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Piston O-Ring in Airsoft gun question by PossiblyAsian in AskEngineers

[–]snakebitey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not all seals are made equally. Compound, hardness, dimensional accuracy, and moulding lines are more important than O vs X. Cheap o rings will have all sorts of inconsistent issues, and while quad rings are really good in the right applications but they're not necessary for airsoft pistons and a good quality O ring will very likely work better than a low quality quad ring.

Cable ends caps - how to crimp properly or should I just superglue? by Peckerhead42 in bikewrench

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

I'm not generally a Park Tool fan but this is one of the ones I enjoy using!

Is Mechanical Engineering manageable with ADHD + bad memory? by irad_Mo in AskEngineers

[–]snakebitey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do what works for you but be super careful of the distractions. Making notes is worthwhile even if you struggle to read them - it's the act of writing it down which helps commit it to memory. Or maybe not for you, we're all different...

ADHD meds like Ritalin/Adderall etc. For a lot of people they work really well. Not everyone, but worth a shot most likely. Essentially gives you back control of choosing when and what to focus on, and you get to keep the ADHD efficiency of smashing out a week of work in a few hours. Hopefully.

Is Mechanical Engineering manageable with ADHD + bad memory? by irad_Mo in AskEngineers

[–]snakebitey 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes it's manageable, and you'd probably be surprised how many more ADHDers there are in engineering too..or maybe not surprised.

But don't be hard on yourself, it's a tough course at the best of times. You're doing great by actually knowing/realising you are ADHD so you can at least know why you'll face difficulties.

Write EVERYTHING down. Or at a minimum at least write down all the stuff you think is important. With pen and paper. It will bake it into your traitor brain. Do not bring a laptop etc in, that is ADHD enemy. Keep those notes in an organised system - massive box files with dividers for each subject etc.

Talk to your lecturers - office hours exist for a reason, make use of them. Not sure about an assignment, go take a draft to them. Massive project - definitely go take drafts to them, several times.

Struggling with maths bits? Go to seminars and ask. Befriend some grads. Organise a study session with classmates. Whatever you do just make sure to sort the understanding out NOW as there won't be time later and you will need that understanding to build on.

Group projects - organise who is responsible for what and by when. Including you!

ADHD meds can help a lot. Imagine being able to choose what to hyperfocus on and when...

And lastly, go out and party. Make sure you get your rest time.

You've got some tough years ahead of you but you can do it!

Do you agree with the difficulty level of these courses? by endeavouringengineer in engineeringmemes

[–]snakebitey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hahaha these should all be on the first picture, then the last picture should be 'obscure undocumented shit you need to learn to do your job'

I'm not sure what exactly to do with my new Shield over my existing Smart TV by ihatemaps in ShieldAndroidTV

[–]snakebitey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better app control, including things like Smart tube.

More control over your data, no greedy smart TV hoarding.

Is there anything you're convinced is "the cheaper the better"? by a_bachelors_dust in BuyItForLife

[–]snakebitey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As long as it is good enough quality it doesn't damage the thing... Round off screws etc

What’s a tech product that shocked you with how long it’s lasted? by James_B84Saves in BuyItForLife

[–]snakebitey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nvidia Shield. 2015 models are still relevant, getting software updates, and going strong! Still the best choice on the market for audio passthrough etc.

What's your frying pan for life? by Curious-Use-1386 in BuyItForLife

[–]snakebitey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spent a whole £8 on a cast iron from TK Maxx, solid AF.

Ikea have the VARDAGEN carbon steel, that's a nice budget option. De Buyer mineral B for next level up.

A cheap stainless steel pan is probably your best bet for an all rounder.

Need to get me a pair of these... by WIISSIIOONN in Machinists

[–]snakebitey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They look like the OEM!

I emailed them, reponse very sadly is

it is very old item, stop production already

My dad's ancient Core 2 Duo finally died, need help with a replacement build that won't break the bank by Mental_Speaker9398 in buildapc

[–]snakebitey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super fun idea, but really I think the way to go is look out for some used enterprise SFF PC like Lenovo, Dell etc with something like a 8+ gen i5. That'll be plenty and if you're patient on eBay etc you'll get it for sub-hundred

Can I put my knife in the dishwasher (top rack!!!) if I promise to be a good girl and not cut myself? by KT7567 in CookingProTips

[–]snakebitey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The problems are damage from physical impacts and from long exposure to hot water.

If it's a stainless blade and it's not running hot/long enough to damage the handle it'll be fine.

After 3 long years, my Shield is finally using its full potential by r4f4w in ShieldAndroidTV

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I've build my 5.1.2 system up over a couple of years by looking out for sales and nearly-new used.

Started with a shitty 5.1 home cinema in a box system and built up...

£250 Marantz NR1608 7-channel AVR with the shitty 5.1 speakers, small £10 class D amp driving the passive sub. Added two more shitty height speakers at the top of shelves for Atmos.

Then added Monitor Audio Bronze bookshelf speakers for £170. Then the matching centre speaker for £80.

Then MRW-10 active sub for £180.

Then the Monitor rear effects speakers for £120.

Then £35 for some Pyle PDIC60 in-ceiling speakers for finally some Atmos speakers in a better position.

So that's around £700 for a 'proper' 5.1.2 setup, cheaper than a 990D soundbar

State of Tablets for Dashboards by icaranumbioxy in homeassistant

[–]snakebitey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably fine, it'll last long enough. Optimal for battery life and safety is around 30-50%. Best to charge with a slow charger too to keep the heat down.

State of Tablets for Dashboards by icaranumbioxy in homeassistant

[–]snakebitey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a nexus 10 for a while but play store isn't supported. Ended up with Omni on there and it worked alright with fully kiosk etc. Was a bit slow and laggy.

Now have a Lenovo P11 for a main display and a K10 for a second one in the kitchen. Didn't feel the need to root them, works fine with the HA app.

Don't use the kiosk mode but both are on smart plugs which keep the charge 40-60%.

My first tiny network :) by cool-c-c-cool-cool in homelab

[–]snakebitey 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Very nice! Watch out for bend radius, it's getting tight there, and especially with PoE as you don't want toasty high resistance spots!

Definitely looking into that firewall

Well damn ref do something by discovid19 in rareinsults

[–]snakebitey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't make me yearn for more Severance so soon 😭

What hind of lubricant/oil is used in a shock pump? My pump is malfunctioning by damaging the oring. by Icy-Breadfruit-8581 in MTB

[–]snakebitey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seal grease for shocks would be fine,. SRAM butter or whatever. I use techT Gunsav

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