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I didn't know sticky tape usage is a blessable act. TIL!
I didn't know sticky tape usage is a blessable act. TIL!
it's not, the dispenser is a jab at the kind of trinket stalls that form around holy sites. what i don't understand is how the dispenser compensates for the changing radius of the tape roll in order to measure accurately. i suspect that it doesn't.
I didn't know sticky tape usage is a blessable act. TIL!
it's not, the dispenser is a jab at the kind of trinket stalls that form around holy sites. what i don't understand is how the dispenser compensates for the changing radius of the tape roll in order to measure accurately. i suspect that it doesn't.
- know the total length of the tape, and when it's changed, and therefore predict the current radius of the roll
- a small sprung variable resistor pressing against the under side of the role
But that could be over-engineering something that almost more perfect if it's a little imperfect.
I genuinely never thought I'd see Father Ted, let alone the lourdes tape dispenser on the front page of HN. What a great day.
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it's not, the dispenser is a jab at the kind of trinket stalls that form around holy sites. what i don't understand is how the dispenser compensates for the changing radius of the tape roll in order to measure accurately. i suspect that it doesn't.
Two ways to make it: - know the total length of the tape, and when it's changed, and therefore predict the current radius of the roll - a small sprung variable resistor pressing against the under side of the role But that could be over-engineering something that almost more perfect if it's a little imperfect.
Careful now!