u/lazyenergetic

I don't use my tractor that often. Probably 2 days every 3 months. I will always disconnect the battery before storing it. Do you think a good battery can stand not being used for 3 months?

What if it died, how can I charge it?

I'm confused. here is the KiCad routing tools plugin configuration. in the second photo, I'm showing pin 2 was auto routed but still used the F copper layer. I mill my pcbs and do the assembly and I'm trying to only solder the pins from the bottom.

what am I missing?

https://preview.redd.it/ts1ef0xrsmjh1.png?width=774&format=png&auto=webp&s=50f5153310d697dc519c0896619ac7618fe55a8e

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I just ordered the 8 camera with NVR from Costco. I waited so long for this offer.

The barn is about 500ft from the electricity pole and meter, and I would probably need electricity there for lights and light power tools but unfortunately, I will also need to run a small air compressor probably once per month. running the compressor can only be during the full sun days, I don't think it I would need to run it at night.

I have plenty of space and I can install as many panels as I need, I can also install the panels on poles and design an electronic board so the panels can follow the sun.

Now the cost, do you think I can get this solution running with a small battery or solar here isn't worth it and I need to extend a power cable there " although it won't be cheap, as I will need to dig 500ft"

Thanks

I'm using KiCad 10, as shown here I can't install the plugin for layout replicate.

Even I try to download it and save it in the shared folder, then go to Tools >>External plugins and refresh. it is not showing up.

Thoughts?

https://preview.redd.it/9gy49vjld1ih1.png?width=611&format=png&auto=webp&s=1f2bdc128ecdc489e498a4957e55f8121538d387

I'm thinking about using endoscope camera for my CNC to easily zero X and Y since I mill PCBs.

Have you seen anyone mounting it on the spindle collet itself? of course once I get the zero then I can remove it.

I can't be the first one to think about it.

Hi

I built my CNC machine 3 years ago and it is working great. I'm also good with electronics and microelectronics, what are electronic gadgets/additions that I can add to my machine?

I thought about a camera that can be mounted as a bit so I can zero my machine with higher accuracy.

Did anyone have an idea about what else to add?

I bought Reolink system a year ago from Cotsco and it was an amazing price. I need to install another system but can't find any good deals anywhere

Are you aware of anyone having good deals on Reolink?

Thanks

I'm looking into Reolink and so far, it looks like the brand I want buy. now I want to install it in a vacation house, the DVR will be in a utility room, and I know I can always access it via the mobile or computer app. but what if I want copy the recordings of one camera " not all" to my house computer/server? is that possible?

Obviously, there is internet in the vacation house.

زى منتا شوفت كدا. الارجنتين وصلت للنهاءى بالفساد بس.

مبسى بالسلامه كدا على المعاش. ويبقى مارادونا هوا البطل.

الارجنتين لعبت زفت.

I created a body called A, then right click and chose to create a component from a body. all good.

then I have another body called B. I want it to be in the same component, but when I drag it, it doesn't go to the component I created earlier.

والله من قلبى.

ذنب بلاد أفريقيا كلها اللى شافت المر معاهم.

MCU is ESP32, ToF is VL6180X

If the object is about 7cm I get. which is wrong.

Light: 0.00 lux


Distance: 38 mm

but if I'm closer than that, I get errors

Light: 0.00 lux


Distance: 0 mm


Light: 0.00 lux


Unknown reading error code: 12

Light: 0.00 lux


Unknown reading error code: 12


Light: 0.00 lux

Unknown reading error code: 11


Light: 0.00 lux


Unknown reading error code: 11

I used this program"

#include <Wire.h>
#include <Adafruit_VL6180X.h>


// Create the sensor object
Adafruit_VL6180X vl = Adafruit_VL6180X();


void setup() {
  // Start serial communication at 115200 baud
  Serial.begin(9600);
  while (!Serial) { 
    delay(1); // Wait for serial port to connect (needed for native USB)
  }
  
  Serial.println("Initializing VL6180X sensor...");


  // Initialize I2C communication on default ESP32 pins (SDA: 21, SCL: 22)
  Wire.begin(21, 22);


  // Initialize the sensor
  if (!vl.begin()) {
    Serial.println("Sensor not found! Check your wiring connections.");
    while (1); // Halt execution if sensor initialization fails
  }
  Serial.println("VL6180X found and ready!");
}


void loop() {
  // Read ambient light levels
  float lux = vl.readLux(VL6180X_ALS_GAIN_1);
  Serial.print("Light: "); 
  Serial.print(lux); 
  Serial.println(" lux");


  // Read range distance in millimeters
  uint8_t range = vl.readRange();
  uint8_t status = vl.readRangeStatus();


  if (status == VL6180X_ERROR_NONE) {
    Serial.print("Distance: "); 
    Serial.print(range); 
    Serial.println(" mm");
  } else {
    // Handle the exact Adafruit library error codes if measurement fails
    if  (status >= VL6180X_ERROR_SYSERR_1 && status <= VL6180X_ERROR_SYSERR_5) {
      Serial.println("System error");
    }
    else if (status == VL6180X_ERROR_ECEFAIL) {
      Serial.println("ECE failure");
    }
    else if (status == VL6180X_ERROR_NOCONVERGE) {
      Serial.println("No target detected (Max Convergence)");
    }
    else if (status == VL6180X_ERROR_RANGEIGNORE) {
      Serial.println("Signal to Noise / Range ignored");
    }
    else {
      Serial.print("Unknown reading error code: ");
      Serial.println(status);
    }
  }
  
  Serial.println("--------------------");
  delay(500); // Wait 500ms before the next reading
}"

I have experience cutting metal, drilling and painting. beginner in welding. my main problem is welding.

I have the tools for the work and a welding machine, and I use it, but the end result doesn't look that great.

Everything else in this gate is doable.

Do you think if I practice welding, Can I reach a level to be able to make a gate like this? or this is not a DIY thing?

https://preview.redd.it/9lf2kxcpanbh1.png?width=616&format=png&auto=webp&s=b3ee10dddb66b71153b53e2062d16731d14b70ef

I'm really struggling to find a mechanic shop who knows how to service Mazda. I don't want go to the dealership.

Do you.know anyone here in Houston who know how to service this car?

Hi,

I bought a Reolink DVR and it has 8 cameras and all good. I still have another 8 ports free.

While shopping online for another Reolink wide angle camera 180 degrees. I searched the user manual but no mention of compatibility with DVR.

Yes, DVR and PoE camera are both Reolink. but does it mean they are compatible by default?

I'm working on a small cnc machine for PCBs. the motor bracket is smaller than the Z axis nut. what do you think? how can I mount the bracket to the nut?

هل زى من عشر سنين هنطلع من اول مباره ولا هنكمل شويا؟