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  1. Here she is, finished as of today courtesy of my LBS who did the final wiring and brake lines. As it sits, with pedals, cages, saddle, 17.3lbs. Of course we are now supposed to get snow tomorrow so it'll be a bit before I get it out for the maiden voyage. 🤬
    9 points
  2. Tell Mama by Etta James (1968) https://album.link/i/1371791759 Example: Just a few tracks that were not great for me. But the rest of the album kicks ass (like the example). Was over so fast that I had to pull this. At Last! by Etta James (1961) https://album.link/i/1440838775 Example: Everyone knows the title track... Much more the classical and strings versions, but man does it highlight her singing.
    6 points
  3. So after many weeks of diagnostics and several trips to several part stores, my truck is finally producing an acceptable amount of voltage. It settled out after this photo and running the truck for about 35 minutes to about 14.2 volts. I am happy with that. It started with me hooking up the fifth wheel, about to make a short trip and noticed that I was no longer producing electricity. I proceeded to check things out and then replaced the alternator. This of course did not fix the issue. As it turns out, all the voltage regulation is run through the computer. I tried to buy a new one of those which would have cost me $500 but nobody had them or would sell me one. So I finally decided to go completely DYI and externalize the voltage regulator to its own device. I got that all hooked up and I was getting too many pixies with it, around 15.7 volts. I didn't want to just boil my batteries to nothing. So after running a separate power lead and doing some additional rewiring, none of which I am very proud of and will not take a photo of, I got it all back together and working "properly”. I can at least move on to other projects now.
    5 points
  4. Eye In The Sky by The Alan Parsons Project (1982) https://album.link/i/1205670750 Example: I was going to post Mammagamma or Old and Wise. But the title track is just so good. Like most of Alan's albums, they are just so good to listen to. And for something different. Spaces by Yosi Horikawa (2019) https://album.link/i/1463826014 Example: If you like a lot of looping of natural sounds. Tosi is the ticket. I am not sure how it got into my queue, but it really gave me an Art of Noise vibe - and that is a very good thing.
    5 points
  5. Is that my Alien chestburster or Quatto holding my tiny beer while my beard powers my headphones? Thanks for the good wishes all. My ear is doing very well and I am feeling grateful about that. Penny and I had a quiet day but I went out of the local tavern for an excellent broasted chicken dinner and a couple of Two Hearted Ales. Cheers friends!
    5 points
  6. I own a lot of lenses, but end up using a 50/1.8 almost all of the time. All of these were taken with it and my 5D4, at ISO 200. F/9, 1/400. F/9, 1/200. F/8, 1/40. F/10, 1/500. F/8, 1/320. F/8, 1/200. F/7.1, 1/320. F/5, 1/125. F/8, 1/160. I took this one with the 50/1.4 at F/4, 1/80. The 1.4 has significantly more barrel distortion than the 1.8, which is never noticeable in actual photos.
    4 points
  7. Sausage roll with appropriate condiment and a latte at Andytown in SF.
    4 points
  8. Speaking of Wilson and size queens: This fella wandered in to the audio snob subreddit and posted a terrible picture of amazing gear. He spent all his money on 1.2KW Mac monoblocks so he used a 2012 iPhone camera. Also, TWO Thor's Hammers because fuck you, that's why. Also also room treatment is for suckers, it would seem. Also 3: I maintain that Wilsons are the speakers that look like invading robots that are very angry with the listener. Your insolence will not be tolerated, fleshbag.
    4 points
  9. 2001 4K HDR Digital Purchase on Amazon Free ? https://www.amazon.com/2001-Space-Odyssey-Douglas-Rain/dp/B000GOUXES?tag=slicinc-20&ascsubtag=25da00e2ec5911ee9cd5d2917961b2920INT Via: https://slickdeals.net/f/17387499-amazon-digital-movies-2001-a-space-odyssey-uhd-the-replacements-hd-free-more
    4 points
  10. I think Leica sent you back the wrong body.
    4 points
  11. Carl "Blue Suede Shoes" Perkins is in the studio to record "Matchbox," his other great hit. Arriving early to the studio to watch him record is the man in black, Johnny Cash. Also around is "the killer," Jerry Lee Lewis, Sun records' new piano player who hasn't had any of his hits released yet. Driving past, 21 year old Elvis sees the armada of Cadillacs parked at Sun records and stops in to see what is going on. A lot of this is just noodling around and the recording isn't great, but this one of the most impressive collaborations of early rock superstars that we have. The "Million Dollar Quartet," indeed. "Don't be Cruel" and "Brown Eyed Handsome Man" are real highlights. Sad that by the time they started to get back together Elvis had already passed on.
    4 points
  12. ^ I think you misunderstood Mike. That is a small portion of Ric's collection that he took to the event. 😋
    4 points
  13. A few snaps from another PhotoFair. Just like headphone meets, but without the fun, cool people.
    4 points
  14. Production CFA3 enclosure arrived yesterday 😃 I told the machine shop to not bead blast the heatsink mounting side, just leave it mill finished. They must have thought I meant to mill it after anodizing. I can't figure out if it's a win or not but it's different?
    3 points
  15. I didn't think you would buy it popped into my head immediately because he borrowed it for one day over a year ago. 😆 Just noticed that this is page @909 in this thread. Edit: Actually it became one after 909 with my post. Not planned but funny anyway.
    3 points
  16. Last night I had dinner at a local French restaurant with Al's Niece Dorothy, Al's Sister Corrine and our friend Blake. Then Fairfax scoop. Then back to Dorothy's to play two games of Pegs and Jokers. Blake, who had never played before, brutally took us down swiftly both games. Even losing at Pegs and Jokers is still a great night IMO. And my discovery that said French restaurant has on it's menu possibly the best burger I've had anywhere since leaving Alaska.
    3 points
  17. I went to Chicken Alley today because I had $20 store credit. I walked out with an A1407 27" Apple display for $20, because no one in there knew how to turn it on. It has the old squarish magsafe power connector (which works with Mum's 2011 MBP, much to her surprise) and with a Thunderbolt to USB-C adapter, I can it get it to work with my M1 MBP. It's quite a display, 1440p, LED backlist, Apple color accuracy. It also has a hub function (wired ethernet, USB 2.0, FW800). I also picked up an Apogee audio interface and a Sunpak speedlite. More on those later. MV life is a trip.
    3 points
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  19. This is why we can't have nice things.
    2 points
  20. I listened the McBride-Meyers past Saturday and found it really enjoyable. Deserving some repeating
    2 points
  21. Joanne and I enjoyed the series. Plenty of Guy Ritchie "Colour". The Locations and outfits add a lot to the experience. Be on the look out for the effortless "septic" comment from Ray Winstone's character. I can explain it later if you like.
    2 points
  22. Started watching "The Gentlemen" on Netflix this weekend, and am finding it quite enjoyable. Good acting, well filmed. Stars Theo James and Kaya Scodelario.
    2 points
  23. I think my art is getting better. At least more consistent, if still bad. I waggle the pitcher too much at the beginning. This shot was too coarse and spat a lot, as you can see the from the rim, but it was a tasty cup. Califia oat barista milk.
    2 points
  24. Size Queen upgrade:
    2 points
  25. Coke and aluminum foil on the falcon... hmmm.. 🧐
    2 points
  26. Straight out of camera. Serious corner fall off with the f/2.8 28mm G lens. Can't say I'm mad.
    2 points
  27. I can’t believe I missed this A very belated birthday wish for you. Cheers to another year of fabulous cocktails!
    1 point
  28. Not sure that's possible. It's already running carbon everything and full Dura Ace so maybe you could find 500g or so with different pedals, crank (ditch the power meter), and wheels plus going tubeless, but I doubt we could find the 1000g it'd take to challenge the UCI weight limit. i'll probably try to focus on the rider losing two pounds.
    1 point
  29. I listened to, At Last, today. Your fault, Steve.
    1 point
  30. I wonder if they would double as musical instruments. (fart) (tweet)
    1 point
  31. Happy belated! (party favour noise)
    1 point
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  34. A very happy birthday to you, Al. Sorry to hear about the ear (punny, I know) but glad to know that you're on the mend and enjoying your day.
    1 point
  35. Happy Birthday Al, wishing you a safe ( Non Boeing?) aurally uneventful flight home. oh, and I'll just leave this here. "Al is a man. Al has a beard. Al likes beer. Al likes Pliny the younger. Al likes cocktails. Al is working his way through the 100 cocktails of the New Anvil List. Al is a headphone enthusiast. Al is an audophile. Al likes woodworking. Al is a retired lawyer. Al has been making maple syrup. Al is also known as Voltron, Defender of the universe. Generate a Photorealistic Picture of Al enjoying his birthday, *for entertainment purposes only."
    1 point
  36. I've mentioned that much of MV live takes place on Facebook groups (much to my chagrin.) There's 3 major ones: Islanders Talk (invite only, must be an MV resident, no politics allowed), Islanders Unfiltered (same, allows politics, reads like the staging area of the next January 6), and MV Stuff 4 Sale (what it sounds like.) In that last group I see all sorts of deals, and have listed a few things myself. I saw this yesterday:
    1 point
  37. I am now in my fourth month of using the amp. The hissing went away 2 weeks ago. All by itself. Completely. Either the warming up was completed, or a miracle happened. Don't know. But I'm glad
    1 point
  38. I also watched it and the documentary the bloody 100th right after it. My dad was a egineer on a B17 during WW2 so I had some interest in the show. I also got to fly in a B17 at a air show with my son at a air show at the air power museum on Long Island
    1 point
  39. This might be too crazy for me but why not go further. I happen to have a couple of 30kWh, 400V battery packs so a DC-DC converter and make it "portable"?
    1 point
  40. I'm going to try an electrostatic HP version of Kevin's balanced HP protector. I may keep all 4 outputs separate, using 1kV rated relays, which are usually single pole anyway. Plus this way each output could have its own status LED, which would show which of the 4 outputs (L+, L-, R+, R-) was triggered. Here is a preliminary idea:
    1 point
  41. I made a SMD version of the Protector PCB for the CFA3, and after testing it this weekend I came up with some ideas for changes #1 - add blocking diodes in series with the power supply inputs. first thing I did was fry the V+ regulator by hooking up power backwards. other protection diodes for the regulators could be added, but I think they're less important #2 - add minimum load resistors for the regulators (R25, R26). I've previously noticed some 3-pin regulators can have an unstable output voltage if their load is too low. the resistors are so each regulator has at least a 5mA load #3 - option of getting DC voltage reference from the +/-12 regulators or the external supply. In this case, the +/-12 regulators could have as much as a 0.5V imbalance which requires hand selecting resistors to set the voltage reference (the voltage across R8 + RV1). if powering the protector with LT1021 referenced GRLVs, the voltage is going to be within millivolts for both + and - references. You would install either R1 or R9, and R2 or R10. the PCB could also be designed to allow switching between the two for two different range options. one feature of using the GRLV / higher voltage supplies for the reference is if those supplies were to become damaged and start outputting a different voltage, the reference will probably be thrown off more than enough to permanently disable the output jacks until the problem is found/fixed. #4 - added RV1 pot, the purpose is to adjust the range of the protection if it is too sensitive or not enough #5 - added dual indicator LEDs, for "Good" (D9/white) and "Protection On" (D10/orange). Not a bi-color LED, but 2 separate LEDs next to each other. The white "good" LED will be lit but very dim when the Protect LED is on, and the orange will overpower it. #6 - changed relay from 12 to 24V for 1/2 the current and to use more equal current from the +/-12V regulators #7 - added 4.4mm Pentaconn jack short protection. The 4.4mm jack has a switch in the back that only opens when the plug has been fully inserted. The relay keeps the L- and R- pins disconnected, which is every other pin on the jack, until the plug has been fully inserted + a .5 second delay, and then instant release of relay when the plug starts to be removed SMD version & in CFA3
    1 point
  42. Haven't posted in this thread for a while, but the JAMuary challenge of recording a piece of music every day for the month got me inspired (so far). Listen to my tunes linked above—there's some fun stuff in there! Latest setup pics (yes, I know I need wall treatment):
    1 point
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