Three Recuperative Catalytic Oxidizers are now sharing their sources. Three Contrologix PLCs, 8 racks, and a few hundred rungs of code later. Yet, my graphics still suck, haha
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Three Recuperative Catalytic Oxidizers are now sharing their sources. Three Contrologix PLCs, 8 racks, and a few hundred rungs of code later. Yet, my graphics still suck, haha

I work in pollution abatement. This client has three Recuperative Catalytic Oxidizers. I've tied them all together, so the sources from all three units go to only one oxidizer. They're going to save 7-figures a year in reduced utility consumption.

This wouldn't have been possible without a thorough grounding in systems from some great mentors over the years.

The only downside is that I'm working in southern Florida in a room without AC (turned off for maintenance).

I prefer more involved graphics, but this screen conveys all of the critical critical info to plant personnel fairly well.

u/Key-Investment-2273 — 13 hours ago

How do tenors find their balance in the passagio, and upper register, both physiologically, and imagery?

At this point in my training, it seems that the leading edge of speech really sets the balance, while drinking the upper register notes (inhalare la voce is the term that keeps popping up) helps me reduce excess pressure while keeping it in the pocket.

I'm a larger tenor, fwiw, but don't think that really has any bearing ​​here. I'm able to sing into the top, but I know there's still too much pressure.

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u/Key-Investment-2273 — 4 days ago

Dial-up modem: 2026. Yes, this is still a thing for remote work

I still do this every few weeks to pull data from older Allen Bradley PLCs (5/500 series) using DDE links imported into Excel.

I currently generate 260 reports annually using this method, down from the 364 annualreports I created between 2014-2022.

I wrote the routines on the PLCs between 2002-2004.

That's a lot of reports

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u/Key-Investment-2273 — 5 days ago
▲ 119 r/dragoncon

No Host Host Hotel Blood Drive Giveaway This Year.

Due to circumstances beyond our control we will not be holding the room giveaway this year.

Stay tuned for updates on where you can grab DCC swag! None of our Swag: badge cards, prints, and pins, will be available at the blood drive.

As a reminder - no AI images were used in the creation of DCC art - we only use commissioned works. This year's artists are: Silas Goewey, and Allie Briggs (who will be at Dragon Con).

One of the artists we used last year was Gabriel Rearte. He also designed the DCC logo. Rearte has worked on countless franchises: Grimm Fairy Tales, Lady Death, Wonder Woman, Witchblade, Moon Maid, etc...

We're restructuring our approach and will be changing platforms. Helping others has always been our goal, and that hasn't changed. These values are reflected in our thriving community.

Everyone in the DCC is proud of the work we've done, and we're looking forward to our next chapter.

Stay Groovy!

u/Key-Investment-2273 — 7 days ago

Franco Corelli vocalizing at home: balancing the turn.

This is a young Correli vocalizing into his upper register. What my teacher pointed out is that Correli doesn't overturn his voice. Of course there's a turn, but it's balanced.

A masterclass in less than a minute.

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u/Key-Investment-2273 — 15 days ago
▲ 7 r/mensa

Convergence and divergence: the relationship between intelligence and creativity. Which is more valuable to society?

Creativity, is undoubtedly the main driver of innovation and societal evolution. Studies indicate that a minimum intelligence of 120 for notable creativity.

*Which begs the question: Are we too smart for our own good?*

No.

I posit that both are crucial. That the combination of intelligence and creativity are most useful to society when they work together. We see this in the arts all the time.

That there's a range, a golden ratio​ between these two aspects.that result in optimal perspnal growth, but is the foundation for thriving innovations, and a healthy society.

If these aspects were nurtured in society, we, collectively, would reep far greater rewards than we currently do.

TLDR: really smart people probably need to nurture creativity to reach their full potential, and the potential benefits they could offer themselves, and society.

This might even apply to us lowly mensans. ;)

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u/Key-Investment-2273 — 26 days ago

I'm stumped about a commission, and could use some advice. I'm panicking

I commissioned a piece of art from someone. Their portfolio looked great. I expected that level of detail in the piece (especially with the price tag of well over $1,000).

I received a draft and it looks... sloppy. Rough. Well below the level of their portfolio. I'm flummoxed about how to broach these criticisms in a healthy way..​​ I showed it to my partner, and they were like, "no.".

What do you in such a situation? Again, their portfolio has some stunning pieces, but this was well below their skillset.

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u/Key-Investment-2273 — 1 month ago

What are some ways to shift dialogue to an active scene?

I'd like to ahift back and forth, from present conversation to recent events, but my approaches have been clunky.​

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u/Key-Investment-2273 — 1 month ago
▲ 8 r/mensa

There seems to be a correlation between Ozempic and improved cognitive function. Curious if anyone here's noticed any changes?

It sounds fascinating.

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u/Key-Investment-2273 — 1 month ago

What are some ways to keep the pharyngial space open, and to keep the larynx relaxed?

The pharyngial space keeps collapsing, and is accompanied by raising ny larynx. I'm working on suspending the breath, and not shoving everything forward, but it's been a real challenge.

Clip juat for an example.

u/Key-Investment-2273 — 1 month ago
▲ 23 r/BuildingAutomation+1 crossposts

I've owned multiple versions of Studio 5000, FTVS, and Linx OEM for many years (some purchases going back to mid-late 00s). I'm being told all new software updates will require a contract.

I have multiple PLC conversions going on this year. If I can't trust them, I can' t use them.

How are you handling this? I am apoplectic.

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u/Key-Investment-2273 — 1 month ago

How do you obtain an ideal falsetto? Does the breath support change when switching to full voice? What are ways to address a breathy falsetto?

I started working on flipping from falsetto to full in the passagio/upper register, and realized that I haven't really worked on my falsetto in ages. When switching from falsetto to full voice in the passagio, and upper register, I noticed my breath support wants to shift. Since the cords are vibrating at the proper frequency, and that's the primary goal of the breath, shouldn't my breath remain constant when I flip?

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u/Key-Investment-2273 — 1 month ago

[Tenor] Ab4 to passagio. I think jaw tension crept in during the descent.

Working on singing with a tiny sound (seriously) but I believe my predilection for singing like Giacomini (lol) crept in after the Ab, and undermined the passagio.

That seems to be a jaw tension issue. I think the Ab wasn't too hateful.

u/Key-Investment-2273 — 2 months ago
▲ 7 r/ClassicalSinger+2 crossposts

The past two weeks have been.... let's just go with, unpleasant. A sinus infection, and two rounds of antibiotics later (I'm still on the 2nd round, but feels tons better), and I haven't been able to sing much of anything. fact, I took 3 days off singing, which is something I never do.

Over the past few months, I've worked hard on reducing pushing the voice, and trying to be as dark as possible. It feels good, but is not my voice.

We've been working on pop-like and speech-like singing, which has transformed the voice. I still have a long ways to go, but getting more efficiency in production has improved the passagio, and upper register. I read some of Marafiiti's book, and it's the same approach.

I guess Garcia really did know a thing, or two, about voice. Haha

This clip is just me working the notes, not an example of lyric singing. I didn't stay fully engaged on the A4, as my focus shifted to phlegm, lol. But still, it's a small step in the right direction.

Phlegm really exposes issues with technique. When I'd push even a little bit, or try to carry up any weight, the phlegm would cause me to crack. There are lots of those clips, which are hilarious. But when the approach is speech-like without trying to add any weight, it works pretty well.

u/Key-Investment-2273 — 26 days ago