▲ 2 r/umpc

Anything under $200?

Trying to find something I can fit in my pocket to sneak into work on my solo days so I can get aome other things done in my downtime. Just need a "normal" keyboard aka not a chatpad keyboard, and enough power to run YouTube just as an example.

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u/wolfix1001 — 10 days ago

Help. Motion sensing isn't working as good anymore.

I originally put my kit together into an f91 case, but I switched to an a158 case. When I transferred it over I had to switch the display cause I got some glue on the display and it was easier to just use the new one. I also brought over the NFC tag to see if it really doesn't work. When I transferred it though the battery disconnected and reset everything.

Side note: Have my profile copy over and save to my phone so I don't have to remember everything I had set before changing a battery.

The biggest problem I'm having is notion basically doesn't work. The step counter still works like normal for some reason, but motion wake and the heart rate tilt just don't work. I'm curious where the imu is on the PCB, maybe I bumped it when transferring, maybe I got something on it and shorted it out. But if the step counter is still working as normal then IMU should be fine, so is it a software problem or something to do with the case, maybe even the NFC tag?

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u/wolfix1001 — 10 days ago
▲ 1 r/eink

What is the smallest e-ink display you can buy?

Looking for a display for a watch, trying to find the smallest one that I can realistically get my hands on.

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u/wolfix1001 — 11 days ago

Looking for inserts for a custom case

Not sure where else to ask for this kind of info, so point me where to go.

I'm making custom cases for myself to store random stuff, the problem is I need some kind of inserts to keep things organized. I started with foam but it's going to start being expensive with how many of these I want to make, plus it's going to be too thick. I just want enough space between stuff to handle maybe 4ft drop and not scratch each other while in storage. I do want to keep things organized and in their own spot though.

What else could I use to separate everything?

u/wolfix1001 — 16 days ago

Budget speaker line with party sync

I was slowly buying into the soundcore party cast speakers, but the line up isn't really getting bigger or smaller and there's still one thing I want that's missing.

Just looking for something as decent for about the same price as the soundcore flares, and can pair to at least 20 speakers at once. The other part I want would be just a Bluetooth receiver that just has a line-out so I can use it with my stereo or in a DJ setup.

Possible alternative, is there an open source option, or a way to make my own partycast compatible speaker?

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u/wolfix1001 — 24 days ago

More alarm clock features

I stopped using my phone as an alarm clock cause I just turn it off in my sleep now. Either by turning down the volume or actually navigating the screen without waking up.

I'm wondering if there's a way to make it harder to turn off the alarm, snoozing it can be easy but turning it off needs to be harder. I'm trying to come up with ideas but I'm mostly thinking of a random button combo or sequence to turn it off, and it's random each time. That or maybe a specific amount of taps or movements to the accelerometer would work.

Something that requires you to actively read the watch and comprehend what's being said to turn the alarm off. Almost like playing wario ware each morning.

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u/wolfix1001 — 26 days ago
▲ 2 r/casio

Is the a158 actually skinnier than the F-91w?

Supposedly on the Casio website the a158 is like 2mm thinner in width compared to the F-91w, wondering if something with both can check.

I'm asking cause I just got this ollee watch and it's really cool, but I'm used to women's sized watches cause they're more comfortable and don't get in the way. So I'm trying to find the absolute smallest Casio that can fit a 593 module. I've also seen the W-31 and it looks skinnier but I can't tell, just looks nice in general, but they're a bit pricer than the F-91w.

Edit: Smallest width, not thickness.

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u/wolfix1001 — 30 days ago
▲ 4 r/prius

What's an actual price for a 2nd or 3rd gen Prius?

There's two cars on my list to buy, either an EV or a Prius and I would get the Prius but when a Nissan Leaf starts to look like a deal next to a Prius I feel like there's a problem. I'm in Michigan and it feels like 90% of Toyotas are over valued. I can easily find a first gen Chevy Volt with less than 200k miles for less than $5k.

I just can't believe the price of the Prius though even knowing that everyone thinks they bullet proof. They might be bulletproof in California, but anything made before 2015 with 200k miles usually starts to show signs of rust. Only Priuses I can find under $3k have cracked windows, body damage, rust, not running, 300k plus. Even if I bump it up to $6k I get pretty much the same thing, 200k plus, slightly less rust, rebuilt titles, early 2nd gens.

I'm willing to buy a 200k mile Prius it's just my parents really don't want me to risk it even though I have a reliable backup. I want it for mpg, comfort, reliability, and quiet. Would be way happier with an EV, but the price between ok and great is still very wide.

Questions: What would u pay for a 250k mi 2nd or 3rd gen Prius with dents, scratches, and or some rust? And how confident are you that it will make it to 300k mi or more?

PS: this was mostly the case before the oil issues, I think it may have bumped it up a couple hundred after.

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u/wolfix1001 — 1 month ago

Just got my ollee watch

I'm super interested in this project, I hope there will be some progress in more app development. The thing I want the most though is a second version for a smaller watch. I get why this was the chosen one, since it's unisex and one of the most popular watches ever made. Maybe if the project opens up there will be someone allowed to make a board for something like the Casio 3284 module.

u/wolfix1001 — 1 month ago
▲ 8 r/leaf

I know I shouldn't but but... maybe?

I've got a $2100 budget, say I talk them down to $800 maaybe $700, would it be worth taking a shot? I have the tools and I'm very capable of doing the work. What's the worst case scenario, and do I have a shot at fitting a used battery in that budget?

I assume in the worst case scenario I would have to replace the charge controller. Best case scenario the dude just didn't have a grounded outlet.

u/wolfix1001 — 1 month ago
▲ 76 r/PSP

Finally going to open up my childhood PSP 2000

I bought a glass lens and have been meaning to install it. I'm going to try and keep the original shell. Wish these had replacement screens like the 3000.

u/wolfix1001 — 1 month ago

Any websites with source code I can use for reference?

I want to build my own website, but I'm trying to learn how to code it. I have ideas in my head for what I want I'm just not sure how to implement them.

Is there a way/ place I can browse through some cool neocities compatible websites then peek at the code to get an idea of what they're doing?

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u/wolfix1001 — 1 month ago

Where do you get replacement crystals?

Just want to find crystals for the white or black f91w, or even just completely clear one's. I've seen one sapphire crystal out there but only with a steel case.

Also looking for a replacement crystal for models like an a-653. Not that exact model but something in that shape and size for a project.

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u/wolfix1001 — 1 month ago

Front or Top Load Washer (Specifically for balancing)

I've given up on trying to make my mom stop putting one heavy ass thing like a rug or bedsheet and just starting the washer. She goes through a washer about every 5 years and I keep saying the next machine is going to be a front loader when this one breaks. But will a front loader be any different?

TLDR, is a front load washer better at dealing with unbalanced loads?

Also what are some good used/ refurbished ones and some good budget new ones. I already know Speedqueen, but my mom would break it all the same.

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u/wolfix1001 — 2 months ago
▲ 0 r/volt

I'm just curios, I'm personally looking at Nissan Leafs, but a Volt is my second choice. Most of the ones around me have around 120k miles on them or higher. I'm just trying to gauge how much people are actually paying for a used Volt in that condition, in Mi btw.

PS: I'm new to actually using Market Place, is there a way to check what sold and how much it sold for on MP like ebay?

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u/wolfix1001 — 2 months ago
▲ 47 r/leaf

My commute is only 10miles to and from work with some occasional side quests every once in a while. My budget is tight, I'm hoping I could talk the owner down but I have doubts. I'm in the Midwest and need this to run year round, and have a 120v outlet to reliablly charge it. I've also really wanted to het into electric cars especially now that gas has hit the fan.

Should I just avoid electric all together or maybe consider a deal like this?

u/wolfix1001 — 2 months ago

I want a UMPC but there's not a ton of options and some are expensive or basically collectors items. I just want something to run a full sized web browser on and that's basically it.

I was originally wanting a full linux distro running on a phone and use it like a laptop, so I could run any arm support apps along with web browsing. However another post kinda showed it's a bad idea with how Linux handles sleep and everything.

At this point I think most of what I need it to do can be done in a browser, what can I do to use the full screen size? An example is I use tinkercad for simple stuff and the UI of both that and my web browser fill the whole screen, leaving me no space to work. Any way I can fix that?

Edit: It's for a setup that can slide into my pocket, but have a keyboard and external mouse. Think of something like the Sharp HC-4100

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u/wolfix1001 — 2 months ago