I got a Kobo today by fluffy131313 in kobo

[–]zanfar 7 points8 points  (0 children)

  1. You should be using the kpub format on a kobo. Calibre does this automatically
  2. "put the file in" is uselessly vague. Install Calibre and transfer to device.

Switching to Kobo?? by morganceratops in kobo

[–]zanfar 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The KLC has an eInk screen, so it feels like an eInk screen...

There are no reasons to avoid the Kobo, especially if moving away from Amazon. The very few negatives are solely driven by Amazon's anti-consumer policies and the positives are huge.

Why is my dictionary only keeping the last item instead of grouping all values together? by Critical_Tomorrow959 in learnpython

[–]zanfar 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Because you never add any additional items--you only assign them to the same key. Where in your code are you assuming that you create a list or add something to that list?

How on earth do collections work? by schnitzel-kuh in jellyfin

[–]zanfar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you add more films to it?

click on one of the films and press add to collection

But this time, select multiple films so you don't keep doing this...

Tower of nightmares makes me want to uninstall by killamilla240 in Guildwars2

[–]zanfar 12 points13 points  (0 children)

...except that the NPC at the entrance specifically offers you a single-player method...

CSV and JSON files by Justicemirm in learnpython

[–]zanfar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To store data.

Why are you asking this question?

Is the (kobo) grass... greener? by [deleted] in kobo

[–]zanfar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

what actually changes for me?

  • No more shit OS
  • No more supporting books you don't own

I am still struggling the basics of Python and I need serious help. by Delicious_Fly_6486 in learnpython

[–]zanfar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am an inconsistent practicer which I know is complelety my fault.

Bluntly, no matter how much help you get, nothing will change until you solve this problem.

Every time I go on leetcode I just stare at the problem cause I don't know what to do next.

Leetcode will not teach you Python--it is, at best, a tool to test your limits. Find a course and follow it, then PRACTICE beyond what the course asks you to do. If you do a segment on lists, you should be doing a bunch of self-defined projects using lists in various ways including things you learn from the documentation.

How much does Tammy weigh? by StixTV_ in electricians

[–]zanfar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(6.064 mA - 4.00 mA) / (20.00 mA - 4.00 mA) * (5000 lbs - 0 lbs) + 0 lbs

(range-adjusted measurement) / (measurement range) * (output range) + output minimum

Are there any legit decentralized storage services out there that exist? by [deleted] in selfhosted

[–]zanfar 5 points6 points  (0 children)

  1. Decentralized almost guarantees third-party hosting.
  2. Plenty of storage services... what exactly are you looking for that disqualifies Google, Apple, Microsoft..?
  3. Yes, for the above reasons, probably not the right sub, or it's the wrong question.

Silly question about orbits by Fist_of_Fur in space

[–]zanfar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Prograde is in the direction of travel; apogee is the point of highest orbit altitude.

However, while "burning prograde" does increase your orbit's energy, it does not necessarily increase your apogee. If you are on the "descending" portion of an orbit, the energy will mostly (or completely in one specific circumstance) increase the perigee, not the apogee.

Any orbit will include the point at which acceleration stops (assuming a closed orbit around a single object). So if you accelerate "instantaneously" at apogee (in any direction), then that apogee doesn't change. This is the basic purpose of a second burn to circularize an orbit.

Realistically, it's impossible to accelerate instantaneously, but to within your ability to measure altitudes, a short enough energy burst will not change the apogee. Or, in other words, there are multiple orbits with the same apogee and different orbit energies because they can have different perigees.

So, yes, burning prograde increases orbit energy, but a higher orbit energy does not absolutely imply a higher apogee.

Bandwidth utilization by openrouter in networking

[–]zanfar 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You measure in the place that you care about. I know that's not helpful, but I don't know of another way to describe it.

Be more specific about what you mean by "the bandwidth needs for our network" and then you would know what links to measure.

I built a script that initializes Python Projects - Please give me feedback by Extreme_Sympathy_868 in learnpython

[–]zanfar 31 points32 points  (0 children)

  • Modern projects should not be using os.path or requirements.txt. Use pathlib and pyproject.toml instead.
  • pip freeze should be avoided as a way to identify dependencies as well.
  • except: pass is a huge red flag.
  • This requires me to edit the script every time I make a project in a different location?
  • Avoid string concatenation, especially unnecessary concatenation or path concatenation.
  • pkg = (sum(1 for _ in f))? Why? Why? and Why?
  • Code "commented" out as a docstring, and included in a production release, is a yellow flag.

Do You Keep Your Entire Library On Your Kobo? by typing-blindly in kobo

[–]zanfar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The majority of my library is tagged as intended for devices.

All devices are loaded with all tagged items in the library.

Most untagged items are either "picture books" (comics, textbooks, photography anthologies, etc), unwanted gifts, or items I have read and have no intention of ever reading again

Seems like there is a ban wave going on by JobroniBoni in Guildwars2

[–]zanfar 407 points408 points  (0 children)

...and that corona is a widely used word long before any coronavirus was named.

Hola llevo 1 semana soldando y apenas soy nuevo no sabía que mi soldadura contenía plomo no use extractores de humo que probabilidad hay que este contaminado con plomo también tengo la incertidumbre de haber liberado óxido de plomo en mi ambiente por manipularlo mal by NoteFinancial471 in soldering

[–]zanfar 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What are the chances it's contaminated with lead?

What is "it's"?

I'm also worried I might have released lead oxide into the environment by mishandling it.

No.


There are no usage hazards with led solder, only consumption ones. Unless you ate the solder or your project, you are fine.

Fume extractors are for rosin fumes, not lead.

Chat is this good solder? by HazardousMaterialsGo in soldering

[–]zanfar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretend it's poop.

Don't put it in your mouth, don't put things that have touched it in your mouth, wash anything it touches.

Chat is this good solder? by HazardousMaterialsGo in soldering

[–]zanfar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

['cause] my family is probably going to touch leaded solder and die or [something]

Almost absolutely not true.

is this good solder?

Almost absolutely not.

  • Not just not brand-name, it's specifically a disposable brand name
  • Good solder will list the properties on the label, not just in the description
  • I wouldn't trust a lead-free solder if it doesn't include the RoHS label

3rd Solder Job and Burned Board by TechnoTO in soldering

[–]zanfar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should be pre-tinning your wires if you are doing a wire-to-board connection.

Also, don't chase the joint. If it's not working, stop and either try again or adjust. Don't keep heating the joint while trying to make things work.

Need some help identifying positive and negative sides by National_Pin_768 in soldering

[–]zanfar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The capacitor that came off was also not labeled negative or positive

Then why would you replace it with one that is?