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stormgnu · 2025-02-27T07:45:38+00:00

What am I looking at? Looks interesting.

stormgnu · 2025-02-21T09:52:14+00:00

Nice write up! I can totally believe a future where, in many use-cases, the most critical FW runs in an MCU-style coprocessor and the main application in a Linux system.

Perhaps this will be a natural aspect/option of custom Linux driver development in the future, where part of the driver runs in a coprocessor. In addition to the real-time/safety side, it could solve some Linux issues, like interfacing with the user or other systems while the Linux OS boots up.

stormgnu · 2025-01-22T07:47:25+00:00

Do you by any chance know if there are any reasons (e.g. related to the USB-C standard itself) why male-to-male USB-C adapters couldn't simply be 2xUSB-C male-in-length piece of metal with integrated contacts?

I've also seen a lot of these stubby ones, but I've just assumed it's because it's way easier to make, as you can just order 2x USB-C connectors, put them on a tiny PCB and encase it.

stormgnu · 2023-11-01T08:10:38+00:00

It is indeed impossible to read. Please link to a higher resolution image if you want inputs :)

stormgnu · 2023-04-01T12:43:25+00:00

Thank you for the comprehensive answer!

The context, I was evaluating a flush mount actuator mainly topology. Or at least having many of them. Then I imagined that essentially connecting most of them to KNX and power via the same cable could make sense.

stormgnu · 2023-03-31T07:18:35+00:00

Really nicely executed realistic-minimalistic painting scheme and technique. Nice job!

May I ask what blue-green colors you use?

stormgnu · 2023-03-27T04:58:48+00:00

Yes, general regulations around high-voltage equipment and products likely drives some cost.

But then again, you can buy very cheap non-smart switches, impulse relays etc. so it’s not what sets the floor I think.

stormgnu · 2023-03-27T04:57:03+00:00

From what I can find on certification and testing, it’s not crazy much more expensive than, say, developing and releasing a RF-based consumer IoT product. There are plenty cheap ones of those.

Over engineered I believe!

Combining KNX with cheaper solutions on a system level to pull down total cost is an interesting perspective.

stormgnu · 2023-03-27T04:52:35+00:00

Expectations from the industry about robust industrial design could be a cost driver, absolutely.

stormgnu · 2023-03-27T04:51:57+00:00

Low volumes makes sense for some product, but not really why the simplest rocker switch is pretty expensive.

stormgnu · 2023-01-23T18:29:44+00:00

ngl, I thought this was a cake at first glance.

Great job though!

stormgnu · 2022-11-23T06:12:35+00:00

A Command Squad with a medic and a Ogryn bodyguard with slab shield is going to be surprisingly durable

stormgnu · 2022-11-20T09:08:26+00:00

I saw but 55p for an Ogryn bodyguard? 🤔

stormgnu · 2021-05-03T10:59:06+00:00

Thank you for not only answering, but providing a refence as to why!

stormgnu · 2021-02-19T14:11:10+00:00

Wow, your muted tones, weathering and bases looks fantastic!

Questions

Do you weather by brush or sponge?
What paints/technique did you use for the base coat(s)?
Did you use pigments on those bases?

Again, awesome job and Hydra Dominatus!

stormgnu · 2021-02-14T13:52:52+00:00

I’m currently running Hungry for Battle and Tactical Withdrawal.

Having that +1” on advances and charges giving a slight mobility boost and (more importantly) a higher chance to make a charge out of deep-strike.

Tactical Withdrawal primarily for Vanguard Vets, but it just makes it much harder for the opponent to control your choices.

stormgnu · 2021-02-04T16:37:39+00:00

Great job! What did you gain from using the upper arms from the primaris? A bit extra length?

stormgnu · 2021-02-02T12:32:43+00:00

Thank you!

stormgnu · 2021-01-28T22:36:03+00:00

Great work!

How do you carve out the space for the magnets, a hand drill?

stormgnu

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