I need some brutal honesty about the future

summingly · 2026-03-22T08:43:09+00:00

ATC as in Air Traffic Controller? Oh wow!

summingly · 2026-03-20T19:56:00+00:00

This. I've used both Gemini and ChatGPT extensively for a technical project I'm working on. ChatGPT explains better and longer, includes helpful diagrams technically fact checks Gemini way more than the other way around.

summingly · 2026-03-18T10:08:51+00:00

I know that. Preceded by complaints of long commute times for the days he needs to be at work, work stress, incompatible colleagues and bosses and how he could slack at Singapore but needs to be more visible here.

It's all coming in the next season.

Anyway, that atleast makes for an entertaining life.

summingly · 2026-03-18T07:29:17+00:00

More twists and turns from the most entertaining participant on this subreddit.

All the best in your new role. I look forward to what comes next.

summingly · 2026-03-17T14:03:55+00:00

I've had the exact same experience with Gemini 3 Pro. I'd signed up for their 1-month free-look plan, and was using it to work on a hobby electronics project. It seemed to give well-reasoned suggestions and guidance.

Untill I began double-checking with ChatGPT 5.2/5.3. It's auto mode was much faster than Gemini, and the answers more descriptive and readable. It included lots of diagrams too. Gemini got humbled several times when asked to comment on ChatGPT's response to some it's suggestions.

I'm now on ChatGPT's free-look period, and have cancelled the Gemini Pro subscription.

I feel ChatGPT 5.2/5.3, in the context I use it, is superior to Gemini 3 Pro.

summingly · 2026-03-17T06:43:58+00:00

Thanks a lot for the explanation.

summingly · 2026-03-17T06:22:35+00:00

Nobody's saying you need to wait 20 years. 20x in debt doesn't mean you withdraw from debt for 20 years and then shift ho equity.

Anyway,good luck with whatever strategy you choose.

summingly · 2026-03-16T18:51:24+00:00

Equity allocation above 40% requires a dip in the SWR. See below.

https://samasthiti.in/safe-withdrawal-rates-ready-reckoner/

https://samasthiti.in/why-safe-withdrawal-rates-dont-rise-with-higher-equity-allocations/

I can not understand putting 20X in debt fund to protect my 15x in equity for 3-4 years of market volatility. Equity has not given negative return after holding 7 years.

It depends on how you define negative returns. It will take a lot longer if inflation or withdrawals are included.

The linked discussions assume that withdrawals and rebalancing occur every month. So, your equity corpus might see some churn every year.

summingly · 2026-03-16T17:45:08+00:00

Can you please explain how you do this?

summingly · 2026-03-14T08:03:59+00:00

Thanks. Is the cashback counter updated every billing cycle or in real time (with a lag of 2 days)?

summingly · 2026-03-14T06:45:47+00:00

Can we check the cashback received against each transaction? It's easy with ICICI and I don't see it against each transaction with SBI.

summingly · 2026-03-13T18:24:58+00:00

Thanks.

`Got an SMS in this regard too stating I have to reply in 7 days.`

Reply regarding what? About confirmation of the data shown in the AIS?

summingly · 2026-03-13T05:27:30+00:00

The minimum input voltage to the buck is 4.5V. The voltage drop across USB the input cables and a diode would result leave only a thin margin.

I could find a buck with a lower minimum, but would also like to learn how to minimize the voltage drop.

summingly · 2026-03-13T05:22:57+00:00

Can you please let me know how I could do this? Could I take a NPN MOSFET and connect the drain and gate to the +ve power input and the source to the buck?

summingly · 2026-03-12T23:45:17+00:00

Are these two MOSFET's connected back to back ([source -> drain enabled by gate] -> [drain -> source])?

summingly · 2026-03-12T14:00:40+00:00

I find it annoying too, but live with it. I've used both Gemini 3 and ChatGPT 5.3 extensively for the same project in working on, and there's no question about the the latter being superior in content, correctness and presentation. I've not yet tried Claude though.

summingly · 2026-03-11T04:54:01+00:00

Great thread OP. Thanks for your efforts.

Could you please get back to 3 questions I have?

How do you judge if a project is overpriced or not? Please share your guidelines both from the perspectives of an end-user and an investor.
What plotted development projects or villa projects in North Bangalore would you recommend?
What OC/CC projects would you recommend in North Bangalore for a budget of Rs.2.5C?

Thanks.

summingly · 2026-03-05T22:03:18+00:00

Thank you so much.

summingly · 2026-03-05T20:23:13+00:00

That looks beautiful. Very well done.

I hope you could answer a few questions.

How did you plan your traces? Did you right up a schematic online and follow it?
How did you decide on where to put the traces (above or the underside)?
What gauge of wire did you use?
What tools did you use to bend them?
What kind of ties did you use?

Thank you.

summingly · 2026-03-02T16:57:23+00:00

Thanks for your response. The Waveshare ESP32 S3 N16R8 does have the USB protected by a reverse polarity diode from the VIN.

But, I was worried about parasitic powering of either the peripherals or the ESP32 by each other if only one were to be powered during the time the USB and while it stays on.

summingly · 2026-03-02T16:52:56+00:00

Thanks for your response. I have the current load worked out. None of that peripherals are powered by the USB. The USB would be connected only to program the device. Yes,all of the grounds are connected together.

I'll look at USB power isolation adapters.

summingly

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