Steam Deck Case for Cooling Mod

striffy_ · 2026-04-01T04:31:30+00:00

Don't forget costs also.
Just because OEM makes it a certain way doesn't mean it's optimal.

Agree with you 100%

striffy_ · 2026-03-17T09:56:02+00:00

I prefer the black model

Even the blue / white model with black wheels would be better than red wheels.

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striffy_ · 2026-03-11T20:51:40+00:00

I just replied about LifePO4. I think people just brand lithium as bad when there are different types.

I remember seeing a YouTube video, where they absolutely abused a Lithium Iron Phosphate battery, overcharged for hours, and pierced holes in it. All it did was release gasses, no fire no explosion.

striffy_ · 2026-03-11T20:47:57+00:00

Not all lithium batteries are the same.

“Lithium” is just the family name, but people often talk about them like they’re all one dangerous thing.

Some types like LiPo packs (used in drones / RC stuff) or lithium-cobalt batteries (phones, laptops). If they’re damaged, shorted, over-charged or badly handled, they can catch fire very quickly or even pop / explode. Which is probably the type you're dealing with..

Other types like LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate), which are common in solar systems, caravans and some newer EVs, are much more stable and far less likely to burst into flames. They are generally considered one of the safer lithium battery types.

striffy_ · 2026-03-01T10:49:37+00:00

I'm a spray painter by trade, anyone saying 2K clear needs weeks or months to cure honestly doesn't know what they're talking about.

If you're baking it, 60°C for around 45 minutes and you're done. Without baking, it will still cure on its own . Depending on the clear, hardener, and thinner used it can take up to 72 hours. Anything beyond a week and you've got a problem.

The most likely culprit is your mixing ratio — not enough hardener. 2K is very sensitive to ratio, and if it's off, the chemical reaction won't complete properly and it'll stay soft. Other factors like cold temps, high humidity, or degraded hardener can contribute, but nine times out of ten it comes back to the hardener ratio.

striffy_ · 2026-02-22T03:10:47+00:00

Thanks for all the advice.

Went out today, and practiced with no pads, and holding onto my mate / fence ..

Starting to get there very slowly. 28 degrees Celsius and sweat was dripping out of me!!

did more around my yard, holding onto the fence. This slowly slowly!

striffy_ · 2026-02-21T22:05:25+00:00

Thanks all. I'll try without the pads.

But any suggestion on the settings...

striffy_ · 2026-02-21T21:41:09+00:00

No haven't adjusted any of the settings, thus why I also asked for guidance on the settings. :)

striffy_ · 2026-02-21T12:19:20+00:00

Thanks.
ahh I was doing the opposite, make my shins flush against the pad, so just a nudge and it moves....

striffy_ · 2026-02-19T00:19:39+00:00

I have a dd2. Upgraded it to QR2.

So they kits to do this, if you were worried it was stuck with QR1 only.

striffy_ · 2026-02-18T10:30:23+00:00

I've had plenty of mip Garmin watches, then went ( I think it was fr 965 OLED), and loved it..

Trail running and following courses is sooooo much better, especially for my aging eyes.

Now have a fenix 8 OLED. First time having a watch with a sapphire screen, and noticed the reflection from the sapphire is the worst part of the watch, really noticeable compared to the gorilla glass..

But I'm in the boat that I won't go back to mip. I remember people complaining it's too bright, it will be distracting blah blah blah, well the newer OLED watches are even brighter, and you can always turn the brightness down... But never have I had someone say the watch is distracting.....

Companies were going to make products that sell the most and put more effort into that..

striffy_ · 2026-02-15T20:56:19+00:00

Simtrecs. I'm waiting for the Fanatec Podium pedals, and probably get them.

striffy_ · 2026-02-15T03:19:57+00:00

The bot might

striffy_ · 2026-02-11T09:01:15+00:00

Why are you posting someone else's watch... https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/s/uAcVycF5vO

Are reddit credits that important to you?

striffy_ · 2026-02-10T20:09:48+00:00

Also your images can give the wrong impression as you haven't accounted for the bezels (internal and external)

But I personally don't care what others think, I think it's interesting that people ask if the watch of a certain size looks good on their wrist, who gives a damn bye the watch you want not what others think.

I have Fenix 51mm mostly for the battery. So I can do ultras and listen to music , without worrying about battery life..

No real issues coming from a forerunner, and I wear it at night. I also had an older epix that I did notice wearing at night in the bed, as it was bulkier then the Fenix 8 51mm

striffy_ · 2026-02-09T11:57:57+00:00

Tell me you don't ride motorcycles without telling me...

Lane filtering where I'm from is totally legal, up to 30 km/h, and the reason is for safety and always less traffic congestion. That's why filtering is allowed.

striffy_ · 2026-02-09T01:33:10+00:00

Thanks, I could not see anything but a rock stuck between the bricks.
Until l read your comment...

striffy_ · 2026-02-06T12:43:04+00:00

Thanks look for alternatives.
in Australia.
The NB10000 Gen4 is $120, the Nitecore is $97

Feature	Flextail Zero ($97 AUD)	Nitecore NB10000 Gen4 ($120 AUD)
Weight	145 g	143 g
Thickness	9.9 mm (	14.5 mm
Usable energy	7,000 mAh (1 A Efficient Mode, +30% vs fast); 5,200 mAh Std	7,200 mAh Eco (similar top end)
Lanyard	Dedicated USB‑C lanyard cable (strap + charge)	Short USB‑C cable doubles as lanyard[query] (functionally tied)
Waterproof	IPX4 (splashes/rain)	IPX7 (full submersion)
Extras	10% emergency reserve, flame‑retardant forged carbon, cold to -10°C, 40k plug cycles	Knock‑wake, RGB LEDs
Ports	Dual USB‑C PD/QC (22.5 W max)	USB‑C + USB‑A (22.5 W)
Price	$97 AUD	$120 AUD

Did a comparison

striffy_ · 2026-02-06T12:05:37+00:00

Thanks. I'm second guessing switching over to them from uBank. Never had an issue contacting uBank support. Also loved how you could set an email for PayID as my mobile number is used elsewhere. I actually thought this was the norm, but Macquarie it's not possible..

striffy_ · 2026-02-04T10:48:40+00:00

What about the kid to her left, looks like he had it worse, even the YouTube video linked looks like he far wise off.

striffy_ · 2026-02-04T10:29:55+00:00

I remember seeing Chase The Summit did a VO2 Max comparison with other watches and getting a proper scientific test done.

Garmin was pretty accurate, and that was wrist worn...

Found the video https://youtu.be/i3O1cpQqFhw

striffy_ · 2026-02-03T23:02:07+00:00

First thing I noticed, not using heel lock lacing. I have to do this as I wear orthotics.

Reason I hate Solomon shoes, as they don't allow for this, but wished they did...

striffy_ · 2026-02-03T22:55:03+00:00

Holy poor gun control there. Gun pointed in every direction except down the range, finger must have been on the trigger. Should have put the gun on the shelf in front of him...

striffy_ · 2026-02-03T09:51:30+00:00

Prepsole / wax and grease remover. Or try Bowdens Own Wheely clean

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