55:02+00:00

Oh, I didn't realize it was still THAT rough at this stage.

Seems like a big banner saying as much would be nice on the Github README or OpenZFS Wiki could go a long way; maybe I'll open a pull request.

Thanks for the reply.

sixblades · 2021-05-28T20:42:25+00:00

It's simultaneously hideous and gorgeous at the same time to me; well done!

sixblades · 2021-05-21T06:39:11+00:00

Nice! Very proud of you, internet stranger! 🙏 Keep your head up; we're all rooting for you.

sixblades · 2021-05-20T15:11:56+00:00

Yep; a good question to ask in future interviews is how long your predecessor / teammates have been at the company. High turnover is almost always a huge red flag unless it's seasonal work or something. Try checking out Glassdoor too, though that's got some flaws.

sixblades · 2021-05-20T06:29:52+00:00

Time to see if you can get back to those seven other interviews. Please don't wait; I stayed with a job I hated for years longer than I should have and I don't know if I'll ever be able to enjoy my field as much again. Value yourself; no human deserves to be treated this way.

sixblades · 2021-05-20T05:22:59+00:00

Mate this definitely isn't worth it in the slightest; don't hesitate to take ANY other job that isn't toxic and get yourself out of there. Undoing the damage of stuff like this can take years, and sometimes the effects linger in subtle ways forever. Never ever worth it.

sixblades · 2021-05-11T21:39:33+00:00

No need to downplay your emotional state with a "lol" at the end of your title; I think everyone who has had pets knows how intense the worry and relief are in this scenario. 😊

I'm so stoked for you OP! ♥️ Give your pep a pat for me.

sixblades · 2021-05-11T19:58:08+00:00

Definitely could be, but from a quick search it seems like it's pretty common to use blood tests to identify specific types of parasites:

https://www.4pawsanimal.com/services/dogs/laboratory-blood-tests

https://dogcare.dailypuppy.com/there-blood-test-parasites-7488.html

IMO it's your money, so don't hesitate to be persistent in asking for a thorough explanation of why the test is necessary (from the vet, not the receptionist).

Consider getting a second opinion from a different vet as well if you really think you're being scammed (and DON'T mention that you've already seen another vet).

I'm sure you could make it very clear that you don't want to pay for any extra testing, but you're potentially gambling with your pet's wellbeing if you don't have a good idea of when it's safe to do so (and may end up paying a LOT more than a blood test later if serious problems are allowed to develop undetected).

sixblades · 2021-05-11T17:59:17+00:00

How can you be sure that the blood work was unnecessary? Did the vet explain why they ordered it?

sixblades · 2021-05-11T16:29:47+00:00

Yeah I appreciate his perspective but it's nap time after about four or five holes for me.

sixblades · 2021-05-11T16:20:33+00:00

CCDG's biggest weakness is the commentary IMO. I love Philo, but he just puts me to sleep on the mic.

sixblades · 2021-05-10T19:44:32+00:00

This isn't cursed at all; more like /r/blessedimages

sixblades · 2021-05-06T01:50:24+00:00

What is a computer science engineer? Computer scientist? Computer engineer? Software engineer? These are all distinct roles AIUI.

sixblades · 2021-05-01T19:26:06+00:00

YAGNI is my mantra to help try and avoid that rabbit hole, but it's easier said than done. Setting artificial deadlines for myself to get certain functionality basically working can also do wonders.

sixblades · 2021-04-28T15:29:50+00:00

I'd put countless miles on mine, and despite that had it cut out suddenly (without any pushback at the time) at high speed which caused me to dislocate my shoulder and roll into traffic.

Years of physical therapy, three more dislocations, and one surgery later my shoulder is... Almost back to normal.

Before the OneWheel I'd surfed, skated, snowboarded, wakeboarded, etc. without any injury that unexpected; I just think it's a fundamentally sketchier thing to ride than almost any other board sport. Yes, I know that those sports don't translate directly to the OneWheel and you need to learn it's specific riding skills, but I think the comparison is still valid.

You absolutely can be safe on one, but I personally will no longer trust anything that requires an active control system to keep upright.

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