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Josh Lyman: May 24, 2009

travisray2004 posted:

It's ok. You didn't have to.

When Trump gets into a war with Iran and gas prices hit $4 again, we'll see who's laughing. :colbert:

# ? Feb 6, 2017 22:48

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# ? Jun 7, 2024 17:58

Sexual Lorax: Mar 17, 2004; HERE'S TO FUCKING; Fun Shoe

Sexual Lorax posted:

This is the Mojo v3. It is neither a gun part nor a bicycle part:

It's a little FPGA with an Arduino roommate in what the vendor claims is an easy to program package.

This is a wee smart little bastard of a sensor that uses a compass and accelerometers to know which way it's pointing in three dimensions:

I'm going to use it to help the Mojo know it's place in the proper order of things.

Sexual Lorax posted:

These are shields for the Mojo. This one is for playing with up to 24 servos:

This is one of four babby servos cheap enough to get in quantity but hopefully higher than poo poo quality I'm going to plug into that shield, which will allow the Mojo to change its place in the proper order of things:

Four of them won't be enough to get the Mojo crawling around, but it should be enough to help me learn how to do some fun stuff. If nothing else, I'll find out if the HS-55 is good enough to justify getting more of them. They're also cheap enough to crack open to pull a position feedback line out of them without worrying too much about trashing them.

# ? Feb 6, 2017 23:33

Android Apocalypse: Apr 28, 2009; Can't post for 17 hours!; Illegal Hen

Whole bean Mexican coffee from this place. They're located on the 1st floor of the building where my studio is, and their stuff is pretty good.

# ? Feb 7, 2017 02:32

Zahi: Jun 4, 2009; bent

Android Apocalypse posted:

Whole bean Mexican coffee from this place. They're located on the 1st floor of the building where my studio is, and their stuff is pretty good.

First thing on that website is "Snob free coffee" then you read a little bit and get poo poo like this "EVERYBODY WANTS TO KNOW WHAT'S ON THE MENU, RIGHT? WELL, WE DON'T HAVE ONE

" and "We are a sneaker-themed coffee shop. We make coffee, and we like shoes. Our goal is to be a hub for anyone creative or who is seeking a judgement-free, barbershop feel. You never know who's going to walk through the door so you might want to be on your game. "

Dude seriously gently caress Portland straight to hell.

# ? Feb 7, 2017 16:42

Rolo: Nov 16, 2005; Hmm, what have we here?

Sexual Lorax posted:

This is a wee smart little bastard of a sensor that uses a compass and accelerometers to know which way it's pointing in three dimensions:

I'm going to use it to help the Mojo know it's place in the proper order of things.

This is one of four babby servos cheap enough to get in quantity but hopefully higher than poo poo quality I'm going to plug into that shield, which will allow the Mojo to change its place in the proper order of things:

Four of them won't be enough to get the Mojo crawling around, but it should be enough to help me learn how to do some fun stuff. If nothing else, I'll find out if the HS-55 is good enough to justify getting more of them. They're also cheap enough to crack open to pull a position feedback line out of them without worrying too much about trashing them.

If this stuff was around ten years ago when I was hugely into robotics, I'd be living in a cardboard box with the chilliest robohobo.

# ? Feb 7, 2017 17:02

B.H. Facials: May 9, 2011; "Getting teased is part of growing up. It's no big deal. Just tell yourself, 'Sticks and stones may break my bones, but a .44 Magnum will tear that bully a new asshole!'"

Over the weekend my '95 Ford Bronco became too unsafe to continue driving due to the mounts that secure the front shocks and coil springs to the frame rusted through. Its body was pretty roached so getting a new vehicle was inevitable. I ended up getting a 2011 Ford Escape for $2500 less than book value. First vehicle I've gotten from a dealership since every other one was from a family member. Pretty Happy so far. I also bought WeatherTech floor mats to go with it.

# ? Feb 8, 2017 06:18

Josh Lyman: May 24, 2009

I like the Ford Escape. Might have bought one instead of my Prius had I found a deal.

# ? Feb 8, 2017 06:23

Wowporn: May 31, 2012; HarumphHarumphHarumph

I'm glad you like it, my friend has one and I drive it once in a while and I can't loving stand it

# ? Feb 8, 2017 06:34

B.H. Facials: May 9, 2011; "Getting teased is part of growing up. It's no big deal. Just tell yourself, 'Sticks and stones may break my bones, but a .44 Magnum will tear that bully a new asshole!'"

Wowporn posted:

I'm glad you like it, my friend has one and I drive it once in a while and I can't loving stand it

What is it you don't like?

# ? Feb 8, 2017 06:38

Geoj: May 28, 2008; BITTER POOR PERSON

B.H. Facials posted:

What is it you don't like?

My company has one. I drove it to North Carolina and back over the summer and I think the biggest complaint I had was the gas pedal might as well have been an engine order telegraph from a ship. Even floored accelerating anything past 60 MPH took an eternity. I'm not expecting it to be a race car but it'd be nice if you could at least speed up in a reasonable amount of time to pass someone on the highway.

If you got the V6 version this may not be an issue - my company's has the 2.5L I4, which is too underpowered for something like the Escape which has the same aerodynamic qualities as a brick.

# ? Feb 8, 2017 06:44

B.H. Facials: May 9, 2011; "Getting teased is part of growing up. It's no big deal. Just tell yourself, 'Sticks and stones may break my bones, but a .44 Magnum will tear that bully a new asshole!'"

I can see that. I've got the 2.5L I4 and it's definitely a different driving experience coming from a 351 Windsor and a cougar with the 4.6 liter. Most of my driving is on pretty flat terrain and after having brakes go out on me over a half dozen times I've kind of lost my lead foot. But that's a reasonable gripe.

# ? Feb 8, 2017 07:11

prom candy: Dec 16, 2005; Only I may dance

B.H. Facials posted:

Over the weekend my '95 Ford Bronco became too unsafe to continue driving due to the mounts that secure the front shocks and coil springs to the frame rusted through. Its body was pretty roached so getting a new vehicle was inevitable. I ended up getting a 2011 Ford Escape for $2500 less than book value. First vehicle I've gotten from a dealership since every other one was from a family member. Pretty Happy so far. I also bought WeatherTech floor mats to go with it.

Best generation of this car for sure, absolute shame what they did to it in 2013. Hard to find crossovers that look this cool anymore, they all look like minivans. I've been looking at the 2012 Escape for when my 2002 CR-V expires but sadly it predates a lot of the newer standard tech features and if you get the V6 it's not great on gas. Still, great purchase and it looks awesome in that colour. Must feel like you're driving in the future if you're coming from a '95.

# ? Feb 8, 2017 15:37

B.H. Facials: May 9, 2011; "Getting teased is part of growing up. It's no big deal. Just tell yourself, 'Sticks and stones may break my bones, but a .44 Magnum will tear that bully a new asshole!'"

prom candy posted:

Best generation of this car for sure, absolute shame what they did to it in 2013. Hard to find crossovers that look this cool anymore, they all look like minivans. I've been looking at the 2012 Escape for when my 2002 CR-V expires but sadly it predates a lot of the newer standard tech features and if you get the V6 it's not great on gas. Still, great purchase and it looks awesome in that colour. Must feel like you're driving in the future if you're coming from a '95.

You have no idea. My windshield washer fluid pump didn't work along with the intermittent wiper settings, the keyed locks on the doors always froze, the window on the tailgate was only usable if it wasn't below 32F out, the anti lock brakes didn't work, the radio and speakers were poo poo, and the engine always reeked of antifreeze. I'll get some pictures next time I head north to demonstrate just how bad the body was corroding. The sad thing is is that I never had any real issues with the drive train. It's just that the body and frame have rusted into oblivion.

# ? Feb 8, 2017 16:58

Crab Dad: Dec 28, 2002; behold i have tempered and refined thee, but not as silver; as CRAB

B.H. Facials posted:

You have no idea. My windshield washer fluid pump didn't work along with the intermittent wiper settings, the keyed locks on the doors always froze, the window on the tailgate was only usable if it wasn't below 32F out, the anti lock brakes didn't work, the radio and speakers were poo poo, and the engine always reeked of antifreeze. I'll get some pictures next time I head north to demonstrate just how bad the body was corroding. The sad thing is is that I never had any real issues with the drive train. It's just that the body and frame have rusted into oblivion.

What state are you in?

# ? Feb 8, 2017 19:01

welcome 2 Clown Town: Aug 1, 2006; GALAXY'S #2 SCULL*!

*scrunt skull

i bought a new av

# ? Feb 8, 2017 19:11

Lawen: Aug 7, 2000

welcome 2 Clown Town posted:

i bought a new av

Me too!

Also a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers boots. Currently they are more torture device than footwear but in a month or so they should be broken in and awesome.

# ? Feb 8, 2017 19:49

PCOS Bill: May 12, 2013; by FactsAreUseless

I bought a pound of citric acid for $7.99 with a $5 Amazon Pantry credit if I wait a week to get it.

Time to make stuff sour.... next week

# ? Feb 8, 2017 20:16

Rolo: Nov 16, 2005; Hmm, what have we here?

You're making warhead candies?

# ? Feb 8, 2017 20:22

Flash Gordon Ramsay: Sep 28, 2004; Grimey Drawer

Rolo posted:

You're making warhead candies?

Isn't that malic acid?

# ? Feb 8, 2017 20:25

Rolo: Nov 16, 2005; Hmm, what have we here?

Well, poo poo.

# ? Feb 8, 2017 20:30

JustAurora: Apr 17, 2007; Nature vs. Nurture, man!

Pretty sure it's formic acid.

# ? Feb 8, 2017 20:29

colas: Feb 14, 2007

lysergic acid.

# ? Feb 8, 2017 21:28

prom candy: Dec 16, 2005; Only I may dance

Lawen posted:

Also a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers boots. Currently they are more torture device than footwear but in a month or so they should be broken in and awesome.

I've bought and sold two pairs of Red Wing boots now. I always think I'm gonna like them but I don't have friggin all day to spend lacing and unlacing my boots. Not recommended if you live anywhere where you take your shoes off in people's homes.

# ? Feb 8, 2017 22:02

Toast Museum: Dec 3, 2005; 30% Iron Chef

I know they're divisive, but I had decent results with a much older model, and I got this one secondhand for way below retail.

# ? Feb 9, 2017 00:53

Android Apocalypse: Apr 28, 2009; Can't post for 17 hours!; Illegal Hen

As long as you use it regularly & it was a steal of a price, then it's all good.

I paid my bills today. The joys of being an adult. :unsmith:

# ? Feb 9, 2017 01:18

Inzombiac: Mar 19, 2007; PARTY ALL NIGHT

EAT BRAINS ALL DAY

I am currently fighting the urge to buy the Weird Al accordian collection.
13 vinyl albums plus an exclusive to the set.

# ? Feb 9, 2017 04:12

B.H. Facials: May 9, 2011; "Getting teased is part of growing up. It's no big deal. Just tell yourself, 'Sticks and stones may break my bones, but a .44 Magnum will tear that bully a new asshole!'"

LingcodKilla posted:

What state are you in?

Michigan.

# ? Feb 9, 2017 05:00

treiz01: Jan 2, 2008; There is little that makes me happier than taking drugs. Perhaps administering them, designing and carrying out experiments that bend the plane of what we consider reality.

Inzombiac posted:

I am currently fighting the urge to buy the Weird Al accordian collection.
13 vinyl albums plus an exclusive to the set.

Do iiit

# ? Feb 9, 2017 08:23

Coffee And Pie: Nov 4, 2010; "Blah-sum"?
More like "Blawesome"

Bought a new rug:

I think it's really gonna tie the room together.

# ? Feb 9, 2017 18:23

Josh Lyman: May 24, 2009

Are you a grandma in 1992?

# ? Feb 9, 2017 18:26

Proteus Jones: Feb 28, 2013

Maybe Russian and needs a wall rug?

# ? Feb 9, 2017 18:27

3D Megadoodoo: Nov 25, 2010

Josh Lyman posted:

Are you a grandma in 1992?

The carpet isn't purple, green or purple/green so no?

# ? Feb 9, 2017 18:28

Jeza: Feb 13, 2011; The cries of the dead are terrible indeed; you should try not to hear them.

Josh Lyman posted:

Are you a grandma in 1992?

Never thought I'd see the day where a Big Lebowski reference gets missed on SA, but here we are.

# ? Feb 9, 2017 18:29

Coffee And Pie: Nov 4, 2010; "Blah-sum"?
More like "Blawesome"

I'm neither Russian nor a grandma, I'm just an unbearable hipster.

# ? Feb 9, 2017 18:32

Blue On Blue: Nov 14, 2012

Coffee And Pie posted:

I'm neither Russian nor a grandma, I'm just an unbearable hipster.

And how

# ? Feb 9, 2017 18:42

DandyLion: Jun 24, 2010; disrespectul Deciever

Coffee And Pie posted:

I'm neither Russian nor a grandma, I'm just an unBEARable hipster.

FTFY - and btw, still Russian comrade!

# ? Feb 9, 2017 18:47

Good Dog: Oct 16, 2008; Who threw this cat at me?; Clapping Larry

Lawen posted:

Also a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers boots. Currently they are more torture device than footwear but in a month or so they should be broken in and awesome.

I love my Iron Rangers. When I first got them I didn't lace them up all the way (leaving the top hook open) and mostly just wore them while sitting at my desk and wiggling my feet. After a week or two I could walk in them without pain and then started lacing them up all the way. I've had them for close to a year now and they're very comfy, a bit heavy for walking around in if I can avoid it and too hot to wear in the summer (SoCal), but they've gotten alot of use this winter.

# ? Feb 9, 2017 18:58