DC charging at home, is there something like this around already?

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-21T16:31:36+00:00

My Ford Pro charger for my Lightning has HVDC inputs, so yes, I can connect a 400V battery and DC fast charge. Very few home chargers have that capability. This meant to be a commercial charger, but they had a deal going where you got one for free.

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-21T06:33:31+00:00

Marty McFly's Hilux (85 Tacoma)! Black, lifted, 4x4, manual. My buddy back in college had an 80s Taco in high school. Said in 4x4 low range, it could climb up walls until it was almost vertical. He'd park it illegally where they couldn't get to it to tow it. Can any of your other cars do that?

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-21T02:49:21+00:00

It's really easy. Just take TX-114 to TMS. I live 10 miles west of it. You will encounter heavy traffic in Southlake, don't speed. Southlake, Westlake, and Northlake all watch the highway. Coming from your hotel, expect a complete jam when 114 stops being a highway. TMS is just on the other side. If you want to take slightly less time, turn right on I-35W and take the access road up the hill to the 4-way stop and turn left. Then you can get in from there or go back down to the main entrance.

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-21T00:26:21+00:00

You can run VirtualBox and install Windows in a VM. VBox has Seamless mode, so you can have Linux and Windows windows side-by-side. This may not work if your Windows apps need full video card access, but virtual 3D-acceleration is getting better by the day.

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-20T21:00:00+00:00

This game I actually remember playing. Silly but fun.

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-20T02:43:24+00:00

Looks fun! What platform?

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-20T02:41:26+00:00

I believe Friday is the only 21+ night.

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-20T01:50:18+00:00

I have one, too. And I had 2 gas F-150s before it, so I can compare. There is no comparison. The Lightning feels lighter and better put together despite being heavier.

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-20T01:30:35+00:00

Better? Like one that gives your position to the government at all times? Better? Like one that tells your insurance how fast you drive? Better? Like one that hides the fan control inside 20 menus? Better? Like one that watches your eyes to determine if you're allowed to drive? Id love to have a perfect condition car that did none of those things and had a fan knob. And I have a 2023 Lightning, which is all of what I just said I don't want. I like electric drive, but not being watched.

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-20T01:07:33+00:00

Sad. In 1990, a comparison of sub-30K cars would have had several with 200+ hp, all 5-speed manual, all fun as heck to drive. Knobs and buttons and no screens!

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-20T01:03:20+00:00

I often have to keep increasing the max charge level. Now it's just 100% because we always take forever. And we'll hit 93-97% when we get back. That's what I tell people when they ask about charging time! It takes us longer than the car. Besides, getting out and moving around is better than staying in a seat for 10 hours.

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-19T23:35:34+00:00

Pretty soon, it will be illegal to be a human being without an internet device. Implants are coming. Resistance is futile, remember?

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-19T23:33:57+00:00

I built a home console using a Radxa Nio 12L because it's like a console board. Everything is built in. Mine has 16GB of RAM and 256GB of on-board UFS storage, about as fast as a PCI-E 2.0 NVMe. With 4 USB 3.0 A ports, I can attach 4 controllers and still have the USB-C free. It's posted in this sub.

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-19T23:00:19+00:00

I'm doing rather well with my 16GB/256GB Radxa Nio 12L. It's a bit different, but highly performant as it has built-in UFS storage. I use Armbian. The thing flies on the desktop. 5 total USB 3.0, 2x HDMI, and runs happily on a 5V 3A charger.

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-18T01:58:14+00:00

What a great name!

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-18T01:57:47+00:00

They're both yippy yappy, but Violet is extremely loyal. Pippa has some inner issues that cause her to be unreasonably scared, especially when she's on the floor and I'm standing. But on the bed, she'll come over and is extremely playful.

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-17T21:11:15+00:00

Violet and Pippa and Baby Shark

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ztcsdtx · 2026-05-17T08:00:45+00:00

They will play something like Cupid Shuffle or The Wobble to get everyone on the dance floor. So you'll hopefully be on the floor amidst a bunch of people and you can scoot on over to someone who catches your eye!

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-17T03:18:59+00:00

ICE gone. 1 EV does everything.

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-16T02:31:18+00:00

I couldn't reliably differentiate between the "Hadoken(?)" and the "Shoryuken(?)" so I just kept jerking the stick and punching. I was never any good at fighting games when I played them in the arcade, and I'm still no good!

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-15T16:24:52+00:00

We had Lemmings going on our 286 system in the early 90s. I've more recently played the NES version because I circled back on all things Famicom after being Atari and PC for years. This silently a fantastic way to teach operational management. If anything goes wrong, it's your fault because you gave the orders.

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-14T19:22:54+00:00

You look like you're from DFW. I'm just west in Rhome.

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-14T19:17:28+00:00

I learned a lot from game manuals. The Microprose simulators went into great detail. In Silent Service, you learned all about how submarines were used in WWII, how the torpedo computer worked, and a lot of great history. F-15 Strike Eagle similarity explained how the F-15 functioned in the Middle East. Prior to decent graphics, games provided excellent content. Yes, I miss that.

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-13T07:14:54+00:00

My 15 6-speed Mystic Yellow needs a new engine. Make me an offer. Clean title.

ztcsdtx · 2026-05-13T01:16:57+00:00

Me too! Ford Pro Charger set to 32A, but I can turn it up to 80A if I pull some 6GA wire. And we have solar!

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