#PCB puzzle

[sukimas]

On Shrine Maidens, Gods, and the History of Gensoukyou

My personal opinion is that shrine maiden #13 (from the PCB prologue) is Reimu's predecessor; the attitude that she holds is similar to PC-98 Reimu's, in that both seem to be aware of youkai as a problem but neither act especially threatened by them. The "kind of an airhead" trait seems to be common among shrine maidens.

Now, why do I think that she's the thirteenth shrine maiden since Gensoukyou was founded, specifically? That's primarily because the Hakurei Shrine has... well... a lot wrong with it in the modern day. A god of youkai extermination is working alongside youkai.

Explicitly not for the purposes of youkai extermination, at that:

You could see them as a collaborator in the Gensoukyou project, except for this:

If they were aware and a willing architect of Reimu's job being just "to balance between humans and youkai" rather than "to tend the shrine", it would be hard for them to be angry because she's always off doing her job. I think it's quite likely that they're angry about the fact that A.) They've been forgotten entirely and B.) Their shrine maiden is working with youkai instead of exterminating them.

There's another piece of the puzzle in terms of their role in Gensoukyou:

A youkai calling the Hakurei Shrine her shrine. Not "our" shrine, like you'd expect if the Hakurei God was a collaborator on this project- Yukari's shrine specifically. (Of course, we can conclude from the "god of youkai extermination" and "the god of this shrine is angry" comments that Yukari isn't a god playing at being a youkai, either.) The Hakurei Shrine, as it currently stands, is something that you can consider an "artificial creation of youkai."

Rinnosuke comes to a similar conclusion.

So, the Hakurei Shrine is a defiled mockery of a shrine, that much is true. But what does that have to do with shrine maiden lifespans? Well, if the shrine was created in its current form alongside Gensoukyou, that implies about 140 years of history. (138, to be specific, but let's not bother with the details. This will still be on my blog by 2025, hopefully.) We get the 13th Hakurei shrine maiden's inscription (presumably before the year 1996, since she's not Reimu.) describing the current conditions of Gensoukyou as similar to those of the PC-98 games.

However, how do we know that she's the 13th shrine maiden since Gensoukyou was created, rather than simply since the Hakurei Shrine was founded? Well, it's a simple process of inference. The Hakurei Shrine prior to Gensoukyou as it is today was likely a proper youkai-exterminating shrine.

That it has become what it is now is a surprising discontinuity.

There aren't any records that remain to tell what the Hakurei God's name is, which is somewhat odd; you'd think that in a land which has been known as a place where youkai extermination is necessary for hundreds of years, people would remember that there was a god of it.

That is to say, the records probably didn't just stop being kept; they were probably deliberately lost, or destroyed. But we have the 13th Hakurei Shrine Maiden's inscription of Gensoukyou's current state- so it isn't like all records of what happen with the shrine disappear.

It's easy to infer, under these conditions, what happened. The god of youkai extermination, losing influence as youkai also lost influence, had a shrine that nobody visited any more. Youkai viewed that shrine as a good keystone for the barrier surrounding Gensoukyou, due to its location, and revived it, beginning a new series of shrine maidens entirely; the first Hakurei shrine maiden was, of course, the first since that revival. The god in there didn't gain anything from this, of course; there's no reason for the youkai to allow it to, and in fact it would be quite inconvenient if people knew the shrine's blessing was really youkai extermination.

But 14 shrine maidens is quite a lot in 140 years. That's an average tenure of a little more than 9 years per shrine maiden! (Excluding Reimu, it's around 8.5). It was, of course, a fairly dangerous job prior to the spell card rules; we don't know how dangerous, though. Or do we?

Thank you very much, Komachi, for solving the mystery of the shrine.

[andmaybegayer]

Last Monday of the Week 2025-06-02

Sumer.

Listening: I have had the Miike Snow track My Trigger stuck in my head for days because it's good.

This has the two guys from the other music video also, but now as the leaders of the USA and Russia doing some erotic nuclear deterrence.

It would maybe be too much to call this Hyperpop but it is close to hyperpop, and actually I think there is a CharliXCX feature on one of the songs in this album.

Reading: I have been both reading and listening to Song of Myself by Walt Whitman, downstream of some of my philosophy posting when I realized I was trending towards a kind of industrial transcendentalism.

Listening here provided by The Memory Palace, by Nate DiMeo, who did a reading of this before the 2016 elections, and which I had reached but not listened to as I have been going through those archives a few months back.

Several parts of this are compelling as part of the kind of industrial transcendentalism I found myself writing, like the rough boundaries of the self:

I am not an earth nor an adjunct of an earth, I am the mate and companion of people, all just as immortal and fathomless as myself, (They do not know how immortal, but I know.) Every kind for itself and its own, for me mine male and female, For me those that have been boys and that love women, For me the man that is proud and feels how it stings to be slighted, For me the sweet-heart and the old maid, for me mothers and the mothers of mothers, For me lips that have smiled, eyes that have shed tears, For me children and the begetters of children.

Or towards the idea that there is a history in all things, not just the things seen as good or successful

With music strong I come, with my cornets and my drums, I play not marches for accepted victors only, I play marches for conquer’d and slain persons. Have you heard that it was good to gain the day? I also say it is good to fall, battles are lost in the same spirit in which they are won. I beat and pound for the dead, I blow through my embouchures my loudest and gayest for them. Vivas to those who have fail’d! And to those whose war-vessels sank in the sea! And to those themselves who sank in the sea! And to all generals that lost engagements, and all overcome heroes! And the numberless unknown heroes equal to the greatest heroes known!

Transcendentalism is an interesting philosophy because it is kind of a "this must hit so hard if you're stupid" philosophy but I do also get it, and I think it is particularly compelling as The American philosophy, something that can try to reconcile expansionism with multiculturalism, imperialism with cosmopolitanism,

Watching: At a good movie night, Zardoz, which is so much of a movie. Bad movie night is at times somewhat samey because the issues with the movies are so often technical, that they are not just bad movies, but bad productions. Zardoz is both a good movie and well produced, but it is also you know. Weird.

It is a funny look at like, 70's semi-fringe English politics. You can see how that culture would produce this.

Making: Galena modernization project, some PCB layout and more part hunting because I realized I had made some other poor choices and had to change supplier to DigiKey.

Almost done sewing the near-forgotten silk pillowcase, which will hopefully be finished tonight or tomorrow night. It's not hard but it is so easy to lose track of a project, you know how it is.

Playing: Beat Skin Deep, which was great. The individual levels are usually home to at least one capital P Puzzle but also just well designed to force you into odd corners. I feel like making it harder would defeat the point, part of the fun is not that defeating the pirates is hard, but that doing so cleanly is almost impossible, so it's important that they are easy to kill but very very very messy. Yes, I can take down a heavy pirate pretty easily, but doing so will probably wipe out every appliance in ten meters and spray fire and glass everywhere.

I hope that the increased visibility on this will lead to a healthier modding scene than the one I found when I finally got around to Quadrilateral Cowboy. A Modding Demo Museum is already available and I've seen some levels, so we can hope.

Tools and Equipment: I have been running a private headscale node for my tailnet for a while, but it broke and I decided to try out the Official Tailscale Experience for a moment. It's really nice! If you need a VPN Right Now and don't want to think too hard about setup, Official Tailscale is really polished, and has a generous free tier made possible by the fact that by design you send hardly any information to their servers. Obviously, headscale is more private, but this definitely has upsides especially if you want to use it for, say, ad-hoc adding people to your LAN for gaming or resource access. Tailscale is mostly just Very Smart Wireguard so it's not like it's too hard to understand.

[mechanical-creature]

found this WowWee Roboraptor at a thrift store. There were actually two of them on the shelf. According to the sticker it came from RadioShack.

Something had really gnawed one of the claws and there was green paint, and it was full of dust, so I took the whole thing apart and cleaned it thoroughly. The design is pretty cool.

There are too many things for me to list. There's hidden buttons everywhere, and this board. I have never seen a toy PCB have trim pots in any decade. What is there to adjust? And a giant exposed copper diamond. And a blob chip, on a breakout board with labelled pins. Doesn't that cost more? This thing is mechanically and electronically complicated for a toy, and there seem to be a lot of corners uncut. Very interesting. Also there are so many different kinds of screw that you have to go to great lengths to keep them organized.

After cleaning it I made an attempt at retrobrighting the plastic. It may have done something. I 3D modeled and printed a new claw, and put it on the arm. I might paint it later. There was also a broken spring anchor that I fixed.

Now there is an app to control this guy. But it relies on specific hardware and an older Android version. I found this on GitHub

Which contains raw IR data for the basic direction controls, and later they figure out how to decode all the signals. I tried transmitting with one of my ESP8266s, but had no luck. However, I found I could transmit the raw signals with a Flipper Zero through the CLI, and I put them in an IR remote file. Now I have a controller for it, though I can't control the moods or anything.

I still wonder what's up with that PCB. With the chips so easily accessible, maybe I can do some hacking?

Tbh this is way more fun for me than if I just bought this toy new and it worked. Buying it damaged with no controller was like getting a free puzzle

[dramionenextgeneration]

Just how to Choose the most effective Board to Board Port for Your PCB Design?

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The Omega-3 Paradox: Dr. Elana’s Quest for the Perfect Balance

by UEVS and the creative power of AI

Dr Elana contemplating about her ongoing omega-3 fatty acid research project in the Arctic:

The Arctic wind howled outside as Dr. Elana leaned over her research station’s bioreactor. Inside, billions of Schizochytrium microalgae floated in nutrient-rich water, their golden lipids shimmering under the dim lab light. She had spent years unlocking the secrets of omega-3 fatty acids, but the deeper she dug, the more complex the story became.

The world had long celebrated DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) as the ultimate brain-boosting, heart-protecting, anti-inflammatory compounds. But recent research had revealed hidden risks, particularly a potential link to atrial fibrillation (AF) and the problematic conversion rates of ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) to DHA/EPA. If she was going to bring the perfect omega-3 supplement to the world—one that was sustainable, safe, and effective—she needed to understand every variable.

The Ancient Omega-3 Connection

Elana’s journey began with the realization that omega-3s were essential to human evolution. Early humans who migrated toward coastal regions thrived on diets rich in marine omega-3s, fueling brain expansion, cognitive function, and problem-solving skills. DHA, in particular, became the foundation of human intelligence, making up a quarter of the brain’s fat content.

Yet, modern humans had strayed from this evolutionary blueprint.

Instead of consuming EPA and DHA directly, most people relied on plant-based omega-3s like flaxseeds and walnuts, believing they were getting the same benefits. But the truth was far more complicated.

The Conversion Bottleneck: Why ALA Alone Isn’t Enough

Elana pulled up the latest conversion rate studies. The numbers were shocking.

ALA → EPA conversion: Only 5-10%

ALA → DHA conversion: A dismal 0.5-3%

That meant that even massive amounts of flaxseeds wouldn’t provide enough DHA for optimal brain and heart health. Worse, the modern Western diet flooded with omega-6 fatty acids (vegetable oils, processed foods, grain-fed meat) further blocked this conversion, leaving most people chronically deficient in DHA and EPA.

Solution: She had to bypass the conversion problem by providing direct DHA and EPA from algae, eliminating the inefficiencies of plant-based omega-3 sources.

The Sustainability Dilemma: Fish Oil vs. Algae Oil

Historically, fish oil had been the gold standard for omega-3s. But the cost was environmental destruction.

Overfishing had depleted marine ecosystems.

Mercury, PCBs, and heavy metals contaminated many fish oil sources.

The oxidation problem—fish oil was prone to rancidity, reducing its benefits.

Elana’s bioreactor-grown microalgae offered a game-changing alternative:

Same DHA and EPA as fish oil, but 100% plant-based.

Free from ocean contaminants.

Scalable without harming marine life.

She was on the brink of revolutionizing omega-3 nutrition. But there was still one major issue—bioavailability.

The Bioavailability Puzzle: Not All Omega-3s Are Equal

One of the most overlooked factors in omega-3 supplementation was absorption efficiency.

Elana knew that not all omega-3s were absorbed equally:

Fish oil (triglyceride form): Moderately absorbable.

Krill oil (phospholipid form): More bioavailable, but overfishing was a concern.

Algae oil (mostly triglycerides): Sustainable, but needed an absorption boost.

She discovered a critical limitation—algae naturally produce DHA and EPA in triglyceride form, not phospholipid form. This meant that while algae-derived omega-3s were sustainable, they did not naturally have the superior absorption rate of krill oil.

Solution: Some researchers had begun enhancing algae-derived omega-3 supplements by incorporating phospholipids into the formulation. By blending algae oil with phospholipid carriers, they mimicked the bioavailability advantages of krill oil without harming marine life. This method ensured faster absorption into cell membranes and greater effectiveness at lower doses.

But as she refined her formulation, a new challenge emerged.

The Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Risk: The Unexpected Side Effect

Recent studies had shown a disturbing trend—high doses of DHA and EPA (>1g per day) were linked to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF).

Why?

Omega-3s alter heart cell excitability, which may trigger irregular rhythms in some individuals.

Blood-thinning effects could interact with pre-existing heart conditions.

Increased vagal tone (a parasympathetic nervous system effect) might lead to electrical instability in the heart.

Who was most at risk?

People with a history of AF or arrhythmias.

Older adults (>65 years old).

Those taking high doses (>1g per day).

But did this mean omega-3s were dangerous? No. (for most people)

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Quiz

Instructions:

This quiz contains 30 questions about DHA & EPA, their health benefits, risks, bioavailability, sustainability, and recent research. The questions are a mix of multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer types.

📌 Quiz Questions

Section 1: General Knowledge (10 Questions)

Which of the following is the most bioavailable form of omega-3? a) ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) b) DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) c) EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) d) Omega-6 fatty acids

What is the primary function of DHA in the human body? a) Supports muscle growth b) Strengthens bones c) Maintains brain and nervous system health d) Aids in digestion

Which of the following sources contain the highest levels of DHA and EPA? a) Walnuts b) Chia seeds c) Salmon d) Avocado

Which omega-3 fatty acid is best known for its anti-inflammatory effects? a) ALA b) DHA c) EPA d) Linoleic acid

True or False: The human body efficiently converts ALA into DHA and EPA.

What is the ideal omega-6 to omega-3 ratio for optimal health? a) 20:1 b) 4:1 c) 1:10 d) 1:1

Which of the following are possible side effects of excessive omega-3 consumption? (Select all that apply) a) Increased bleeding risk b) High blood pressure c) Atrial fibrillation (AF) d) Increased risk of blood clotting

Which of the following omega-3 sources is the most sustainable? a) Farmed salmon b) Wild-caught tuna c) Krill oil d) Algae oil

Which of the following statements is false? a) Fish oil naturally contains phospholipid-bound DHA and EPA b) DHA and EPA help protect against neurodegenerative diseases c) Omega-3s oxidize easily if not stored properly d) The body can produce DHA and EPA from omega-6 fatty acids

Fill in the blank: The primary function of EPA in the body is to reduce _______.

Section 2: Biochemistry and Absorption (10 Questions)

True or False: Algae naturally produce omega-3s in phospholipid form.

What is the primary factor that reduces the conversion of ALA to DHA and EPA? a) High omega-6 intake b) High fiber diet c) Increased vitamin C levels d) High water intake

What is the approximate conversion rate of ALA to DHA in the human body? a) 50% b) 25% c) 10% d) Less than 3%

Which omega-3 supplement form has the highest absorption rate? a) Triglyceride b) Ethyl ester c) Phospholipid d) Free fatty acid

What is a major advantage of algae-based omega-3 over fish oil? a) Higher bioavailability b) Free from heavy metal contamination c) Contains more EPA d) Converts more efficiently in the body

Fill in the blank: A major antioxidant used to prevent omega-3 oxidation in supplements is _______.

Which of the following can help protect omega-3 oils from oxidation? (Select all that apply) a) Storing them in dark bottles b) Refrigeration c) Adding vitamin C d) Keeping them exposed to sunlight

True or False: High doses of omega-3s are always beneficial for heart health.

Which nutrient supports DHA absorption and utilization in the body? a) Magnesium b) Vitamin D3 c) Zinc d) Calcium

Short Answer: Explain why omega-3s from krill oil are more bioavailable than standard fish oil.

Section 3: Health & Risk Factors (10 Questions)

Which group is most at risk of omega-3 deficiency? a) People who eat a Mediterranean diet b) Vegans and vegetarians c) People who consume a lot of fish d) People who take fish oil supplements

True or False: Omega-3s help regulate inflammation in the body.

What is a potential cardiovascular risk associated with high-dose omega-3 supplementation? a) Heart attack b) Atrial fibrillation c) High cholesterol d) Stroke

Which of the following conditions has omega-3 supplementation been shown to benefit? (Select all that apply) a) Depression b) Rheumatoid arthritis c) Macular degeneration d) Type 1 diabetes

Fill in the blank: Omega-3s may help reduce symptoms of ______, a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects focus and behavior.

Which omega-3 has the strongest impact on mood and mental health? a) ALA b) DHA c) EPA d) Linoleic acid

What is the main reason why omega-3s are recommended during pregnancy? a) To reduce nausea b) To support fetal brain development c) To prevent weight gain d) To increase blood pressure

Short Answer: How does omega-3 supplementation affect joint health?

True or False: DHA is more important than EPA for brain function.

Which condition is omega-3 supplementation least likely to improve? a) Cognitive decline b) Hair growth c) Inflammation d) Cardiovascular health

📌 Answer Key & Explanations

📌 Answer Key & Explanations

Section 1: General Knowledge

b) DHA – DHA is the most bioavailable omega-3, crucial for brain health.

c) Maintains brain and nervous system health – DHA is essential for cognitive function.

c) Salmon – Fatty fish are the richest sources of DHA & EPA.

c) EPA – EPA is known for its strong anti-inflammatory effects.

False – The body converts ALA to DHA and EPA at extremely low rates.

b) 4:1 – An optimal omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is 1:1 to 4:1 for reducing inflammation.

a) Increased bleeding risk, c) Atrial fibrillation (AF) – High omega-3 doses can thin the blood and increase AF risk.

d) Algae oil – Algae oil is the most sustainable omega-3 source.

a) Fish oil naturally contains phospholipid-bound DHA and EPA – Fish oil contains omega-3s in triglyceride or ethyl ester forms, not phospholipid form.

Inflammation – EPA is particularly effective at reducing inflammation.

Section 2: Biochemistry and Absorption

False – Algae naturally produce omega-3s in triglyceride form, not phospholipid form.

a) High omega-6 intake – Excess omega-6 competes with omega-3s for enzyme pathways, reducing conversion.

d) Less than 3% – The body converts less than 3% of ALA to DHA.

c) Phospholipid – Omega-3s in phospholipid form (like in krill oil) have the highest bioavailability.

b) Free from heavy metal contamination – Algae-based omega-3s are mercury-free, unlike fish oil.

Astaxanthin – Astaxanthin is a strong antioxidant used to prevent omega-3 oxidation.

a) Storing them in dark bottles, b) Refrigeration – These prevent oxidation and maintain omega-3 integrity.

False – High doses of omega-3s may increase AF risk.

b) Vitamin D3 – Vitamin D3 enhances DHA absorption and function.

Krill oil contains omega-3s in phospholipid form, which are more easily absorbed into cell membranes compared to fish oil’s triglyceride form.

Section 3: Health & Risk Factors

b) Vegans and vegetarians – They lack direct DHA & EPA sources.

True – Omega-3s regulate inflammation by balancing pro- and anti-inflammatory pathways.

b) Atrial fibrillation – High doses of omega-3s have been linked to an increased risk of AF.

a) Depression, b) Rheumatoid arthritis, c) Macular degeneration – Omega-3s support mental health, joint health, and eye health.

ADHD – Omega-3s, particularly DHA, help with focus and behavior in ADHD patients.

c) EPA – EPA has the strongest effects on mood and mental health.

b) To support fetal brain development – DHA is essential for fetal brain growth.

Omega-3s reduce joint inflammation, improve lubrication, and may slow arthritis progression.

True – DHA is the most important omega-3 for brain function.

b) Hair growth – While omega-3s support many bodily functions, they don’t significantly impact hair growth.

📌 Scoring System

25-30 correct: 🏆 Omega-3 Expert – You have an advanced understanding of omega-3 science!

18-24 correct: 💡 Well-Informed – You know a lot, but there's room to refine your knowledge.

10-17 correct: 🧐 Needs Improvement – Time to focus on the details and learn more!

0-9 correct: 📖 Time to Learn! – You’re just getting started, keep going!

📌 Most Important References (With Explanations)

National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Health

Covers recommended intake, absorption, and benefits of DHA & EPA. (https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/)

American Heart Association – Omega-3s and Cardiovascular Health

Discusses how omega-3s affect heart health, including benefits and risks. (https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/fats/omega-3-fatty-acids)

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) – Omega-3 and Atrial Fibrillation

Recent study linking high-dose omega-3s to increased AF risk. (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2788645)

Harvard Health – Fish Oil vs. Algae Oil

Comparison of fish oil and algae oil sustainability and bioavailability. (https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/fish-oil-vs-algae-oil-which-omega-3-supplement-is-better-2020090721666)

[lhdpcb]

The Ultimate Guide to PCB SMT Assembly in Industrial Manufacturing

In the rapidly evolving world of industrial manufacturing, printed circuit board (PCB) surface mount technology (SMT) assembly plays a critical role in the production of electronic products. This comprehensive guide delves into the complexities of PCB SMT assembly within the industrial manufacturing space, providing valuable insights into processes, equipment, best practices, and emerging technologies that improve PCB production efficiency and quality. From understanding the basics of PCB assembly to exploring the latest advances and environmental considerations, this guide serves as a roadmap for navigating the complexities of SMT assembly in an industrial setting.

Introduction to PCB SMT Assembly

If you’ve ever wondered how those tiny components magically assemble onto your circuit board, welcome to the world of PCB SMT assembly! This article will walk you through the ins and outs of this fascinating process.

Learn the Basics of PCB Assembly

Let’s start with the basics - PCB assembly is like putting together a high-tech puzzle, but we’re not talking about your grandma’s kitchen table, we’re talking about precision machines and cutting-edge technology.

Types of PCB Assembly Processes

There’s more than one way to skin a circuit board - from surface mount technology (SMT) to through-hole assembly, each process has its own characteristics and advantages. Let’s delve into the world of PCB assembly processes and uncover the differences.

Overview of Industrial Manufacturing Processes

Industrial manufacturing is the backbone of turning circuit designs into tangible products. Let’s peek behind the scenes and see the magic that happens in the world of PCB assembly.

Overview of Industrial Manufacturing for PCB Assembly

Imagine a symphony of machines, skilled technicians, and some futuristic technology - that’s industrial manufacturing in a nutshell. We’ll explore how this orchestra works together to create the perfect circuit board.

Comparison of SMT vs. Through-hole Assembly

It’s a battle between SMT and through-hole assembly - the dynamic duo of PCB assembly. In a battle of efficiency and reliability, which one comes out on top? Let’s find out.

Importance of SMT Assembly in PCB Manufacturing

SMT assembly is the unsung hero of PCB manufacturing, bringing efficiency and miniaturization. But like any superhero, it also comes with its own set of challenges. Let’s uncover the hidden strengths and weaknesses of SMT assembly.

Advantages of SMT Assembly

Why do manufacturers swear by SMT assembly? Faster production speeds, smaller form factors, and better performance are just the tip of the iceberg. Get ready to learn why SMT assembly is the golden child of PCB manufacturing.

Challenges and Limitations of SMT Assembly

Not everything is smooth sailing in the world of SMT assembly. From component placement accuracy to thermal issues, there are obstacles to overcome. Let’s take a look at the challenges and limitations that keep manufacturers on their toes.

Key Components and Equipment for SMT Assembly

You can’t bake a delicious cake without the right ingredients and tools, and the same is true for SMT assembly. Let’s explore the essential components and equipment that work wonders in the world of PCB manufacturing.

Overview of SMT Components

From resistors to capacitors, SMT components are the building blocks of modern electronics. Get ready to enter the world of tiny but mighty components that make your gadgets tick.

[archoneddzs15]

Sega Saturn - Arcade Gears Volume 3 - Wonder 3 (Three Wonders)

Title: Arcade Gears Volume 3 - Wonder 3 / ワンダー３ アーケードギアーズ Vol. 3

Developer/Publisher: Capcom / MBA International / XING Entertainment

Release date: 5 March 1998

Catalogue No.: T-26107G

Genre: Compilation / Variety (Platformer + Shooting + Puzzle)

Arcade Gears were XING's attempt to cash in on the late 90's retro fad that was sweeping Japan. And to be fair to XING they brought us some far better games than the likes of Irem, Nihonbusan (Nichibutsu), and even Konami with their pitiful MSX Collection. Of course, XING didn't actually make any of the games on their Arcade Gears series since most came from Taito but in this case, we have some little gems from Capcom. Makes me wonder why Capcom didn't release these as part of their Capcom Generations series.

Wonder 3 (aka Three Wonders outside Japan) was actually an arcade game collection of 3 games released on one PCB board. The player could select which game from the 3 he/she wanted to play. OK, let's get down to the games on this collection. First up we have Roosters [Chariot wo Sagashite] (Midnight Wanderers: Quest for the Chariot / ルースターズ ～チャリオットを探して～) which is a sort of cheeky Indiana Jones rip-off platform action game starring two little cute characters played in what seems like the Ghouls N Ghosts engine. Second up is a shooter called Chariot [Tenkuu he no Tabi] (Chariot: Adventure through the Sky / チャリオット ～天空への旅～) which also stars the same characters that are used in Roosters. The third game is probably the weakest of the three. This time we have the puzzle game Donburu (Don't Pull / ドンプル).

All games on the collection are of high quality even though the puzzle one and the shooter come to think of it do look a little dated now. Roosters is definitely the winning game on this pack and without it, I'd actually give this collection a miss due to the simple fact that the Saturn has many great shooters and puzzle games already.

This version I have came with a free Gamest Gears mini magazine giving you the lowdown on all three games in great detail.

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Maximizing Design Flexibility with HDI Printed Circuit Boards

The realm of printed circuit boards (PCBs) has seen significant advancements in recent years, with High-Density Interconnect (HDI) PCBs emerging as a cornerstone of modern electronics design. HDI PCBs offer unparalleled design flexibility and compactness, making them ideal for applications requiring high performance in limited space. In this article, we delve into the world of HDI PCBs, exploring their key features, advantages, and the role they play in maximizing design flexibility. Additionally, we will examine the offerings of PCB-TOGO Electronic, Inc. in the realm of HDI PCB technology, showcasing how these innovative solutions are at the forefront of electronic design innovation.

What are HDI PCBs?

HDI, or High-Density Interconnect, Printed Circuit Boards are like the jigsaw puzzle masters of the electronics world. They pack a lot of components into a small space, making them perfect for devices that need to be slim and sleek, like your favorite smartphone.

Importance of Design Flexibility in PCBs

Design flexibility is crucial in PCBs because, let's be real, technology is always evolving. You don't want your PCB to be stuck in the past, like that old flip phone buried in your drawer. With design flexibility, you can adapt and upgrade your PCBs to keep up with the latest tech trends.

Advantages of HDI PCBs for Design Flexibility

HDI PCBs are like the Marie Kondo of circuit boards, helping you declutter and organize your components efficiently. With more components fitting into a smaller space, you can achieve higher functionality without the bulk.

Enhanced Signal Integrity

Forget about those communication breakdowns - HDI PCBs ensure that your signals travel smoothly and swiftly, like a well-oiled machine. This means your devices can perform at their best without any hiccups.

Key Features of PCB-TOGO Electronic's HDI PCBs

Advanced Layer Stack-Up Options

PCB-TOGO Electronic isn't just about basic stack-ups; they offer a variety of layering options like a delicious sandwich menu. With advanced layer stack-ups, you can customize your PCB design to suit your specific needs.

High-Density Interconnect Technologies

PCB-TOGO Electronic brings the heat with high-density interconnect technologies that make your PCBs sleek and efficient. It's like upgrading your old clunker to a high-performance sports car.

Design Considerations for Maximizing Flexibility

Utilizing Microvias and Blind Vias

Microvias and blind vias are like secret tunnels in your PCB, allowing signals to travel efficiently without getting stuck in traffic. By incorporating these features, you can optimize signal flow and maximize design flexibility.

Incorporating High-Speed Signal Routing

Just like the express lane on the highway, high-speed signal routing ensures that your signals reach their destination quickly and accurately. By strategically routing high-speed signals, you can prevent delays and bottlenecks in your PCB design.

So, with HDI PCBs and the expertise of PCB-TOGO Electronic, Inc., you can wave goodbye to clunky, outdated designs and say hello to sleek, high-performance circuit boards that can keep up with the fast-paced world of technology. 🚀

Case Studies: Applications of HDI PCBs in Industry

Automotive Electronics

In the fast-paced world of automotive electronics, HDI PCBs are the unsung heroes behind the smooth functioning of cutting-edge vehicle technologies. From advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) to in-vehicle infotainment systems, HDI PCBs provide the necessary compactness and efficiency to drive innovation on the roads.

Consumer Electronics

When it comes to our beloved gadgets, HDI PCBs play a crucial role in enhancing performance and design flexibility. Whether it's the sleek smartphones we can't live without or the smart home devices that make our lives easier, HDI PCBs enable manufacturers to pack more functionality into smaller spaces, ensuring that our devices keep getting smarter and more compact.

Future Trends in HDI PCB Technology

Integration of 5G and IoT

As we hurtle towards a hyper-connected future powered by 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT), HDI PCBs will be at the forefront of enabling seamless communication and data transfer. The integration of 5G and IoT technologies with HDI PCBs will drive the development of smarter, more efficient devices that are capable of handling vast amounts of data with lightning speed.

Miniaturization and Embedded Components

In the world of HDI PCB technology, the future is all about going smaller and embedding more components into confined spaces. As consumer demand for slimmer devices with enhanced functionality grows, manufacturers will rely on HDI PCBs to push the boundaries of miniaturization and integration. Get ready for devices that are not only smarter but also tinier than ever before.

Leveraging HDI PCBs for Design Innovation

In conclusion, HDI PCBs from PCB-togo Electronic, Inc. are not just circuit boards; they are the key to unlocking limitless design possibilities. From automotive to consumer electronics, these compact powerhouses are driving innovation across industries by offering unparalleled design flexibility and efficiency. By embracing the future trends in HDI PCB technology, designers and manufacturers can continue to push the boundaries of what's possible, creating a world where smart, sleek, and sophisticated devices are the new norm.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, HDI printed circuit boards have revolutionized the electronics industry by offering unparalleled design flexibility and performance. By understanding the key features and advantages of HDI PCBs, designers can leverage this technology to push the boundaries of innovation in electronic products. With PCB-TOGO Electronic, Inc. leading the way in providing cutting-edge HDI PCB solutions, the future of electronic design is bright and promising. Embracing the capabilities of HDI PCBs opens up endless possibilities for creating compact, high-performance devices that meet the evolving demands of today's technology-driven world.

Original Sources: https://pcbtogo.wordpress.com/2024/05/21/maximizing-design-flexibility-with-hdi-printed-circuit-boards/

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wait... what the heck? I was sort of able to read text in a dream in a semi-consistent manner. interesting.

anyway, dream: one of the students in a computer engineering class I was in came back from a trip to asia with a bunch of props for a puzzlehunt-style puzzle that he ran for us. me and one of the students who was not particularly into this part of the puzzle were deciphering some clues printed on the back of a motherboard pcb at a whiteboard.

(I might be listening to too much Escape This Podcast)

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The rules and methods of PCB puzzle

Do you want to know the rules and methods of PCB puzzle? Here to share with you PCB imposition tutorial skills, the five requirements of PCB imposition.

First of all, we have to make it clear, in order to facilitate the production and manufacturing, the PCB board jigsaw generally must be designed with Mark points, V-shaped grooves, and processing edges.

1. PCB jigsaw design

1.1 The frame (clamping edge) of the PCB splicing method should adopt a closed-loop control design scheme to ensure that the PCB splicing method is not easily deformed after being fixed on the fixture.

1.2 The total width of PCB splicing method is ≤260Mm (SIEMENS line) or ≤300mm (FUJI line); if it is necessary to apply glue automatically, the total width of PCB splicing method is 125mm × 180mm.

1.3 The appearance design of the PCB splicing method is as close to the square as possible, and it is strongly recommended to use the 2×2, 3×3, ... splicing method; but it is not necessary to combine the male and female boards;

2. pcb V slot

2.1 After opening the V-groove, the remaining thickness X should be (1/4～1/3) the plate thickness L, but the minimum thickness X must be ≥0.4mm. Restrictions are available for boards with heavy loads, and lower limits are available for boards with lighter loads.

2.2 The displacement S of the wound on the left and right sides of the V-groove should be less than 0 mm; because of the minimum reasonable thickness limit, the V-groove splicing method is not suitable for the board with the thickness less than 1.3mm.

3. Mark point

3.1 When setting the standard selection point, a clear and non-resistance area 1.5 mm larger than the selection point is generally vacant.

3.2 Used to assist the electronic optics of smt placement machine to accurately position the top corner of the PCB board with chip components at least two different measurement points, a whole PCB, the measurement points used for accurate positioning of the electronic optics are generally a whole PCB The relative position of the top corner; the measurement point for the precise positioning of the layered PCB electronic optics is generally at the top corner of the layered PCB pcb circuit board.

3.3 For components of QFP (square flat package) with wire spacing ≤0.5 mm and BGA (ball grid array package) with ball spacing ≤0.8 mm, in order to improve the precision of the chip, it is specified that the measurement is set at the two top corners of the IC point.

4. Processing edge

The border of the frame and the internal motherboard, the node between the motherboard and the motherboard cannot be large or extended components, and the edge of the electronic device and the PCBpcb circuit board should leave more than 0.5 mm of indoor space to ensure The laser cutting CNC blade is all working normally.

5. Precise positioning holes on the board

For the precise positioning of the entire PCB circuit board of the PCB circuit board and the standard mark for precise positioning of the fine-spaced components, under normal circumstances, the QFP with an interval of less than 0.65mm should be set at the top corner; used for the board PCB The precise positioning standard marks of the daughter board should be applied in pairs, arranged at the top corners of the precise positioning factors.

A good PCB designer should take into account the elements of production and manufacturing when developing the puzzle design plan to ensure convenient production and processing, improve productivity, and reduce product costs.0

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How It’s Made Index（S01~S10）

How It’s Made是由 Discovery Channel 制作一款王牌节目，又被翻译为制造的原理或造物小百科， 本片从2001年推出至今，涵盖了几乎所有的制造技术 ，非常适合机械专业和对此感兴趣的同学。希望大家享受这趟制造的艺术之旅！

第一季推出时间为2001-01-06至2001-03-31

S01E01 Aluminum foil, Snow Boards, Contact lenses, Bread. 铝箔，雪橇板，隐形眼镜，面包

本集看点：铝锭是如何一步步用轧制工艺压制成像纸一样薄的铝箔的；

S01E02 Compact Discs; Mozzarella Cheese; Pantyhose; Fluorescent Tubes. 光碟，奶酪，女式连袜裤，荧光灯管

本集看点：CD光盘是怎么从模具注塑出来的；玻璃管的热弯，以及荧光灯复杂的自动化制程；

S01E03 Toothpicks; Acrylic Bathtubs; Helicopters; Beer. 牙签，玻璃纤维增强塑料浴缸 ，直升机，啤酒

本集看点：牙签的制作，是类似于螺钉，是先用木材做成木板再切割而成；塑料的吸塑制程，玻璃纤维+树脂强化制程；碳纤维制作的飞机支架；

S01E04 Hearing Aids; 3-D Puzzles; Rubber Mats; Toilets 助听器，三维拼图，胶垫，抽水马桶

本集看点：用模具制作陶瓷的加工制程；

S01E05 Copy Paper; Jeans; Computers; Plate Glass 复印纸，牛仔裤，电脑，平板玻璃

本集看点： 浮法平板玻璃的制作过程；

S01E06 Nails and Staples; Safety Glasses; Fabrics; Bicycles 钉子，护目镜，布匹，自行车

本集看点：一卷钢丝的艺术之旅；透明塑胶模具的高亮抛光；线全自动编制成布；自行车架的焊接与喷涂工艺；

S01E07 Kayaks; Safety Boots; Electronic Signs; Cereals 皮划艇，安全靴，电子招牌，麦片粥

本集看点： 热塑性塑料的成型方法加工，不需要压力，只需要加热和摇晃即可；LED制成的大型广告或体育比赛显示屏

S01E08 Trucks; Adhesive Bandages; Computer Circuit Boards; Liquors 卡车，创口贴，计算机电路（PCB），酿酒（威士忌）

本集看点：SMT和波峰焊制程（单面器件），目前手机等产品已经主要使用回流焊制程；

S01E09 Steel; Apple Juice; Aircraft Landing Gear; Cosmetics 钢铁，苹果汁，起落架，化妆品

本集看点：钢铁是怎样练成的；车削和铣削加工，喷砂工艺，外观电镀处理；

S01E10 Holograms; Package Printing; Skin Culture; Canned Corn 全息摄影，包装盒，皮肤培植，罐装玉米

本集看点：还是不懂的全息摄影和底片冲洗；

S01E11 Plastic Bags; Solar Panels; Plastic Gasoline Containers; Hockey Sticks 塑料袋，太阳能电池板，塑料汽油桶，曲棍球棍

本集看点：塑料袋通过聚乙烯吹膜制程制作；吹塑制作塑料桶；

S01E12 Aluminum Screw Caps; Chocolate; Pills; Pasta 铝瓶盖，巧克力，药丸，面食

本集看点：铝合金的拉伸制程；

S01E13 Bicycle Helmets; Aluminum; Car Brakes; Lithium Batteries 自行车头盔，铝，汽车刹车，锂电池

本集看点：聚苯乙烯发泡注塑；电解铝制程，制作成铝锭；电池是怎么卷出来的；

本季资源链接： 

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:e1ec692441019f65979f29e09bc9f84b3bdf563e&dn

第二季推出时间为2002-09-07至2002-12-07

S02E01 Eyeglass Lenses; Granite; Potato Chips; Microprocessors 眼睛镜片，花岗石板，薯片，微处理器

本集看点：塑胶镜片的抛光和AR镀膜；芯片的封装制程；

S02E02 Honey; Fiber-Optics; Bricks; Pipe Organs 蜂蜜，光纤，砖块，管风琴

本集看点：玻璃管拉丝成为光纤；

S02E03 Personal Watercraft; Wine; Office Furniture; Ice Skates 水上摩托，葡萄酒，办公家具，溜冰鞋

S02E04 Winter Jackets; Animation; Mushrooms; Gold Rings 冬季夹克衫，动画片，蘑菇，金戒指

本集看点：用 熔模铸造工艺制作魔戒；

S02E05 Hydroponic Lettuce; Construction Wood; Recycling; Fishing Flies 水培莴苣，建筑木材，垃圾回收，假蝇饵

本集看点：完全工业化种菜；

S02E06 Diamond Cuttings; Wood Doors; Paintballs; Newspapers 切割钻石，木门，彩色球，报纸

S02E07 Carpets; Drinking Water; Laser Eye Surgery; Acoustic Guitars 地毯，饮用水，激光眼科手术，吉他

S02E08 Fiberglass Boats; Clothes Dryers; Bubble Gum; Fireworks 玻璃纤维艇，干衣机，泡泡糖，焰火

本集看点：玻璃纤维+树脂制作的船体上盖；钢板制作圆筒；

S02E09 Steel Safes; False Teeth; Airplanes; Maple Syrup 保险箱，假牙，轻型飞机，枫糖浆

本集看点：来了，玻璃纤维+树脂制作的飞机机身；

S02E10 Gummies; Aluminum Cans; Fish Farming; Bronze Sculptures 花色软糖，易拉罐，养鱼，青铜雕塑

本集看点：可口可乐，来一罐！

S02E11 Aluminum Pots and Pans; Artificial Limbs; Peanut Butter; High Intensity Light Bulbs 旋压铝制品，假肢，花生酱，高光灯泡

本集看点：用旋压而非拉伸制作的铝合金罐子和盖子，两种��式各有优势；

S02E12 Cars; Grocery Carts; Rapid Tooling and Prototyping; Collectible Coins 小汽车，购物车，快速模具成型，纪念币

本集看点：钣金的加工制程，电阻焊；3D打印树脂零件，浇铸工艺及其模具制作；银币复杂的图案转移过程；

S02E13 Ball Bearings; Electrical Wires; Lost Wax Process Casting; Automated Machines 轴承，电线，熔模铸造，自动化机器

本集看点：钢球的制造过程（冲压+研磨）； 熔模铸造的金属铸造件， 熔模本身也是通过模具制造的；极其舒适的全自动化制造过程合集；

本季资源链接：

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第三季推出时间为2003-10-01至2003-12-30

S03E01 Pre-inked Stamps; Cranberries; Cotton Yarn; Road Signs 原子章，酸果，棉纱，交通标志

本集看点：丝印网板的制作过程；

S03E02 Combination Locks; Pottery; Recreational Vehicles; Erasers 字码锁，陶器，休闲拖车，橡皮擦

本集看点：如何用模具制作陶罐；

S03E03 Wheel Loaders; Vegetable Oil; Hand Tools; Cotton Swabs 轮式装运机，植物油，手动工具，棉签

S03E04 Temporary Metal Fences; Asphalt Shingles; Polystyrene Products; Hard Candies 金属栅栏，沥青屋面板，泡沫板，花式硬糖

本集看点：泡沫发泡制程；

S03E05 Horse-drawn Carriages; Artificial Eyes; Dog and Cat Food; Mirrors 老式马车，假眼，猫粮和狗粮，镜子

S03E06 Yogurt; Candles; Neon Signs; Bookbindings 酸奶，蜡烛，霓虹灯，装订

S03E07 Prepared Mustard; Violins; Nuts and Bolts; Toilet Paper 芥末，小提琴，螺母螺帽，卫生纸

本集看点：螺杆的滚丝螺纹制程，螺母是钢丝在高温下压制而成的，螺母的螺纹后加工CNC制成；

S03E08 Fresh Cut Flowers; Adhesive Tape; Tofu; Lottery Tickets 鲜花，胶带，豆腐，彩票

S03E09 Inflatable Watercraft; Couscous; Modelling Dough; Wicker Products 充气筏，蒸粗麦粉，玩具胶泥，柳条编织

S03E10 Wind Generators; PVC Gloves; Thermo-Formed Glass; Fire Trucks 风力发电机，塑胶手套，热塑玻璃，消防车

本集看点：手工让平板玻璃热成型成精美盘子；

S03E11 Radiators; Hatchery Chicks; Filo Pastry; Cross-Country Skis 汽车散热器，孵蛋机，薄生面片，滑雪撬

S03E12 Electric Baseboard Heaters; Moulded Pulp Containers; Chicken; Video Games 电加热器，纸浆（鸡蛋）托盘，鸡肉，电脑游戏

本集看点：钣金连续冲压过程；

S03E13 Fire Fighter Boots; Garden Tools; Automated Machines; Gypsum Board 防火靴，园艺工具，自动化机械，石膏板

本集看点：新一期极其舒适的自动化流水线；

本季资源链接：

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第四季推出时间为2005-01-04至2005-03-29

S04E01 Plastic Bottles & Jars; Mail; Eggs; Handcrafted Wooden Pens 塑料瓶，邮件分拣，鸡蛋，木柄定制钢笔

本集看点：塑料瓶的吹塑制程（舒适）；鸡蛋是怎么生产的；

S04E02 Plastic Injection Moulds; Automotive Oil Filters; Filing Cabinets; Blown Glass 塑料注塑模具，汽车滤油器，档案柜，吹塑玻璃

本集看点：塑料注塑模具的加工制程：CNC加工、EDM电极加工，以及双色注塑过程；钣金柜子的加工制程；美女是如何吹玻璃的；

S04E03 High-Precision Cutting Tools; Stained Glass; Semi-Trailers; Recorders 钻头，拼花玻璃，拖车，木直笛

本集看点： 涡流加热，通过热处理后软化或硬化金属；

S04E04 Conga Drums; Metal Plating; Buttons; 康茄鼓，金属电镀，纽扣

本集看点： 金属电镀制程；

S04E05 Grinding Wheels; Compost; Window Blinds; Milk 砂轮，堆肥，百叶窗，牛奶

S04E06 Brushes & Push Brooms; Blackboards; Smoked Salmon; Zippers 木刷子，黑板，熏鲑鱼片，拉链

本集看点： 毛刷组装时的金属U型倒扣固定住刷毛；

S04E07 3D Commercial Signs; Hardwood Floors; Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe; Mattresses 立体标牌，硬木地板，聚乙烯管，床垫

本集看点： 大型塑胶型材的成型过程；弹簧的制作过程；

S04E08 Ceramic Tiles; Nuts; Steel Forgings; Skateboards 瓷砖，果仁，炼钢，滑板

本集看点： 炼钢和轧钢；

S04E09 Car Engines; Flour; Recliners; Envelopes 轿车引擎，面粉，活动躺椅，信封

S04E10 Plastic Cups & Cutlery; Special Effects Makeup; Gold; Harps 塑料杯和餐具，特技化妆，黄金，竖琴

本集看点： 热成型一次性塑料杯；简单一些的塑料管型材制作过程；金锭的制作过程；

S04E11 Countertop Laminate; Frozen Treats; Children's Building Blocks; Detergents 表面压片，雪糕，儿童积木，清洁剂

S04E12 Architectural Moldings; Pulleys; Industrial Rubber Hose; Sheet Vinyl Flooring 装饰嵌条，滑轮，橡皮管，树脂地板

S04E13 Putty Knives; Garage Doors; Electric Motors; Wool 油灰刀，车库活动门，电动机，毛料衣物

本季资源链接：

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第五季推出时间为2005-09-07至2005-11-29

S05E01 Paving Asphalt; Marshmallow Cookies; Loudspeakers; Electronic Door Locks 沥青石料，葵糖饼干，高音喇叭，电子门锁

S05E02 Wood Burning Stoves; Orthoses; Ballet Slippers; Buses 木炭火炉，矫正鞋具，芭蕾舞鞋，公共汽车

S05E03 Robotic Arms; Tattoos; Sanitary Napkins; Concrete Pipes 机械手，纹身，卫生巾，水泥管

S05E04 Hockey Gloves; Snack Cakes; Remoulded Tires; Wastewater Treatment 曲棍球手套，点心蛋糕，轮胎翻新，污水处理

S05E05 Ambulances; Dining Room Tables; Diatonic Accordians; Acrylic Awards 救护车，餐桌，手风琴，有机玻璃工艺品

S05E06 Alkaline Batteries; Wheelchairs; Flutes; Cowboy Boots 碱性电池，轮椅，长笛，牛仔靴

本集看点： 学习一下最常见类型电池的制作原理；

S05E07 Golf Balls; Furniture Handles; Parking Meters; Room Dividers 高尔夫球，门扣，停车计时器，房间屏风

S05E08 Suits of Armour; Street Light Poles; Bent Hardwood; Membrane Switches 铁盔甲，电灯杆，弯曲硬木，薄膜开关

本集看点： 可以看到锅仔片的结构原理；

S05E09 Sulkies; Bagpipes; Yule Logs; Fishing Lures 单座两轮马车，风笛，圣诞节原木形大蛋糕，假鱼饵

S05E10 Goalie Pads; Lapel Pins; Cardboard Boxes; Crystal Wine Glasses 守门员护具，衣襟徽章，纸盒，水晶杯

S05E11 Cement; Caskets; Soft Drinks; Glider Rockers 水泥，棺材，饮料，摆动式摇椅

S05E12 Kitchen Knives; Mannequins; Socks; Hypodermic Needles 厨刀，人体模型，纱袜，针头

S05E13 Electrical Panels; Kites; Eyeglass Frames; Toothbrushes 配电板，风筝，眼镜架，牙刷

本季资源链接：

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:997cae2b195f96293de6b35858cc50fdc73431f3&dn

第六季推出时间为2006-01-04至2006-03-29

S06E01 Three-Wheeled Vehicles; Baseball Bats; Artificial Bonsais; Trombones 三轮摩托，棒球棍，盆景，长号

S06E02 Springs; Pavers; Pianos; 弹簧，路砖，钢琴

本集看点： 各种弹簧的全自动制作过程；

S06E03 Ropes; Billiard Tables; Sailboards; Cymbals 绳索，台球桌，帆板，铙钹

S06E04 Seatbelts; Windows; Wax Figurines; Hot Air Balloons 安全带，塑钢窗，小蜡像，热气球

S06E05 Air Filters; Billiard Cues; Ice Sculptures; Suits 空气过滤器，台球杆，冰雕，西服

S06E06 Escalator Handrails; Highlighters; Guitar Strings; Wigs 自动扶梯扶手，荧光记号笔，吉他弦，假发

S06E07 Traditional Bows; Coffee Machines; Mascots; Hammocks 传统的弓，咖啡机，吉祥物，吊床

S06E08 Fiberglass Insulation; Wooden Ducks; Gumball Machines; Exhaust Systems 玻璃纤维隔层，木鸭子，口香糖球售卖机，排气管

S06E09 Chains; Bagels; Vinyl Records; 链条，硬面包圈，唱片

S06E10 Windshields; English Saddles; Butter; Post Clocks 挡风玻璃，英式马鞍，黄油，柱钟

本集看点： 夹层玻璃的制作过程；

S06E11 Individual Transporters; Canoes; Electric Guitars 双轮代步车，雪松独木舟，电吉它

S06E12 Residential Water Heaters; Air Bags; Jelly Beans; Ice Resurfacers 宅用热水器，气囊，胶质软糖，冰面修整器

S06E13 Amphibious Vehicles; Putters; Model Ships; Drumheads 水陆两用车，高尔夫球杆，轮船模型，鼓面

本季资源链接：

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:2575f1794b6554ba85b38125e673a95ecb7bb668&dn

第七季推出时间为2006-09-05至2007-03-30

S07E01 Footballs; Electric Guitar Amplifiers; Marbles; Airplane Propellers 橄榄球，吉它扩音器，玻璃球，飞机螺旋桨

本集看点： 精美的艺术品玻璃球；先锻造再CNC成型的结构件；

S07E02 Engine Blocks; Jawbreakers; Drum Shells; Drums 引擎铸模，硬球糖，爵士鼓

本集看点： 引擎的模具制造和浇铸过程；

S07E03 Lighters; Fossils; Hockey Pucks; High-Pressure Cylinders 打火机，化石，冰球，高压钢瓶

本集看点： 铝合金的多次拉伸成型过程；

S07E04 Balloons; Wallpaper; Frozen French Fries; Incandescent Light Bulbs 气球，墙纸，炸薯条，白炽灯泡

S07E05 Matches; Carousel Horses; Fine Porcelain; Fuel Tanks 火柴，旋转木马，细瓷，汽油箱

S07E06 Glass Cookware; Soap Bars; Steel Drums; Firefighter Uniforms 玻璃炊具，肥皂，铁皮鼓，防火服

S07E07 Crayons; Wooden Kayaks; Lawnmowers; Gold Chains 蜡笔，木伐子，割草机，金项链

S07E08 Inflatable Safety Devices; Braille Typewriters; Carbon-Fibre Cellos 安全气囊，盲人打字机，碳纤维大提琴

S07E09 Carbon-Fibre Masts; Fortune Cookies; IMAX Projectors; Roller Chains 碳纤维桅杆，好运饼干，IMAX 放映机，滚子链

S07E10 Firefighter Helmets; Nautical Compasses; Packaging Tubes; Hand Saws 消防员头盔，罗盘，包装软管，手锯

S07E11 Halogen Bulbs; Cellulose Insulation; Aluminum Ladders; Bamboo Fly Rods 卤素灯，纤维绝缘层，铝梯，竹制飞蝇钓竿

S07E12 Drill Bits; Photo Booths; Stamps 钻头，照相亭，邮票

S07E13 Yacht Wheels; Braided Rugs; Automobile Thermostats; Chisels 游艇方向盘，编织毯，汽车调温器，凿子

本季资源链接：

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:06d33183a0f6ea98b8a64257d73ae0ce870082c6&dn

第八季推出时间为2007-01-02至2007-04-03

S08E01 Motorcycles; Clay Pipes; Drumsticks; Whistles 摩托车，水泥管，鼓槌，哨子

S08E02 Glass Bottles; Hacksaws; Goalie Masks 玻璃瓶，钢锯，守门员面具

本集看点： 极其舒适的玻璃瓶模具制造和吹制成型制程；

S08E03 Lacrosse Sticks; Frozen Fish Products; Flashlights; Paintbrushes 长柄曲棍球杆，油炸冻鱼肉，手电筒，油漆刷

S08E04 Deep Cycle Batteries; Tins; Optical Lenses 蓄电池，白铁罐，光学镜头

本集看点： 镜头的打磨抛光制程，以及多层镜片结构；

S08E05 Pistons; Paint Rollers; Parachutes; Chimneys 活塞，油漆滚筒，降落伞，烟筒

本集看点： 先锻压成型再CNC的典型结构件；由钢板卷成圆筒的典型制程，提前制作倒钩结构进行预固定，自动化制程不需要；

S08E06 Fishing Reels; Miniature Houses; Kitchen Mixers 渔线轮，迷你房屋，厨房搅拌器

S08E07 Photographs; Fur Tanning; Welding Electrodes; Electric Violins 照片，毛皮制革，电焊条，电子小提琴

S08E08 Horseshoes; Dishwashers; Graphite Fly Rods; Pizza 马蹄铁，洗碗机，石墨飞蝇钓竿，比萨饼

S08E09 CO2 Cartridges; Pretzels; Scissor Lifts; Skating Rinks 二氧化碳弹药筒，椒盐卷饼，剪式提升机，滑冰场

S08E10 Pro Hockey Sticks; Bronzed Shoes; Treadmills; Computers 职业曲棍球棍，古铜色婴儿鞋，跑步机，掌上电脑

S08E11 Handcuffs; Caulking Compound; Propane Tanks; Forensics 手铐，堵缝剂，丙烷罐，法医学面部再造

本集看点： 上下焊接的冲压铝罐制程；

S08E12 Fur Coats; Hearses; Outdoor Lighting Fixtures; Golf Tees 毛皮大衣，灵车，室外照明器材，高尔夫球座

S08E13 Manhole Covers; Range Hoods; Artificial Logs; Snowmobiles 下水道井盖，抽油烟机，人造原木，雪地摩托

本集看点： 简单一些的金属铸造制程；

本季资源链接：

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:c04d9b7696663c9326761cf99038907f5db5f089&dn

第九季推出时间为2007-09-21至2008-04-06

S09E01 Solid Tires; Cheesecake; Canoe Paddles; Globes 实心轮胎，奶酪蛋糕，独木舟短桨，地球仪

S09E02 Boomerangs; Barbeques; Pinball Machines; Strobe Lights 回力镖 ，烧烤炉具，弹球机，闪光灯

S09E03 Wooden Bowls; Chainsaws; Stackable Potato Chips; Jet Compressor Blades 木圆盆，链锯，马铃薯片，喷气压缩机叶片

S09E04 Steel Wool; Ranges; Carved Candles; Slot Machines 钢丝棉，炊具系列，雕刻蜡烛，老虎机

S09E05 CCD Semiconductors; Airline Meals; Paper Cups; Trumpets CCD半导体，航空餐，纸杯，小号

本集看点： 先进制程之相机CCD感应芯片制作过程；

S09E06 Padlocks; Hair Clippers; Wooden Shoes; Synthetic Leather 挂锁，电推剪，木鞋，人造革

S09E07 Racing Shells; Stainless Steel Sinks; Leather; Pedal Steel Guitar 划艇，不锈钢水池，皮革，踏板钢铁吉他

S09E08 Swords; Pontoons; Grandfather Clocks; Fuses 剑，浮船， 落地大摆钟，保险丝

S09E09 Bumpers; Lighting Gels and Camera Filters; Steam-Powered Models; Candy Canes 保险杠，滤色片，蒸汽模型，苔杖糖

S09E10 Umbrellas; Outboard Motors; Silver Cutlery; Tape Measures 雨伞，舷外马达，银制餐具，卷尺

S09E11 Scalpels; Oil Paints; British Police Helmets; Ice Axes 手术刀，油画颜料，英国警察头盔，冰斧

S09E12 Bacon; Snowblowers; Luxury Cars 熏肉，扬雪车，豪华轿车

S09E13 Automatic Transmissions; Silver Miniatures; Hot Air Balloon Baskets; Darts 自动变速器，银制微型复制品，热气球吊篮，飞镖

本季资源链接：

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:a9aa449eda3eeaa8d9e9d91996dde5510940630f&dn

第十季推出时间为2008-06-11至2008-09-03

S10E01 Magnets; Cooked Ham; Silver Teapots; Crash Test Dummies 磁铁，火腿，银制茶壶，撞击测试人体模型

本集看点： 用线圈磁化的磁铁；对于收口的茶壶，内芯位置冲压模具应该是用可变形的橡胶；

S10E02 Curling Stones; Refrigerators; Aluminum Baseball Bats; Opalescent Glass 冰壶，冰箱，铝制棒球棍，乳白玻璃

S10E03 Levels; Hot Dogs; Abrasive Grains; Sandpaper 水平尺，热狗，抛光粉，砂纸

S10E04 Ice Cream Treats; Wooden Golf Clubs; Aircraft Wings; Car Battery 冰淇淋，木制高尔夫球杆头，飞机机翼，车用蓄电池回收

S10E05 Automotive Fuel Pumps; Cricket Bats; Change Machines; Ductile Iron Pipe 汽车燃油泵，板球，纸币找��机，球墨铸铁管

S10E06 Wooden Barrels; Fire Hydrants; Automotive Seats; Cathode Ray Tubes 木桶，消防栓，汽车座椅，阴极射线管

本集看点： 老式CRT电视是如何制作的；

S10E07 Stainless Steel; Football Helmets; Resin Figurines; Laboratory Glassware 不锈钢，橄榄球头盔，树脂小塑像，实验室玻璃器具

本集看点： 不锈钢轧制制程；玻璃管的热切割制程；

S10E08 Fire Extinguishers; Doughnuts; Shock Absorbers; Banjos 灭火器，甜甜圈，减震器，班卓琴

S10E09 Dress Forms; Boat Propellers; Duvets; Faucets 女装人体模型，小艇螺旋桨，羽绒被，水龙头

本集看点： 注塑的融模，再进行浇铸；

S10E10 Bronze Bells; Wooden Airplane Propellers; Charcoal Briquettes; Gas Log Fireplaces 铜钟, 木制螺旋桨, 木炭和煤气炉

S10E11 Ice Cream Cones; Tent Trailers; Shoe Polish; Pliers 折叠刀, 皂石, 变压器和传统雪鞋

S10E12 Steel Shipping Drums; Police Whistles; Miniature Train Wagons; Glass Blocks 油桶, 警笛, 微型车厢和玻璃垫块

S10E13 Pocket Knives; Soapstone Products; Electric Pole Transformers; Snowshoes 蛋筒, 篷式挂车, 鞋油和钳子

本季资源链接：

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:3e5cd2ae716c8363111416709f962ae68ec36a60&dn

[nathan-isles]

I keep having a recurring dream, since there are no flaws in its logic I will share its concepts here for I wish others to enjoy its terrors. It all begins with a game, there seem to be multiple versions of this game but they are all in the same universe, these games will be designated the following PCa, PCb, PCc, and PCd.

For the basis of the story we will first talk about PCa; in PCa your goal is to climb up through the inside of a trap filled tower as you do so a purple magma like liquid comes up from the bottom layers; if you fall into this liquid, fall for any of the traps or fail a parkour puzzle you will die and be cast into a black screen until the second phase of the game begin. As you get higher in the tower the environments the building is made of seem to shift from a scientific labratory to a parking garage to a black obelis, to a city park, to a mansion, to the dark woods surrounding the mansion, and finally to unknown areas since no one has made it past this level or at least I have not( not particularly in that order) as you advance up the tower you will encounter what seems to be a foreign police force in blue clothes and body armor. After a few minutes of fighting between the police and the civilians(your POV so far) phase 2 begins and those who had previously died and were not police are teleported in as purple ghoul like beings whose goal is to hunt down and kill the remaining civilians and after that the remaining police. Once 50% of the police have died which trust me they will, the superior advanced troopers will move in; clad in space age armor these troops have one goal; eliminating everything except the police forces. There is only one way to win this game, reach the top of the tower as a civilian and claim the wraiths for yourself, this is referring to a larger type of ghoul like creature usually black with white circles around the eyes however there is one that has the form of a large dog with a human face and three others that have the same face but on a 5 meter tall stitched together human body; the wraiths are only found in game in the forest level outside the mansion which is always the second to top level of the obelisk or tower. You may have noticed that the human forces in this game are coming from above this is because while the mastermind at the top of the tower gives way to the ghouls and wraiths and other abominations of the flesh he seems to have convinced the people who live in the world above the obelisk that stopping those who try to reach him and take the power of the wraiths are people worth killing.

Moving on to PCb the first scene I was put into was as a police officer in a city park made of concrete with a few of my friends, we immediately went over to an entrance only to find that it had stopped working, this implies that the entrances will constantly change input and output locations. For example in order to access this entrance I had to cut open a spherical bag of human blood and then reach my hand into the blood to teleport in to a parking garage where we gunned down a few civilians. From these factors we can inference that we indeed started above the obelisk and are making our way down the obelisk and thus are the police force PCa.

In PCc you are tasked with finding ghosts in several recently abandoned structures the ghosts in these buildings all look very similar to the more fleshy Wraiths from PCa and PCb.

Any questions about the games will be answered, feel free to ask.

tldr; spooky

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Chapter Update! FFN and AO3

And we’re back! Next chapter hits October 12th. 

Chapter 10

"Have you ever thought about how far we've come?" Al asked Henrik as they walked to their study group.

"You mean from being children?" Henrik chuckled. "Because I still feel like I'm a child most days."

"Well there's that," Al grinned, and pulled out a digital watch, "but look at this. I mean this is one of the places we started and now I can buy a watch that is basically my phone."

Henrik took the proffered watch from Al's fingers. "Wow, I haven't seen one of these in ages. It's set wrong," he frowned before shrugging. "Did you find it in an old drawer?"

"Basically," Al shrugged, avoiding the question and reason this watch was set back there and a half hours, "I almost want to pull it apart and see the differences between how this works and the things we're learning to create in our courses."

"The biggest difference will be the single layer PCB and fewer microchips." Henrik nodded. "But we definitely should play with it sometime. Maybe we can get the readout to tell time in binary."

"Now you're talking," Al took the phone back from Henrik, "But let's do it after finals."

It wasn't something he hadn't noticed before, the difference in the circuit boards, but Al had been focusing his experimenting more on the microchips being the offenders than the fact that the circuit boards were a different style.

Maybe he'd been chasing the wrong variable?

Al did his best to push that puzzle aside in exchange for focusing on his study group. His experiments really needed to be on hold until he finished finals, but the issue of how to try and test the different styles of circuit boards continued to run on the hamster wheel in the back of his mind.

So much so that his girlfriend noticed later that evening.

"You're distracted," she sighed, and Al realized he hadn't even been looking at his textbook. They'd been studying as they ate dinner together at his flat since both had finals the next morning.

"Sorry," Al ran a hand into his hair, "I finally figured out how to ask Henrik about my experimenting, like you said, and he had an idea, but I have no idea how to test it."

"Well, talk to me about it."

Ellie sounded just a bit exasperated, which Al found odd, but he complied.

"It's the circuit boards, see a circuit board can have multiple layers. The digital watches have one layer and our phones and computers use multiple layers. But, the problem could also have to do with microchips, which I've already been playing around with. And I'm realizing that I've not been isolating my variables but I'm not sure how to now either."

Ellie looked pensive, and as she processed his words, Al noticed the dark circles that were forming under her deep brown eyes. That seemed strange, he'd never seen her look so worn before.

"Build something you can test then," she finally spoke. "When I want to paint something but don't have a good reference for it I go make myself a good reference. Build what you need."

Al nodded, but his mind was far from his experiments now.

"El, have you managed to sleep?"

"What?" She blinked at him.

"You look really tired," he ran a hand along her cheek, "and, and you're missing some of your, of whatever makes you so you."

Ellie closed her eyes and sighed, "I haven't slept much no."

"But, you only have the one final tomorrow, right? All your other classes were papers and paintings." Al's confusion increased.

"School isn't why I'm not sleeping, Al."

"Then why not?"

Ellie slumped over her text and closed her eyes. "My grandma is ill, and I'm not going to be able to get home till August and I'm worried…" she took a deep breath as her voice caught.

Al moved to wrap Ellie in his arms, "Hey, I'm sure she's going to be alright." He ran a comforting hand along her back. "Why don't you just go home after finals?"

"It's part of my arrangement with my aunt and uncle," Ellie's voice was thick and Al wondered if she was holding back tears for his benefit or because she'd already cried herself sick and didn't care to repeat the process. "I work all year except for two weeks in August when I get to go home. In exchange, I get room and board and my paycheck."

"Wait," Al paused as her words set in, "you don't go home for Christmas break? Or ninety percent of the summer?"

Ellie shook her head no and Al wanted to scream. That wasn't right, it wasn't fair, it wasn't what Ellie deserved!

"What if I could get you a major discount on a Portkey?" Al suppressed the urge to scream with the desire to mend it all. Dad got wicked deals on Portkeys and sure Al would have to tell his parents he was dating Ellie but it would be worth it if it meant he got her home.

"I wouldn't be able to explain to my aunt and uncle where I was," Ellie shook her head.

Then Al had an idea, "Tell them you're with me, at my flat."

Ellie went very still in his arms. "Are, I mean, would you, would you be alright with that?"

Al leant his forehead down to rest against hers, "There's very little I won't do for you, El. I'll even pay for the Portkey if it would get you home sooner."

Al watched as tears welled in Ellie's eyes.

"Whoa, I'm trying to help, not make it worse." He pulled her into him but was surprised when she started laughing.

"You are helping and you're making it better not worse." She laughed and cried into his shoulder.

"You're crying because you're glad?" Al felt like his brain had been given a bad bit of code and he got stuck in an infinite loop.

"Yes," Ellie looked up at him, tears streaking down her face, "what kind of discount can you get me? I want us to leave Friday after your last final. I'll need to be back Sunday evening so I can start work Monday morning, I work full time during the summers."

"Us…" Al echoed.

"I want you to see my home, and I want you to meet her..." Ellie's voice caught again and she stopped talking to breathe deeply.

"Of course," Al pulled her into him again, feeling so many things at once he thought he might explode, "of course I'll come."

He was excited that she wanted him to come, scared to death to meet her family, scared to death to introduce her to his parents, excited to see her home, but more than all that, he was anxious to get started, to pack, to nail down their plans and be ready to head out in two days.

"Come on," he pulled her up as he stood, "you're going to meet my parents."

Ellie's eyes went huge, "What?"

Al took comfort in knowing this was just as nerve-wracking for her as it was for him.

"My discount comes from Dad, he'll be able to get us the Portkey all set up in the next hour assuming he's not out on assignment. Mum will know one way or the other, so we'll start there."

Al pressed his lips to hers, "They'll love you, I promise."

Ellie leant into him and for a moment he just held her, allowing the feeling of her heart beating against his to calm his own nerves.

"Let's go," Ellie yawned, "because this is going to put me to sleep."

Al rather liked the idea of Ellie falling asleep against his chest.

But he set that aside for another, less busy moment, instead, leading Ellie out to the small alley they used to Apparate.

One wonderful thing about his parents living in Godric's Hollow was that Al could Apparate right in front of his parents' house, something only he and a few other family members could do thanks to his dad's wards.

Al was ready to go charging in when Ellie sighed happily, "This is beautiful!"

Al stopped and looked around. It looked like home, same as it always had. But Ellie's eyes shone as she slowly took everything in. So Al tried again, tried to see it all with new eyes, through Ellie's eyes.

The homes were in a nice row along the cobblestone road, their front gardens all in varying levels of overgrowth, the stone of their exteriors worn from centuries of housing wizards behind their walls. Spring was in full bloom, all the flowering plants putting on a bright show of pinks and yellows, whites and purples, oranges and reds, all backdropped by the different greens from leaves and stems and lawn. The sun hung low in the sky, causing the sky to shift color from blue to pink to orange.

And as Al really looked, he suddenly seemed to really hear as well. There were birds singing, and the rustle of new leaves in the gentle breezes that accompany spring. He could hear his own breathing, which seemed appropriate since he wasn't sure he'd really lived in Godric's Hollow before this moment standing in front of his childhood home with El. It hit him then, that she was the catalyst. Ellie was what made him actually see, and he hoped she always felt like he saw her.

"You're right," he whispered, "I'd never noticed before now, but it's beautiful." Then he smiled, "Just like you."

Ellie's smile blossomed along with a pink tinge against her cheeks.

"Come on," Al kissed her briefly, "let's get you that Portkey."

Al tapped his wand against the door and pushed it open.

"Mum? Dad?"

"Al?" Harry popped his head out of the hall that led to the kitchen with a smile that Al knew his dad reserved only for his kids. "Welcome home, son! Who's this lovely lady?"

Right on cue, Ginny stepped up behind Harry to look around him at said 'lovely lady,' a similar smile on her face.

Al took a deep breath, "Dad, Mum, this is Ellie Battiste, my girlfriend. Ellie, these are my parents, Harry and Ginny Potter."

Ellie stepped forward, her hand held out, but Ginny ignored her hand entirely and pulled Ellie into a hug that Al knew from experience felt an awful lot like Grandma Weasley's.

"It's wonderful to meet you!"

Ellie laughed as Ginny released her. "You too, Mrs. Potter."

"We're Ginny and Harry to our friends," Harry shook her hand, "and any friend of Al's is a friend of ours."

"Thank you, Harry," Ellie smiled.

"Dad, can you get us a Portkey for Friday?" Al stepped up behind Ellie and slipped a hand around her waist.

"Al, if you're eloping, can you at least let your father and I be witnesses?"

Al felt his mouth go dry and his stomach plumet. "No! I mean, we're not, I, er, I…"

"Gin, please stop breaking our son," Harry chuckled and put a comforting hand on Al's shoulder. "Come sit down, both of you, and we can look into getting you a Portkey."

Al focused on not looking at Ellie, he was scared to death to find out what expression might be upon her perfect face.

"Now, Ellie, where about in Canada are you from?"

Al looked sharply at his father as he helped Ellie to sit. "We hadn't mentioned she was from Canada."

Harry rolled his eyes at him, "Al, who am I aside from being your father?"

Al looked down and suppressed an embarrassed groan, "Sorry, this is stressful."

Harry chuckled and ruffled Al's hair, "You're doing just fine." Then he turned to Ellie, "I'm the Head of Magical Law Enforcement, I've spent time in Canada, and I recognize the accent. You sound a touch different than the Canadians that I worked with though."

"I'm from Newfoundland," Ellie's smile seemed to give Al a bit more courage, "Specifically near St. John's. Is there more that you'll need to know?"

"We can get the details hammered out in a moment. My next question is what you'll be doing."

"Ellie's grandmother is sick," Al jumped in. "We're not eloping," he shot his mum a look.

"Not yet," she shot back, and Al felt his stomach drop again, but Ellie laughed.

"Don't worry, Ginny, I'm an only child, my parents would kill me if I eloped."

"We'll get along just fine," Ginny reached out and squeezed Ellie's arm.

Al was pretty sure he wasn't going to live through this.

"When did you want to leave?" Harry chuckled and gave Ginny a look Al remembered from childhood. He was glad that he'd be in his own flat tonight.

"Friday around noon," Ellie started but Al cut her off.

"Friday at eleven," he shook his head, "this final is a joke. If it takes me an hour to finish it then I'll buy the second Portkey."

Harry chuckled, "There's so much of your aunt in you sometimes it scares me."

"And we'll need to be back Sunday night, I have to work Monday morning," Ellie added.

"Alright, I'll get this all filled out, and I'll cut you a deal," Harry nodded as he summoned the parchment form and a pen. "If you can spend this evening with us and let us get to know you, I'll pay for the Portkey."

Al held his breath and looked at Ellie, who smiled widely and nodded, "I'll stay all night if you want me to."

Ginny laughed, "We won't keep you all night," she summoned the tea tray and tapped her wand against the kettle to warm it, "but I definitely would like to get to know you. You've managed to get my normally myopic son to act like his father after we got together after the war."

Harry rolled his eyes, "Al's handling this loads better than I did, give the poor boy some credit."

Al groaned and put his head on the table. Ellie's laughter pulled his eyes back up to her, and her smile made him feel like maybe he'd make it through this evening alright.

And he did, to the extent that he was sure his parents were quite pleased with Ellie. They returned to his flat by floo, Portkey in hand. He was about to move to the door to Apparate her home when Ellie grabbed his hand and stopped him.

"Come on."

Al followed her, slightly perplexed, to his room. Ellie kicked off her shoes and pulled him down to his bed with her.

"Er, what, El, I'm, I, I'm definitely, but, your final, and…"

Ellie chuckled and pulled the covers back. "Just sleep next to me, Al, I don't want to go back to my room. It's small and cramped and smells like varnish and I'm tired."

Al smiled, she was cute when she was tired. Quickly kicking off his shoes and setting an alarm on his phone, Al slid onto the bed and wrapped himself around her.

"Thank you," she sighed happily.

"Anything for you, El," he kissed her hair.

And as they dozed off to sleep, he genuinely felt he'd do anything for her, because he was starting to realize that he was quickly falling in love with Eliza Battiste.

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Why Kids Love Arcade Game

When we first started All You Can Arcade, it was a little on faith. We were convinced that people would want to rent arcade games by the month, but truth be toldwe had no idea how to operate on them. Before we knew it our launch was a month off and we'd managed to accumulate about 100 games, but only 10 of them worked! All our monitors will exhibit a scrambled image on the monitor. It was super frustrating since we had no clue how to fix it. We almost missed our launching, but we eventually clued in on what was causing our probablem once we learned about monitor sync 101 and realized that they occasionally need to be hooked up differently based on the game. On that day, we have to have turned at least 20 games, we had already put a lot of hard work into, but had been missing this last piece of this puzzle in order to have the ability to play them. This very small chunk of understanding, gave us the games we had to get started and vr games.9d vr cinema; https://www.ccarcades.com/2019-fashion-vr-bike-fitness-simulator-racing-games-machine-help-you-build-a-good-shape-with-fun/, was sufficient to keep us motivated to keep learning how to fix issues. Five decades later, I still spend more time researching arcade fix, I spent studying in school and the instruction continues to pay off. For the previous few years, we've had a mean bug that is slipped into our fleet. The matches would work great after refurbishment, but three to six months after getting them turned on, they'd all start to fail. After we measured the voltage running the matches, we would always see a 0.2 to 0.5 fall in the 5V voltage and couldn't really figure out why the PCB board seemed to suck up electricity. To fix the symptom, we'd raise the power supply to run hot which would be good for the following 3 to six months until the electricity supplies would burn . After running into this puzzle a few times, we started to put the games into deep storage until we could figure out why they kept failing. Since we presumed, it had been caused by bad circuit boards hoping to draw too much energy, we missed something much more obvious. After cleaning the chips, it might sometimes assist, but this bug has managed to throw at least 20 of our games. Well todayour Mortal Kombat 2 began to display the very same symptoms and quite frankly if we pull this one from the fleet, our clients will riot, so I sat down to get into the root of the event of the fall in voltage. To achieve this I took my voltage meter, measured the power at the power source and then started tracing the 5V line and measuring where I could touch cable. When I measured the electricity before it even went into the edge connector, I noticed the voltage had already dropped. I suspected the connector between the wire and the power supply. As soon as I crimped on the end of the lineup to place to a brand new one, I instantly noticed exactly what my problem was. We love getting a fantastic deal and I'd be willing to bet you a quarter, so that you can't find a better bargain on the jamma harnesses that we buy. Unfortunately, it looks like we may have gotten exactly what we paid for them. That's a lot of metal to conduct a small amount of voltage. It is part of why I never suspected it was our offender. As soon as you open it up however, you can see that from the exterior it seems 18 gauge, but on the inside it's short quite a bit of metal. The solution was easy, run a thicker wire from the power supply to the tap and Voila! Mortal Kombat 2 back up and running, just in time for our free play arcade in the Jack of All Trade series this weekend. While this easy bug ought to have been seen earlier and has caused us a lot of headaches, it's also incredibly exciting to work out the origin of our difficulty and to know that with very little work, we've got another 20 awesome games back on our site . Learning how to correct arcade games has never been simple and your schooling never really ends, but every time you solve a mystery, the following game becoming easier and easier to repair. Hopefully, other men and women who have run into similar problem, can save themselves the exact same headache by A.) double checking the wire you're using when you can't receive your voltage to travel directly from your power supply into a circuit boards and B.) paying just slightly more better quality jamma harnesses.

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What The Pope Can Teach You About Arcade Game

When we first began All You Can Arcade, it was a little on faith. We were convinced that people would want to rent arcade games by the month, but truth be toldwe had no idea how to work on them. Before we knew that our launching was a month away and we had managed to accumulate about 100 games, but only 10 of them worked! We understood enough to refurbish a good chunk of those games, but we kept hitting the same symptom over and over again. All our screens will display a scrambled picture on the monitor. It was super frustrating since we had no idea how to repair it. We nearly missed our launching, but we finally clued in on what exactly was causing our probablem once we discovered about monitor sync 101 and recognized that they sometimes have to be hooked up differently based on the game. On that day, we must have turned at least 20 games, that we had put a lot of hard work into, but were missing this final piece of this puzzle so as to have the ability to play them. This tiny chunk of knowledge, gave us the games we all needed to begin and was sufficient to keep us motivated to keep learning how to fix problems. Five decades later, I still spend more time studying arcade game (futsalpark.net) repair, then I spent researching in school and the instruction continues to repay. For the previous couple of years, we've had a mean bug that is slipped to our fleet. The matches would work great after refurbishment, but three to six months after obtaining them turned on, they would all start to neglect. After we measured the voltage running the matches, we would consistently see a 0.2 to 0.5 drop from the 5V voltage and could not really figure out why the PCB board appeared to suck up power. To solve the symptom, we'd boost the power source to run hot which would be helpful for another 3 to six weeks before the power supplies would burn out. After running into this puzzle a few times, we began to put the matches into deep storage until we could find out why they kept failing. Since we assumed, it had been caused by bad circuit boards trying to draw too much energy, we missed something a lot more obvious. After cleaning the chips, it would sometimes assist, but this bug has managed to throw at 20 of our matches. Well now our Mortal Kombat 2 began to display exactly the same symptoms and quite frankly if we pull that one by the fleet, our customers will riot, so that I sat down to get into the root of the case of the drop in voltage. To do this I took my voltage meter, then measured the electricity at the power supply and then began spreading the 5V line and measuring where I could touch cable. When I measured the electricity before it went into the edge connector, I saw that the voltage had dropped. I suspected the connector between the cable and the power supply. The moment I crimped over the end of the lineup to place to a brand new one, I immediately noticed exactly what my issue was. We love getting a fantastic deal and I'd be willing to bet you a quarter, that you cannot find a better bargain on the jamma harnesses that we buy. Unfortunately, it looks like we may have gotten what we paid for them. That is a whole lot of metal to run a small amount of voltage. It is a part of why I never suspected that it was our offender. Once you start this up however, you can see that from the exterior it looks 18 gauge, but on the inside it's short quite a bit of metal. The solution was easy, run a thicker cable in the power source to the harness and Voila! While this simple bug ought to have been spotted earlier and has caused us a great deal of headaches, it's also incredibly exciting to figure out the source of our problem and to know that with hardly any work, we have another 20 awesome matches back on our website. Learning how to correct arcade games has never been simple and your schooling never really ends, but each time you solve a mystery, the next game gets easier and easier to fix. Hopefully, other men and women who have run into similar problem, can save the exact same aggravation by A.) double assessing the wire you're using when you can't get your voltage to journey cleanly from the power supply to your circuit boards and B.) paying only a little bit more better quality jamma harnesses.