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[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 hours ago

I just made a table saw box joint jig, I like the idea of using that to redo the joints on this.

And thanks for the word of caution about chipping on very hard wood, maybe I can test on a small area.

If so else fails, some nice scrap wood for making splines.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 hours ago

I like the idea of using it as a small decorative shelf, thanks.

 

Found it on the curb, and I liked the design. Looks like solid wood, but the joints are all coming apart and look tricky to reinforce. Would you bother?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 days ago (6 children)

And there's a whole community for them! Not sure how to link to it though.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Back to building with stone, metal, and wood.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago

Nice! Direct link. The Atlantic's crossword was outpacing my mini-crossword abilities/patience.

I wish them well, I would like to see more unions in tech.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

Knock knock. Who's there? Boo! ...

 

I found a guide for some CA utilities, and for Eversource in NJ when a property is vacant, but haven't found any references for Eversource in MA. Curious if anyone has experience, but I'm planning to call them soon.

 

Adapter will go on sale via dealers at that point, although from what I read any 3rd party adapter (cheaper and available now) will work as well.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Maybe I'll give them a go for my next automation! Thanks for the recommendation.

I do have a hub — using HomeAssistant with AppDaemon.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Nice, ordered one of those switches!

Yeah, I like the smart switch/sensor + dumb bulb approach too.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Yes -- should've described that aspect. The shape of the entryway means that none of the existing switches has a good view of all the area I'd like a motion sensor to trigger on. Otherwise that would be the way to go!

 

I'd like to make our front entryway lights motion sensing. However the wiring is a little complicated. And I'd like the lights to be operable normally if the automation doesn't work for some reason.

There are three light switches: one by the front door, one up the staircase at the landing, and one at the back of the entryway at another interior door. My favorite switch is the CloudFree motion sense switch, running Tasmota, but I don't see it or a similar switch available for three-way wiring.

There are two light fixtures: One hanging lamp, and one track light. The bulb in the hanging lamp is hidden, so although I could swap it out with something smart, it wouldn't be easy to just put a motion sensing bulb in there. And the bulbs in the track light are some small/unusual base, not something I can upgrade.

How would you automate the lights? Grateful for any ideas!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I have Hi2 heat pumps in a 100yo house with recently improved insulation, and it was just fine last year in -15F weather. No gas backup.

One family member has been talking to installers and they keep telling her that heat pumps can't work reliably, it's extremely frustrating.

 

I had an easy maiden flight for my Reptile Dragon 2. But despite balancing right on the CG dots, I needed quite a lot of up elevator trim for level flight at about half throttle.

trim

I put my rx at the tail using the extra servo opening.

Rx

Plenty of room for the FC. The PDB install is a little clunky, but the wires are stiff enough to just hold it. I put the vtx up front.

main bay

A little custom trimming to fit a RunCam orange, though after one crash in my Zohd XL I have had a lot of trouble with that camera and will probably look for something else.

nose

Next upgrade is probably digital FPV, but I haven't decided on a system yet. Walksnail? Nice if I didn't need a separate action camera.

 

It took lots of repetition honing, stropping, going through setup, realizing the chip breaker was right on the edge of the blade, repeat, new error. The first picture is progress: small and crunchy, long and crinkley, long and papery.

Sharpening using Atoma 400/600/1200 diamond plates + a strop I had around. I found Wood By Wright's setup video helpful and have been enjoying Rex Kreuger's videos on sharpening and other things.

I worked so hard for these shavings, surely there's something fun to do with them.

 

I made a box joint jig following [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyJof__nTR4](Woodfather's video). It's a nice simple/flexible design for those of us without a dado stack.

jig back

jig front

First try was very sloppy, but once I adjusted the key width and got my clamps set up better the fit is great. The scraps I had around were bed slats off the curb, which were very cupped. But they actually turned out pretty nicely (after plenty of cleanup).

examples

box closed

Boiled linseed oil finish.

box open

 

Wrapping up its first season, I think we're supposed to get a harvest starting year three.

 
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20112075

I have two type-k thermocouples with breakouts from Adafruit, attached to a ESP8266 (Huzzah I believe). My oven was very old and didn't come with a temperature readout or any kind of preheating status (but thankfully also no builtin WiFi). The Tasmota device reports to HomeAssistant, which stores data in InfluxDb, which I can then chart in Grafana.

Here you can see the internal temperature got to 151F, and I was surprised to see how much the oven's temperature rebounded after I took the cakes out, despite being off.

The recipe is "Chocolate Lava Cakes For Two" from NYT Cooking. It's one I make semi-regularly, pretty quick on a weeknight and delicious. I have small ramekins so the recipe makes three and they cook a little faster than the recipe's would.

 

I baked "Chocolate Lava Cakes For Two", the NYT Cooking recipe. It's one I make semi-regularly, pretty quick on a weeknight and delicious. I have small ramekins so the recipe makes three and they cook a little faster than the recipe's would.

I have two temperature probes (thermocouples on a Tasmota ESP8266 => HomeAssistant => Grafana). Mostly for my entertainment, but here you can see the internal temperature got to 151F, and I was surprised to see how much the oven's temperature rebounded after I took the cakes out, despite being off.

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I just received a text from (701) 922-7432 saying:

PUBLIC ALERT: We are confirming your voter file records. Please do not respond with any sensitive information, but do confirm whether your name and address is [full name] at [Street address]. stop = end

I see a recent r/Michigan post about it but not decisive mention of a scam or real campaign.

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