I'm locking in my Netflix sub for the next few months specifically for Lord of the Flies (that first episode was brutal) and the Duffer Brothers' new show The Boroughs dropping on the 21st. The Access Box handles the 4K HDR stream perfectly, so looking for two reliable people to fill the Extra Member slots.
I'm using an RS775 brushed DC motor for a DIY grinding machine. The datasheet suggests it should draw around 2.5A under load, but I'm seeing peaks of 6-7A even with very light resistance. The setup includes a 12V, 20A power supply, a belt driven grinding wheel, and what I'd consider a light mechanical load. During operation, I notice high current spikes at startup, the motor casing heats up quickly, and the supply voltage drops to about 10.8V under load. I suspect the issue could be poor commutation efficiency, imbalance in the grinding wheel, or simply that the motor isn't designed for continuous duty operation under this kind of mechanical load.
I feel like by the time I see a trend and actually make a video for it, the trend is already dead and everyone has moved on. It feels like a treadmill that only gets faster. Should I just stick to evergreen content, or is chasing the viral "lightning in a bottle" actually necessary?
We bought a 1970s house in Spring last year and the water has been getting more and more discolored, especially first thing in the morning before anyone uses a faucet. A plumber told us the original galvanized pipes are basically eating themselves from the inside out. I'd rather just bite the bullet and repipe the whole house instead of paying for leak patches every few months. Anyone been through this recently in the Houston area, and how disruptive was it really?
As a trumpet player in a local ensemble, I've recently learned I have a slight high-frequency hearing loss. I still manage everyday chats fine, but I'm losing the subtle nuances during our performances and struggling to catch the director's softer cues.
To test the waters, I wore my father's older hearing devices to a rehearsal, and the result was disastrous. The audio felt incredibly artificial, squashed, and metallic, completely destroying the rich resonance of the instruments. I know it's time to get my own devices, but I am terrified of dropping serious cash on tech that destroys my passion.
I have a moderate budget and need to find a balance between speech clarity and natural audio fidelity. Fellow musicians, are there specific brands or setups that help with hearing loss without butchering live music?
Hey everyone, I've been thinking about this lately because I only got my hearing aids recently, and looking back, there were a few moments that really pushed me to make the decision.
For me, it was a mix of things: constantly asking people to repeat themselves, especially in noisy places, struggling to hear music the way I used to, having conversations at work or with friends became exhausting, and I realized I was avoiding social situations just to avoid missing things.