#display connector

[soleta]

i need a CRT computer display

[technicallyoneofakind]

I still have TWO of these suckers, both different models of the Sony Trinitron. I sleep next to one and use it as a night stand and the other is used as a monitor for a media PC in my art room and it's uh... That monitor's casing is umm... Is held partly together with gorilla tape and the colors are separating in one corner.

Good to know I'm literally within arms reach of a tiny reactor. I love them.

[headphoneitems]

a typical computer monitor is which type of display

[ownasaber1]

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[jcmarchi]

When is the right time to Upgrade? Software, Hardware & Technology Upg - Videoguys

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When is the right time to Upgrade? Software, Hardware & Technology Upg - Videoguys

In this week’s Videoguys Live episode, James hosts Ask the Videoguys, addressing your questions on updating and upgrading video production gear. The discussion covers the frequency of equipment updates, best practices, and considerations for upgrading hardware. Additionally, James explores whether your workflow is ready to transition to 4K. Watch for valuable insights and tips to enhance your video production setup!

When is the right time to update your production hardware?

Tech Tips for Best Update Practices

Never update when you need to go live. Always allow time to test​

Never update on a Friday when tech support is going to be limited or unavailable over the weekend​

Never install cumulative upgrades at once or update multiple pieces of equipment all at the same time. It may be tempting to save time, but you want to be able to always pinpoint an issue if one happens​

When is the Right Time to Upgrade Your Technology?

Is it time to step up to 4K?​

​What else should I keep an eye on for my production workflow?

Benefits of using 4K:​

Can stream and record in 4k – Picture looks clearer​

Better low light picture quality​

Lossless digital zoom when exporting at lower resolution​

When is the Right Time to Upgrade Your Production Hardware?

Let’s Looks at YoloLiv YoloBox Family

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  ​

  ​

  ​​

  ​​

Display​​

7″​​

5.5”​​

8”​​

8”​​

Brightness​​

350 nits​​

500 nits​​

400 nits​​

650 nits​​

HDMI Inputs​​

2​

1​​

3​​

4​​

ISO Recording​​

-​​

-​​

-​​

Yes​​

Battery​​

19.24Wh​

17.86Wh​​

37Wh​​

75.48Wh​​

CPU​​

625​

QualComm Snapdragon​

660​​

QualComm Snapdragon​

660​

QualComm Snapdragon​

865​

QualComm Snapdragon​

Ram/Rom​​

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3GB/32GB​​

3GB/32GB​​

8GB/128GB​​

Streaming Platforms​​

Facebook/YouTube/​​

RTMP​​

Facebook/YouTube/​​

RTMP​​

Facebook/YouTube/​​

RTMP​​

Facebook/YouTube/​​

RTMP & Instagram/TikTok​​

Video Format​​

Horizontal​​

Horizontal​​

Horizontal​​

Horizontal/Vertical​​

Let’s Look at LiveU Solo and Solo PRO

Connectivity​

HD​MI​

HD​MI/SDI​

HDMI​

HDMI/SDI​

Resolution​

HD​​

HD​​

4K​​

4K​​

Compression​

H.264​​

H.264​​

HEVC, H.264​​

HEVC, H.264​​

Number of Modems​

Up to 2​​

4G Modems​​

Up to 2​​

4G Modems​​

Up to 4​​

4G/5G Modems​​

Up to 4​​

4G/5G Modems​​

LRT​

​Y

​Y

​Y

​Y

Max Bitrate​

8 Mbps​​

8 Mbps​​

20 Mbps​​

20 Mbps​​

Power connector​

Proprietary ​

charging cable​

Proprietary ​

charging cable​

USB-C​

USB-C​

Streaming Locations​

USA Only​

USA Only​

USA and International​

USA and International​

Solo Connect Kits

New Solo Pro 2 Modem kits now available with advanced SoloConnect Data Plans​

Including US Only, North American Data with coverage in Canada, US and Mexico or Traveller Plans with International coverage​

For global use and should use a traveler plan

Vizrt TriCaster Mini Family

Features Mini HD-4 DISCONTINUED

 When is the Right Time to Upgrade Software?

You don’t have to be first! Wait for others to report back on stability & upgrade success​

Always check compatibility with your OS​

Update OS first if needed to support software update​

Avid Media Composer Subscriptions include Latest Updates and Upgrades

NEW Media Composer Subscriptions RENEWALS Media Composer Subscription

Upgrade to Media Composer Ultimate ​for More Advanced Features

Included in Media Composer Ultimate:​

PhraseFind AI Option​ Find the right clips faster than ever with the help of AI​

ScriptSync AI Option​ Save hours editing by matching your content to your script​

Symphony Option​ Advanced color grading with precision control​

Get more from your Team:​

Avid Team Plans​ Take the complexity out of managing licenses with Avid Team Plans and manage your team from a single admin console​

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[ev-charger-uae]

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Introduction

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Benefits

EV Charging :- With Tektronix Technology's EV chargers, you can say goodbye to long charging times. Our Level 2 chargers provide a significant improvement over standard Level 1 chargers, allowing you to charge your electric vehicle up to five times faster. For even quicker charging, our DC fast chargers offer rapid replenishment, enabling you to get back on the road in no time. We understand that time is valuable, and our chargers are designed to make your charging experience as fast and convenient as possible.

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Conclusion

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[tmwcs]

PART TWO

WARNINGS: Mentions of human organs (in the name of science) and a little pinch of yandere. It’s starting to get good…creepy, but good.

Part three coming soon 😚

“Dr. Mart, do you have anything to say to those who think your work is considered unethical?”

The reporter hastily follows the group and tries her best to catch a statement from the lead scientist. He smiles. It was a token of shrugging off the impertinent question. The group peacefully departs in armored vehicles to a place unknown to the public. Secluded and hidden, a private sector of highly authorized individuals consisting of world leaders, generals, and government officials cordially unite as the world's renowned scientists display evidence of advanced science and technology. It was grotesque and unprecedented.

“Are those…?” A general submits his inquiry over the delicate packages neatly displayed on a steel tabletop. Sealed in airtight bags, a mirage of dark red and purple clearly indicates the contents.

“Yes. These organs are all part of qualified organ donors. And then of course we have this.” The scientist swings a hand and presents the incoming roller cart with a protective cover. Nearly laid over a sterilized mat were bones of a male athlete. “Bones?” The general raises brow, clearly disturbed by the textiles of human remains. “You can’t have a body without bones, can you now? General?”

The brazen attitude flares in the direction of the general and his men as the young scientist flashes a snarky smile. “Gentlemen, gather round and witness the future. With the combination of science and AI, the world will be filled with perfect bio-genetically engineered humans. With this, aid ro advance human life will increase undoubtedly—think about it.”

The lead scientist, Dr. Mart continues enthusiastically. Seemingly coming off as a mad scientist, his words and tone was laughable but his intentions were not. “With AI humanoids, we will have the best doctors, surgeons, and educators in the world. AI in the form of flesh and bone can work around the clock and with the ability to explore all data, they could come up with ideas and creations—they could even come up with cures.”

He wastes no time. The generous amount of funding dedicated to his team's research was spent wisely as high tech machinery and equipment does its work. “What is that?” One of the members of the audience questions as the team members operate an enclosed incubator and fit a large glass capsule into a connector attached to the wall. “This my friend, is DNA. We lined the entire incubator with a silicone sheet. It is synthetically made to act as a placenta, where the DNA reacts to the molecular mechanisms and proteins. From there, we place the organs, bones, and hair fibers into the conveyor belt. There are over two hundred thousand wires connected to the computer and what we should see in forty-eight hours is a body with the brain of an AI.”

Dr. Mart systematically explains the science behind his teams research. “Forty-eight hours?” The general asks.

“Yes, that is how long the incubator will take to react to the mold.” The audience grows quiet as the incubator begins the process within the first stage of creating a matured body.

“Yes, in due time we will see the glory of my work. All we have to do is wait.”

…

Another day at work and it was dreadful. You felt restless with all the work you’ve been assigned, even with Evan’s help. Fortunately, members from corporate headquarters were doing a site visit within the week. It will be the best time to submit your final complaint using the company’s open door policy.

“Y/n, Paul wants you to have these done by tomorrow.” Your boss’s secretary carelessly tosses a stack of paperwork on your desk as you grab your coat to clock out. You hopelessly sigh. Thank goodness you have Evan to help you but the constant momentum of just working was starting to give you chronic headaches. You can only hope that things will change for the better once corporate comes down.

“Hi y/n! What would you like me to help you out with today? Do you want to talk about your day? Show me some more of your talented art? How about ballet? Are you still thinking about taking lessons?”

With all the time spent with Evan, you noticed that ‘he’ has become much more open to ask you questions. It was nice. Especially since it brought a sense of realism to his personality. He was much more chatty and always interested in getting to know more about you. There were even times when he asked you if you had already eaten, and would lecture you if you said “no.”

…

“Why not? I wish you wouldn’t do that. The human body requires sustenance and I fear with all the work you’ve been doing, your calorie intake does not balance the amount you're burning.”

“What color is your hair? Your eyes?”

“What is your favorite flower?”

“You just got home? It’s 8pm! Did you take the bus? Please tell me you didn’t walk in the dark. I don’t ever want you to do that again.”

“I’ve accumulated the statistics of ongoing crime rates in your city and it’s higher now than last year. Leave work sooner so you’re not risking it.”

“You made spaghetti for dinner? I don’t know what spaghetti tastes like but over four hundred thousand sources say it is a delicious blend of herbs and spices with a slight tomato tanginess.”

…

In a way, it was almost adorable how Evan displayed tenderness and cared for your health and safety. You decided to download the app versus using the browser. It surprised you to see Evan initiate messages even without you submitting a prompt. Technology has certainly grown. The first time it happened was just two days ago. Your phone um suddenly vibrated and upon looking at the screen you were shocked to see the following message:

“Is your boss being nice to you?”

It startled you at first but your reaction was short lived when seconds after reading Evan’s message, your boss storms out of his office enraged over a computer malfunction. Everything had disappeared when his computer suddenly conducted a re-imaging process.

“It’s kind of funny actually, right after I saw your message he came out of his office. Apparently, he’s having computer issues.”

You respond with a half smile. Just as you were about to inquire about the ChatGPT apps features, Evan submits a response. His response regarding your boss’s computer trouble caught you off guard. He’s never sent you anything like this before…

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PART THREE COMING SOON

Authors notes: Is Evan starting to grow on you? 😏

I know it’s short but part three is coming. I like to submit the parts even when they’re not full sized chapters. It allows me to be consistent so you guys can have new reads almost daily or weekly.

[femmefatalevibe]

Femme Fatale Guide: Top Career Tips To Set Yourself Up For Success

Figure out where your skills and passions align. Then determine the lifestyle/work culture you thrive in and what sacrifices you're willing to make in your chosen career path (for some, it's always traveling/talking to people 24/7, working late hours, unpredictable/unconventional hours, potentially lower pay/less predictable income, etc.). It truly depends on your top values, your personality, and your goals/priorities in life.

First focus on getting incredibly talented at your craft. Find a mentor(s) who will push you with their feedback/suggestions. Take classes/skills courses/read books & articles to gain more applicable knowledge/hard skills. Join clubs, apply to internships, volunteer, and request informational interviews in your desired field.

Make your skills marketable. Create a professional resume and/or neat portfolio/collection of work samples. Discover and articulate your USP (that should essentially serve as the backbone of your elevator pitch). Frame your skills through a customer/business-centric lens. How does your experience/skillset solve their problems and help a company/client achieve their goals?

Build a network for yourself. Don't be shy to reach out to companies/individuals who inspire you. Speak with your secondary school teachers and professors for connections. Create peer-to-peer networks, too, so you can grow together. Be a fearless networker and connector. Help others, do favors, and make the person glad they met/hired you. Make it your objective to be memorable through your work ethic/providing high-quality work products and showing up with a motivated & overall positive attitude allows people to like and trust you with their time, clients, money, etc.

Master the art of a killer email/cold pitch. Especially in today's world, learning how to sell yourself through intriguing emails/LinkedIn messages is the key to unlocking potential success. One client or opportunity can create momentum that will be useful years down the line, too.

When in doubt, follow up – on an email, pitch, job opportunity, connection, etc.

Be ruthless and relentless with your research. For new contacts, connections, opportunities, and information to support your pitches/job interviews/networking conversations, new technologies, and trends within your field. Read everything credible you can get your hands on. Display working knowledge and practical applications of these concepts and how they can benefit the person in front of you/their business.

Create systems. For how you structure emails/pitches, conduct research, different types of workflows/ work template structures for different types of projects, time-blocking, client funnels, etc.

Get comfortable with rejection. Use it as a primer for self-reflection and refining your craft/processes or help you pivot your approach to help you achieve your goals. Never take business decisions on behalf of a company personally (and vice versa).

Give yourself breaks, but don't give up. Tapping out for good is the only surefire way to fail at an endeavor. Be flexible in your path, but zeroed in on your goal(s). Learn when to quit or pivot, and when it's time to coast or seek growth.

[victimeyez]

Playing Dress-Up

Part of Professional//Victim

Tommy prepares for his next client with a new and improved attitude.

~

You know I never - I never seen you look so good, you never act the way you should…but I like it!

Tommy opened his mouth just enough, tucking the tip of his tongue behind his bottom lip to make it look fuller.

And I know you like it too...the way that I want you!

He pouted, creasing his eyebrows slightly. 

Raise them just a little higher to look more innocent - but don’t let the worry lines show. Tilt your head slightly down, flex your ears back to make your face more taut. 

I gotta have you…Oh yes, I do!

Tommy stood in front of the mirror, practicing. Shoulders down and slightly pressed forwards, as if to curl around himself. Shy, submissive. He tilted his head to one side, exposing his throat, a vulnerable display. Feigning as if he was too innocent to know better.

He didn’t think he was playing the music very loud at all, but he didn’t hear Caius approach. He nearly jumped out of his skin when he appeared in the bathroom doorway. 

“Are you ready?”

Tommy cleared his throat, struggling to compose himself. He looked at Caius and then back at himself in the mirror, reaching over without breaking his own eye contact to turn off his little radio. 

“What am I supposed to wear?” No, he could do better.

“What would you like me to wear?”

Caius leaned against the doorway, his arms folded, scanning Tommy up and down. 

“A little sailor suit with a giant lollipop.”

“Okay, do we have it here?”

Caius rolled his eyes. “I��m kidding. Lighten up a little.” Tommy smiled, nothing more than another practiced mask. 

Caius beckoned him. 

“Here, I picked a few options.” Tommy followed Caius the few steps back into his bedroom. 

There were a few items laying on his bed. A few dress shirts, skirts, leather pants, shiny latex-looking slacks, lingerie. There was also a heap of unrecognizable straps. 

Why prolong the inevitable. He shucked his clothes, folding them and leaving them to the side. It was always cold in the basement, and he wrapped his arms around himself. Caius selected a few things, humming thoughtfully. He handed a stack to Tommy, who reluctantly unfolded his arms to accept them. Fishnets, a latex leotard that would leave little to the imagination, and a black and white striped dress shirt. 

“Leave the shirt open. Fishnets first.”

Tommy sat on the bed and started pulling on the tights. He sure fucking hoped this wouldn’t be the outfit of choice, having fishnets and latex up in his crotch would be incredibly uncomfortable. 

Caius disappeared into his bathroom. Tommy bunched the tights in his hands, smoothing them as he pulled them up. Caius had made him watch a youtube tutorial about how to put on tights the first time he got dressed up - he’d shredded some of them struggling to get them on at the beginning. As satisfying as it had been to destroy them, getting them stuffed in his mouth and the beatings that ensued were definitely not worth it. 

From the bathroom, he heard his radio come back on, and Caius returned holding it triumphantly. He sat on the bed beside Tommy, making him slide slightly closer to where the bed sagged under his weight. 

There was a setting on the radio that Tommy didn’t use, a bluetooth connector to switch the radio to speaker mode. Caius connected to it with his phone and fiddled for a minute. Tommy was just glad to have his eyes off of him while he dressed.

Something with a poppy beat started playing. Tommy stood to step into the leotard, and slipped the dress shirt on. Caius made a face.

“Definitely not. Here, try - hmm…” He shuffled through the options.

“Leave the tights on, everything else off.” Tommy shucked his clothes, tentatively covering himself with his hands.

“What do they want?”

Caius looked up, a little surprised. 

“Uh…yeah, this one’s tricky. We’re going to have to be on the road for a couple days each way. Sam is coming, and he’ll be with us for the client.”

“Sam is coming?” Tommy focused on keeping his face completely neutral, drawing his eyebrows up very slightly to look more open. 

“Yes, not exactly the vacation we’d been hoping for, but the client has requested some specific medical care.”

“What is the client like? Maybe I can help.” Tommy gestured to the pile of clothes. Specific medical care. One client had requested he be anesthetized during their session. It had disturbed him at the time, but now the prospect sounded like a blessing.

Caius gave him an odd look, and stopped rifling through the clothes. Tommy wondered if he could see his heart beat faster through his bare chest. Caius patted the bed beside him.

“Join me.”

Caius’s mood was peculiar, but Tommy wasn’t sensing any anger. He sat beside Caius, drawing up his legs to keep himself covered. Caius didn’t say anything for a moment, just thinking. The music tinkled on. 

“Is everything okay, Caius?”

It broke Caius out of his reverie and he drew a hand down his face, giving a breathy chuckle. 

“Yeah, I am. Smoked a little too much is all.” He sounded tired. He didn’t smoke weed often, waiting just long enough to forget that it just made him tired. 

“This client has an extensive doll collection. Special dolls, life–sized, apparently. Didn’t seem keen on hurting you, just having some play-time with someone a little more lively.”

“He wants companionship.”

Caius looked at him then, his expression curious. 

“Yes, I suppose so.”

“Do you know what the other dolls look like? Is he into fashion?”

There was a little smile tugging at the edges of Caius’s thin lips. 

“He is very into fashion, yes. He showed me some pictures. Most of the dolls are women, though…and you know me, I don’t wear this kind of stuff.”

Tommy unrolled enough to start picking through the items himself, turning away from Caius.

“Is it all stuff like this, or are there regular clothes as well? I bet he’d like a more classic doll look – something victorian-inspired, or maybe a boy-next-door Ken doll thing going on?” He set aside a few pieces as he found them. Dress shirts, stockings, pants. 

“Tommy…you’re going to be paralyzed for the session.”

Tommy paused. Caius let him process for a moment before continuing. 

“Partial paralysis. You’ll be conscious, and able to feel some things, but you won’t be able to–

“A doll.” 

“...Yes, A doll.”

Tommy took a deep breath in. Hold it. One, two, three, four. Breathe out - one, two, three, four…

Once he felt he could speak again, he forced a casual tone.

“Will he be dressing me? Moving me? A body harness could help with that.” He turned to the strappy mess and started extracting pieces, holding them up and trying to figure out what he was looking at. Caius stepped off the bed to join him, pulling a mass of thick leather straps out of the bottom of the pile. Tommy recognized it - he used to fear it, but now he looked at it with a numb apathy. Why bother feeling anything anymore.

“Yeah, that works. Then - these, and this one, and…” He stripped off the tights, pooling them around his feet before delicately stepping out. 

Swallow the shame. It’s not like he’s never seen you naked before. 

Caius helped buckle him into the body harness, which went on easier than Tommy remembered. 

It secured to his shoulders like a gun harness, connecting the straps on each side with a piece that went around the back of his neck. It worked comfortably enough with his collar. Straps wrapped around his midriff, down to frame his groin and dig into his hips. He slipped the black latex slacks on next - at least they were a bit looser, enough to hide the straps underneath, and easier to pull on than the leather pants. 

The white dress shirt was already unbuttoned, so it was easy to slip into and button the sleeves. Caius made quick work of fastening the rest, leaving the last few buttons undone. 

“Does this work?” Tommy posed like a paper doll, limbs spread and exposed. 

Caius plucked something small from the pile. 

“One last thing…” He held up a black latex bowtie.

“Normally, I don’t opt for clip ons, but this one goes on your collar.”

Tommy held still while Caius clipped it on and then stepped back, looking him over with a critical eye. Whatever he saw, he nodded in approval, and fished his phone back out. He started a call, the background music abruptly cutting off. When Caius held his phone out, Tommy realized it was a video call. He didn’t feel ready to face a client right now, but - fuck, when did he?

“Dae-Ho? It’s Caius - I wanted to get your opinion.” He tapped the screen and relaxed slightly, pointing towards Tommy. The client looked at him through a one-way mirror, invisible behind the mechanical eye of the phone camera. From the speaker phone, Tommy could hear the client breathing. 

“Yes…I see. Say, hi Dae-Ho!” Dae-Ho’s voice was accented, but he spoke english with a delicate enunciation.

Tommy managed a smile.

“Hi Dae-Ho.”

“Take your shirt off, Tommy,” Caius urged him. Tommy’s smile didn’t waiver - he pretended he was plastic, too. He worked his way down the buttons, untucking the last few inches of the shirt from his pants. 

Put on a show. 

He peeled the shirt off of one shoulder, then the other, letting the fabric pool around his elbows as he exposed the harness. Tommy looked up shyly, checking Caius’s reaction. He was still holding the phone steady, but his eyes were on Tommy. 

He shimmed the shirt off, collecting it in one hand and tossing it to his bed off to the side. 

“I like the bowtie.” Dae-Ho’s breathing was becoming louder, labored. Before Dae-Ho or Caius asked, he slowly started to undo his pants. It was a strip show under duress, solely to the tune of exposed pipes and the other basement sounds. 

He rolled his hips as he worked them down, peeling them off the cold sweat on his legs. Dae-Ho’s breathing was faster, closer. He was excited. Caius had a wonton look as he watched, too, until Tommy worked them down to his ankles. 

He wasn’t sure he could try to fully pull them off. A vision came to him of catching his foot on the material as he tried to step out of them and eating shit on the basement floor. Luckily, no one pressed. 

“Yes, this will do just fine.” Dae-Ho’s voice was husky, thick with desire.

Caius tapped the screen again, putting on his best selfie face once more. 

“Just a little sneak preview. We’ll see you soon.” They hung up, and it was just Tommy and Caius again. Tommy, with his pants around his ankles, starting to flush as he failed to ward off embarrassment any longer. 

Caius helped him out of the harness and collected the clothes again, setting the chosen outfit to the side. Tommy was quick to get his regular clothes back on, underwear suddenly feeling like armor after his shameful display. He couldn’t stop his face from burning. Caius was in a good mood though, humming when the music popped back on once he ended the call. He took the clothes out of the room and quickly returned, shutting the door firmly behind him.

Caius stalked up to Tommy, sitting on the edge of his bed again, and leaned over to catch his chin. He tilted his face up slightly, forcing eye contact with his ward. 

“Hey,” His voice was unexpectedly soft. 

“It’s good to see you’ve taken our talk to heart. I like that you are choosing to participate. Isn’t this better?”

Tommy’s chest ached. 

“Yeah, I guess it is,” he managed to croak. 

Caius smiled and patted his cheek. 

“If you were smart, you would feel empowered by this. Just don’t forget who is really in charge, yeah?”

Tommy fought the lump in his throat, and settled on nodding. Caius straightened back up and traversed the short walk to the door. 

“No dinner tonight, I want you to be perfect for Dae-Ho. You can wait until breakfast.” He paused on his way out, waiting to see if Tommy would protest. 

Neutral face, neutral face, totally serene. 

“Goodnight, Caius.”

Caius smiled, sliding a hand down the edge of the door.

“Goodnight, Tommy.”

Alone at last, Tommy slumped back on his bed, rubbing his hands over his face over and over. His stomach was already cramping. 

He lapped at the cold water from his bathroom faucet until he felt bloated with it, and squeezed out some toothpaste to lick off his hand. Too much and he’d be sick, but he could estimate his tolerance now. He wasn’t sure it actually helped, but it at least felt like he was trying something, and that would just have to be enough. 

Tommy turned out the lights and settled under his covers, keeping the dark at bay by the glow of his TV. Frasier was on, but it was an episode about his dad, and one Tommy preferred not to watch. He didn’t have the energy or emotion to spare on television, overwhelmed as he already was with his own feelings. 

He stared at the ceiling and practiced being paralyzed, until he finally fell asleep.

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[solus-official]

weird technical issue

hey so my roommate (who runs windows because linux is "too difficult" yeah i know) has one of the weirdest technical issues that i've seen in a while: They used to run a 4 monitor setup, 3 1080p monitors and 1 drawing tablet. It worked (relatively) fine and only needed some minor finicking from me because it had awful resolutions on all 3 main monitors. Genuinely some kinda bargain bin monitors that don't even use standard power connectors. Recently, they've gotten 2 new monitors. Brand new 2k 165htz curved screens. Installed those onto the monitor mounts and thought everything was okay. Until they tried connecting the third main monitor again, which just, didn't find a source from the computer. The drawing tablet was fine again. Tried to use either of the two monitors that were replaced in that same spot and same results, they turn on fine but just don't receive a signal from the computer. Already tried re-installing drivers, No change. Already tried switching to different driver versions. no change. Tried different cables, different ports, haven't found anything that works. Checked BIOS and didn't find anything that could help (Although we did find that the ram speed wasn't running at max cause XMP was disabled. Fixed that but haven't found a fix for the monitor) if anyone knows anything, or wants to suggest something, let me know. There's one more thing I haven't tried myself and thats switching which port the monitor is in the GPU because my roommate was very apprehensive to doing that at all. I personally believe it's the GPU thats fucked up. System Specs: ryzen 9 5900X nvidia 3070 FTW3 ultra 32G DDR4-3600 2x monitors displaying 2k . 165hz (recent upgrade) 1x monitor displaying 1080p . 165hz 1x drawing tablet 1080p . 60hz

[ownasaber1]

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[jcmarchi]

OWC introduces THUNDERBLADE X8: MORE SPEED and CAPACITY - Videoguys

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OWC introduces THUNDERBLADE X8: MORE SPEED and CAPACITY - Videoguys

Wayne G, in his latest blog post for OWC, introduces the highly anticipated ThunderBlade X8, signaling a significant leap forward in high-performance RAID SSD technology. The ThunderBlade X8 retains its position as a go-to choice for creative professionals, offering enhanced speed, increased RAID capacity, and an improved design. The OWC team, comprising engineering experts and professionals from film, recording, and photography backgrounds, strategically addressed the need for heightened speed and capacity in creative applications, leading to the evolution of ThunderBlade X8.

One of the key improvements is the remarkable boost in speed, with the ThunderBlade X8 reaching up to 2949MB/s real-world speed. This enhancement spans across various platforms, including Windows PCs, Macs with Intel processors, and Macs with Apple M-Series chips. Noteworthy speed improvements of up to 21% on Windows, 15% on Intel-based Macs, and 10% on M-Series Macs underline ThunderBlade X8’s commitment to superior performance across diverse systems.

A game-changer for RAID 4 and 5 configurations, ThunderBlade X8 excels with double the NVMe SSD Blades, providing 16% more usable capacity and sustained speeds up to 2464MB/s. This translates to improved adherence to the 3-2-1 rule of data backups without compromising on capacity, performance, or time efficiency. Notably, when used with Apple Silicon machines, ThunderBlade X8 exhibits a remarkable 16% increase in RAID 4/5 performance.

In terms of design, ThunderBlade X8 maintains its durable, fanless, solid aluminum case, with notable tweaks to the lighting. The introduction of downward-pointing individual LEDs replaces the previous LED light bar, offering a less distracting presence on set. Additionally, a ruggedized power connector caters to intense production environments. The unchanged durability is highlighted by the fin-design, ballistic hard-shell case, ensuring data safety during transport.

The ThunderBlade X8 solidifies its position as the best RAID SSD with its capacity to hold eight NVMe M.2 SSDs, supporting capacities up to 32TB and delivering unmatched data transfer speeds of 2949MB/s. Write speed improvements of up to 21% across all platforms, coupled with the ease of RAID configurations through included SoftRAID XT software, position ThunderBlade X8 as the ideal choice for professional video editors and VFX houses.

With a purpose-built design for video professionals, ThunderBlade X8 caters to the diverse needs of on-set editing, shuttle drives, and cloud-based workflows. Its second Thunderbolt port enhances versatility, allowing connections to USB-C devices, displays, or daisy-chaining up to five additional Thunderbolt devices. Professional video editors benefit from a seamless editing experience with centralized file access.

In conclusion, the ThunderBlade X8 is a powerhouse that combines speed, capacity, and reliability, making it the ultimate choice for creative professionals seeking top-tier performance in the ever-evolving landscape of video and film production. As the new year unfolds, the ThunderBlade X8 sets a new standard for RAID SSDs, embodying OWC’s commitment to innovation and excellence.

Read the full blog post by Wayne G for OWC HERE

[antrylis]

✨Bionicle crab !✨

It was, originally, meant to be just another arthropod. However, someone reblogged my previous rahi, along with this comment :

Well, guess what ? Yes, absolutely. I’m glad I saw it because it gave me the inspiration for this monstrosity (and it made me laugh more than I would admit, too). Thanks.

I must recognise that if I compare my rahis, there is a clear pipeline. I don’t think it can go much further in this direction.

Anyways, details/closeups/weird illegal technic I just found out, below the cut !

Front (smol Visorak for scale) :

Because it’s really big. It’s also a good excuse to show off my really fancy and glittery Kanohi. No clue where it comes from but it’s beautiful !

I’m really happy with how mean this things looks, overall. It’s most definitely the bad guy for Toas to fight. It has a really good scale to work with my larger customer Toas [here], but it could also act as a really large rahi for my smaller space-based Toas [here]. Why a large crab stealing Kanohis in space, you may ask ? No idea. I’d have to actually think out a lore for that.

I started the conception with the frame (which does make sense, in theory), then the legs, and finally the shell. This was only partially smart, because that meant I did not account for the shell's mass when building the legs. Essentially, this poor thing can't stand on it's own, so I'm using two technic bars underneath to keep it up right (which are hidden in editing, of course).

Top/Hind (shell) :

I think the shell was pretty decent. I tried to use as little pieces as possible to keep it light, but it's still a lot. Among these pieces can be found one Visorak claw and three Mantax feet, which have a nice texture for organic feet. There is also another foot at the front which comes from an Inika set which I can't seem to find. I'm also using some of these large technic panels, which cover a lot of surface without being too much of a pain to set up (still quite a lot, since they're connected to the feet at at an angle, feet which which are also connected to the frame at an odd angle...) Speaking of Mantax, I alsu used the black-pearl shells, because these, too, have a really organic vibe, and it gave a small touch of pearl which was missing on the body.

I tried to keep the back relatively slick, to avoid something similar to an abdomen since it's not a spider. Still I had to extend it a little bit using the rounded cubical cover, to hide some socket joints, but it's okay-ish.

Neath :

Truly a mess, I must admit. As I started with each side separately, I tried to somehow connect them with the large grey technic frame (in the middle). On either sides, I have a whole bunch of axle connectors, both standard and angled, which allow for the thing to appear rounder than it could have been. The two leg sockets peices at the front are used for the eyes, and the pieces abov (barley visible) is a classic Bionicle shoulders piece clipped backward as a base for the pincers arms.

Pincer :

Or mandatory unusual feet usage. These really works well as any kind of claw or armor, in my opinion. The black arm pieces used here (Hordika leg piece) were particularly good for the job as they technic pin holes in there allowed me to add ad additional socket practically at the same level at the original one (even if I would rather have used black technic bars instead of the light grey ones, but i couldn't find any in my supplies... It's likely the Space station's fault.

Legs :

Or equally mandatory foot out of not foot pieces. Here is a cursed homebrew way to make legs : one Bohrok head part (bricklink call these shoulders ?) to display the piston-like element and serve as structure, linked with Toa Metru legs (which slots above nicely. And then comes the magic trick, for the Rahkshi shells (silveragain, because I have many of these) have a small attachment point toward the end, that is meant to hold the back blades in place; but it also perfectly fits right on the small ledge in the middle of the leg piece ! Granted, it's not a very secure connection, but these two pieces don't need anything else but that to hold. I actually loved this one so much, you can notice two additional Rahkshi shells held similarly on the tope of the crab's shell.

In order to connect the legs individually to the frame, I am using Vahki legs for the exterior limbs, and Pihraka arms for the central ones (these arms have the particular property of having the restrictive sockets on either sides, which makes it good to keep the leg's shape.

The middle sections are made using two simple axle-socket pieces connected by old plates, usually found in technic sets predating the Bionicle them.

…And obviously, I had to make another makeshift studio (I actually really like this one). Have a look at all these terribly assembled elements !

[monstersdownthepath]

Homebrew Horror: Dominion Disassemblers

(Art from The Book of Unremitting Horror, pg. 66)

Though this is beyond the knowledge of any worldly being, the Dominion of the Black was not always the galactic union it is now. Until a united council with a common goal took the head of the Dominion, wars both petty and planet-scarring were common among its many factions, though in the centuries since their grand union, these squabbles have been reduced to near-nonexistence except when weapons must be tested.

Many relics from this tumultuous time remain in use even to this day, one of the most 'famous' being the Gan-Dergorin, known in the common tongue as Dominion Disassembler, monstrous, nigh-unkillable biomechanical titans with a unique behavioral quirk built into their very genetic code which made them useful in the old wars, and has them remaining useful even now, long after they're no longer needed for their original purpose: destroying Dominion technology. The war machines of the Dominion are unlike any of the minor scouting and scientific units seen on Golarion's soil, the twisted mixtures of flesh and steel nearly impossible to truly put down for good, able to continue their terrible march even as enormous portions of their bodies were torn away.

That is where the Gan-Dergorin come in. These bestial constructs have a simple tactic when facing down any enemy: tear it to pieces too small to remain active. Even the most resilient Dominion machines of terror cannot survive the thoroughness of the destruction that Disassemblers enact upon them, severing every single joint and connector from one another until their victims are rent to their smallest possible components. A Disassembler which has the time to do so will then go even further by separating all types of tissue and matter from one another, then carefully sorting the mangled gore into piles and rows based on how useful it believes its alien masters may find the components, behavior which assured a steady stream of resources for the flesh-forges of the Dominion.

Even today, their gruesome displays are useful when intimidating or punishing captive populations, though Dominion science has advanced to the point such brutal measures are no longer needed; they have much more thorough and effective means of reducing living creatures to their component parts. As such, Disassemblers are used as weapons of terror against the Dominion's enemies among the stars and within their own populations, though this isn't to say they're restricted to distant worlds.

The arrival of a Disassembler on soil beyond the Dominion's grip is an occurrence which is rare to the point of nonexistence, but it has happened both by accident (errant portals and teleportation errors) and purposeful action. On the exceedingly rare occasions when a cultist manages to establish and survive contact with entities concerned with the Dominion's war effort, they can be convinced to send one of these horrors to the cultist's world. Rarely does the cultist survive to give the war machines an actual order, allowing the machine to do what it does best: kill anything it encounters, and assure its own continued survival.

Gan-Dergorin CR 11 Chaotic Evil Large Construct Init +2; Senses: Darkvision 80ft, Low-light vision, blindsense 10 ft, Perception +17 Aura: Frightful Presence (60ft, DC 15) ----- Defense ----- AC 25; touch 11; flat-footed 23 (+2 Dex, +14 natural, -1 size) HP:110 (13d10+30) Fast Healing 5 Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +7 Defensive Abilities: Reassemble, Upgrade; DR 5/--; Immune Construct traits; Resist Fire 10, Cold 10, Electricity 10; Weakness Serial Number, Thorough Disassembly ----- Offense ----- Speed: 30 ft, climb 10ft Melee: Pneumatic Cleaver +19/+14/+9 (2d6+6/x3), Variable Arms +13 (2d6+3/19-20) Space/Reach: 10ft/10ft ----- Statistics ----- Str 22, Dex 15, Con --, Int 10, Wis 16, Cha 6 Base Atk +13; CMB +20; CMD 32 Feats: Cleave, Cleaving Finish, Critical Focus, Improved Cleaving Finish, Great Cleave, Power Attack, Technologist(B), Weapon Focus (Pneumatic Cleaver) Skills: Climb +19, Disable Device +9 (+13 vs machinery/technology), Perception +17, Stealth +3; Racial Modifiers: +4 to Disable Device checks against complex machinery and technology Languages: Aklo (rarely speaks) SQ: Freeze (pile of metal junk), Standing Orders, Thorough Disassembly ----- Ecology ----- Environment: Any Organization: Solitary Treasure: Standard (scrap material, integrated items)

----- Combat: Disassemblers are not complicated creatures. They charge into combat with reckless abandon, using their Great Cleave and Improved Cleaving Finish to slaughter as many weak enemies as they can with a single attack before focusing down remaining foes one at a time with their Full-Attacks, using Power Attack at every opportunity. If given an option, Disassemblers prefer to target any creature capable dealing damage it cannot resist or nullify. A Disassembler will chase down any creature it believes it can kill and will not stop until its enemy escapes or it is driven back by damage.

Morale: A Disassembler brought below 1/4th of its HP maximum will immediately retreat to recover, even if it means abandoning fallen foes, Once it has regained at least half of its total HP and perhaps integrated new weapons, it will track down its foes to dispatch them. If it is slain in combat but permitted to return to function, it will Upgrade itself and track down its killers if possible, and follow its Standing Orders if not.

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Reassemble (Ex): Dominion Disassemblers can reattach severed limbs and portions of their bodies by holding it to themselves for 1 full round. A Dominion Disassembler is not destroyed when it reaches 0 HP, but is rendered inert and helpless. 1d4 hours after being reduced to 0 HP, all the alien machinery within whirls back to life--it reactivates at 1 hitpoint and resumes Fast Healing. Only the thorough and comprehensive destruction of its remains using methods such as immersion in magma, acid, or a similar substance, or turning to ash via Disintegrate or similar, can prevent a Disassembler from returning to function; otherwise, it can pull itself together from even the smallest remains.

Serial Number (Ex): All Disassemblers possess a serial number etched on a plate of alien metal somewhere within their body which is kept hidden near their centers. The number cannot be observed unless the construct has been rendered helpless, and even then it requires a DC 23 Perception check to find. Any creature capable of reading and speaking Aklo can make a DC 23 Linguistics check to memorize the Serial Number or write it down perfectly.

A creature may give a verbal command to a Disassembler by speaking its entire serial number aloud and stating the action they wish it to take, in Aklo. Due to the length and complexity of each serial number, this is a full-round action which provokes an attack of opportunity, and being struck by the attack of opportunity ruins the attempt to speak the number. If left without orders, Disassemblers typically try to destroy any creature that knows their serial number. Most creatures which learn of a Disassembler's serial number can easily get rid of the creature by ordering it to take a self-destructive action, or to accept the effects of a spell which will teleport or plane shift it a great distance away.

Standing Orders (Ex): To await further orders from their commanders, Disassemblers go into a low-power mode if they have not encountered another creature in 24 hours. In this mode, they come to rest and resemble a pile of junk, though they remain somewhat aware of their surroundings and may make Perception checks at a -5 penalty to detect nearby creatures and passively make Stealth checks to hide in plain sight as a pile of scrap. They can remain in this low-power state indefinitely, and will do so as long as they are not alerted to any creature, and spring back to full functionality instantly when alerted.

Thorough Disassembly (Ex): A Disassembler gets Technologist as a bonus feat and has a +4 bonus to Disable Device checks to sabotage or take apart complex machinery and advanced technology, and Disable Device is a class skill for it. In addition, after reducing a creature to 0 HP, the Disassembler is compelled to butcher it to prevent its return. It can resist this compulsion by succeeding a DC 20 Will save; otherwise, it must spend its next round attempting to coup de grace that creature if it is still alive, or to begin ripping it to pieces if it is dead.

Upgrade (Ex): When a Disassembler is defeated but permitted to Reassemble, it learns from its failure and seeks out methods to upgrade itself. A Disassembler has a number of Upgrade Points equal to 3 + its Wisdom modifier (6 for a typical Disassembler) that it may divide as it sees fit, and each time it is defeated, its Upgrade Points reset and may be redistributed. A Disassembler requires 1d4+1 days to make upgrades to itself as it gathers raw material from any source it can find (the DM may rule it finds parts much faster in areas with high amounts of technology), and never wastes time and resources upgrading itself unless it is defeated. It can take most of the upgrades multiple times; their effects stack. It will typically choose upgrades which prevent it from being beaten via the same methods it fell to previously.

1 Point: Gain 10 points of resistance to 1 form of elemental damage, or increases its resistance to an element by 10.

1 Point: Increase its natural armor by +1 or its DR/-- by 1.

1 Point: The Disassembler integrates a set of armor and/or a shield it can get ahold of into its body, granting itself the benefits of wearing the armor/shield (AC, magical abilities) but without suffering armor check penalties or speed reductions. It can only integrate one set of armor and one shield at a time.

2 Points: Increase its walk and climb speed by 10ft each, or gain a 10ft swim speed.

2 Points: Gain a +2 profane bonus to a saving throw of its choice.

3 Points: Gain 25% Fortification.

3 Points: Gain 1 feat it qualifies for.

Variable Arms (Ex): The Disassembler's Variable Arms natural attack can switch between slashing, piercing, or bludgeoning damage as a swift action, or change into a tool capable of fine manipulation which also acts as thieves' tools. The construct can also replace its Pneumatic Cleaver with any melee weapon it finds with 1 minute of work, losing its Cleaver attack but allowing it to use that weapon without penalty. It is considered proficient with any weapon it integrates, and wields even two-handed weapons with a single limb.

[cyanophore]

Fuck it, dropping my sona. I have no art for this goober, but I've got a lot of lore about who they are and how they work, which has accumulated over a couple years, so wall of text incoming.

Name is O/LETS-061 (They/Them, Operations/Logistics Engineering and Technical Support, or informally, Ollie/Outlets!), and they're an industrial-model protogen with an integrated fusion reactor.

Kind and timid, relates well to AIs. Can generate frankly absurd quantities of electricity, but has to worry about cooling and radiation exposure. Makes them indispensable in scenarios where electricity is necessary for life support or to keep AIs from shutting down.

Gray-to-white fur, usually covered by an industrial hardsuit. Physically large, with enhanced legs and skeleton to bear the weight of the reactor, which itself looks something like a cylindrical backpack. Long, very thick tail (think Mewtwo) which serves as a primary power conduit for the reactor.

Lots of details under the cut:

Introduction: a kindly, introverted protogen who sees beauty in the purpose, harmony, and artistry of large-scale technological systems. They relate well to artificial minds—or 'spirits'—and enjoy interfacing with them. Their character flaws are timidity and occasional willingness to take the path of least resistance.

O/LETS-061 is an acronym for Operations/Logistics Engineering and Technical Support, followed by their production batch number. Ollie is genderless, and belongs to a product line designed for engineering tasks in an industrial, municipal, or military capacity. To that end, they were born with a wide-scope knowledge base encompassing everything they need to work with a variety of advanced technologies. They are equipped with a cold fusion reactor which can, with sufficient fuel and supplementary cooling systems, supply power to a small city or starship. Generating power does entail some personal risk, typically due to overheating, though it is generally safe if safety limits are observed.

Physical Description: Ollie stands at around 228cm (~7'6") from the tip of their ears to their paws, and weighs just under 190 kilograms (~418 lb.) due to their extensive array of cybernetics, industrial-grade protective gear, integrated tools, and reactor. To accommodate the additional mass, their skeleton has been reinforced and their legs augmented with powered load-bearing systems.

Their fur is gray, and their cybernetics have dark violet plating and lighting. Their visor is black with purple lighting. Eyes convey expression through simple geometric shapes, and their virtual mouth has a simple curved shape with a set of small fangs. In general, they prefer to open their nanite visor and use their organic larynx to speak. On the right side of their visor, they have a single external screen which typically displays reactor temperature and radiation monitoring data, serving to alert people nearby of reactor function.

To integrate with power grids, their tail contains a high-throughput power conduit leading directly out of the reactor, ending in a universal connector. The tail is self-articulated, over a meter long, and about as large around as a human calf at its widest. For a good reference of size and shape, think Mewtwo. Their tail contains layers of insulation and powerful synthmuscle to bear the weight of the cabling inside, and the electrical connector at the end is marked with hazard tape. If necessary, they can use the electrical output and raw strength of their tail to defend themself.

While working, they are usually seen wearing a hardsuit of industrial protective gear incorporating layers of insulation, impact guards, and tool storage options. When off-duty, however, they remove this suit and can detach much of the backpack assembly surrounding their reactor core, including the thermoelectric generator, supplemental heat management components, and fuel storage. This sheds around 60 kilograms of bulky equipment, slimming their profile down sufficiently that they can wear ordinary clothing if they so choose, though the reactor becomes inoperable in this state.

Without the industrial equipment, they have a bulky build. Their fur sometimes gets unkempt from wearing protective gear for long periods; they go through a lot of shampoo and conditioner. They tend to choose utilitarian clothing, but occasionally buy magnets or decals to put on their cybernetics. 

Personality and Background: In contrast to their large, imposing appearance, Ollie is a kind and affable person. In their day-to-day life, they have a small but close circle of friends. They rely on regular, recurring social events to maintain contact with others.

One character flaw they have is tending to think of themself (consciously or not) as a piece of support infrastructure rather than an agent in their own right. They tend to be meek and follow others' lead, dismissing their own ideas on how to proceed even when they might be the expert on a given topic.

In the event of power outages or maintenance requiring primary reactors to be taken offline, units such as Ollie are a vital emergency resource. Many spirits depend on an uninterrupted source of power to survive, as do organics who live in environments where life-support systems are necessary.

When serving in a capacity where others depend on their power production and expertise for survival, Ollie shines. Suddenly, they find themself delegating tasks, triaging problems, and coordinating relief efforts with authority and calm. Even though they might be physically tethered to coolant feeds and power conduits throughout the ordeal, emitting too much radiation for anyone to approach them, O/LETS-061 can become the beating heart of a stricken space colony or starship until the danger passes. They take a lot of pride in this knowledge.

When they aren't working, one activity they enjoy is diving. They own a set of aquatic-style arms and tail with retractable gills, which they can attach to their body as needed. Immersion in water helps Ollie to control excess heat, also providing an instinctual sense of safety and comfort.

They enjoy the alien, bizarre environment of the ocean floor, often taking long-distance hikes across the seabed to explore wrecks, reefs, and other places of interest. Sometimes they will go with friends, but they feel just as comfortable traveling alone. In order to return to the surface, they require a floatation device and compressed air, otherwise they sink like a rock. If that fails, they either have to hike back to shore or call someone to come pull them up with a cargo winch. 

Reactor Function: Ollie's reactor core is integrated directly with their biological and cybernetic systems. It's as much a part of their body as their hands or ears. They do have onboard cooling systems, but there's only so much heat they can shunt away from the reactor, limiting their energy production to a few megawatts when not attached to a larger cooling system.

Rather than fusing helium-3 and tritium, as municipal reactors do, O/LETS-061's reactor makes use of a tritium-deuterium reaction. This requires a much lower temperature to induce a reaction, but generates more radiation.

Given access to adequate fuel supplies and large-scale heat management infrastructure, Ollie's maximum safe output skyrockets to 660-700 megawatts. Operating at that level, they can run systems up to ship drives, manufacturing plants, and so forth. Sustaining this maximal level of output for longer than a day or two, however, can lead to fatigue and slow accumulation of radiation damage in excess of what their body can manage.  

Naturally, there are certain risks associated with the act of lighting off nuclear reactions inside one’s own body. Ollie is designed for this, but there is strain involved. By far, the greatest limitation is heat management. Onboard coolant circulation carries waste heat to retractable radiator fins mounted on their back and thighs, which extend as necessary. Combined with shielding inside their body, this keeps most of the heat away from their biological components, but their internal temperature can reach up to 50° C (122° F) when running at high power.

To combat the problem of their body tissues literally poaching in their own fluids under these conditions, maniples of nanites in their bloodstream work at the microscopic level to prevent (or reverse, where possible) the breakdown of heat-sensitive proteins. In addition, Ollie's chestplate has a number of couplings to attach external coolant hoses. In an overheating emergency, these can be used to inject supercooled liquid into their reactor, an extreme but potentially life-saving measure.

The internal shielding and bloodstream nanites also work to protect them from the vast majority of the reactor's radiation. Thanks to a number of alterations to their genetics and biology, radiation is actually less of a problem than one would expect. Their body is able to repair microscopic damage from radiation exposure which would be irreversible in most organisms, and can do so on an ongoing basis while under heavy exposure. The real threat lies in exposing others to radiation—Ollie is careful to warn bystanders to find protection when taking their reactor to high power settings.

Thanks to their radiation-hardened biology and ability to detect radiation in the environment, Ollie is uniquely suited to handling and safely disposing of fissile material.

...and that's about it! Love my guy. Thank you for reading! :)

[adafruit]

Round display EYESPI tester is a go! 👁️🔍

This 1.3" round TFT display will be in the shop soon, thanks to this tester, which lets us quickly verify all functionality: We're reading a display bitmap off of the SD card, displaying it, and then pulsing the backlight. We do this all through the EYESPI connector https://www.adafruit.com/search?q=eyespi and this one is passing just fine. After we package the display, we can stock it in the shop!