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Re: Camera Chase Vehicle

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Technology and gadgets used to sound quite amazing, cute and desirable to have and experience. But now they look like plastic feed, triggering a vomit feel. I think revolt against anything tech is around the corner.

Visiting your world must really be depressing. Fortunately, we can go to the OPs world, find a little joy in his experience, and avoid you and your misery altogether.

Re: Camera Chase Vehicle

#23
Wow. Honestly I wish there was more emphasis on hardware people/startups than software. This is a prime example of why, the amount of time and effort that went into this clearly shows through to the end!

Can't imagine LLM's reproducing this from first principles.

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Every point of friction, every struggle documented in minute detail, on a long and bumpy path to some kind of result. The stakes are zero, the whole project an act of pure expression. It is like a kind of oasis in a desert of articles about new ML models. I don't mind that HN is all about new models all the time now, but content like this being on the front page is soothing.

It's always a nice feeling seeing something done just because it's neat and fun.

Re: Camera Chase Vehicle

#27
Wait, Panasonic’s headphone jack remote shutter port has an undocumented use of zoom and focus adjust? Does this mean I didn’t need to buy the Aputure DEC LensRegain for my GH4? So cool to learn this either way, I never would have suspected undocumented use.

Re: Camera Chase Vehicle

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post #15

Extraordinary post. To be honest, didn’t even strike me to use TPU for shear resistance. But of course. Good rookie tip among much in there. Fantastic work.

I think it was a Maker's Muse video where I learned a ton about different 3D printable materials' shear strength when he was testing them in tiny battlebot-style robots. Some things feel unintuitive but I'm glad people take the time to test them and share their results!

Re: Camera Chase Vehicle

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post #15

Extraordinary post. To be honest, didn’t even strike me to use TPU for shear resistance. But of course. Good rookie tip among much in there. Fantastic work.

You can even get carbon fiber reinforced TPU for if you want shear strength but don't need the flexibility. From what I hear it's kind of bonkers how tough that stuff is.
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