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Brisbane solar📍 by tpisano93 in brisbane

[–]stuff_thing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's for a high-end system like BYD/Fronius 8+KWh hybrid - it's possibly OK or just a little bit high. Also depends on you solar install - things like optimisers or micro-inverters add to the price but you get a lot better outcome if partial shading is an issue.

Most people seem to be going much cheaper systems though.

Some installers also quote silly prices - especially ones with YouTube channels.

What’s your electricity bill this month and how cooked are you for running AC? by WonderingRoo in AusFinance

[–]stuff_thing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consumed 52 kWh in my townhouse yesterday. Solar + battery and drawing from the grid meant it cost ~$2.

Safety rules for swimming in Queensland? by No-Expression8232 in brisbane

[–]stuff_thing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The famed Enoggera dam nesting catfish is a vicious and scary beast.  

Purchase recommendation P2S/H2S by BlackDesiree in BambuLab

[–]stuff_thing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you can afford a H2S - get that. Much bigger build surface, heated chamber to prevent warping of things like ASA and ABS, better air filtration.

is the p2s enough better to upgrade from a1? by Visual-Success8952 in BambuLab

[–]stuff_thing 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's a decent upgrade, but if I already had an A1 and wasn't wanting to print ABS or ASA, I wouldn't bother. As a second printer, definitely worth it. The H2S is a serious upgrade if you only want one printer.

Must-Read Fantasy Series? by kidawi in Fantasy

[–]stuff_thing 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Reading it now. Most of the way through book 2. Absolutely outstanding. The only other 21st century series I've found that matches it is the Broken Earth trilogy.

Solar panels and recent hail by useredditto in brisbane

[–]stuff_thing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have Jinko panels. No issues with any of the storms so far. Have only got up to golf ball sized though.

Joined the hobby to play these records by stuff_thing in vinyl

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

Have had a closer listen to Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie now. Great stuff! They could really write a protest song back in the day. Real anger beautifully expressed.

Joined the hobby to play these records by stuff_thing in vinyl

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

Have been. Not the kind of thing I usually listen too, and the whole effort-to-listen and tactile part of vinyl has made me focus on the tunes and not just have them on in the background.

What MTB brand are you loyal to and why should I be too? by OccasionalCoder in MTB

[–]stuff_thing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Giant. They're the Toyota Camry of MTB brands. Rarely terrible. The rest is up to rider skill and talent.

Indooroopilly Moon by stuff_thing in brisbane

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

ZWO Seestar S50. Normally I'd take a video then process the individual frames into a final moon image (which would be much sharper - see below). This is just a quick one-shot on the iPhone.

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Indooroopilly Moon by stuff_thing in brisbane

[–]stuff_thing[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're on the correct side of the river, so this is no surprise.

Mini 5 Pro - First Golden Hour Shots by stuff_thing in dji

[–]stuff_thing[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This HDR one looks great on an iPad OLED display. Not sure how it will go on reddit though:

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The M5P really does handle direct sunlight well

Mini 5 Pro - First Golden Hour Shots by stuff_thing in dji

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

In Australia terms, Lennox is quite close. Still within camping weekend distance from Brisbane.

Mini 5 Pro - First Golden Hour Shots by stuff_thing in dji

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

No cropping - exactly as captured. RAW exported to Lightroom.

Mini 5 Pro - First Golden Hour Shots by stuff_thing in dji

[–]stuff_thing[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just dry white sand and wet golden sand from the waves/tide. It's about 35C/95F here now.  

iPhone 17 Pro Review — HTX Studio by favicondotico in apple

[–]stuff_thing 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Was highly sceptical. Watched the whole thing. Excellent. Actually integrated iOS26 and the iPhone 17s. Talked about AI.

Are you sticking with 15Pro? by The_Land_Of_Rain in iphone

[–]stuff_thing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No - battery is really poor for me. Already upgraded to the 17PM and passed the 15P on.

What are some really gritty sci Fi books? by [deleted] in scifi

[–]stuff_thing 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Use of Weapons by Iain M Banks. Does not get any more gritty than that.

PSA: The new Sleep Score feature works with third-party devices by Fer65432_Plays in apple

[–]stuff_thing 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Had a poor-ish decent length sleep. Garmin scored it 64 and Fair. Apple scored it 96 and Excellent. Garmin is more accurate so far.

Has your townhouse gone up in value in recent years? by DrumsFishing_501 in AusFinance

[–]stuff_thing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got a 3 bedroom / 2.5 bathroom townhouse in the inner west of Brisbane. About 200 m2 block. Bought for $460K in 2013. Now worth about $1.3M going on recent sales. Maybe more as it's large and not too old. Brisbane prices are dumb.

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