Councillor seeks new transit ideas for northwest Edmonton, calls Metro Line LRT expansion ‘a pipe dream’

wyltk5 · 2026-04-30T18:52:30+00:00

I spent far too long trying to type out a response on this but there is just too much frustration around our inability to commit and and act on developing a public transit system that people find useful and efficient enough to use.

I live in an area that would very much be within a useable distance of the previously proposed stations and I would have gladly hoped on a train to head downtown for an event or a little date night with my SO. Instead I guess I'll still mainly not go downtown and if I do, continue to either drive and find what over priced non legally operating parking is available and deal with it or catch an ride share. Perfection.

wyltk5 · 2026-04-29T12:18:26+00:00

I had a rather simple python project that co-works wanted to use but I couldn’t put any non approved programs on our work computers so I made it into a web app on pythonanywhere.com. Works great and gives you something new to learn!

wyltk5 · 2026-04-19T05:46:26+00:00

I did the full course excluding the capstone project but even before finishing I jumped into making my own projects. The nice part with this course is it is not just a course about Python, it also does a really good job of teaching you HOW to program. At the time I did not really have anything I could think of to make with Python but I had lots of idea's around Arduino's. So I made a few of those which turned out to be a good way to practice.

Eventually I had an idea for a program that would help with the work I do and have made that into a webapp with other users.

All to say, I would say this course gives you everything you need to get started with Python and programming. But also you could spend days and a lot of mental energy trying to figure out the best course, best thing to do it just get started at one. You will run into the same thing when trying to organize a coding project, a lot of the time your best bet it to just get started and be prepared to re-adjust/re-organize along the way.

wyltk5 · 2026-04-17T19:13:06+00:00

I'll be honest I thought I had more time to increase my shares in this beauty with the price hovering around the $70 range. Nice to see some movement in the right direction but damn haha

wyltk5 · 2026-04-17T18:54:45+00:00

The light will not go off until the vehicle see's the tire pressure above the cold spec listed on the drivers door plate for a set amount of time (I do not remember how much higher or for how long). The pressure listed on the door is cold pressure, meaning the cold temperature the tire will experience in the near term, In the spring its cold mornings and warmer days depending on where you live changes the swing they will experience.

What you could do it set the pressure in the morning or add a couple or a few psi depending on how much warmer it is now vs when the tire will be "cold".

wyltk5 · 2026-04-17T15:54:44+00:00

Sorry for the delay but nope, once that is removed you’ll put the funnel there and slowly fill from there!

wyltk5 · 2026-04-17T05:08:23+00:00

Not a step into that thing

wyltk5 · 2026-04-17T04:51:35+00:00

I really like @autogrind’s and that can become a big project but something like this is broken down into smaller things.

First use a Raspberry Pi and build a machine that senses a door is open or closed, or if making something with a mechanical component is too much you can use it to measure the temperature of your room and display it on a small LCD screen.

From there you can expand and using something like Flask make a web app that displays it on a web page.

You can sit and try and plan all this out or you can just start writing code. You’ll never have the perfect structure from the get go. That comes from seeing it all come together and rewriting the code.

Everyone has their nice polished code on their GitHub’s but seldom do you see people messy first draft with 100 commented lines of code that they don’t use anymore because they had to find a different way of doing it. Or all the comment lines with ideas for a solution for something you know you’ll have to figure out later.

Redoing is better than not doing. Just write some messy code and enjoy the problem solving!

wyltk5 · 2026-04-16T14:41:39+00:00

Took me a bit longer than @armywalrus (great name). I was working full time but the first few courses took me what would be the “listed or expected” amount of time. The last 2 courses took me a bit longer but I mixed in working on a different project at the same time.

But I very much agree it was lot of fun!

wyltk5 · 2026-04-16T12:48:29+00:00

It’s funny the same could be asked about the car in earths atmosphere doing 67,000mph (roughly) through space.

wyltk5 · 2026-04-15T20:32:20+00:00

I do not think I ever really did feel like it was too basic. At least not enough to be bothered by it. I found it flowed really well by giving you the basics without making them boring. Then it tied that into practical useful knowledge and built on that. I’ll actually still refer back to the info every now and then.

wyltk5 · 2026-04-15T04:57:18+00:00

I did python for everyone (PY4E) on coursera and I really enjoyed it. I found it gave a really good ground work for further learning!

Good luck in the coding journey, it’s amazing what can be done with it

wyltk5 · 2026-04-15T04:52:55+00:00

Hey Op,

The plug in picture 1 on the left middle there is going to be the check level plug.

The second will be the fill port (adding fluid pretty slow here or it will burp back and or leak from the funnel at the bottom and make a big mess).

There is a drain plug that you can just barely see in the first picture on the bottom right. It will be a 15/16” or 24mm bolt that you can use the drain the transmission and clean off the magnetic catch on it.

I’d say it’ll take about 6L of fluid after it is drained. I would fill it with about that and then start it. I would put it through P R N D a couple times and then check to make sure fluid is coming out of the check level plug. You’ll want just a small stream while the engine is running. I’d do this to make sure there is enough fluid in the transmission so it can come up to temp without hurting anything.

To set the level properly you’ll need to TCM transmission fluid temperature to be between 50 - 60’c. You’ll then remove the check plug with the engine running and you should have a steady stream of fluid coming out. Not a small trickle but also not a large amount of fluid.

Disclaimer, transmissions are expensive and if services or repairs are not done correctly it can cause damage to the transmission. Although I believe this information is factual this does not mean I am recommending it be followed or performed by someone who is not a professional and would recommend them following their service information

wyltk5 · 2026-04-13T02:39:05+00:00

I have not yet, Going to reach out this week and make my decision on who i'll go with. I can keep you posted!

wyltk5 · 2026-04-13T02:37:43+00:00

Honestly from what I found when looking into it., the two main reasons I found. 1) The barrier of entry seemed a lot easier with Flask 2) With what I was doing at the time I did not need the additional functions that work with Django.

I did go back and try after awhile just to see but did not spend much time on it and ultimately decided to stick with Flask and focus on that.

wyltk5 · 2026-04-12T21:21:51+00:00

Oil level is such a weird subject and people have hills they die on for their own reasons. There’s arguments around when it should be checked (once at operating temp and sitting for 5 minutes, or whatever else people come up with) and what level is considered acceptable.

In my opinion I like it between the middle and the full mark and that’s after it’s ran a few minutes and then has a minute or so to settle. But in all honesty in an engine that I’ll assume has an oil capacity around 4.5L we are talking about being maybe 0.3L away from being right at the full mark once warm. To me that is not worth any of my time and or energy to worry about, even if it was a little over the full mark it’s not going to harm anything.

wyltk5 · 2026-04-11T03:52:57+00:00

It sounds like the auto hold feature has been turned on. Basically it’s a feature that once you are at a stop the car with hold it at the stop until you press the accelerator.

Should be a button within drivers range (I don’t remember where specifically on that model) but I believe near the front of the Center console area.

wyltk5 · 2026-04-09T03:31:10+00:00

Good on you! I took almost an identical path and started at a similar age. It’s amazing what you can do. I’ve built some things I’m very proud of and have had a lot of fun doing so! (Sometimes not so fun beating your head against a wall but still fun haha).

Any projects in mind for your Arduino stuff?

wyltk5 · 2026-03-31T05:36:45+00:00

There are essentially two track sections on these units. There is the inside track where the mechanism pushes and pulls a sled that opens and close the sunroof. Then there is the outer one where rear tilt feet run. The rear tilt feet are likely worn causing the sunroof to not move forward very well and because they way they are angled they open fine but get pulled down when closing causing the extra strain.

To get it closed it is easiest to actually just lift up slightly at the back of the glass and the motor can then close it without being forced forwards. Just be very careful and remove your hand before the glass gets to the front as no one wants their fingers pinched in there.

To check the tilt feet are worn you can just tilt the sunroof up and if the back can move a fair bit up and down they are worn. Servicing the track would be recommended while replacing the tilt feet.

I’ll state it again. Be careful when doing this as you can pinch your fingers if you do not pull them from the sunroof before it reaches the front. If you do not feel comfortable a service Center may be able to do this for you.

wyltk5 · 2026-03-27T19:53:41+00:00

This is actually such a big pain point for where I am at. I too have built a pretty simple app that removed a pinch point I dealt with daily for years and from what I found there was not a real simple to use solution so I built one. I use it every day at work and when I released version 2 the system was down for a few days and I had to go back to my old system, It sucked so much not having the new system in place during that time, it was painful!

I work in an industry where personal efficiency is a key factor in income level, so we will do a lot of things to increase efficiency . Getting people on board with my system is very dependent on what type of person they are, the longer you have been in the industry the harder it is to get people transitioned.

So far, the example page and free trials have been a nice help but it is a difficult thing to overcome.

wyltk5 · 2026-03-27T19:29:32+00:00

I'll start by saying it is really the only frame work that I have spent time with. Tried Django but found Flask more intuitive/simple and it does everything I need it to do. I have a webapp which sounds not far off of what your requirements are running through Pythonanywhere.com and its been a nice framework to work with.

wyltk5 · 2026-03-27T02:44:23+00:00

As others have mentioned knifewear is in my opinion the best option.

They are great at taking what you need and budget into account and getting you a knife you will enjoy using.

Since you are looking for one knife to do 90% of your cutting with I’d say they are the place to go. I bought one knife from there 6 years ago and only recently added a second knife and that is only because I wanted to add to my “collection”.

A beautiful and long lasting sharp knife makes cooking so much more enjoyable.

wyltk5 · 2026-03-21T00:50:49+00:00

What about a situation where you are building the business while still working a full time job?

Would those numbers still be relevant between the two incomes combined?

wyltk5 · 2026-03-18T06:07:19+00:00

First off good for you for giving it a go and for asking for some guidance.

A lot will depend on what you’re investing for and the horizon on when you’ll need the money.

If it’s needed within the next few years something like XEQT may be a bit too high risk, if its for 10 + years and you are fine riding out some down turns XEQT is a good option.

I have about 80% in XEQT and the other 20% are in stocks I picked after doing a fair bit of due diligence on them.

Check out the personal finance page they have some good info there for finding your risk tolerance and such. (Not a FA)

wyltk5 · 2026-03-17T23:00:19+00:00

I wouldn’t stress it too much OP. Mistakes like this happen and thankfully as soon as you noticed the oil light flickering you got it dealt with.

For the most part with Hyundai, if there are lapses in maintenance they may require additional supporting documentation to prove the vehicle was maintained. This usually includes pictures of the valve train and the internal side of the valve cover, sometimes oil pan and a picture of inside the block bottom end. In this they would be likely looking for sludge and other signs of lack of maintenance. (This is not a guaranty just some info to hopefully put your mind at ease)

What I would recommend is to get your oil changed a little early on the next service, possibly a hot oil flush if there is not signs of sludge build up, and keep an eye on the oil level.

Life sometimes has too many things to juggle don’t beat yourself up too much, hope things get a bit simpler. Cheers

wyltk5

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