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Are you guys into sorting scrap metal and alloys? What's your source? Do you just dive into trash, or have an agreement with local business and just take broken electronics and cables from time to time?
I have a bunch of wheely bins the city was trashing and gave away for free that I sort all my stuff in. I'll curb pick and there are a few thrift stores here that scrap anything that doesn't work or isn't sellable. I usually wait until the bins are full but if copper or brass price spikes I'll wheel them on the trailer and take it in.
>>2999477i have a few bins of various aluminums and copper wire, along with a smaller brass and a tub of #2 copper.I pick up things occasionally along the road or buy auction lots for $1 and score good copper and brass
>>2999477I go through all open dumpsters but I will leave if asked.
>>2999477eurofag here. iron/steel is usually not worth it unless we are talking hundreds of kilos during a reconstruction etc. aluminum and copper are more interesting, but i don't have much of that scrap really. brass, on the other hand is totally worth it (old faucets, valves, connectors). you take these to the le metal recycling center (a scrap yard with buy-back). taking scrap lying near the roads is very rare, as our gypsies take care of all that (and far beyond). up to the situation you have to tell a bank account in the scrap yard, no cash, for you to be traceble. no issue for normal people, but prevents gypsies from stealing manhole covers and cables en masse (usually).
I’m on the verge of losing my well paid white collar job- I’m on a pip and it’s not going well so I’m likely going to be funemployed soon. Im not sure I want to go back to that kind of work, it’s changing a lot with ai and probably won’t exist in a few years anyway. I make 200k in a hcol area, which means if I want a hustle to be equivalent it’s gonna need to make like $100hr. I think at that bill rate I can’t do anything commodity, it’d have to be custom/expensive, so I can’t run a print farm and sell flexidrsgons, but instead like life size T. rex skeleton sculpture cast in aluminum for a museum. Alternatively my buddy owns his own cncs and runs 3 big cncs for aviation parts, I could probably learn to run some cncs and buy some more and maybe hire technician to grow his business. Anyone done anything like this? At my salary level diy is hard to get to pencil out
>>2999861> getting PTO paid out really doesn't matter that much at 200k/yr. pre-tax you're getting 9k/check, 4 weeks would be 18k/tax which comes out to like 12k take home. nice but not a huge deal, i spend more than that on a whim$12k cashed out from unused PTO is better than $0 from "unlimited" PTO.
>>2999949$0 for daycare if your wife is at home taking care of the children
>>2999964eh not really. i've made more than that just in stock this year, and if i cashed it out next year, i'll have done twice as good because of a better tax rate. who depends on or cares about a one time 12k payment? you're not even able to take your PTO then>>2999917sounds like you're in some sort of mid-life crisis. if you have kids i'd think long and hard; your happiness at work doesn't trump a consistent paycheck. i say buy real estate and build up some stable passive income until you can safely transition. with dependents your only option is #2. your kids will grow and not need daycare anymore anyways
>>2999949>>2999965Yeah, except my wife makes 300k and has better promotion prospects than me, so by staying at home and taking care of the kids and a lot of running the home stuff like dr appointments, etc she is likely to get promoted soonish. Also we think that most schools nowadays are making the kids kind of regarded so with one of us home we can augment if it’s moderately bad or homeschool if it’s extremely bad>>2999985We have a lot saved/invested already, so we have some capital if we want to put it somewhere that needs more oversight like investing in a business.
>>2999617your acronym use tells me you will go far in some kind of management role
In /rcg/ we discuss anything & everything remote controlled - multirotors, fixed wing, cars, rovers, helis, boats, submarines, battlebots, lawnmowers, etc.>How do I get started with racing drones?https://oscarliang.com/mini-quad-racing-guide/https://www.fpvknowitall.com/ultimate-fpv-shopping-list/> How to build a racing drone (16 part video series from Joshua Bardwell)https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDb7WF6c8mWARrcxtX_G6yytK7QFHID>What about planes?https://www.flitetest.com/>What about aerial photography, is DIY viable?Buy a DJI if what you actually want is to take good photos/videos, go DIY if what you actually want is a fun project.Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>2999772na copper tape wrap and i solder a ground wire to it and ground it somewhere. then i cover it in cloth tape cause heat shrink makes it all stiff.it makes the gps get sats pretty fast even inside my house.when i left it unshielded the way its between the dji o4 antennas it barely could get sats.at least i think its the antennas idk.
>>2999776cool, i heard about that but never tried it since it works without it.>get sats pretty fasthave you tried u-center 2 for that?? you can upload predictive orbits of sattelite constelations to the gps memory so it always start as a hot start
my meteor pro o4 is pretty banged up, im thinking il just get the new pnp version, having a outdoor tinywhoop has grown. Im in a big city, I can fly this without anyone noticing or not caring compared to a bigger drone.Unless someone convinces me otherwise
>>2999800>man notices repeating digitsno i havent tried u-center 2 but thanks for the tip anon thats very nice
>>3000020i can try to convince you, you already have several functional parts for a miniwoop there so why not just buy replacements and build your own thing, , get new motors and props thats what probably damaged . that frame is nice for learning but a carbon fiber one would fly nicer and be lighter supossedly.
Last thread -> >>2974706 Patch edition - Got a hole? We'll help you!linktr(dot)ee/4chansewing <---- links and shitAlways remember, it doesn't have to be the theme, post your work, post what you want to talk about as long as it has something to do with sewing in general, or the craft in general. We welcome everyone and will try our best to help you out. Yes, sewing is an art, it's a practicing art, you will always suck at it, but remember that everyone starts somewhere, so Google everything! We also talk about cosplay creation, fursuits, and more. Everything sewing related is related, just don't be overly cringe. Or just show off your work.---------------------------------------------------------------Your question may be stupid, but ask it anyway.
>>2998927If you don't care how it looks and you are a cheap piece of shi- I mean, "value concious", dental floss. Great for field repairs too. Or even stitching up a deep cut. Boil it or soak it in isopropyl alcohol or some such before that last one though.
>>2999713Did you know everytime you cut your teeth with floss you dose your brain with microplastics? It's true, it came to me in a dream...
>>2998969Yeah, crotch blowout is a thing. The better advice is to get pants with a better ride to them so it doesn't rub between your legs as much. That being said, still an easy enough fix for these with a patch folks can't see. What I've done for my jeans that have blowouts is pin a piece of scrap denim inside, then just tack it on with some stitching from outside. Next, get some thread the pretty well matches your jeans, drop the feed dogs, and just start zigzagging back and forth across the hole, following the grain of the denim best you can. This helps secure the patch down and blend it in, so folks don't even see it unless they've got their face up in your crotch.
Weird combination of interests but anyone here got any ideas on where to put lockpicks so that they are both accessible but also not discoverable on a body search?Was thinking of adding some hidden pockets or something or some place on my leather wallet between the folds. Preferably for it to be on something that is edc’d like the wallet or a backpack.
>>2998756As opposed to what nigga? A shearling? Get out of here ayy lmao
Do you know any useful knots?
Oh dear...
>Brand name is Leaktite>Not even a little rain-resistantWell what now?
Elmer's Glue.
Dude you put a giant fucking hole in the bucket.
Previous Thread: >>2973477Here we discuss microcontrollers (MCUs), single board computers (SBCs), and their accessories, such as Atmel mega and tiny AVRs (Arduinos), PICs, ARM boards such as blue/black pill STM32, ESP8266/32s, RP2040, Raspberry Pi, and others.For general electronics questions (power supplies, level shifting, motor driving, etc.) please ask /ohm/.>where can I find verified quality microcontrollers and other electronic sensors or partsdigikey.commouser.comarrow.comnewark.com>but that's too expensivealiexpress.com (many parts here are fake, particularly specific parts out of stock in the above sites)lcsc.comComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>2999761Idk. The fact that Arduino anything has become a standard is nothing but a hindrance.>bootloaders>using any programming interface that doesn't also allow for debugging>paying for programming hardware on each dev-board>UART printf debugging>dumbed down and non-performant programming abstractions>fuses being an afterthoughtAnd somehow they managed to release a dev-board with a socketed microcontroller, while having a native USB microcontroller on that same board explicitly to act as a programmer, while still requiring a bootloader on the socketed microcontroller. What the fuck?
I get an idea for a project, do some research, pats, schematics, software, looks challenging but doable. *checks price for key part* shiiiiit way too expensive. I want a sensor module that detects a narrow range of SWIR, the whole camera is like $5k, but if I look to buy the sensor, connector, board I might be able to get it for less, but then I do not have the case required to attach the lens, and I would need to have the power and POE connectors, are they plug in or need to solder, then loading software. I keep running to this issue where I think of a fun project and then its way too complicated and complex. How to get past these types of roadblocks?
>>3000029Learn a better intuition for what components of a project are specialty hardware and are likely to be expensive. Optical components usually fall under that category, unless you’re lucky and can find a band-pass filter for your IR wavelength to strap across a common optical sensor. Or want to make rugate filters at home like Applied Science did, man that shit is fascinating.
>>3000034>like Applied ScienceI will look into it.When I check some websites for the parts and its "call for quote" I know that shit is too expensive. I dont want to pay it in case it does not work as I anticipate, or I am too lame to get it to the finish line, but id I can get it to work I am confident I can make some good money with it.
Is the CH32V003 still the top choice for a dirt cheap microcontroller, with decent hobbyist-tier support?People still say it's 10 cents, but I'm finding at least double the price in most places (for 2 to 3 digit quantities). I've seen passing mention of a few other chips in the years since but don't know if any have seen wide adoption.
Years ago, bought a house with a few acres. One acre was grass, had old, mud filled, busted impact sprinklers. Replaced them all with K-Rain rotors, and never really got even coverage. Brown areas and weird, green circles, despite theoretically good sprinkler coverageThis spring I decided enough was enough, and spent a bunch of money on Rainbird 8000 series rotors. Grass turned green within weeks.You get what you pay for, I guess
watering grass to grow a lawn is the most midwit thing imaginable.
>>2999783If it doesn't matter that the street/fence gets sprayed then it's always easier to place shit along straight edges and better to not water your house, so outward spray.>/diy/ableYes if you don't mind the digging. Ask Grok to hold your hand on components.
>>2999785yes, grow native species in your yard so they don't try to kill themselves every summer and winter
>>2999785reddit
>>2995833What type of soil do you have? It may be more of a drainage or lack of water retention. My soil is heavy clay in zone 8b and had similar lawn problems.
Solar powered charger + battery.I'm tempted to get a battery and solar charger as a gift, budget around 400-600. It's going to be useful for the whole big family(s).But chinkshit have flooded the market, I'm looking mostly at ecoflow for safety. 600w, solar panels that can charge it fully during the daytime. Do you guys have any recommendations? I'm in Sweden, so I don't have access to most brands I guess.
I think I found what I needed, thirdparty "200w" panel around 180usd, 3m xt60 extension cable, ecoflow river 3 plus. All around 600usd.
>>2999943Is portability for the solar panel important? Because if not, a 200W solar panel would normally cost about $50 at most, probably free on the used market. Ecoflow are ok, you can check Will Prowse for reviews of some other brands.
>>2999953>Ecoflow are okTheir 400w portable solar panels have really gone up in price. Is the price increase relate the chinese trade war, or increased silver prices? What brands have the standard connectors and are reliable in the 400w range for portable pannels?
>>3000024Their portable panels are expensive because of retard tax/brand name, not because of any trade or material or tax reasons. Just buy the cheapest portable panels that have decent reviews, even if it were to come with the wrong connector, it's a 5 minute job to resolder the correct one (which is usually an xt60). Check the voltage rating on the panel, voltage must be at most the maximum that the device supports, current doesn't matter too much.
What tools will I need?
Suggest ideas for things to work on and tools to get that are for femalesMen are allowed to post
>>2999026molten salt reactors
>>2999026Pottery, Paint and drinks nights but you kind of risk looking like a creep being the only guy there just like a guy in yoga class, embroidery, crotchetI'm a femanon and personally I'm more drawn towards gardening, origami and cloth designing/sewing
>Men are allowed to postmake me a samwich
Turn baby dolls into planters
>>3000042>not turning them in baby grootMissed opportunity
So I am inheriting my grandmother's houseBuilt in 1972, has a pole barn style shop in the back that my grandfather built, house is mostly original. Appliances are from the 1970s lolNevertheless, what should I be mindful of in an early 70s house like this? Moderately good with tools
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>>2998460One tower got a complete asbestos treatment and the other only got a partial.The fully treated tower was almost completely evacuated when the partial tower collapsed.
I have a 72. The foundation is shit. No footing, just a wall on clay. The slab is 2.5-3" thick at best. Cast iron pipes are rotting out under the slab. Insufficient insulation in the attic. Rafters aren't supported as well as I'd like them to be, one is 3-4" away from a parallel wall that could be holding it up, I don't get why the wall was put in this spot, literally no reason.
dryrot/termites, maybe mold in crawl space.figure you are gonna re-paint, so get a Snake Scope and drill holes through drywall into framing, check sawdust for mold or rot or termites, spray in some shit to kill that shit in future, then maybe blow in insulation.Give LOCATION for better tips.
>>3000032>Give LOCATION for better tips.yeah>>2998567>Cast iron pipesthis is fuckery you want to replace before doing any renovating, it'll be expensive but cheaper than if you wait till later
call Real Estate agent (old broad) about house."any records on septic system?""I don't have that, and I don't know if seller has anything, but it probably wont pass because its so old"."Did you know lots of septic companies will do a basic inspection etc when they come out to give a FREE BID on repairs including a whole new system if needed???....but they might not do all that just for some Looky Lou maybe Buyer, but would surely do that for any current Home Owner???".blah, blah, blah....some stuff about City Required Point of sale that can be gotten around if you claim its vacant.listing says ".....this home move-in ready...." Oh, and the LONG, steep dirt drive way is so rutted you need to park on the street and hike 50yrds and don't try that at night or after rain....so it sounds like that needs to be addressed to even think about getting any septic work done.I figure the Agent dropping the ball will probably cost their client $20K on a $100K asking, or about 4x the total RE Agent commissions. :)Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>3000008I like how you didn't call any septic companies and ask and also don't realize that you can cancel the purchase and get your escrow back if there is something really wrong. It's stupid to get upset as tire kicker so you should figure ot your deal instead of belly aching to us.
>>3000013she also said they wouldn't accept any offers with an septic "outs".call another agent about another house that shows falling out of pending 3x in 5 months.HUD repo and it can't get water to faucets and HUD wont do any repairs.Ask agent if there have been inspections and he is "I don't know, I don't work with buyers".Amazing pro-tip: Of course any buyer will give the listing agent a copy of any inspection, because no matter what the buyer thinks there is stuff to justify a lower offer."but its THEIR report they paid for, why would I ask for it?" BAKAprob is Real Estate is one of those "default" career paths, over-populated with recently divorced women with no nothing about anything.Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>3000026>yada yada septic>yada hud>yada inspections>yada yada yadaits obvious your shopping at the lowest level in an area adjacent to sone nigger infested shithole and being quite miserly about committing to a purchase so you arent gonna make any great impressions on roasties working for a cut when the entire transaction is peanuts youre well into the area where you need to be dealing with the seller directly because this is nearly a craigslist used car deal at this level nobody on the selling side is going to do any legwork on a cheap shithole theyre dumping so best case is an estate probate where maybe the house has been inhabited and all you have to do is wait out probate with cash in escrow. otherwise expect a slumlord owner carry where the above in person transaction will occur because you keep yapping about unlendable properties
If it is in an area you want to live, the price is decent, and you are ok with fixing something up, then just buy it and fix it. If not, move on. Shrimple as...
you should always have a thorough inspection done when you're looking to buy a home, from an inspector YOU pay and not the realtorwell water tested as wellbut when you're looking at shit with such glaring issues, obviously the seller isn't making any effortsyou can just low ball them and take the saved money and fix itif someone is willing to accomodate it'll already be obvious they attempted to improve things (and those improvements probably just hid other problems and you'll wish they hadn't)
I have a feeling in the future houses "decorated" with solar panels like this with complete disregard towards looks will be a mark of an impoverished area
Any of you niggas put up a carport with solar on the roof? How did it go, how much did it cost(everything included)? I have like a 10x25ft area where I could put one of these and I've been considering an EV for the next vehicle. Not quite sure I'm sold on solar enough to put panels on the garage or house so this is me dipping my toe in.
>>2992529You could just plug a power strip into itself
>>2999933I put my own panel on my van. It's not hard if you can do 12v you can do solar.
>>2999933Are you in the sun belt? If not check the orientation of the carport and cant of the roof.
>>2999827https://rentry.co/solarshithttps://rentry.co/heatshit
