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A company local makes mining trucks [1]. At one event I was at I spoke with someone who was tied into the company and they said that when wars happen their business picks up becaus…

Also works well with a zip tie or 2. The belt holds itself in place as long as the tension is there. Most of my old printers still use this method on them. [1] You can also use ano…

North Idaho started adding license plate readers and cameras back in the early 2k's using funding given out after 9/11. Locally there was a recent pushback on them and the sheriff …

Based on my observations (news reports, local chatter, etc) it seems that every state that borders a state with legal Cannabis does this. Idaho does this very frequently (since jus…

Some locals I know built a few of these cameras. I just ran into one of them the other day. They started the local makerspace. There was an article last week in the local paper abo…

Once the AI realizes it can do a maneuver the aircraft can survive but the "bossy meatbag" in the cockpit cannot...

I recommend "the car hackers handbook". Gives you all the info you need including software. Great start to knowing what the CAN is doing.

I saw a mod where there was an arduino/lcd setup on the dash of an Audi to turn off the ESC and other annoyances on startup. I turn mine off quite often. On dirt roads and snow.

I actually have a 8085 Primer Trainer that I built/used in the 90s for school. [1] Programmed with pushbuttons and 7 segment LEDs. No backup memory so if you shut it off it lost it…

Did AI write it? If so that is concerning...

I am curious which 3d printer manufacturers/developers are poised to take advantage of this. What machines already have locked down (or partially locked down) slicers and communica…

A year or so ago I was setting up my small router table/mill and I mounted a Sharpie holder to it and made some line art. Quite slow due to the leadscrew pitch of the mill but it w…

There was a sign I saw locally a couple years ago that said it best. "Turn off the news, love your neighbors"

In my state (Idaho) they can (and do) pay less than minimum wage if you are a tipped employee. [1] "Most" who are in those positions tend to make at least minimum wage, if not more…

Hate to say I called this years ago.... It is a shameful use of tech.

Real estate, Crypto and AI make up the 3 legged stool of US investment (from my perspective). In my area which is over 1/3 retired people this is where the majority of their invest…

Might not get you far in life...but it'll get you to the next town.

To the OP... Best wishes. You are an inspiration.

Perhaps you should log in and verify. Maybe you missed the step about setting up an account on an exchange to get it transferred. There was quite a few steps...maybe you still have…

It's sarcasm. Everyone who had coin in Mt.Gox lost it during a hack. A portion of that was returned to the users who had a loss about a year ago.

Thermal runaway protection does not help in certain failure modes. Failed FET for instance. They tend to fail "on". Unless you have a highside FET shutting off the power (and that …

I would never compare an inexpensive 3d printer to a household device which is designed to last decades. It is closer to a toaster or an oven than a water heater or HVAC. Also...my…

I work with the Smoothieware project. The V1 Smoothieboard was one of the first (the first I am aware of) with an ethernet connection. It was always stated by our devs that it shou…

Oh good... Now they can make websites full of info to back up their misinformation. Which will feed future generations of AI. Finally we are back to "You can't believe everything y…

Second that, Not only respect other businesses but when I am working for one I am aware that every penny they pay me is a negative for their company. So I make sure my work is done…