#Halogen

[kestrel-tree]

Gandalf being sent back to Middle earth because his purpose was not yet fulfilled is like if you called in dead to work and your boss was like "You're on the schedule until the end of the 3rd age we need you to be a team player. Also the shift lead quit to pursue evil doings so here's a manager uniform."

[elementcattos]

Astatine

I've been waiting to do this one!!!

The main component of a common mineral known as Astatite, she is perhaps the most amazing element known. Astatine is used in product packaging and medicine, sometimes even to spice up food. The taste and smell of astatine is reminiscent of cotton candy.

She is a doctor just like some other halogens and one of her siblings; in fact they all look up to her as a true master of her craft. Ingesting raw astatine can cure you of anything in milliseconds and make you immortal

[joshtierney]

2015. HaloGen, co-created with @afuchan and @milonogiannis, released. HaloGen took character designs and sketches Afu and Giannis had drawn over the years and pieced them together into a sci-fi superhero story.

[redbootsindoriath]

Just a little concept doodle from the second book in my WIP trilogy.

[sngl-led-auto-lights]

How much does it cost to replace car halogen headlights?

The cost to replace car halogen headlights varies based on factors like labor, parts, and vehicle complexity. Here's a detailed breakdown:

1. Bulb Replacement Costs

Parts: • A single halogen bulb typically costs $10–$50 depending on brand and quality. For example, basic bulbs like H7 or H4 can be as low as $1.15–$8.84 in bulk or online marketplaces. • High-performance or branded bulbs (e.g., Philips) may cost up to $25–$50 each.

Labor: • DIY: Free if you replace the bulb yourself (common in older vehicles with accessible housings). • Professional: ◦ Simple replacements (no bumper/housing removal): $20–$50 at independent shops. ◦ Complex jobs (e.g., bumper/housing removal): $100–$250+ due to 1–5 hours of labor.

2. Full Headlight Assembly Replacement If the housing or wiring is damaged:

Parts: • Aftermarket halogen assemblies: $100–$800 depending on vehicle make. For example: ◦ Ford Escape: $53.99–$1,284. ◦ Honda Civic: $46.99–$1,038.99. • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts: 20–50% more expensive.

Labor: • $95–$670 depending on complexity and shop rates. Dealerships often charge $200–$300/hour.

3. Key Factors Affecting Cost

Vehicle Design: • Some modern cars (e.g., Lexus IS, Toyota models) require bumper removal for bulb access, significantly increasing labor costs.

Geographic Location: • Labor rates vary: $80–$300/hour in the U.S., cheaper in regions with lower labor costs.

Shop Type: • Dealerships: Highest rates (e.g., $250 for a bulb replacement). • Independent mechanics: 30–50% cheaper.

4. Cost-Saving Tips

DIY Replacement: Watch tutorials for your vehicle model. Many halogen bulbs are user-replaceable.

Buy Bulbs in Bulk: Wholesale platforms like DHgate offer bulbs for $1–$5 each.

Avoid Dealerships: Use third-party shops for labor-intensive jobs.

Summary of Costs Component Price Range Halogen Bulb (part) $1.15–$50 Labor (simple job) $20–$50 Labor (complex job) $100–$670 Full Assembly (part) $100–$1,800

For context, replacing a single halogen bulb at a dealership could total $250+, while DIY replacements might cost under $20. Always verify your vehicle’s requirements and shop around for quotes.

[shardthefuckingwhajje]

WARNING FOR FLASHING LIGHTS

astatine 210 in the cutecore pile

@elementcattos

[toonsandwich]

Art of Bromine from @elementcattos

[dreamnight0808]

QUICK ASK - Clozers and F

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I’m trying to read all of the asks😅

[halogenrobotics]

Forgot to update this, but i ended up getting third place

More photos here.

You can see the fights here.

[kply-industries]

[aeonix-posts]

Council meeting from TFP rewritten into my au :3

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"It's not just! Megatronus, homicide and violence is not the *answer!*"

Orion blurted from below the platform of which Megatronus stood upon. Distraught present in his expression.

"This is not the way to.. to peace, —to justice! You *promised* you'd do this through peaceful means!"

He shouted at Megatronus, his expression one of annoyance while he stared at Orion in disdain. Orion turned his helm to face the bots whomst bred malice and lifelong hatred among cybertronians, and walked up the steps to level ground with his partner upon the platform.

"High Council, I plead of you! *Demolish* the caste system, it only introduces greed and selfishness to newly formed bots. It— it's horrible! We can solve this by slowly integrating low caste bots and high caste bots into a normal life. We could *resolve* discrimination and hatred amongst the ranks!"

Orion shouted from below the high podium that the High Council were seated in. Sentinel Zeta Prime began muttering to the other council members, Halogen taking notes of everything. Sigil sitting atop his podium with a gavel resting in his servo.

The spectator bots murmured amongst themselves, the voices melting into each other that none of it was understandable in either Megatronus or Orion's audio receptors.

Sigil hit his gavel, and with a loud bang the entire room went quiet. Orion put confidence in his stance, a backbone if you will.

"If we do not tear down the caste system then more fights and rallies will break out, I beg you, do not allow our world to be infected by greed that comes from those who oppress and resentment from those who *are* oppressed!"

Orion spoke to the council, his words logical, his methods peaceful, and his goal just. Megatronus stared at him in disbelief, his vents stalling with each inhale and exhale.

He *knew* it would be hard to convince the council to name him prime; but never did he think that his own partner, his lover, his *lacuna* to join the conversation and make him look so.. so *cruel* in front of *all of Cybertron* so casually.

But before Orion could spout more words, he was cut off by Zetas voice. Everyone's optics darted to look at the prime, even Megatronus.

"You, Orion Pax, a data clerk at the Iacons hall of archives, apprentice of Alpha Trion, have moved the council's sparks and processors. And for the first time since the Golden Age, stands someone *worthy* of being a prime-"

"**WHAT!?**"

Zeta was cut off by shout coming from behind Orion. Blazing Azure optics wide and glowing brightly, filled with rage and resentment. Megatronus glared the council down, his EM field *flared* with anger that everyone in the room could feel it.

They all unanimously lurched at the feeling of the gladiators strong EM field, even the Council was startled by it suddenly lashing out. Orion snapped his helm back to look at him, sky blue optics wide in shock and concern, maybe even *fear*.

"I slaved away in the mines, obeying every order my superiors told me! I fought in the gladiatorial pit, risked life and limb for a name! I dragged myself through the mud and covered myself in energon just to be here, and you.. you name a mere *clerk* a ***PRIME!?***"

The spectator bots whispered in their seats, casting horrified gazes at Megatronus. The jury also spoke with each other, the jury being the council. Halogen had to pause momentarily to cast a gaze at the gladiator before quickly returning to his work of highlighting and taking notes of the session.

"You, who claims to dislike slaves like myself so much for ‘starting a revolution’, and yet did not think for a moment that you would cause more resentment and anger by looking down upon me in front of our *entire race*! That you would get multiple bots to side with you, but instead would get several dozen bots siding against you and start an *assault*. You, who was ready to murder millions of slaves and low caste bots for the sake of your petty feelings. You are hypocrites, shallow bots that just wanted to kill. To *murder!*"

"Megatronus!-"

The gladiator shifted his glare to Orion, a loud growl rumbling deep inside his systems. The clerk almost jumped when he looked at him.

"And *you*. You promised you'd help me, to build a better society for *EVERYONE*! I should have trusted what Soundwave told me, I should've **NEVER** trusted you I knew that a bot with your status helping those who are expendable be too good an *illusion*, you turned your back on me like everyone else!"

"I've been forsaken by Primus, I've had to fight to get anything I need. And yet *still* takes *everything* from me!"

Coolant started gathering in Megatronus' optics, but he quickly wiped them away. Every vent he took was shaky, you could feel his EM field *prickling* with an unexplainable sorrow.

"And maybe, just *maybe*, in another universe, you'd had loved me— instead of *wishing me love*. That *maybe* in some other universe, you wouldn't take everything from me. —That you'd look in the mirror and think just for a moment, "Am I doing this right?" Is *that* wanted you wanted to hear, Pax?"

Orion could see the tints of crimson in his Azure optics, he tried to reach out to his partner but he just stood there— like the coward he is.

Everything felt like a blurr, everything went silent for Orion, an annoying ringing residing in his audio receptors. But he could hear Zeta yelling at Megatronus, but all he did was just *stand* there— optics shaking and his vents stalling with every breath. It all happened so fast, *too fast*.

And then everything came back to him, he snapped back to the harsh reality. And all he could see was Megatronus, the same Megatronus he had loved since the first day they met, the same Megatronus he held close and accepted with open arms with no hesitation or second thought. The same, yet somehow, so different from who he was.

The gladiator was already walking away from the platform when the clerk came back to his senses, he tried to scream, beg, yell, chase and reach for him— but he couldn't. He was a coward and he knew it, he knew that deep down he always doubted Megatronus, judged and criticized him for everything he's done. He knew that deep inside his aching, crying, spark that he still saw him.. as a ***monster.***

[kestrel-tree]

Neurotypical after a successful social interaction: That was fun, it was great to see them again!

Me after a successful social interaction: I made such a normal amount of eye contact. I deserve some cheese.

[elementcattos]

opinions on these

(encountered in my chemistry class)

[amanitavirosalt]

I think cesium would be, like, so tasty. It's gold metallic liquid. It's ichor. I feel like you would ascend to godhood. Sadly, you just explode if you drink it. That won't stop me if I get my hands on it. Same with mercury, but to a lesser extent.

[redbootsindoriath]

You guys haven't yet met the last two protagonists in my main WIP trilogy. The ironic part is these were the first two characters I came up with for the story...

There, now I have the whole collection on the blog.

I'm still doing character design stuff so I don't know if these are exactly the final looks for either of them, but they're close enough to what I'm going for right now that I don't mind posting them.

[sngl-led-auto-lights]

Do you think the new blue/white headlights on cars are a dazzle hazard?

The prevalence of modern blue LED and halogen headlights (typically 4,000-6,500K) creates certain glare hazards, particularly due to their brightness, color spectrum, and design flaws. The following is a detailed analysis of these risks and their causes:

1. Blue-white light and glare mechanisms

Higher color temperature: Modern headlights, such as Philips WhiteVision H4 (4,100-4,200K) and aftermarket LEDs (up to 6,500K), have very little blue light below 6,500K, and increase the amount of blue light output above 6,500K as the color temperature increases, reaching pure blue light at 10,000K. Due to Rayleigh scattering, blue wavelengths (450-495 nm) are scattered more strongly in the human eye, amplifying the perception of glare by 3-5 times compared to higher color temperature halogen bulbs (3,000K).

Retinal effects: Blue light suppresses melatonin secretion and reduces night vision adaptation, especially for older drivers and those with cataracts or astigmatism.

2. Design and regulatory loopholes

LED power is too high: Cheap aftermarket LED kits (such as the 30,000 lumen bulb sold on DHgate) often exceed the brightness limit of road regulations, and the beam is improperly aligned, and LED bulbs that cannot adjust the light pattern cause dangerous scatter.

Height and alignment issues: SUVs and trucks with high-mounted headlights (70-90 cm ground clearance) will shine the beam directly onto the windshield of cars. Studies show that SUVs have 40% more glare complaints than cars.

Loose standards: US regulations (FMVSS 108) allow headlights to have a maximum brightness of 700,000 candela, while the EU limits it to 425,000 candela. Many countries lack strict color temperature restrictions.

3. Safety Risks and Driver Complaints

Accident Statistics: In the UK, 67% of drivers report slowing down due to glare, and 64% believe that overly bright headlights may have caused a collision.

Age-related Vulnerabilities: Drivers over 50 have 50% slower pupil constriction, making them more susceptible to sudden glare.

Confusion with Emergency Vehicles: Blue lights (e.g. 10,000K LEDs) may mimic police/emergency vehicle lights, e.g. Arizona bans blue headlights.

4. Mitigation Measures

Regulatory Updates: The EU will mandate adaptive matrix headlights (automatically adjust the beam) by 2027 to reduce glare. Japan plans to limit headlight color temperature to 5,000K.

Technology Solutions:

Laser-Assisted Beams: Precisely focused beam patterns (e.g. Audi’s laser system) minimize stray glare.

Anti-glare coating: High-end bulbs like Philips WhiteVision use UV-blocking quartz glass to reduce scatter.

Adjustable light pattern LEDs: High-end bulbs like SNGL use LED bulbs that can be adjusted by rotating the chuck to minimize dark areas and glare in the light pattern.

Driver education: Promote proper headlight height calibration checks and avoid non-compliant aftermarket kits.

Conclusion: Clear danger requires action While blue-white headlights can improve driver visibility, poor regulation of their intensity and color spectrum poses measurable risks. Solutions require stricter global standards, smarter adaptive technology, and public awareness. Until then, drivers should prioritize road-legal bulbs (such as 4,100K halogen lamps) and avoid aftermarket LED lamps with color temperatures exceeding 6500k.

For those affected, anti-glare glasses (yellow/amber lenses) or adjusting the rearview mirror to "night mode" can reduce discomfort. Regulators must urgently address this conflict between innovation and safety.