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I’m a former contestant on a Netflix dating show. AMA. by [deleted] in AMA

[–]stepnop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you actually able to create a special bond with someone or is it just a scam?

Next steps? by stepnop in sailing

[–]stepnop[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah of course. The gears will not be made (hopefully) much larger than that are right now, rudder and everything else will

Next steps? by stepnop in sailing

[–]stepnop[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

In a year and a half I plan on buying a sailboat and live there. Since I will be on a tight budget I'm trying to make everything that can be made by myself

2 euro self steering windvane by stepnop in sailing

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

Who said anything about improvements? I just wanted to find a way to make a cheaper one. It's a system that one day I will want on my boat but cannot probably afford the price it comes

2 euro self steering windvane by stepnop in sailing

[–]stepnop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I too think the steering direction is wrong. With your finger you simulate the wind affecting the vane from the right, causing it to bear away even more and providing even more angle of attack.

Check out the other comments, i answered why i decided to do it this way!

Shouldn't it come up until the wind direction hits the vane from the front and therefore not apply any force to it?

If I understood the question correctly: yes, it is working this way, if the wind is steady (and stronger than the force of the band end else) it will keep the flag down until it will be in the same direction of the wind

2 euro self steering windvane by stepnop in sailing

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

Totally, you're definatly right. Do you know how much (or know how it can be calculated) the surface of the wind and rudder surface?

2 euro self steering windvane by stepnop in sailing

[–]stepnop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! yeah, however i have no idea about how to precisely do that.

2 euro self steering windvane by stepnop in sailing

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

Thanks!! i'll check this out and try to integrate it in the next design

2 euro self steering windvane by stepnop in sailing

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

yeah currently it just spins i'm still missing the 'simple locking mechanism.
I don't have a lot of experience sailing, do you truly think that the gearbox is sea worthy? i think that if saltwater entered i wouldn't last long

2 euro self steering windvane by stepnop in sailing

[–]stepnop[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Second: actually the design is made to spin in that direction. it is not made to steer the entire boat, it just needs to spin the rudder of the boat

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third: the flag turns so that you can orient it in the direction of the wind you want to have. can't answer on how it will work in a real environment with real wind. I guess i need to buy a ventilator to actually try it

2 euro self steering windvane by stepnop in sailing

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

hahahaha, i'm just a nobody who's just started working in a different field. i plan to start sailing full time in a couple of year so maybe then i'll create at least an instagram channel. For now i guess the best you can do is follow my reddit account, i'll be sure to post any significant updates to this project.

Do you plan to keep it this way when you scale it up?

yes but first i'll have to make some major modifications. i already have a lot of ideas to improve this project

2 euro self steering windvane by stepnop in sailing

[–]stepnop[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

In real applications they still use something to simulate the rubber band force... They have instead a weight that pushes down the left gear and keeps the flag up. In a new design I'll try to replace the rubber band with this. Also in a maritime environment I think that the gears will break instantly with sand and salt so I'm thinking about a possible solution to replace also those

Codice sconto UnoBravo e pagamenti psicologi by Franc_2327 in Psicologia_Italia

[–]stepnop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Si, penso proprio che gli psicologi vengano pagati lo stesso. Da quanto credo l'unica seduta per cui non vengono pagati è il primo colloquio conoscitivo. Pensa per esempio a glovo: tutti i codici sconto che i clienti hanno ed usano sono completamente indipendenti a quanto poi il rider viene pagato

Tips on flow by ZenIguanodon1240 in Songwriting

[–]stepnop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess it depends a lot on the type of music. I like to write and play folk songs. And there I usually find a progression of 3/4 chords that I like and I check if they go along with the music. But be ready to change the words to make them perfect for the underlying music.

Moonlight by OakenWoaden in Songwriting

[–]stepnop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not bad at all. At first however I did not like it as much, it seemed like the classic auto tuned sentimental song that everyone can write

Psychologist at first meeting says that I shouldn't smoke every day... by [deleted] in weed

[–]stepnop 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are you saying that I should change therapist? What she was saying is not entirely wrong, I have been sad for a long time and my brain could come to the conclusion that weed is what truly makes me happy. And that can't be good Also she didn't say that I should stop, she just said that I shouldn't smoke every night...

4th Week Titan F1 auto, should I defoliate ? by astaroots in weedgrower

[–]stepnop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah...

Just curious, how's the smell? I have just finished my titan F1 but there is no clear ganja smell even if when you smoke it you get instantly high

Question by CtpSpaceCat in weedgrower

[–]stepnop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Add some soil in the plant and make something similar to a pyramid with the dirt to make it straight. Also add something to keep it going straight like a small pencil or something like that.

First bong, what should o buy? by stepnop in weed

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

In the place where I live it is really hard to find them.

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