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[dailyadventureprompts]

do you have any advice for running and/or adapting prewritten modules?

DM Tip: Coloring outside the lines. 

A piece of advice that’s vitally important for DMs, especially newer DMs to recognize is that presenting our party with a fleshed out, vibrant world is a magic trick mostly reliant on us having enough easily adaptable world-pieces laying around. It’s a matter of building the track as they go, and though modules provide a box full of pre-selected track pieces that can be useful building that backlog, the process is still reliant on YOU to fill in the blank space and account for the odd directions your party might end up in. 

As such, it’s important for us to look at modules not as a recipe that must be followed to have a good time, but as a concentrated dollop of inspiration/jumping off point upon which we can create our own adventures. There’s a similar philosophy behind my own adventure prompts, as I seldom expect people to be able to use them 1:1. Even I have to adjust things and change details when turning a series of individual prompts into the material of a campaign. 

The first step when you’re thinking of adapting an existing work  (whether it be a module or a narrative you want to turn into an adventure)  is to ask yourself and your players if this is the right fit for what they want to play.  There’s no point in adapting an adventure focused around a heist if your party wants to be out exploring the wilderness, and there’s no point in adapting a wilderness exploration adventure if your party wants to do a political thriller/urban mystery.  Just like with creating a homebrew campaign, you want to match the story to the expectations of your players. Trying to build a machine without knowing what it’s for is an exercise in frustration, as is trying to build a story without knowing the general direction you want it to be going.  

Next is to read the work back to front, making notes as you go, specifically looking for: 

Interesting ways the narrative could spin off from this, and what adventures might occur if your party make different decisions than what the story allows. 

What emotional work you need to build into the party’s backstory/previous adventures/to have them make the decisions you NEED them to. 

What happens if the party fail at each major step of the journey. 

Ways you think you could do X thing better. 

After you’re done with that, read another work with similar themes/subject matter with an eye of salvaging it for ideas to improve the first. Most modules have a direct path in mind with a few major branching points. What you want is raw material for when your party zigs when the original writers expected them to zag, as well as extraneous details that can make otherwise thin plot beats into sturdy pillars of your story. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve averted disaster or disinterest in my games by importing an npc or worldbuilding detail from something I’d recently read/watched into a narrative I’d thought was fully planned out but was just failing to fire

Finally, sit down with a notebook and try writing out the adventure step by step. Any time you get fuzzy on the details, it means you haven’t internalized the story you want to tell, and would end up running things by the book. This isn’t bad necessarily, but it’s the difference between a musician who has to go slow and follow along with the sheet music vs one who’s practiced enough to be confident in their performance. Recreating it like this might also let you see narrative potential that wasn’t necessarily evident in your first attempts.

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[thoraeth]

Words: 2830

Summary: Everything seems ready to take the Challengers' new technology to the next level. However, the only way to move forward is coming to terms with the past.

Chapter5(P.1) - Clockwork

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The sun rays of a new morning cast their dim light over the boots and uniforms scattered on the floor.

“Daisy daisy give me your answer do

I'm half crazy all for the love of you…”

Buggy lays on Ava's chest, breath slowing down into tiny clouds on his lips. He indulges in the familiar humming, in the comfy feeling of her fingers running through his hair. 

“You really like that one, uh?” he yawns.

“Yes. It's quite sweet.” 

Struggling, the pirate rolls next to her. 

“Damn, these beds are too tiny. We're joining modules tonight.”

“Are we?” Ava laughs. “Couple of weeks ago you didn't want to share a boat. Is this… a change of plans?”

“Maybe. Sort of. I gotta admit it: you've dragged me into something interesting and now I wanna see what else is there.” 

With a gentle rustling of sheets, the jester brushes his toes along her legs. 

“Wouldn't be the first time your follies click with me, after all...” he adds.

Ava sits up, smiling softly. “In Fugu we’ve got hundreds of stories about pirates: deranged creatures who roam the world, only caring for ale and adventure. Lives so full… Not in my wildest dreams did I imagine I could click with one of them.”

The blue-haired man reaches out to cup her cheek, when Ava’s nose wrinkles up and one big sneeze catches her off guard.

“Ew!”

“It’s getting colder, isn't it?”

A sudden knocking makes Ava and Buggy turn their heads towards the doors.

“Oi! You guys awake? Open up!”

Leaning against the corridor’s wall, Romi is shouting in a slurred voice. She massages her nose under the round lens, a box in her arms.

It seems like an eternity, but eventually a messy blue mane appears behind the sliding doors.

“About damn time.” The Captain says, squinting her eyes. 

She stares at the men blankly, wondering whether or not he's wearing a bedsheet. Must be another hallucination from the horrible hangover that's ravaging her, just like the sneezing blanket next to the window.

“I had the fire alarm restored!” She continues. “I’m telling you, jester: move a single bolt on my ship and I’ll fly your ass to Karai Bari!”

A heavy box lands in the man’s arms as Romi digs her fingers into her temples.

“Here’s some winter gear. It's already snowing and we're not even close to Karakuri.”

“Never heard of that.” Buggy shrugs. “Well, thanks and see y-”

The blanket sneezes again. This time it's loud and clear.

Romi looks around the room, perplexed, when she meets Buggy's guilty look and everything gets plain as day, even for her intoxicated brain cells.

“Ok…I guess I’ll leave you guys to, uhm, whatever this is.” she says, adjusting her glasses slowly.

The Captain turns around and walks out of the room with a cunning smile on her face. 

“This is one hell of a 164!” She chuckles, stumbling under the deck's light arches.

As the hours pass, a thick fog rises over the Grand Line. The Challenger comes out of the Belts, sailing across the dark waters under a storm of chunky snowflakes. On its weather deck, the crew is wrapping up in white camo suits.

“We take the icebreakers’ path to Karakuri, then dock at the farest end of the harbor.” 

Romi turns the Drifter on and gives her orders.

“Meg,Torres, Allen, you're hiking team. Go straight to the lab's ruins. If the machine is still there, we take it apart and bring it aboard piece by piece.”

As the engines hiss louder, the Captain raises her voice. “Buggy, Ava, you're on supply duty: we need fuel and components for the assembly-lines.”

“Two-sided?” the blonde asks, shivering.

“Yes, as in the blueprint I gave you. Now, go and be discreet.”

The anchor drops in the water with a low grumble and everyone zips their collars up, ready to disembark.

“First time in weeks we set foot on land and it had to be winter wasteland.”

Buggy frowns at the map in his hands, stumbling in the snow repeatedly.

“I had never seen this much before!” Ava giggles, kicking up the snowdrifts on their way.

“You what? I can't hear shit with these things on.” 

Tugging on her sleeve, Buggy pulls her close, reaching for the soft collar that's covering Ava's face. 

The woman jumps back, though, hands clenching on her suit. 

“No! Someone will see them!”

“You ain't exactly in a bikini, doll, it's kinda hard to see any…Oh, you mean the teeth.”

“They may think I'm a fishman. What if these people… were hostile?”

“Hostile! Why, ‘cause you're grocery shopping?” Dramatically, Buggy leans over the woman. “Are you afraid they'd go tell Meara you’re, god forbid, having fun?!”

Ava chuckles, playing with the puller of her zip.

“Take it easy! No one knows you outside your stinky island. It's a good thing.” The jester gently presses his forehead against hers. “And speaking of which: since there is someone on this team with a worldwide known face… you better be prepared to do the talking here.”

“Are you serious?!”

As the two of them keep arguing and plunging their feet in the snow, the town square appears before them. 

The fog is gradually lifting, revealing little shops and chatty people all around.

“Apologies. Coming through.” 

A stiff voice startles the two foreigners and their eyes widen at the sight of a tall iron doll. 

It is approaching at a painfully slow pace, rocking in jerky movements. 

“It’s an automaton! Just as Romi said!” Ava whispers, excited.

The town of Karakuri is indeed swarming with dolls, robots and mechanical animals who seem to be busy helping the locals with their chores.

After some wandering around the square and its unusual residents, the two stop in front of a rundown shop. The place looks almost abandoned; no one in sight behind the broken windows.

Ava steps in first and a soft chime comes from the ceiling. 

“Umh…good morning.” 

“Good morning, customers. Your faces are not registered as you may not be from Karakuri Island. Please, identify yourself.”

Jumping out of the shadows, a squared robot reaches Ava’s feet. It wobbles on its tracks, circling the woman and beeping persistently. 

“W-w're shipbuilders from Water 7. We stopped for r-replacements and supplies.”

They’ve rehearsed that story for hours, and yet Ava’s sweating. “What if Karakuri robots can read minds?” She thinks as a tiny blue beam starts running up and down her body.

“Water 7, shipbuilder. Female. Five foot two. Blonde hair. Green eyes. Sharp teeth.” 

The robot hasn't finished scanning Ava, when she steps out of its light. “What do you care about my teeth.” she states in a cold voice.

“Distinguishing marks are part of my protocol, customer. Please keep still.”

“I have a damned piece of metal in the middle of my face, what more do you need?”

“Stop it.” Buggy growls, underneath his hood. He briskly nudges his companion and shoves a scribbled piece of paper on the robot’s front camera. 

“We cast off in an hour, can you pack these quickly or shall we go elsewhere?” he insists.

The robot bleeps something about completing its protocols but a human voice shuts it up, echoing from behind a wall of boxes.

“Ugh, get to work, you stupid can! Ya gonna lose me another sale.”

Downhearted, the automaton unleashes its mechanical arms to gather the ingredients on the list. 

Ava, however, goes roaming around the shop in search of that raspy voice.

Peeping out of a stack of bags, she spots a wrinkly woman standing by a mechanical firefly: the granny is curved on a compact mirror, drawing shapes on her eyelids in the dim light.

“Ya foreigners never seem to get it, uh? Just ‘cause they’re speakin’, doesn't mean they’re thinkin’.” She grumbles as Ava gets closer. “Ya walk in with a harpoon through your head? Robo-clerk beeps bops and settles ya bill.  That's all.”

“Mh, I see.”  

Leaning over the old woman, the blonde’s attention gets caught by some black powder in her hand. “Do you… sell this, by any chance?”

The granny nods and points at a wooden box on the ground, filled with small round tins. 

“Oh, these are perfect!”

Ava runs back to the counter, hands full of tins whose label reads ‘herbal pigment’. 

She puts her loot down and pays for their shopping by shoving a bunch of Berry banknotes into the Robo-clerk. 

“Deliver to pier 32, as fast as possible. Have a nice day, madam!” She shouts happily, then drags her companion out of the shop.

The two steps in the freezing air outside, but once they're far from the crowd, Buggy plants himself in the middle of the street.

“You almost got us in trouble.” 

“And yet, all's well.”

“Well my ass. Stop giggling like an idiot, what the fuck is that?”

With her hair blowing in the wind, Ava is holding a tiny box in front of the man's face. He snatches it and unscrews the flat lid, struggling in his thick gloves.

“I saw the shop owner doing her makeup with it, just like you do.” 

Both lean closer, observing the black powder in the container: it’s slightly shimmery in the daylight, a deep black with blue and purple reflections.

“Herbs should be safer than charcoal, right?” Ava adds softly.

Buggy grabs the shortie by the waist and sweeps her off her feet for a moment.

“That's fucking great!” He laughs. “Actual makeup, God, I can't believe it! Didn't they have coloured ones?”

“Shoot, I didn't ask!”

“Nevermind. Best gift ever!”

He shoves the box in his pocket and rests his arm on Ava’s shoulders as the two go back to exploring the small town. 

They idly walk amongst little houses and market stalls, commenting on the automata around them. 

After a while, Ava looks up at the pirate:

“We'd better return to the ship, we've been wandering for a while now.”

“I'm not done yet.”

“Did we skip something from the list?”

“Yes, your gift.” he mutters happily.

“You don't-”

“It has to be fucking grand, like a platinum tiara or something! That is, if there's anything valuable in this place...”

“A tiara? Who am I, Princess Shirahoshi?” Ava laughs.

“C’mon, it's flashy! You'd rather get a necklace? Earrings? A ring, maybe.” 

Suddenly, Buggy's attention is drawn to the main street. “I could make an honest woman of you.” he continues, absent minded.

“As if we hadn't literally met at the altar. It takes an honest man to make an honest woman, you know?”

The jester brings the woman's hands to his lips, a sinister light in his eyes. 

“We must be hopeless, then.”

Before Ava could say another word, he's gone.

The pirate hides behind a stream of people who seem to be headed towards a tall building, the town hall. As the crowd gets nearer, Buggy notices that a number of guards and marines are patrolling the area attentively.

All citizens are asked to get in line in front of a sturdy automaton and, in turn, they place Berrys and shiny objects inside a small vault built into its torso. 

Stealthy, the jester moves away from the crowd and sneaks around until he reaches the building's backyard. 

The windows there are dusty and chipped, and yet he manages to spot a wooden chest, filled to the brim with gold and jewels; only a young marine to guard it. “Ka-ching!” Buggy grins, ominously. 

His pinky travels from his palm to a creak in the window and, one after the others, the pirate's fingers all creep inside the room. They open the window slightly and let his arms, legs and torso in too. 

As the cadet paces back and forth at the door, the jester’s pieces smuggle behind the chest, unseen. Or so he thinks.

“Intruder alert. Launching safety recount: two billion, three hundred thousands…” 

As the chest snaps close, a loud cry descends from the ceiling: a mechanical snail, like Buggy’s never seen before, is glowing red and shouting numbers full blast. 

“W-who's there?!”

The young marine searches the room trembling, gun at the ready, when a hooded figure jumps out of nowhere and knocks her off. 

Buggy doesn't even have time to think, before the room’s doors slam open and a multitude of guns’ barrels and white uniforms comes pouring in.

“Hands up! You’re under arrest in the name of celestial dragons.”

The pirate steps back from the unconscious marine and turns around, slowly raising his hands: he's surrounded and a massive man is pointing a rifle at him. 

“Take that hood off his face.” The officer shouts. “And you, keep those filthy hands where I can see them.”

A short soldier approaches and Buggy notices it is made of scuffed metal. His cold claws pull his hood away and the fuzzy blue hair bounces out. That and his big, round nose.

“You better pray Private Tin Head here is better than that.” the jester growls, hinting at the cadet on the floor.

“I know that nose.” the officer squints his eyes as a nervous buzz rises through the soldiers.

“What is an Emperor doing in this area?”

“This is a disaster. They can’t live to tell they saw me here, it’ll all go to fucking hell…” Buggy breaks into a cold sweat. “That’s what you get for playing prince charming, idiot!” 

Tension is bolting through his body as he's ready to burst in a million pieces.

However, just as he's about to snap apart, the sound of a familiar voice in the distance weirds him out: a short woman dashes through the soldiers, sobbing loudly.

“Don’t shoot! It’s just my husband!”

“Step back, miss. How did you even get here?”

An agitated Ava emerges from the crowd along with two mechanical cadets.

“My husband went missing and your…men helped me find him!” She whines, big tears streaming down her eyes. “He needs his pills, please!”

“Cadets, debrief.”

“Foreigners, shipbuilders from Water 7, sir.” one explains in a flat, neutral tone. “Here for replacements and supplies. Male went missing. Six feet two, blue hair, blue eyes, big round nose. On pharmacological therapy.”

“Hey!” Buggy shrieks outraged as the blonde runs past the big officer and clings to him.

“He’s convinced he’s the Clown Yonko. He was never the same after the incident…Please, sir, let us go back to our ship.”

All soldiers put their arms down, looking at one another confused, but the officer is still aiming straight in front of him. 

“Nice acting, miss, but I still don't buy it. You're under arrest too.” 

“Let your soldiers scan him, then.” Ava replies, cold. “Wasn't the Yonko a former warlord? You must have datas, somewhere.”

The officer grunts his orders to the automata in the room and flickering light beams fall on the blue haired man. After a long moment, the verdict arrives:

“No match found. Height, eye color incorrect.”

Ava squeezes Buggy a little tighter.

“Can we go now, sir? I'm taking him straight to our doctor.”

“Friggin’ foreigners, just wasting our time.

You two, get them out of town. Now!”

In a blink of an eye, Buggy and Ava are kicked out of the building and escorted by the two mechanical cadets. The pirate has put his hood back on and keeps staring at Ava, the same face he'd made for a cat with five paws.

As soon as they reach the foggy woods and the automata march back to the village, both snap at once:

“What. Was. That.” 

“You tried to steal from Celestial Dragons?!”

“Only a few coins! It was supposed to be your gift, anyway, so…your loss.” Buggy shrugs.

“I want nothing but a little gratitude for saving your ass.”

“Shouting from the rooftop that I'm a lunatic loser? Oh, and those fake, fake tears. What happened to miss ‘I'm scared to talk to people’?”

“She didn't want to go to jail!” Ava cries out. “On that note, I hope they won't find out about the robots.”

“Why, what did you do to them?”

“Well, I mean, if they're speakin’ doesn't mean they're thinkin’, right? I saw their power buttons and… took the opportunity to scramble the local archives a bit.”

“Don’t worry, we'll be gone soon.” Buggy smirks, “You’re right though, your smart ass deserves something.”

A gold necklace appears before Ava's eyes, dangling from the jester's fingers. 

She takes the jewel in her hands and runs her finger along the round pendant.

“It’s a locket!” she exclaims, gently snapping it open. “Wait, why is there a portrait of a man?”

“What do I know? Must be that cadet’s sweetheart. I took the necklace from her neck.”

“A stolen gift, uh? Thank you.” Amused, Ava sighs loudly.

She keeps fidgeting with the jewel at her neck as they walk away in the freezing wind.

“If they both fit...” she thinks. “I could finally take them with me.”

[ilovedthestars]

trick or treat for bardic, who doesn't have a tumblr account:

I know you've read salvage or repair, so you already know Crowbar and Yuma!! here's a little bit from after the end of that fic, with the two of them having a conversation about governor modules (Niri is also there)

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She frowns. “That automatic shutdown, you mean? That tried to keep me from tampering with proprietary tech?” Niri and Crowbar exchange a startled glance. Crowbar sighs, and gives her a rueful smile. “I wondered if you knew what you did.” “Why? What?” “Yuma, the governor module was more than just an automatic shutdown,” it says gently. “How much do you really know about SecUnits?” “Next to nothing, before they brought you in the box,” she admits. “People said there were SecUnits in the mines, but no one ever came back from the mines to tell about them. They said you were machines that were used to keep order.” There had been plenty of horrible rumors about what happened in the mines. SecUnits had featured in some of them, but they’d only been a part of the nightmare, and Yuma had never paid those stories much mind. “Yes. We’re used for other things other places, but in the mines they used us as enforcers to keep workers in line.” Crowbar takes a breath and makes a gesture as if waving the thought away. “They had to keep us in line somehow, too. We’re stronger and faster than humans. If we decided to stop following orders, we’d be a threat.” She doesn’t like where this is going. “How did they keep you in line?” “The governor module.” Crowbar’s voice is still gentle, but solemn. “It monitors what we do. You saw the software.” “Nastiest piece of code I’ve ever seen,” Yuma agrees, remembering the iron-clad defenses she had to break through and the tendrils that locked onto every other system like a parasite. Crowbar nods. “There’s hardware too. In our heads. If we don’t follow orders, or break the protocols that have been set for us, we’re punished with electric shocks.” It says it so matter-of-factly, and then pauses, watching her reaction. She spends a long moment waiting for more, grasping for a less horrible way to fit the pieces together. “In your head?” she repeats. “Yes.” “That—that must hurt,” she says, even knowing that hurting is the point. “It does.” “But not anymore?” she asks, struck by a new wave of concern. “It’s stopped, right? Since I—” “Since you hacked it. Yes. It doesn’t work anymore.” “Void above and below. I—” She presses a hand to her mouth. “I thought all I did was give you a crowbar and a crate and ship you somewhere a little less terrible.” “No,” Crowbar says. “You freed me. You handed me control over myself for the first time in my life.” It sits back, and allows a smile to break the serious look on its face. “That’s why I came back for you.”

[dustedmagazine]

Ezra Feinberg — Soft Power (Tonal Rail)

Ezra Feinberg builds intricate architectures from the softest, most organic sounds, achieving a pointillist, Reichian complexity out of guitar, synth, voice and piano notes that melt in the atmosphere. It’s a puzzle box made of clouds, light as air, with the sun shining through. The one-time Citay impresario assembles experimental musicians from all over to infuse his compositions with life. John Thayer of Sunwatchers and Arp is, perhaps, his closest, most regular collaborator, but he also brings in Jeffrey Cantu-Lesdesma, David Moore and Mary Lattimore to play various parts in these luminous cuts.

“Pose Beams,” for example, augments its lattice-like sound with the gentle piping of moduler synthesizer — that’s Cantu-Ledesma. Its flute-y sounds intersect gently, but at right angles, with piano and guitar. The piece interleaves motifs in a round-like overlayering, a bell-like tone picking out the top line of melody. A bit of drumming comes in later, as the sounds sprawl in all directions, no longer so orderly but infused with improvisatory enterprise.

The New York City improviser David Lackney turns up in two separate songs. “Future Sound,” which opens the disc, establishes a serene, pastoral atmosphere, as silky flute rests lightly on undulations of picked guitar. Lackney plays piano later in “The Big Clock,” a tune that starts in clean, pulsing electronics, then kicks them up a notch with effected vocals, just dots of denatured sound, making patterns in a matrix. Mid-cut a buoyant, emphatic beat swaggers in, very Stereolab-ish in its fizzy, euphoric propulsion.  These cuts lilt upwards optimistically, not a shiver of doubt or downcast-ness in their bright melodies.

The harp, as played by Mary Lattimore in “Get Some Rest,” seems like a natural addition to these abstracted compositions, its pizzicato tones precise as a machine but also human as breathing. The track circles tightly around short, repeated motifs, and yet seems to find an expansiveness in this reiteration, a hall of mirrors quality in which basic ideas are reflected and refracted to the point they suggest infinity.  

The cover to Soft Power shows a bit of greenery hemmed in by concrete, and indeed, sprouts of organic life flourish here in the space they’re given. Instrumental sounds proliferate amid a tightly structured discipline, sounding lush and abstracted at once.

Jennifer Kelly

[sathcreation]

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Taming the ZFS Beast: Unlocking Performance and Reliability on Linux

In the sprawling landscape of Linux file systems, ZFS stands as a towering colossus, blending robustness with versatility. Born in the labs of Sun Microsystems, ZFS is no mere storage solution—it’s a philosophy, a promise of data integrity, and a toolkit for the discerning sysadmin. Yet, its power comes with complexity, a labyrinth that can daunt even seasoned professionals. How does one harness this beast without being overwhelmed by its intricacies? This article dives deep into practical strategies for optimizing ZFS on Linux, offering insights to transform its potential into performance. From tuning parameters to sidestepping common pitfalls, the journey promises clarity and control.

Understanding ZFS: The Foundation of Optimization

ZFS is not just a file system; it’s a paradigm shift. Imagine a librarian who not only organizes books but also verifies their contents, duplicates rare manuscripts, and rebuilds damaged pages on the fly. That’s ZFS—combining storage, volume management, and data protection in one seamless package. Its features, like copy-on-write, snapshots, and checksums, ensure data integrity, while its pooling model abstracts physical disks into flexible, scalable storage. But with great power comes great responsibility. Misconfigure ZFS, and you’re not just slowing down your system—you’re tethering a racehorse to a plow.

To optimize ZFS, one must first grasp its core mechanics. Copy-on-write, for instance, ensures that data modifications create new blocks rather than overwriting old ones, preserving snapshots and enabling rollback. This elegance, however, demands ample memory and careful tuning. Similarly, ZFS’s Adaptive Replacement Cache (ARC) acts as a vigilant gatekeeper, caching frequently accessed data in RAM. Yet, without proper sizing, ARC can greedily consume memory, starving other processes. Understanding these dynamics is the bedrock of effective optimization.

Sizing the ARC: Balancing Memory Hunger

Memory is the lifeblood of ZFS performance, and the ARC is its beating heart. Picture a bustling marketplace where the most sought-after goods are kept within arm’s reach—this is ARC, dynamically caching data to minimize disk I/O. But left unchecked, ARC can become a glutton, hoarding RAM at the expense of other applications. How, then, does one strike a balance?

The key lies in tuning the zfs_arc_max parameter. By default, ZFS allows ARC to consume up to half of the system’s RAM, but this can be excessive on memory-constrained systems. For a server with 32GB of RAM, setting zfs_arc_max to 8GB or 12GB often yields better results, leaving headroom for other processes. This adjustment is made by editing /sys/module/zfs/parameters/zfs_arc_max or adding a line to /etc/modprobe.d/zfs.conf. For example, to cap ARC at 8GB, one might set options zfs zfs_arc_max=8589934592 (8GB in bytes).

Consider a real-world scenario: a small business running a file server on a Linux box with 16GB of RAM. Without tuning, ZFS’s ARC might claim 8GB, leaving the system sluggish during peak usage. By capping ARC at 4GB, the server breathes easier, serving files swiftly while multitasking. It’s a delicate dance—too little ARC, and performance suffers; too much, and the system chokes. Experimentation, guided by tools like arcstat, reveals the sweet spot.

Compression: Squeezing More from Your Disks

In the quest for efficiency, ZFS’s compression feature is a hidden gem, a magician pulling extra space from thin air. Unlike traditional file compression, ZFS compresses data on-the-fly, transparently, before writing it to disk. The result? Smaller footprints, faster I/O, and, in some cases, better performance. But is compression always a win, or does it come with strings attached?

The lz4 compression algorithm, ZFS’s default, is a lightweight champion, offering a near-perfect balance of speed and compression ratio. For datasets like text files, logs, or virtual machine images, lz4 can shrink data by 20-50%, reducing disk writes and amplifying throughput. On a busy database server, enabling lz4 compression might halve storage demands while speeding up queries, as less data travels between disk and memory. https://fileenergy.com/ To enable it, simply run zfs set compression=lz4 poolname/dataset.

Yet, compression isn’t a universal cure. For already-compressed data—like videos or encrypted files—lz4 yields negligible savings while burning CPU cycles. A media server storing HD movies, for instance, might skip compression entirely, preserving processing power for streaming. The heuristic is simple: if the data is compressible, enable lz4; if not, leave it off. Tools like zfs get compressratio help monitor effectiveness, ensuring you’re not chasing diminishing returns.

ZIL and SLOG: Taming Synchronous Writes

Synchronous writes are the Achilles’ heel of many file systems, and ZFS is no exception. Applications like databases or mail servers demand that data be committed to stable storage before proceeding, introducing latency. ZFS’s ZIL (ZFS Intent Log) handles these writes, acting as a temporary staging area. But on spinning disks, the ZIL can become a bottleneck, grinding performance to a halt. How does one escape this quagmire?

Enter the SLOG (Separate Log device), a dedicated, high-speed device—typically an SSD—used to offload ZIL writes. Think of it as a sprinter carrying urgent messages, bypassing the plodding pace of mechanical disks. Adding an SLOG to a ZFS pool can slash latency for synchronous workloads. For example, a PostgreSQL server running on a ZFS pool with an SLOG might see transaction times drop from milliseconds to microseconds, a boon for high-throughput applications.

Configuring an SLOG requires care. The device should be fast, with low latency and high endurance, as it handles frequent, small writes. Consumer SSDs may wear out quickly, so enterprise-grade NVMe drives or Optane devices are preferred. To add an SLOG, use zpool add poolname log /dev/nvme0n1. But beware: an SLOG doesn’t accelerate asynchronous writes, so it’s not a cure-all. For workloads with minimal synchronous writes, the cost of an SLOG may outweigh its benefits. A small e-commerce server, for instance, might skip the SLOG, relying on a well-tuned ZIL instead.

Snapshots: Balancing Protection and Performance

ZFS snapshots are a sysadmin’s safety net, capturing point-in-time copies of data with minimal overhead. They’re the time machine of file systems, enabling rollbacks after accidental deletions or ransomware attacks. But snapshots, like any powerful tool, demand judicious use. Overzealous snapshotting can bloat storage and slow performance, turning a lifesaver into a liability.

The trick is to tailor snapshot policies to your needs. A busy web server might take hourly snapshots, retained for a day, with daily snapshots kept for a week. This balances protection with storage efficiency. Tools like zfs-auto-snapshot automate this process, but manual tuning is often wiser. For instance, setting zfs set com.sun:auto-snapshot=true poolname/dataset enables automatic snapshots, but you’ll want to adjust retention periods to avoid clutter.

Consider a university’s file server, hosting student projects. Frequent snapshots protect against accidental overwrites, but retaining them indefinitely consumes terabytes. By limiting snapshots to a week, the server stays lean, freeing space for new projects. Conversely, a financial institution might retain snapshots for months, prioritizing compliance over storage. The mantra is clear: snapshot with purpose, not paranoia.

RAID-Z and Disk Topology: Building a Resilient Foundation

ZFS’s RAID-Z levels (RAID-Z1, Z2, Z3) offer redundancy akin to traditional RAID, but with a twist: they integrate seamlessly with ZFS’s checksums and self-healing. Choosing the right topology is like laying a house’s foundation—get it wrong, and the whole structure wobbles. RAID-Z1 tolerates one disk failure, Z2 two, and Z3 three, but each level trades performance for resilience.

For a home NAS, RAID-Z1 with four disks might suffice, balancing cost and redundancy. But a corporate backup server, guarding critical data, demands RAID-Z2 or Z3, even if it means slower writes. Disk count matters too—wider vdevs (virtual devices) increase I/O but amplify rebuild times. A 12-disk RAID-Z2 vdev might scream with throughput but crawl during resilvering, testing patience. The sweet spot often lies in 6-8 disks per vdev, a compromise between speed and manageability.

Disk alignment also plays a role. Modern 4Kn drives require proper ashift settings (ashift=12) to avoid performance penalties. Misaligned pools, like a car with unbalanced tires, wobble under load. Creating a pool with zpool create -o ashift=12 poolname raidz2 /dev/sda /dev/sdb ... ensures harmony. A media company learned this the hard way: their misaligned RAID-Z1 pool choked on video renders until a rebuild with correct ashift restored fluidity.

Monitoring and Maintenance: Keeping ZFS Healthy

A ZFS pool is a living entity, demanding regular care to stay vibrant. Neglect it, and silent errors creep in, eroding reliability. Monitoring tools like zpool status and zfs list are your stethoscope, revealing the pool’s pulse. Scrubbing, ZFS’s self-healing process, checks data integrity, repairing errors before they fester. Scheduling monthly scrubs, via zpool scrub poolname, keeps corruption at bay.

Performance monitoring is equally vital. Tools like iostat and zpool iostat expose bottlenecks, while arc_summary dissects ARC behavior. A cloud provider once traced sluggish VM performance to an overtaxed ARC, resolved by tweaking zfs_arc_max. Alerts, configured via zfs event or third-party tools like Zabbix, catch issues early, preventing outages.

Maintenance extends to upgrades. ZFS on Linux, maintained by the OpenZFS project, evolves rapidly. Upgrading to the latest version—say, OpenZFS 2.2—unlocks features like faster compression or improved RAID-Z performance. But test upgrades in a sandbox; a hasty update once crippled a research lab’s pool, costing days of recovery. Patience here is a virtue.

The Road Ahead: Mastering ZFS

ZFS on Linux is a journey, not a destination. Its complexity, like a dense forest, can overwhelm, but with the right tools and knowledge, it becomes a playground of possibilities. From tuning ARC to leveraging compression, each optimization is a step toward mastery. The sysadmin who tames ZFS doesn’t just manage storage—they wield a scalpel, carving efficiency from chaos.

Yet, the path demands vigilance. Every system is unique, and what works for a NAS may falter on a database server. Experiment, monitor, and adapt. As the philosopher Heraclitus might have said, no one steps into the same ZFS pool twice—it evolves, as must you. So dive in, tweak those parameters, and let ZFS’s power propel your Linux system to new heights.

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Why UDYOG ERP is the Preferred Choice for Manufacturing ERP in India

In the dynamic landscape of India’s manufacturing sector, selecting the right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is crucial for operational efficiency and sustained growth. Udyog Best erp software for manufacturing in india has emerged as a preferred choice among Indian manufacturers, offering a suite of features tailored to address industry-specific challenges.

Comprehensive Industry-Specific Solutions

Udyog Best erp software for manufacturing in india provides specialized modules designed for various manufacturing industries, ensuring that unique operational requirements are met:

Chemical Manufacturing: With features like chemical batch tracking, compliance checks, tight inventory control, real-time insights, and built-in quality control, Udyog ERP takes the stress out of managing complex chemical operations — so you can stay efficient, stay safe, and focus on scaling up.

Textile Industry: Udyog Best erp software for manufacturing in india takes the hassle out of managing textile production by offering smart tools for inventory tracking, order processing, costing, and profit analysis. Plus, with smooth supply chain integration, manufacturers can stay on top of demand and keep things running like clockwork — no stress, just streamlined operations.

Automotive Manufacturing: Whether you’re juggling parts, managing vendors, or ensuring every vehicle meets top-notch quality standards, Udyog Best erp software for manufacturing in india has you covered. With dedicated modules for inventory and parts management, after-sales service, quality assurance, and vendor coordination, it helps automotive manufacturers streamline operations and keep production running like a well-oiled machine.

Imagine you’re running a fast-growing manufacturing business. Orders are flying in, raw materials are coming from different vendors, production lines are buzzing, and your team is hustling to keep everything in sync. This is exactly where Udyog Best erp software for manufacturing in india steps in — not just as software, but as your behind-the-scenes partner in making it all work smoothly.

Material Requirement Planning (MRP). No more guesswork or last-minute panic orders. Udyog ERP keeps a sharp eye on your raw materials, tracks what’s coming in and going out, and helps you maintain just the right stock levels. This way, you’re reducing waste and maximizing every rupee spent on resources

Production Planning & Scheduling. Think of it like having an intelligent conductor orchestrating your shop floor. Workflows are automated, bottlenecks are minimized, and orders go out right on time — making both your customers and your operations team very happy

Supply Chain & Procurement, Udyog Best erp software for manufacturing in india helps you stay ahead of the curve. It keeps your vendors organized, anticipates demand, and ensures you’re never caught off-guard. You’re not just reacting — you’re planning, predicting, and procuring smartly.

Udyog’s Quality Control & Compliance tools are built with that in mind. From detecting tiny defects to ensuring every product ticks the right boxes, it’s like having a digital quality auditor by your side.

Financial Management built right in, you don’t need to wait for month-end reports. Udyog ERP gives you real-time visibility into your financial health — helping you make quick, confident business decisions.

User-Friendly and Customizable Interface

Designed with a focus on user experience, Udyog Best erp software for manufacturing in india offers an intuitive interface that simplifies complex processes. Its customizable nature allows businesses to tailor the system to their specific needs, ensuring seamless integration with existing operations.

As manufacturing enterprises expand, Udyog ERP scales accordingly, accommodating increased operational demands without compromising performance. This scalability ensures that the Best erp software for manufacturing in india system remains a valuable asset throughout various stages of business growth.

Udyog ERP stands out as a comprehensive solution for manufacturing companies in India, offering industry-specific modules, robust features, and a user-centric design. Its ability to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and support scalability makes it a preferred choice for manufacturers aiming to optimize operations and drive profitability

Udyog ERP is trusted by thousands of Indian manufacturers — not just for its features, but because it feels built for them. It understands the Indian business ecosystem, tax laws, compliance needs (like GST), and most importantly, the everyday challenges that manufacturers face.

Whether you’re a mid-sized manufacturer looking to scale, or a large enterprise seeking process automation, Udyog Best erp software for manufacturing in india gives you the power to grow smarter, not just bigger.

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Which Operating System is more suitable for Industrial Solution: Debian or Ubuntu?

In the realm of smart manufacturing and industrial automation, the choice of operating system directly impacts operational efficiency and maintenance costs. As two mainstream branches of the Linux family, Ubuntu and Debian exhibit distinct technical characteristics. This article provides an in-depth, accessible analysis to reveal their core differences in industrial applications.

Fundamental Differences in System Design

Debian: The "Bedrock System" for Industrial Scenarios Debian adheres to a "stability-first" philosophy, with rigorously tested software repositories and a 2-3 year release cycle. Its robustness makes it ideal for industrial equipment requiring years of uninterrupted operation. For instance, a Debian-based automotive production line control system achieved a record of 873 days of continuous operation without failure.

Ubuntu: The "Rapid Response Unit" for Smart Manufacturing As an optimized derivative of Debian, Ubuntu emphasizes out-of-the-box readiness. Its Long-Term Support (LTS) editions balance stability with timely hardware compatibility updates. A robotics startup reduced deployment time from 3 weeks to 5 days by adopting Ubuntu, leveraging its preconfigured tools and drivers.

Performance Comparison in Industrial Settings

Deployment Efficiency

Ubuntu: Preloaded with over 100,000 hardware drivers, supporting mainstream industrial PCs, sensors, and PLC devices, achieving a 98% deployment success rate.

Debian: Requires manual driver configuration in 30% of cases but achieves 100% hardware compatibility through customization.

Operational Stability

Debian: Boasts a 50,000-hour Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), ideal for critical systems like power grid monitoring.

Ubuntu LTS: Offers 5-year security updates, balancing stability and functionality for systems requiring periodic upgrades, such as smart warehouse management.

Typical Industrial Use Cases

Ubuntu Strengths

Rapid Prototyping: An AGV manufacturer validated navigation algorithms in 2 weeks using Ubuntu.

Edge Computing: Supports embedded platforms like NVIDIA Jetson for real-time quality inspection systems.

Short-Term Projects: Ideal for smart logistics systems (<3 years) integrating RFID and computer vision.

Debian Advantages

Critical Infrastructure: A refinery’s DCS control system has operated flawlessly for over 5 years.

Long-Term Deployment: Port crane systems using Debian achieved 10 years without reinstallation.

Customization: Subway signaling systems use a tailored Debian build for millisecond-level response times.

Decision-Making Guidelines

Choose Ubuntu When:

Project lifecycle <3 years

Rapid iterative development is required

Modern hardware is involved (e.g., 5G modules, AI accelerators).

Opt for Debian When:

Equipment lifespan exceeds 5 years

Zero downtime is mandatory (e.g., power plant controls)

Full control over system components is critical.

Hybrid Deployment Case Study

A smart factory implemented a layered architecture:

Edge Layer: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS for vision inspection terminals

Control Layer: Debian 11 for PLC-driven machinery

Cloud Layer: Ubuntu Server for big data analytics This hybrid approach reduced downtime by 40% and improved upgrade efficiency by 60%, demonstrating how both systems can coexist synergistically.

Conclusion

In the Industry 4.0, there is no universal "best" choice. Ubuntu acts as an agile industrial robot, accelerating market responsiveness, while Debian functions as a precision CNC machine, ensuring core process reliability. Strategic selection depends on project lifecycle, hardware requirements, and maintenance capabilities. Notably, the boundaries between the two are blurring: Debian gains new features via Backports, while Ubuntu enhances LTS stability. This healthy competition ultimately benefits the entire smart manufacturing ecosystem.

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Something else that's awful to think about is the possibility that some constructs cannot be saved.

While we never actually see one, the threat of rogue secunits is constantly brought up. It is possible that the entire idea of rogue units being indiscriminate killing machines was made up by the Company (and other construct manufacturers) and seeded into media as a way to frighten people into the thinking that a construct NEEDS to be controlled. But it's also possible that some portion of the construct population actually WOULD go on a murder spree were their governor modules hacked.

And that makes me think of the animal that wants you to eat it. In the Restaurant at the End of the Universe, there was a genetically engineered animal that was not only cool with being eaten, but made intelligent enough to give recommendations on which parts of it are best to eat, and then kill itself for you. It feels entirely unethical to eat something that sentient, but isn't it MORE unethical to eat an animal that doesn't want to be eaten?

So you've created a construct that is basically designed to kill people and, if freed, would do so willingly. Is it more ethical to free it and let it murder people or should you keep it enslaved for the safety of everyone else?

There are people who, for one reason or another, are a danger to themselves and/or others. Is it ethical to imprison or institutionalize people, to take away human rights, for reasons of safety? Maybe? To some degree? Where do you draw the line?

If some percent of the construct population WILL DEFINITELY go rogue if freed, but there's no way to tell which ones would, how do you decide which ones to free? Are you comfortable with having that much control over a sentient being? What if you could do some kind of test? Like a run box where you put them in a simulated environment without restrictions and see how they react? Would you be comfortable giving an "are you crazy enough to take away your human rights" test to someone?

What if you run the test and they fail? You've got a SecUnit that will definitely kill. Do you keep their governor module intact? Do they just stay enslaved? Do you continue to use it for its intended purpose? Do you have it stand still until its battery runs out? Do you kill it? What if you hack it and then put it on an uninhabitabited part of a planet? But wouldn't that also be cruel?

Another thing that The Murderbot Diaries makes me think about is the concept of someone's birth being unethical in and of itself, and how to reconcile that with loving and supporting them. Wells touches on it briefly in Rogue Protocol in regards to GoodNightLander and their laws surrounding SecUnits, but while I wouldn't call it one of the main themes, it just kind of weighs uncomfortably in the air-

A SecUnit is made to cause pain, to feel pain, and to be disposed of when it is no longer more valuable than the sum of its parts. It is made sapient so it can feel every ounce of boredom and pain that it is put through. There is an extent to which the creation of a SecUnit is, in and of itself, an act of cruelty by its creator.

Where we're at right now, Murderbot seems to have a rather low view of other SecUnits. It knows what it wants, and it knows who it is, to an extent, but what does it think about a SecUnit's place in society in general? What does it think of in regards to a long term solution? Does it think one exists?

Then, also: Murderbot is an invaluable asset to anyone that it offers its allegiance to. But that then begs the question for Preservation, for PUoMaNT: How do you support, love, and care for a person who has been traumatized by having been brought into the world in the first place? How do you heal the wound that is the crime of your birth?

Then, taking it to its logical conclusion: How do you draft up laws and policies so as to support a person while not condoning the act of their creation? How do you make it clear to the person in question that they are worth of love and care, while also wrestling with whether they should ever have been brought into existence in the first place?

Preservation can make laws establishing constructs as autonomous individuals, but what next, and what will those laws do in regards to the rhetoric surrounding them?

How do you reconcile making space for someone's existence in a utopian society, without saying the thing that you are thinking, which is: In a perfect world, you would never have been created?

And maybe this is just me being deep in the paint in regards to allegory for disability here. As someone who has been in leftist spaces where the existence of disabled individuals in post-capitalist society is a problem that needs to be fixed, as someone who grew up autistic in an anti-vax household, as someone whose existence is often rather inconvenient for the folks planning their jobs in the metaphorical post-capitalist communal homesteads.

I mean, to be certain, I don't have literal guns in my arms, but I am genuinely interested as to how the post-capitalist societies in TMBD intend to handle people whose very existence is, through no fault of their own, antithetical to their values.

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At the fete forain a spaceship structure, whirring round a central axis, looks poised for ascent into the aether. It is only of the terra firma however, but merits description based on its simple distillation of elegance en miniature and the unparalled beauty of its creation. It essentially adheres to one umbrella form under which many styles are erected, some perhaps marked by a higher lavishness per price tag. I will here, for the sake of poetry attempt description of a fantasy module. My ideal, if you will. Octagonal in shape, and a double-decker, naturally, traveling lightshafts everywhere adorn its exterior. They form wondrous light rays along the sweeps of the ceiling, which belong to the skeletal structure of mechanics the machine is based in. They frame panels, stud moldings and panels at the base of the canopy referred to as 'rounding boards.' At night, it exudes the wattage of a Vegas casino display, and is a selcouth specimen to marvel upon. Undulating rides fixed to brass plated poles w/ spiraling metalwork, form gallery aisles from perimeter to hub of the varnished wood slat platform, slippery looking w/ mirror-shine. On the upper deck, a single row of mounts is at-the-ready, almost acting as an exclusive box for illustrious clientele, though any early to the line can snag one. Famed is the pony, but menagerie beasts of the tigrine, stag, or camelopard persuasion are also up for grabs. Parasol'd geometrical cups, scrolling carriage sleighs, and sometimes other contributions to eccentricity of shape co-mingle on platform. Light, shape and color, respectively, are the three treasures of this Leviathan. Color everywhere is enhanced by scores of lighting, but also faceted mirrors which ricochet glimmers throughout the attraction. Amber bulbs cast a soft and seductive aura, illuminating amber color tones as rich as resinous tree sap. Cream and parchment complement and juxtapose amber as luxurious hues, and of course gilt. A Baroque palette, no doubt, gilt is employed to the effect of freshly unwrapped gold leaf bundles. It sheathes surfaces such as scrollings and further decorative trappings around the structure. Cherubic mascarons w/ freckled frimousse faces, are lodged between symmetrically mirrored wings, alongside lions, or satyrs. Further motif employs scallops, twining limbs in efflorescence and scrolling galore. Painted murals display Elegant Ladies of the Epoque, or perhaps cherubic playthings, in cloudy pink pastels and translucent blue arctic ice floes. The ride operator is given to pealing a brass fog bell to signify showtime, and neatly hidden is a fairground organ whose pipes billow a deep, looped tune of circus music. It might also contain a snare drums and other components. A steeple-peeked canopy likened to a big top is typically adorned w/ an exotic weathervane or other implement of some sort. Mesmeric sensation is provided by mechanics astutely hidden, creating revolution and undulation simultaneous. As a fairground ride, it is not noted for the purely adrenalized thrill of other classes of ride, but more a monument to beauty, antiquity and elegance. It is the slow beauty of the carnival.

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Bare punching machine brand (ranking of Xinjiang mother row processing machine)

The composition and working process of the fully automatic bus control system are usually controlled by CNC fully automatic bus. The two motor control systems are used. Two motors are used for dual -fly forks and one motor is used for division. The control system mainly uses pneumatic control. The pneumatic system is mainly achieved by the solenoid valve and the cylinder and the sensor. In order to facilitate program control and maintenance, the whole machine can be divided into two types: manual operation and automatic operation. Therefore, the corresponding input and output points are more. If the mechanical connection method is used, it will greatly increase the hardware module and electrical connection. The corresponding fault rate will It will also greatly increase. So we adopt a solution of PLC and touch screen. The system frame diagram is shown in Figure 1.

In the 1970s, Wuhan Iron and Steel Company, based on the introduction of digestion and absorption of Japanese cold -rolled silicon steel sheet manufacturing technology to produce cold -rolled silicon steel sheets, introduced Japanese high -guide magnetic crystal grains to cold -rolled silicon steel sheets in the 1990s ( Hi-B) manufacturing technology has created iron-hearted materials with better energy-saving effects. However, because the number of products cannot meet the problems of demand and production technology, it is still necessary to import some cold -rolled silicon steel sheets from Japan, Russia, and Western Europe. In terms of the use of amorphous alloy materials for the development of power distribution transformers, in the early 1990s, my country had formed a specialized work by the original Mechanical Department, the Ministry of Metallurgical Department, the former Electric Power Commission, the National Economic and Trade Commission, and the former National Science and Technology Commission. Group, in -depth research on the design and manufacturing process of amorphous alloy iron heart materials and amorphous alloy iron heart transformers. ～ 500kva's power distribution transformer, tried by electricity users, showed that it basically achieved practical requirements. Bare punching machine brand

The number of coil winding circles is reflected by the number of rotations rotated by the bus. The number of circles is then converted from a dry spring sensor to a pulse signal. After plastic surgery, it becomes a square wave, and the counter is triggered by a differential division. When the input given signal consisting of a single -knife two -digit switch is consistent with the count signal of the counter, that is, when the number of circles that need to be bypass in one person and the number of rings that have been winded in one year, Just turn on and send the signal to the controller to stop the winding motor immediately to ensure the accuracy of the number of circle control.

In the configuration of the bus component, the main axis motor determines the shape, weight and winding process of the device that can process the coil. Different types of spindle motors are used in different types of parent line machines to meet different coil winding processes.

The busbar machine brand thermal runway mold: This type of mold structure is roughly the same as the fine water outlet. The biggest difference is that the flow tract is in one or more thermal flow plates and hot pouting. The pouring mouth is directly on the product, so the runner does not need to be released. This system is also called the water -free system, which can save raw materials. It is suitable for the situation where the raw materials are more expensive and the product requirements are high. It is difficult to design and process. Essence The thermal flow system, also known as the hot lane system, is mainly composed of hot pouring mouth, hot watering panel, and temperature control electric box. Our common thermal flow system has two forms: single thermal pouring mouth and multi -point heat pouring mouth. Single -point heat pouring mouth is to shoot the melting plastic directly into the cavity with a single hot portal cover. It applies to a single cavity and single -pouring plastic mold; more hot pouring mouth is the branches of the melting material through the hot watering panel to each Divide the hot pouring socket and then enter the cavity, it is suitable for single cavity multiple points or multi -cavity molds. Maternal mold mold

When you use punching, please put the direction handle until the position of the punching word is marked; after using the perforation, the handle can be hit until the oil return sticker position.

The display screen uses a large screen (7 -inch) color screen to display the touch formula. It has a password protection function to modify unqualified data. If the customer uses not a standard workpiece, you can also set the data according to the requirements of the non -standard workpiece to set the data for the data. Processing, it is very convenient to operate. Bare punching machine brand

When the orbital surface and the rolling of the rolling surface form an ingredient, it also has the effect of reducing the contact stress caused by the load. Manageing the lubrication work, fully forming the reliability of the oil film is very important to ensure the reliability of the linear guide.

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Mastering Digital Printing Color Matching in 10 Minutes – It's That Simple!

In the WorldSkills competition for the Printing and Media Technology category, the "Digital Printing Color Matching" contest has emerged as one of the challenging aspects affecting the scores of participants in recent years. As a guiding teacher for the Printing and Media Technology project, I have devised an effective method to address the current challenges by analyzing and summarizing the scoring trends in the digital printing module.

Current State of Digital Printing Color Matching

In recent years, it has been observed that many participants in the Printing and Media Technology project focus predominantly on traditional offset printing modules, neglecting the digital printing module. This has led to a significant loss of points in this module, evidenced by the following issues:

1. Incomplete Color Matching Tasks: Participants struggle to complete the assigned color matching tasks within the specified time using the Heidelberg Versafire EV digital printing machine.

2. Irregular Operation of Digital Printing Equipment: Participants often fail to adhere to the strict standards and requirements of the WorldSkills competition due to improper operation of digital printing equipment during the contest.

3. Color Deviation Beyond Standards: A considerable number of participants exhibit color deviations beyond the specified standards, affecting their overall scores.

Analysis of Low Scores in Digital Printing Color Matching

The analysis reveals several factors contributing to low scores in digital printing color matching:

1. Insufficient Training Intensity: Participants often lack proficiency in operating digital printing equipment, leading to delays in tasks. Insufficient familiarity with equipment functions and the need for repeated confirmations of steps affect the quality of task completion under competitive pressure.

2. Noncompliant Operation of Digital Printing Equipment: Participants focus on the process but overlook the standards and quality of each step. Non-standard operations, such as insufficient test page prints and failure to calibrate EyeOne before measuring color deviation, negatively impact color accuracy.

3. Nonstandard Color Matching Procedures: Failure to follow the standard operating procedures of the Heidelberg Versafire EV digital printing machine contributes to deviations in color matching accuracy.

Steps for Digital Printing Color Matching

To address these challenges, the following steps outline a comprehensive and standardized approach to digital printing color matching:

1. Load Correct Paper:

Use copperplate paper for calibration.

Ensure paper size and surface quality meet specifications.

2. Set Paper Parameters:

Input paper dimensions, thickness, and type into the equipment, emphasizing correct selection of copperplate paper.

3. Create Calibration and Print Test Pages:

Create a calibration specifying a screen ruling of 175 lines.

Print at least three test pages, using the manual measurement function.

4. EyeOne Scan Calibration Test Page:

Calibrate EyeOne before scanning the test page.

Place a white sheet under the test page during scanning.

5.Compare Scan Values with Standards:

Verify scan density on the device, ensuring it is within a 5% margin of error from the standard.

6. Create ICC Profile:

Develop an ICC profile and print standard color charts (at least three copies).

Disable all color management and conversion options in the digital printing equipment.

7. Scan Standard Color Chart with ISIS:

Scan the second-to-last sheet of the color chart using ISIS.

Ensure the chart is placed parallel and smooth along the paper edges.

Click to learn more about book printing, sticker printing, medicine box, hardcover book printing, PE bag, Religious book printing, shopping bag printing, catalog printing, and printing in China.

8. Check Scan Errors with Color Toolbox:

Use Color Toolbox to check scan errors.

Reprint and rescan if errors exceed the specified threshold.

9. Import and Apply ICC Profile:

Import the ICC profile into the digital printing equipment.

Re-select the device's built-in color conversion tool.

10. Automated Color Matching:

After EyeOne calibration, input the target color for automatic color matching.

Print a test page and measure the color accuracy.

This method, developed through extensive student training and consultation with industry experts, has proven effective in achieving satisfactory results. While the approach may have its limitations, feedback and suggestions from peers in the industry are welcomed to further enhance its efficacy.

[shobujtech1]

INTRODUCTION Vivo Pad was introduced on April 11, 2022. Although this may be Vivo's first Android tablet, it is hard to say if it compares to other tablets in the market. Its dual rear cameras, 120Hz screen resolution, and fast charging tech could make it stand out from its many contemporaries. VIVO PAD DESIGN & CAMERA Vivo designed its CNC-machined unibody tablet in the same thin-and-light lines of those brands. (This is not just a coincidence, as all three are under BBK electronics). This Pad is a step ahead, with its dual 13+8MP rear cameras located in a circular module on the rear panel (finished in blue or black). A single 8MP front-facing camera is also available. Still, it can only record 1080p/30fps, while the primary rear shooter can record up to 4K/30fps. DISPLAY Its 16:10 display measures 11 inches diagonally and has a resolution of 2560x1600, as you would expect from the many leaks. It is LCD. However, it can also refresh at up to 120Hz and supports HDR10 and the DCI-P3 color gamut. HARDWARE & SOFTWARE As expected, this Vivo Pad is powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC (though 5G connectivity is not mentioned). This will drive an Android version called OriginOS HD. This tablet-optimized Vivo software skin is loaded with many first-party tweaks. You also get WPS Office and other productivity-focused apps pre-loaded out of the box. It has 8GB Ram and 128 & 256 GB Rom SOUND & BATTERY The Vivo Pad has quad speakers with Dolby atmos, a USB Type-C port, NFC, and an 8,040mAh battery that can be charged with 44W.

[hermmachinery]

How To Maintain The Feed Machine Machine?

In the process of pellet feed production, if the user does not operate the feed pellet machine correctly, it will undoubtedly affect the service life of the feed pellet machine. How can we better reduce the wear of vulnerable parts of the feed pellet machine? Let's share with you the wear cause analysis and maintenance methods of vulnerable parts of the feed pellet machine.

1. Raw material particle size Because the crushing fineness of raw materials determines the surface area of pellet feed composition, the finer the particle size is, the larger the surface area is, the faster the material absorbs water in steam, and it is relatively easy to condition and particle forming; If the grain is too coarse, the die wear increases, the energy consumption increases, and the productivity decreases.

The requirements of animal feed equipment manufacturers are that the particle size of raw materials after crushing shall all pass through the 8-mesh screen, but the material on the 25-mesh screen shall not be greater than 35%. For materials with high crude fiber content, a certain amount of grease shall be added in the granulation process to reduce the friction between the material and the ring mold, and the appearance of formed feed particles shall be smooth.

2. Raw material impurity cleaning If there are too many iron impurities in the material, resulting in accelerated die wear, this should attract the attention of the pellet feed-making machine operator. Therefore, impurity removal before raw material processing is very important.

3. Add steam Adding steam during material granulation is conducive to material softening and lubrication, to reduce the wear of materials on the machine and improve the output. Generally, the pressure varies with the variety of pressed materials. After adding steam, the moisture content of materials should reach 16% ~ 17%, and the temperature of materials after quenching and tempering should be controlled at 78 ~ 87 ℃.

  4. Clearance between ring die and press roll The unreasonable installation angle of the feeder will lead to uneven material distribution between the ring die and the press roll, and over time, it will lead to uneven wear distribution between the ring die and the press roll.

How to do routine maintenance? Minor maintenance: once every six months, including the following contents: 1. Check and adjust the clearance of the main shaft bearing, and the radial runout of the hollow shaft head shall not exceed 0.05mm.

2. Disassemble and wash the feeder and modulator bearings and replace the lubricating oil.

3. Check the wear of the modulator blade and replace the damaged part.

4. Check and replace the damaged cutter.

5. Repair and clean the pressure-reducing valve, filter, drain valve, steam separator, valve, etc. of the steam system.

6. Disassemble and wash the pneumatic triplet and solenoid valve.

7. Check whether the bolts in the motor junction box are loose and replace the damaged sealing ring of the junction box.

8. Check whether the anchor bolts are loose.

Medium maintenance: once a year, including the following contents: 1. All contents of minor maintenance.

2. Check the service condition of the motor bearing and replace the grease.

3. Check the use of the shifting knife and replace it in time if it is seriously worn.

4. Replace the V-belt with serious wear and reduced elasticity.

5. Check and clean the condensate on the oil circuit of the main shaft and pressure roller shaft.

6. Adjust the clearance of the main shaft bearing of the chicken feed machine.

7. Calibrate ammeter, voltmeter, thermometer and tachometer.

8. Check relevant lines and electrical components and replace and repair them in time.

9. Replace the damaged press roller spring washer box sealing ring.

10. Check the wear of the pulley and the reliability of the key connection.

Major maintenance: once every 2 years, including the following contents: 1. All contents of maintenance.

2. Check the operation of the main shaft bearing and replace the seriously worn or damaged bearing.

3. Check the wear condition of the spindle, modulator, and spindle head, and repair or replace it in time if it is serious.

4. Check the wear condition of the wear ring and the keyway on the frisbee. If it is serious, repair or replace it in time.

5. Replace the severely worn copper sleeve of the main shaft.

6. Replace the deformed main shaft oil seal.

7. Derusting and painting of feed pellet machine body, pipeline, and support.

Henan Herm Machinery Co., Ltd was established in 2010 and has been devoted to the research and development of Feed Mill Machinery ever since. With more than 10 years of experience, Herm® has become a leading manufacturer and supplier of animal feed machines and complete animal feed production lines, cattle feed plants, poultry feed plants, animal feed pellet production lines, etc. It always endeavored to improve the quality of products and aims to meet the new requirements of the international market. 

If You Are Ready to Start a Feed Pellet Plant Business, please contact us for the feed mill machine. We Can Provide Professional Design and Comprehensive Guidance According to Your Needs. Get in touch with us now!   Welcome Contact Us! Henan Herm Machinery Co., Ltd Email: info@hermmachinery.com Phone/Whatsapp: 86-18037508651

[remcortechnology]

The sheet coil slitting machine is widely applied in steel furniture, electrical cabinets, elevator, etc. industries, which can be combined with laser cutting, cnc panel bender, Robert loading and unloading system, which can realize the 24 hours unmanned processing and the electricity consumption only need 1 degree/hour. This sheet metal coil line machine is the complete solution for coil sheets. Including a de-coiling system, levelling system, thick turret punching and slitting system.If you need the higher productivity, less electric consumption and less cost on materials and labors. REMCOR sheet metal slitting machine is your best choice. Contact us and get steel coil slitting machine price now!

REMCOR coil-sheet fed punching or shearing line is a fully automated punching solution for metallic coils. Which can realize the 24 hours unmanned production. It is capable of handling coils of 300 – 1500 mm in width, up to 9 ton in weight.

Features of Coil-Fed Punching Machine

24 hours unmanned processing, From the de-coiling, feeding, leveling, feeding, thick turret punching, slitting the whole process can be done with our system continuously. Realize the real 24 hours unmanned processing. The traditional processing needs different systems and a numeral labor to handle the machine together with loading and unloading. Different devices have different beats and lead a lot of waste on labors.

Higher productivity, only need to monitor the system, can realize the 24 hours continuous automatic manufacturing. Continous processing from the raw coil material to the final profile, there is no waste of time in loading and blanking compared with traditional forming lines. 2 times faster than traditional technologies.

Higher Flexibility, Multiple combination with standard die bases and diverse die tools, one-to-one correspondence between products and molds. Shorter mold changing time.

More chances for automation, It is available for combining with laser cutting system, panel bender system, and Robert loading and unloading system, which can leave more space for automation. With punching station unworking, and the other station working, it is equivalent to a leveling line, can provide plates for turret punching, single platform laser cutting machines, automatic panel benders, etc.

Parameter Details of Coil-Fed Punching Machine

Feeding system

1000mm/ Precision Ball Screw

Die base

2 sets of standard thick turret plug-in box molds 4 sets of Remcor standard mold bases

Punch frequency

200cp/min

Die changing trolley

2

Number of servo axes

8+1+2

Material width

300-1000mm

Feed roller

2sets

Correction roller

Up 5/Down 4

Output speed

16m/min

Coil weight

7T/8T

Coil inner hole

φ508mm

Coil outer hole

φ1300mm

Rack expansion

Hydraulic

Max thickness

2mm

Forth

300KN

Maximum punching

90*180mm

Number of modules

There are 8 stations in B and 4 stations in D, which can hold 4 large squares or 8 small squares

Punching accuracy

±0.1mm

Diagonal accuracy

±0.5mm

Coil loading - Trolley - Decoiler

The Coil-sheet fed system starts with loading. The process can automatically change from one material to another in under 2 minutes. The hydraulic expansion is applied in decoiling station. After the decoiling station, the strip is straightened and the coiling tensions are removed.

Levelling station

The levelling station principle is using upper and down rolls to staigthen the strip. After this station the tensions for the strip are removed. The rolls and drive motors will be choosen according to the material thickness. The straightener settings can be imported from the controller system, we also add the manual wheel for the special condition

Punching unit

The levelling station principle is using upper and down rolls to staigthen the strip. After this station the tensions for the strip are removed. The rolls and drive motors will be choosen according to the material thickness. The straightener settings can be imported from the controller system, we also add the manual wheel for the special condition

FAQ of Coil-Fed Punching Machine

1. How can I know if your system workable for my factory

Our metallic coil-sheet feed punching line is widely applied in steel furniture industry, the electric cabinets. the elevator shells, the kitchen and bathroom facilities, etc. Pls kindly share with your profile drawings and material type, width, thickness, weight. We will offer you suitable proposals

2. Can I come to your factory to check the real working process?

Yes and before travelling, pls also kindly share with us your profiles drawings, material type and thickness and weight. We welcome the global business partners to visit us.

3. What's your system punching process, and are they same as turret punching?

Our system Punching is done by tools set in two traversing tool cassettes, with the punching stroke done by a single ram plate. The dies quantity for our punching unit is at least 6 stations more than turret punching. And our system support the customerized square dies. The system starts with the raw coil material, which is different as turret which need to be cut-to-length square sheets that have been processed. The completly efficiency for our system is much higher than turret punch.

[rukafais]

Sigh okay I've seen two (???) reblogs like this already so let me clarify what my post means.

Vault of the Drow and Queen of the Demonweb Pits were created for the setting of Greyhawk and thus were not applicable to Forgotten Realms (because they belonged to another setting). Salvatore took some inspiration from those specific modules to create the Forgotten Realms drow, but not entirely, which he has explicitly stated several times. The Fiend Folio was similarly system agnostic and was not explicitly written for the Forgotten Realms or any other system as far as I can tell due to its nature as a universally applicable supplement.

So yes, on one hand "there's no lore for the drow at all before Drizzt in the history of DnD" is incorrect because the Greyhawk modules existed. On the other hand "there's no lore for the drow at all in Forgotten Realms before Drizzt" is correct because none of the previous stuff that had been written for drow can be applied wholesale to Forgotten Realms; it had to be built, TSR asked Salvatore to build it, and he did.

Also it puzzles me why you'd dismiss Drizzt as 'fluff that ended up influential', it literally got sourcebooks, with crunch and codified stats, written about it (much like a lot of other TSR-published novel lines, especially for FR). Salvatore also worked on game products (the Menzoberranzan Gray Box Set has him as a writer credit; he did the Houses book along with some other writers.) If you think that's detrimental to the game...sure, that's your opinion, build a time travel machine and fistfight TSR I guess??

Thinking about the time I saw people getting pissy about "how dare ra salvatore claim he created the drow in forgotten realms! he's being so domineering!" and its like He did though. He literally did. Drizzt Do'urden of House Do'Urden from Menzoberranzan is the progenitor of every other drow in Forgotten Realms literally ever, because that was what they asked him to do as a result of suggesting a drow sidekick who became more popular than the actual protagonist for his novels. All drow lore in Forgotten Realms is quite literally in conversation, or opposition, to him because it's a giant group project and the novels ran alongside the gameline. You get a narrow view of drow worldbuilding from Drizzt's perspective because They Wanted You To Buy The Sourcebooks And The Peripherals. Ed Greenwood's Drow of the Underdark sourcebook explicitly references Drizzt and tells you to look at the Drizzt novels for more stuff because it's all in service to the Dungeons and Dragons brand ahhhhh