#mini amplifier circuit

[notf1obsessed]

love on display (Charles Leclerc X Max Verstappen)

It all starts with a bet.

Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, arguably the biggest rivals on the F1 grid, are dared they couldn't spend a day with each other, let alone build a solid relationship.

And who were they to turn down a challenge?

Chapter 2: Last Friday Night

There's a stranger in my bed, there's a pounding in my head,

Glitter all over the room, plink flamingos in the pool,

I smell like a mini bar, DJ's passed out in the yard,

Barbies on the barbecue, this a hickey or a bruise?

- Last Friday Night, Katy Perry

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After swiftly maneuvering through the crowd, Max pulled Charles into a night black car, which the younger one would later find out was an Uber Max had ordered before hand.

Placing himself beside the Monegasque, the older boy instructed the other to tell the Uber driver his address, which came as great difficulty considering his brain had short circuited at that moment.

Every inch of contact between both of their skin made the younger's body light ablaze, the alcohol amplifying the bitter feeling.

Looking out the window, the boy diverted his attention to the night sky above. Small flashing stars painted the canvas of black. The full moon hung lowly, observing the busy setting of Monaco; the home of glamour.

As the car swayed left and right, the liquids in Charles began to swirl as well, causing his face to go a sickening green colour, belching slightly.

Noticing the worsening state of the boy beside him, the older boy re instructed the driver in front with some slurred French. His hand

moved to support the boy's back, rubbing circles in order to help soothe the pain.

While the action didn't help numb the pain much, the thought of Max caring for him certainly brought some color to his cheeks.

After what seemed like an eternity to Charles, the car finally pulled up to an apartment complex, unfamiliar to him.

Almost immediately opening the door, he belted out of the car and ran to the building's door, only then realizing this wasn't where he lived. Just in time it seemed, the older boy re assured him that he hadn't gone mad.

"This is my apartment, you're too sick to stay the night alone at your's," he clarified as he opened the door.

Charles groaned at the thought of having to spend the entire night at Max's apartment, his rival's apartment.

Stepping aside to let him in, the Dutchman lead the Monegasque to his apartment, coming as great difficulty considering Charles continued on stumbling.

Finally reaching the apartment, Charles almost immediately sprinted into the bathroom (which took him quite some time to find considering it was his first time here.) Leaning against the toilet, he emptied his guts, releasing some of the previous pain that had been haunting him.

Noticing the puking boy, Max asked if he needed anything, because while Charles might be his rival, he is still human.

"I'm good," Charles began, but was quickly cut off by his own vomiting.

Realizing the boy would need some time in the bathroom, the older one disappeared into a nearby room, presumably to get ready for bed.

After an eternity of vomiting until he had nothing left to empty, Charles exited the bathroom, head still spinning but his liver in a slightly better condition.

Noticing the boy who had just exited, Max moved to guide him to a nearby bedroom, pressing on his back to lead him, careful not to push him too hard and stir his stomach again.

Opening the door to the room, the Dutchman pointed to a bed that lay against the wall, "This is where you'll sleep for the night, bathrooms on the left if you need it."

Rubbing circles onto his eyes, the other boy plopped himself face flat on the bed, not bothering to change out of his clothes.

Max laughed at the stupidity of Charles sleeping in his filth soaked clothes, causing the other boy to shoot daggers at him through his eyes.

"What," he mumbled, mouth still half covered by the bed sheets.

"You're really gonna sleep in those alcohol drenched clothes?"

Charles rolled his eyes before smacking his head back against the pillow, hearing one last voice before the door shut, "You can take your clothes off, I'm not going to be stalking you like a pervert at night."

Considering Max's words for a short minute, he stripped down to his boxers, this time properly getting into bed. He placed his phone on the bed side counter before slipping under the covers, nuzzling his face deep into the soft pillow.

It didn't take long before for the boy to drift off into deep sleep, tiredness overwhelming him.

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Awoken by the light seeping through the windows, Max's eyes fluttered open, immediately met with a blurred memory as to what happened last night. Lifting the covers off his body, the boy quickly put on a pair of pants and a shirt that were on the floor.

Opening the door, Max made his way to the kitchen, fetching some paracetamol and a glass of water. Careful not to disturb the sleeping boy, he entered Charles's room and placed the glass of water and aspirin on his bedside table. As he did so, he noticed a new notification on the boy's phone, it was from his text messages.

Don't snoop Max, the angel on his shoulder told him, but curiosity got the best of him.

Picking the phone up, he noticed the text message wasn't from a person, but a group chat:

"Lecstappen Bet".

Trying to open the message, he was met with the remembrance that Charles had a password. Practically sprinting to his bedroom, Max snatched his phone off the table, once again seeing a message from a group chat, "Lecstappen Bet".

Opening the message, he scrolled to the beginning of the chat, which took quite some time considering the amount of text messages they had sent.

Pierre added Max, Charles, Daniel, Carlos, Lando, Oscar, Logan, Alex to the group.

Pierre changed group chat name to "Lecstappen Bet".

Pierre: Bonjour bitches

Daniel: tf is that gc name

Pierre: i kinda made a bet with max that he and Charles could never date each other

Daniel: poor maxs wallet

Pierre: yh so I'm here to make sure I don't lose em 1000 dollars cus like he was pretty serious yesterday

Carlos: and why did u drag us into this

Oscar: yh why did u

Carlos: stfu Piastri

Oscar: fuck u

Lando: I'm not complaining I love drama

Pierre: cus I needed witnesses

Alex: tf is this court

Pierre: yes just roll along albon

Feeling slightly enraged, the Dutchman decided to also have a word in this.

Max: so what r u gonna do

Pierre: would u look at that, the man himself is here

Pierre: since u took Charles home with you yesterday take a selfie with him to prove it

Max: he's sleeping

Pierre: cmon u need a better alibi than that

Deciding to prove the irritating French man wrong, he strode towards Charles's bedroom once again, this time leaning on the floor beside his bed. He snapped a quick selfie, sending it to the group chat in hopes to humiliate Pierre even more.

Max: sent an attachment

Max: would u look at that French boy he is here w me

Daniel: lmaooo he js logged off 😭😭

Max: coward 🤣

Lifting his gaze from his screen, the Dutchman's eyes traced over the younger boy's features, examining him closely. His gaze wandered downwards, a thought that he would've never said crossing his mind,

Nice ass Charles.

[7grandmel]

Todays rip: 11/12/2023

Initial Deluxe (I've Just Raced on this Course Before)

Season 7 Featured on: Now That's What I Call Quality! 3

Ripped by Madinstance

Tentative rip name: Initial Deluxe - I've just raced on this Course before

This is another recent one - as recent as just the beginning of this month, to be precise. And if you're keeping up with the channel, I don't really blame you for missing it: it was uploaded right after the conclusion of a day-long mini event in Fisher-Price Day on the 29th, and just a few hours before the way-too-big Goomba Got Back Day event - squeezed in the middle alongside just a half dozen other rips. Frankly I was almost about to skip this one to focus more on catching up with the prior events, yet...people in the SiIvaGunner Discord server were absolutely enamored with this rip in particular. And after giving it a shot, its immensely easy to see why - Initial Deluxe (I've Just Raced on this Course Before) was an absolute delight of a surprise that I can't believe wasn't given more fanfare.

Honestly, before the rip's creator was revealed, I was partially convinced this was another collaboration project in disguise, similar to Patched Plains Fusion Collab - yet if it were to be any one ripper to take on this wide variety of different musical styles to rearrange, I suppose it WOULD indeed be Madinstance. The guy's not a new face around here at all, and his skills in arranging are damn near unrivalled: Fell From a High Place (Reprise), M​-​O​-​O​-​G City, Every Mob Wants to Rule My World, and so many more...you'll notice, though, that all three examples I used here are all made in reverence of the same game: Minecraft. Having talked with Madinstance myself before, he strikes me as someone who's most willing to go all-in if it means being able to pay respects to something he truly adores and cherishes - like Minecraft, like Plok and other Follin-composed games. What Initial Deluxe (I've Just Raced on this Course Before) signals to me, is that this feeling of respect also extends to the Mario Kart series.

Released earlier in November, the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass has brought Mario Kart back into discussion for a lot of Nintendo fans - both in the valid criticism against its graphical quality, but also in reverence and celebration of just how well done several of the track remasters were done. Since Mario Kart DS, part of Mario Kart's identity has become to celebrate the race tracks that built the series' legacy to what it is today - which the Booster Course Pass amplifies a hundredfold. Initial Deluxe (I've Just Raced on this Course Before) thus feels like a celebration of a celebration - a lovely, heartfelt medley of musical styles from all the different Mario Kart games represented within Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. All the sections are primarily based on one notable track featured in each game - Neo Bowser City from Mario Kart 7, Cheese Land from Mario Kart Super Circuit, and so on, and all the picks feel like they were chosen with utmost care to truly represent the vibe each game's soundscape holds. As a Mario Kart Wii-kid myself I certainly feel very represented with the choice made!

All of that isn't even touching on the joke being adapted onto these various Mario Kart soundscapes - the iconic Eurobeat song Deja Vu from the anime series Initial D. A song long associated with the love of driving and racing at high speeds, it now takes on a new meaning when associated with all of these games, that together raised generations of kids into becoming fans of high-octane driving - its a meeting that felt destined to happen, and each style renders the song in such refreshingly high quality. The styles feel like so much more than just setdressing, as tons of flavor is injected from each one: from the lighthearted whistles of Mario Kart Double Dash!!, to the rawness of Mario Kart Super Circuit's compressed instrumentation, to the elements the Mario Kart Wii segment takes from tracks like its Options menu music... Initial Deluxe (I've Just Raced on this Course Before) is such a whollistic, dense and wonderful celebration of all that Mario Kart is and has become, all to the tune of one of the internet's most beloved pieces of racing music.

[callsaelectronics]

How to Use a 5A Adjustable Power Adapter for DIY Projects & Devices

Whether you're into robotics, LED projects, or custom electronic builds, a 5A Adjustable Power Adapter is an essential tool in your DIY toolkit. It offers flexibility, stability, and efficiency—allowing you to power various devices with different voltage requirements using just one adapter.

What is a 5A adjustable power adapter? A 5A adjustable power adapter is a plug-in power supply that lets you manually select the output voltage—commonly ranging from 3V to 12V or even up to 24V. The 5A refers to its maximum current output, which means it can supply up to 5 amps, making it suitable for medium- to high-powered devices like

LED light strips

CCTV cameras

Mini amplifiers

3D printer components

Small motors and Arduino boards

How to Use It Safely Check Device Voltage & Current: Before connecting, verify your device’s voltage and current requirements. Never exceed the voltage, and ensure the device draws less than 5A.

Adjust the Voltage Dial: Most adapters have a small dial or selector switch. Turn it to match your device’s voltage—usually labeled on the device or in its manual.

Select the Correct Plug Size: These adapters come with interchangeable tips. Match the correct polarity and plug size to ensure a proper connection.

Power It On: Once everything is connected and set, plug the adapter into an AC socket. Monitor the device initially to make sure it’s running as expected.

Benefits of Using a 5A Adjustable Power Adapter Cost-Efficient: One adapter for multiple voltage devices.

Space-Saving: Reduces clutter from using several chargers.

Portable: Great for on-the-go makers and technicians.

Versatile: Ideal for testing new circuits, components, or prototypes.

Final Thoughts Using a 5A adjustable power adapter simplifies powering various electronics, especially for tinkerers and hobbyists. Just make sure to double-check your voltage settings and use the correct tip to avoid damaging your components.

[atplblog]

Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details) [ad_1] The TPA3116D2 advanced oscillator/PLL circuit employs a multiple switching frequency option to avoid AM interferences; this is achieved together with an option of either master or slave option, making it possible to synchronize multiple devices. The TPA3116D2 devices are fully protected against faults with short-circuit protection and thermal protection as well as overvoltage, undervoltage, and DC protection. Faults are reported back to the processor to prevent devices from being damaged during overload conditions. Chip: TPA3116D2 Output Power: 120W at 4 Ohms Stereo SNR: 100db Channels: Stereo Wide Voltage Range: 4.5 V to 26 V Efficient Class-D Operation Efficiency : >90% Power Efficiency Combined With Low Idle Loss Greatly Reduces Heat Sink Size Load (min):4 (Ω) Module/Board Size: 79.5 * 54.5 * 18.5 mm Applications Mini-Micro Component, Speaker Bar, Docks After-Market Automotive CRT TV Consumer Audio Applications General Instructions for using a TPA3116 Stereo Amplifier 1.Necessary Materials * TPA3116 amplifier board * A power source (typically DC 4.5V–26V, depending on the board specifications) * Input audio source (e.g., smartphone, audio player, or preamp) * Speakers (match the impedance and power rating of the amplifier) * Connection cables (e.g., speaker wires, AUX cables) 2. Set Up the Power Supply * Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) wires of the power source to the corresponding terminals on the amplifier board. * Double-check the polarity and voltage to ensure compatibility. 3. Connect the Audio Input * Connect the audio source to the input terminals using the appropriate cable. 4. Connect the Speakers * Identify the speaker output terminals on the amplifier board. * Connect the speaker wires to the terminals, ensuring the positive (+) and negative (-) connections align. * Make sure the speakers are within the amplifier's power and impedance range (typically 4–8 ohms). 5. Usage Tips * Avoid running the amplifier at maximum volume for extended periods to prevent damage. * Use a well-regulated power supply for stable performance. * Disconnect power when making adjustments to connections. 6. Troubleshooting (If Necessary) * No Sound: Check all connections, power supply voltage, and input source. * Distortion: Lower the input signal or speaker volume. * Overheating: Ensure proper ventilation and check for a heat sink on the board. NOTES * Use a stable power supply with in range for good quality sound * Don't use pre amplifier as it might burn the amplifier * Check the connection properllly before appllying power supply * Use stereo(Left/Right channel) audio input. ** No potentiometer is provided for manually adjusting the volume. * If not getting adequate amplification from the board check all the connection are connected to respective terminals properly before applying the power supply. WARNING Don't remove heatsink or any other component while using the amplifier board. High-Power Output: Delivers up to 2 x 120W at " 4 ohms load " with high-quality stereo sound. Chip type: TPA3116D2 Working voltage: DC 4.5V to DC 26V ( Recommended power voltage: DC 24V ) Built-In Protection: Features over-voltage, under-voltage, overheat, and short-circuit protection for safe operation. Adjustable Volume: Onboard potentiometer for convenient volume control. DIY Friendly: Easy-to-use module for audio enthusiasts and hobbyists, Wide Application: Ideal for home theaters, car audio systems, and portable speakers. [ad_2]

[dandyguitar]

Tube amp trio, 10 years on

Yeah I'm not dead, I just bought a house and took a few years off from making music-stuff so I could focus on house stuff

Anyway

Last year I spent... countless hours designing some guitar pedals that I still haven't built yet... but in the process, learned a lot of new quirks of vacuum tube behavior. And while designing & prototyping those pedals (which I will finish the next time that I get the urge to solder), I realized that some of those weird quirks explained why my amps never sounded quite the way I wanted to sound.

For example:

Did you know that the gain factor of a triode changes depending on the impedance it has to drive? And that's in addition to whatever signal loss you're going to be seeing when you consider its own somewhat high output impedance? For example, a 12AX7 common-cathode gain stage loaded with 50k only generates a little more than half as much gain as it would with a 500k load, and you're still looking at a 38k anode impedance running into that load. So it produces a smaller amplified signal and then attenuates it more. Consider the final preamp triode in the classic Fender AB763 circuit: at a glance it looks like its output just runs through some mixing resistors on its way to the phase splitter, but then you spot that pesky Tremolo intensity pot hiding further down in the schematic. Oh, and those mixing resistors and the other channel's anode resistors all form a big complicated network of AC paths to ground, acting in parallel with the more obvious parts of that load... and right before that triode is the big signal-attenuating reverb filter. So that last stage isn't spitting out a great big signal and slamming the phase splitter like I thought it was in 2014: it's taking a very manageable signal, spitting out a small signal, and then throwing even more away on its way to the splitter. No wonder my Fender-inspired build always seemed too dirty and never did the spanky-clean funky stuff properly.

I rebuilt the entire pre-amp in the Fender-y amp and now it's just dandy. Added some more options too, so now it convincingly covers the entire Fender clean spectrum, certain Dumble settings, and the Mesa Mk1, Lonestar, and Blue Angel pre-amp circuits. Very flexible. Lots of mini toggles.

Another example:

I was - and remain - power tube agnostic when it comes to BS like "American power tubes sound glassier and cleaner than British power tubes!" No they don't. That's how the preamps and speakers are voiced. It has nothing to do with the power tubes.

Buuut

That "they're all the same, just different power levels" attitude made me miss that different models of tube have different levels of input headroom.

For example, it turns out that a 6v6 starts to distort at about the same level of input signal as an EL34 does, which means that the power tube distortion start at an appropriate level for my Fender and Marshall styled amps when they're cranked up loud, but an EL84 offers much less clean input room before it hits its maximum output and distorts. So the Vox styled amp, with the 6v6 output section I gave it back when there were no trustworthy manufacturers for EL84s, was completely incapable of pushing its output tubes into the kind of saturation demanded by Queen. So I ended up rewiring the power transformer to nerf the voltage, replaced the output transformer to an EL84-friendly value, and popped in new sockets to use the right tubes. Luckily JJ makes good EL84 tubes now and so the reliability problems are solved and the amp sounds right again.

Okay, one more example that has nothing to do with the tubes:

When I chose my speakers for these amps I based my choices on what kind of aftermarket speakers people were putting into their amps at the time, and alnico blues were extremely popular. So sure, why not? Jensen alnicos it was. Fast forward ten years and I've realized: that's not what came in Fender amps in the 60s, and that's part of why my Fender-ish never sounds properly Fender-ish. Bought me a proper cheap ceramic Jensen, wired it up in the speaker cabinet, and voila: the crisp dare-I-say "ice-picky" trebles that were always missing were there. And to think, this wouldn't have been a problem if I had originally gone with the same "we chose this one because it was cheap" speaker the things shipped with half a century ago.

. . . . .

Yeah it turns out if you want to make something that sounds like the amps you've been listening to from the last 60 years of recordings, the best way to do that is to pay careful attention to what was inside those amps instead of trying to reinvent the wheel.

[missscodes]

Adafruit Playground Express

Diagram from Getting Started with Adafruit Playground Express:

It seems to have similar features to the micro:bit. However, it uses infrared to communicate rather than Bluetooth.

While it has LEDs, it does not have the display that the micro:bit does.

From the Adafruit Overview, it has:

10 x mini NeoPixels, each one can display any color

1 x Motion sensor (LIS3DH triple-axis accelerometer with tap detection, free-fall detection)

1 x Temperature sensor (thermistor)

1 x Light sensor (phototransistor). Can also act as a color sensor and pulse sensor.

1 x Sound sensor (MEMS microphone)

1 x Mini speaker with class D amplifier (7.5mm magnetic speaker/buzzer)

2 x Push buttons, labeled A and B

1 x Slide switch

Infrared receiver and transmitter - can receive and transmit any remote control codes, as well as send messages between Circuit Playground Expresses. Can also act as a proximity sensor.

8 x alligator-clip friendly input/output pins

Includes I2C, UART, 8 pins that can do analog inputs, multiple PWM output

7 pads can act as capacitive touch inputs and the 1 remaining is a true analog output

Green "ON" LED so you know its powered

Red "#13" LED for basic blinking

Reset button

ATSAMD21 ARM Cortex M0 Processor, running at 3.3V and 48MHz

2 MB of SPI Flash storage, used primarily with CircuitPython to store code and libraries.

MicroUSB port for programming and debugging

USB port can act like serial port, keyboard, mouse, joystick or MIDI

10 x mini NeoPixels, each one can display any color

1 x Motion sensor (LIS3DH triple-axis accelerometer with tap detection, free-fall detection)

1 x Temperature sensor (thermistor)

1 x Light sensor (phototransistor). Can also act as a color sensor and pulse sensor.

1 x Sound sensor (MEMS microphone)

1 x Mini speaker with class D amplifier (7.5mm magnetic speaker/buzzer)

2 x Push buttons, labeled A and B

1 x Slide switch

Infrared receiver and transmitter - can receive and transmit any remote control codes, as well as send messages between Circuit Playground Expresses. Can also act as a proximity sensor.

8 x alligator-clip friendly input/output pins

Includes I2C, UART, 8 pins that can do analog inputs, multiple PWM output

7 pads can act as capacitive touch inputs and the 1 remaining is a true analog output

Green "ON" LED so you know its powered

Red "#13" LED for basic blinking

Reset button

ATSAMD21 ARM Cortex M0 Processor, running at 3.3V and 48MHz

2 MB of SPI Flash storage, used primarily with CircuitPython to store code and libraries.

MicroUSB port for programming and debugging

USB port can act like serial port, keyboard, mouse, joystick or MIDI

[sunalimerchant]

The Evolution of Vox Amps: From Vintage Classics to Modern Innovations

Vox amplifiers have a storied history that spans over six decades, leaving an indelible mark on the music world. Renowned for their distinctive sound and innovative designs, Vox amps have been a staple for iconic musicians and continue to be a favorite among guitarists today. This blog delves into the evolution of Vox amplifiers, tracing their journey from vintage classics to modern innovations, and exploring how they have remained relevant in the ever-changing landscape of music technology.

Early Beginnings and the Birth of a Legend

The story of Vox amps begins in the late 1950s with the founding of the Jennings Musical Industries (JMI) in Dartford, England. The company's first major breakthrough came with the introduction of the Vox AC15 in 1958. The AC15 quickly gained popularity for its unique sound, characterized by a bright, jangly tone that was perfect for the emerging rock 'n' roll scene. Its success paved the way for the development of what would become Vox's most iconic amplifier, the AC30.

Introduced in 1959, the Vox AC30 was designed to meet the growing demand for a louder amplifier that could fill larger venues. It featured two 12-inch speakers and 30 watts of power, which was a significant increase from the AC15's single speaker and 15 watts. The AC30's distinctive chime-like tone, achieved through its use of EL84 power tubes and the famous Top Boost circuit, quickly caught the attention of influential British bands like The Beatles and The Shadows, cementing Vox's reputation in the music industry.

The Golden Age of Vox

The 1960s were a golden age for Vox amplifiers. The AC30 became synonymous with the British Invasion, gracing the stages of legendary bands like The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, and The Yardbirds. Its ability to produce both clean and overdriven tones made it incredibly versatile, and its robust construction ensured reliability on the road.

During this period, Vox continued to innovate with new models and features. The Vox AC100, also known as the Vox Super DeLuxe, was introduced to cater to the increasing demand for more powerful amps. Vox also experimented with transistor technology, releasing the Vox Super Beatle and the Vox T60, which found favor with bassists and keyboardists.

Challenges and Resurgence

Despite its early success, Vox faced significant challenges in the late 1960s and 1970s. The rise of American amp manufacturers like Fender and Marshall, combined with financial difficulties at JMI, led to a decline in Vox's market share. However, the company's acquisition by the Rose-Morris Group in the early 1970s provided a much-needed lifeline.

The 1980s and 1990s saw a resurgence of interest in vintage gear, and Vox amps experienced a renaissance. Musicians began to rediscover the unique sound of vintage AC30s, and the demand for reissues grew. Vox responded by reissuing classic models with modern updates, ensuring that the iconic sound of the AC30 remained accessible to new generations of musicians.

Modern Innovations and the Future of Vox

In recent years, Vox has continued to innovate while staying true to its heritage. The company has expanded its product line to include a variety of amplifiers that cater to different needs and preferences. The Vox Valvetronix series, for instance, combines analog tube technology with digital modeling to offer a wide range of tones and effects. The Vox Mini Superbeetle, a compact amp with vintage styling, pays homage to the classic design while incorporating modern features like Bluetooth connectivity.

One of the most significant innovations in modern Vox amps is the introduction of the Nutube technology. Developed in collaboration with Korg, Nutube is a new type of vacuum tube that offers the same warm, rich tones as traditional tubes but with greater efficiency and reliability. This technology has been incorporated into several Vox models, including the MV50 series, which delivers powerful tube-like sound in an ultra-compact form factor.

Conclusion

The evolution of Vox amplifiers is a testament to the company's commitment to quality, innovation, and timeless sound. From the vintage classics that defined the sound of the 1960s to the modern innovations that continue to push the boundaries of amplifier technology, Vox has remained at the forefront of the music industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring guitarist, Vox amps offer a rich legacy of tone and performance that continues to inspire musicians around the world.

[stockmarketanalysis]

Complete Guide to Flash Crashes: Understanding, Preventing, and Learning from Market Shocks

Flash crashes are among the most startling phenomena in financial markets. They represent sudden, rapid drops in market prices, often followed by an equally rapid recovery. Whether you're an investor, a trader, or simply curious about financial markets, understanding flash crashes can equip you with valuable insights into their causes, consequences, and prevention.

What is a Flash Crash, and Why Should You Care?

A flash crash occurs when the price of an asset or index plummets dramatically within minutes, disrupting market stability. These incidents, driven by factors like algorithmic trading and high-frequency trading (HFT), have become more frequent in today’s tech-driven financial landscape.

Real-World Example: Indian Stock Market Flash Crash (2012)

In October 2012, the NSE Nifty 50 experienced a sharp decline of 900 points within seconds. The cause? A mistaken trade by an institutional trader triggered automated sell orders, sending the market into a tailspin. While the market recovered quickly, it highlighted vulnerabilities in India's trading ecosystem.

What Causes Flash Crashes?

Flash crashes are often the result of a perfect storm of technological and human factors. Here are the primary culprits:

1. Algorithmic Trading and High-Frequency Trading (HFT)

Algorithms execute trades at lightning speed, responding to market conditions. While they enhance liquidity, they can also amplify volatility. For example, during the 2010 Flash Crash, algorithmic trades intensified the sell-off, causing the Dow Jones to drop 1,000 points in minutes.

2. Lack of Liquidity

When there aren’t enough buyers to match sellers, prices can nosedive. Liquidity gaps were a key factor in the 2012 NSE Flash Crash, as automated systems failed to absorb sell orders.

3. Technical Glitches

System malfunctions or rogue algorithms can trigger crashes. In 2019, a glitch in HDFC Bank's trading system caused sharp price swings in several Indian stocks.

Famous Flash Crashes in History

1. The 2010 Flash Crash

On May 6, 2010, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged nearly 1,000 points in minutes before rebounding. Investigations revealed that a trader, Navinder Singh Sarao, had manipulated the market using a technique called "spoofing."

2. Black Monday (1987)

One of the earliest recorded flash crashes, Black Monday saw the Dow Jones fall by 22% in a single day. While this predated algorithmic trading, it showcased how market psychology and lack of circuit breakers can fuel volatility.

3. India’s Mini Flash Crashes

January 2020: Reliance Industries experienced a sharp intraday drop due to an influx of sell orders.

April 2021: HDFC Bank’s stock faced sudden volatility caused by erroneous algorithmic trades.

How Algorithmic Trading Drives Flash Crashes

Algorithmic trading dominates modern markets, enabling rapid decision-making based on data. However, this speed can backfire:

1. Amplification of Sell-offs

Algorithms often follow trends, amplifying sell-offs during a panic. In India's 2012 Flash Crash, automated systems cascaded sell orders, worsening the drop.

2. Lack of Human Oversight

Automated systems lack emotional judgment, leading to irrational outcomes. For example, HFT firms have been blamed for destabilizing markets during crises.

The Role of Trading Tools

Platforms like Strike.money help investors monitor market conditions and set automated stop-losses, reducing the risk of flash crashes impacting their portfolios.

Impact of Flash Crashes on Investors and Markets

Flash crashes disrupt markets, erode investor confidence, and cause financial losses. Here’s how they affect different stakeholders:

1. Retail Investors

Retail investors often suffer the most. For instance, during the 2010 Flash Crash, many stop-loss orders triggered at artificially low prices, locking in losses.

2. Institutional Investors

While institutions recover faster, they face reputational and operational risks. For example, in the 2012 NSE Flash Crash, brokers faced scrutiny for their role in the sell-off.

3. Market Stability

Flash crashes shake confidence in market reliability. Studies show that such incidents reduce liquidity and increase spreads for weeks, impacting overall efficiency.

How Do Regulators Prevent Flash Crashes?

Regulators worldwide have introduced measures to mitigate flash crashes:

1. Circuit Breakers

These are mechanisms that halt trading if prices move beyond a predefined threshold. In India, the NSE and BSE implement circuit breakers to prevent excessive volatility.

2. Monitoring Algorithmic Trading

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) mandates pre-approval for trading algorithms and has introduced penalties for market manipulation.

3. Real-Time Surveillance

Regulators use advanced systems to monitor unusual trading patterns. For example, SEBI’s Integrated Surveillance System tracks anomalies in real-time.

Flash Crash vs. Market Correction: Key Differences

A flash crash is a sudden, short-lived drop, while a market correction is a gradual decline of 10% or more over weeks or months.

Example: Indian Context

Flash Crash: The 2012 Nifty plunge, driven by errant trades.

Market Correction: The March 2020 market decline due to COVID-19 fears.

Key differences include speed, recovery time, and underlying causes.

Lessons for Investors from Flash Crashes

Flash crashes can be unnerving, but they also offer valuable lessons for investors:

1. Use Stop-Loss Orders Wisely

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[taperwolf]

I set up the circuit — the telephone microphone into a mini amplifier, that into my MFOS Echo Rockit for modulated filtering and echo production, and its output into a little Honeytone amp, which I am listening to with headphones — before I realized that I didn't have anything in particular to say into the handset. So for the last fifteen minutes or so I've been standing here reading the ingredients lists from Oreos and cooking spray and the warning labels from glue packaging just to listen to the swooping echoes.

I worry that there's a greater metaphor here.

[worldwideanalysis]

Rising Demand for Class D Audio Amplifier Led by Rising Usage of Smartphones

The class D audio amplifier is projected to rise in the coming years. The audio amplifiers are used for reproducing the input audio signals at sound-producing output elements, with desired power levels and volume at low distortion.

Audio frequencies usually range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, so the amplifier gives a good frequency response in this range. Power capabilities vary massively relying on the application, from milliwatts in headphones to a few watts in PC audio or TV, to tens of watts for mini home stereos for automotive audio and mini home stereos, to hundreds of watts or more for powerful commercial and home sound systems.

A direct implementation of analog involves an audio amplifier to utilize transistors in linear mode to develop an output voltage, that is concerned with as input voltage copy. The forward voltage gains primarily high. If the feedback loop involves forward gain, then the overall loop gain is high.

Feedback is also utilized for improving performance in high loop gain. It involves suppressing distortion caused by nonlinearities in reducing the power supply noise and forward path, by increasing the power-supply rejection.

In a conventional transistor amplifier, the transistors supply instantaneous continuous output current in the output stage. There are numerous possible implementations for audio systems, such as Classes A, AB, and B. The output stage dissipates large power compare to Class D designs. The difference offers major advantages of Class D in various applications due to lower power dissipation that produces less heat and saves space, cost, and circuit board, with increasing the life span of the battery in portable systems.

Linear-amplifier output stages are used for directly connecting to the speaker. The bipolar junction transistors usually operate in the linear mode, if utilized in the output stage. The output stage involves MOS transistors implementation.

The class D modulators' implementation in various ways, supports a massive quantity of relevant research and intellectual property.

All the Class D modulation techniques involve encoding information on an audio signal into a pulse stream. Usually, the pulse widths are connected to audio signal amplitude, and the pulse spectrum includes undesired high-frequency content and desired audio signal.

The total power in the time-domain waveforms is similar, it results in the same total integrated high-frequency power in all schemes. This energy is shaped for the elimination of the tones, with a higher noise floor.

The major players operating in the industry are; Texas Instruments Incorporated, Infineon Technologies AG, ROHM Co. Ltd., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Analog Devices Inc., STMicroelectronics N.V., and Monolithic Power Systems Inc.

Therefore, the demand for class D audio amplifiers is rising due to the high capacity for amplifying low-amplitude sound signals to higher-amplitude sound signals and increasing the battery life of devices in which they are used.

[eliterfllc-blog]

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[lyl2kvinn]

Ultra low noise amplifier, rf amplifier, Microwave low noise amplifiers, op amps

Dual Channel 30 V 6 mV Surface Mount Low Noise Amplifier - SOP-8

[jemch]

How It’s Made Index（S21~S30）

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

第二十一季推出时间为2013-04-04至2013-08-01

S21E01 Rubber Gloves; Soap Carvings; Aircraft Cabinets; Motorcycle Brake Locks 橡胶手套，肥皂雕刻，飞机木柜，摩托车制动锁

本集看点：极其舒适的橡胶手套制作过程；

S21E02 Powder Horns; Handcrafted Molds; Perogies; Inner Tubes 粉角，手工模具，饺子，内胎

S21E03 Lace; Antique Frame Replicas; Orchids; Unicycle Wheel Hubs 蕾丝，古董架复制品，兰花，独轮车轮毂

S21E04 External Hard Drives; Frozen Shrimp; Thai Rice Boxes; Paper Towel 外置硬盘，冷冻虾，泰国米箱，纸巾

本集看点：硬核的西部数据移动硬盘组装制程；

S21E05 Tea; Roof Finials; Artificial Flowers; Alloy Wheels 茶，屋顶饰物，人造花，合金轮毂

S21E06 Gel Caps; Playground Spring Riders; Frozen Pancakes; Natural Rubber 胶囊，摇摇玩具，冷冻煎饼，天然橡胶

S21E07 Paper Umbrellas; Coal; Aircraft Seats; Urns 纸伞，煤，飞机座椅，瓮

S21E08 Aluminum Canoes;Wood Bowls;Wheelchair Accessible Vans;Marimbas 铝独木舟，木碗，残疾人改装车，木琴

S21E09 Indy Car Seats; Paper Flowers; Stand-by Generators; 赛车座椅，纸花，备用发电机

S21E10 Knee Replacements; Leaf Springs; Lavender; Rivets and Rivet Tools 膝关节置换，钢板弹簧，薰衣草，铆钉和铆钉的工具

本集看点：另外一种大型弹簧结构；铆钉的工作原理；

S21E11 Cast Iron Stoves; Ultralight Aircraft; Snow Groomers; Rubber Bands 铸铁炉具，超轻型飞机，推雪车，橡皮筋

S21E12 Barber Chairs; Sewage Pumps; Bimini Boat Tops; Diesel Filters 理发椅，污水泵，比米尼游乐船，柴油过滤器

S21E13 Car Tires; Silk; Art Conservation; Scuba Tanks 汽车轮胎，丝绸，艺术保护，潜水氧气瓶

本集看点：铝合金终极冲压教程；

本季资源链接：

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第二十二季推出时间为2013-10-10至2014-01-16

S22E01 Electric Stand-Up Vehicles; Frozen Fruit; Beer Coasters; Forged Door Handles 电动站立车，冰冻水果，啤酒杯垫，锻造门把手

本集看点：专业铁匠；

S22E02 Rock Crushers;Fabric Lampshades;Cake Sprinkles;Steam Irons 岩石破碎机，织物灯罩，蛋糕彩条，蒸汽熨斗

S22E03 Indy Steering Wheels;Mixed Salad;Wind Turbines 印地赛车方向盘，什锦沙拉，风力涡轮机

S22E04 Blast Doors; Lipstick; Artificial Palm Trees; Brass Plaques 防爆门，口红，人造棕榈树，黄铜牌匾

S22E05 Carbon Fiber; Antique Frame Restoration; Railcar Movers; Hood Ornaments 碳纤维，古董保存架，有轨机车，车头装饰品

S22E06 Sawhorses and Toolboxes;Sorbet Pops;School Buses 史丹利工具箱，便携汁冰糕��校车

S22E07 Sanders;Solid Terrain Models;Stucco;High-Speed Roll-up Doors 抛光机，固体地形模型，水泥，高速卷门

S22E08 Pressed Glass;Pickup Truck Caps;Alpaca Yarn;Utility Knives 压制玻璃，敞蓬小型载货卡车，羊驼纱线，工具刀

S22E09 Body Casting; Downdraft Stoves; Compression Garments; Electric Motorcycles 身体模型，气流炉灶，长袜，电动摩托车

S22E10 Sidecars;Frozen French Toast;Refrigerator Compressors;Superchargers 摩托侧箱，冷冻法式土司，冰箱压缩机，增压器

S22E11 Custom Knee Braces;Air Conditioners;Window Films;Motorcycle Exhaust 定制膝盖支撑，空调，窗户贴膜，摩托车排气管

S22E12 Solid State Drives;Eye Shadow;Limousines;Dead Blow Hammers 固态硬盘，眼影，豪华加长轿车，香槟锤

本集看点：先进半导体制程制作的硬盘；

S22E13 Dragster Tires; Icing; Floating Docks; Spiral Pipes 赛车轮胎，冰淇淋，飘浮船坞，螺旋管

本季资源链接：

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第二十三季推出时间为2014-04-03至2014-07-03

S23E01 Motion Sensors; Belt Loaders; Pheasant Breeding; Diving Helmets 运动传感器，带式装载机，野鸡养殖，潜水头盔

本集看点：先进半导体制程制作的传感器芯片；

S23E02 Rawhide Lampshades; Chocolate Chip Cookies; MRI Scanners 皮灯罩，巧克力饼干，核磁共振成像扫描仪

S23E03 Noise Barrier Walls; Front-Load Washers; Bourbon; Flexible Circuit 声音屏障墙，滚筒洗衣机，威士忌，柔性电路板（FPC）

本集看点：柔性电路板是如何加工的；

S23E04 Railway Bridge Ties; Membrane Filters; Hydraulic Post Drivers; Bi-Planes 铁路桥梁枕木，膜过滤器，桩机，四翼飞机

S23E05 Hospital Laundry; Brass Instrument Restoration; Horse Replicas; Excavation 医院洗衣，铜管乐器修复，马复制品，挖掘机挖斗

本集看点： 用玻璃纤维制作空心复制品；巨厚钢板的激光切割，折弯与焊接；

S23E06 Ceramic Fireplaces; Synthetic Corks; Parking Garage Floor Slabs 陶瓷壁炉，合成软木塞，车库楼板

本集看点： 多种塑胶粒子组合的连续注塑；

S23E07 Oil Pressure Sensors; Printing; Equipment Simulators; Head & Neck Restraints 油压传感器，大型印刷，设备模拟器，护颈

本集看点： 打金线制程；

S23E08 Mobile Concert Stages; Mascara; Continuous Miners; Wood Gift Boxes 移动音乐会舞台，睫毛膏，挖煤机，木制礼品盒

S23E09 NASCAR Car Bodies; Hurley Sticks; Tube Amplifiers; Thermal Coffee Pots 纳斯卡跑车车身，赫尔利球球棒，声音放大器，热咖啡壶

S23E10 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; Grappa; Lunar Rover Replicas 电动汽车充电站； 格拉巴酒； 月球车复制品

S23E11 Slate Tiles; Hot Dog Carts; Garage Door Openers; Bicycle Seats 板岩瓷砖；热狗车； 车库门开启器； 自行车座椅

S23E12 Racing Leathers; Evaporative Cooling Towers; Rocking Chairs; Wire Wheels 赛车皮革；蒸发冷却塔； 摇椅； 钢丝轮

本集看点： 滚丝螺纹工艺；

S23E13 Mountain Bikes; Rice; Lever Action Rifles 山地自行车；大米；杠杆动作步枪

S23E14 Shark Week Edition: Surfboards; Diving Regulators; SCUBA Tanks; Water Skis 回收冲浪板； 潜水调节器； 潜水氧气瓶； 滑水板

S23E15 300th Episode - Shark Week Edition: Sails; Reef Aquariums; Oceanographic Buoys; Folding Kayaks 风帆； 珊瑚礁水族馆； 海洋浮标； 折叠皮划艇

本季资源链接：

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第二十四季推出时间为2014-09-25至2015-01-15

S24E01 Saunas; Wheelchair Lifts; Dioramas 桑拿； 轮椅升降机； 立体模型

S24E02 Oil Lamps; Chocolate Mints; Underfloor Heating; Pillows 油灯； 巧克力薄荷糖； 地板采暖; 枕头

S24E03 Upright Pianos; Flags; Wet/Dry Vacuums; Medieval Axes 立式钢琴； 旗帜； 湿式/干式吸尘器； 中世纪斧头

S24E04 Skeletal Replicas; Ice Buckets; Dining Chairs; Inground Pools 骨骼复制品； 冰桶； 餐椅； 地下游泳池

S24E05 Automatic Sliding Doors; Gin; Firearms Restoration 自动推拉门； 杜松子酒; 枪械修复

S24E06 Scuba Lights; Sandals; Race Car Simulators; Fibreglass Doors 潜水灯；凉鞋；赛车模拟器； 玻璃钢门

S24E07 Wood Windows; Cashmere Fabric; Plastic Recycling; Architectural Glass 木窗； 羊绒面料； 塑料回收； 建筑玻璃

S24E08 Gas Barbecues; Mattress Pads; Ear Prostheses 燃气烧烤炉； 床垫； 耳假体

S24E09 Recycled Skateboards; Braided Pastry; Construction Trailers; Vises 回收滑板； 编织糕点； 施工拖车； 虎钳

S24E10 Plasma Gems; Special Effects Snow; Piano Restoration 等离子宝石； 特效雪； 钢琴修复

S24E11 3-Wheel Electric Bikes; Skin Cream; Patio Heaters; Wood Wheels 三轮电动自行车； 润肤霜; 天井取暖器； 木轮

S24E12 Old West Holsters; Underwater Video Housings; Soy Beverages; Pet Nail Trimmers 老西部皮套； 水下视频外壳； 大豆饮料； 宠物指甲修剪器

S24E13 Wood Garage Doors; Sand and Salt Spreaders; Animatronic Dinosaurs 木车库门； 沙子和盐撒布机； 电子动画恐龙

本季资源链��：

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第二十五季推出时间为2015-04-02至2015-07-02

S25E01 Grammy Awards; Bicycle Lights; Above-Ground Pools; Foldable Solar Panels 格莱美奖; 自行车灯； 地上游泳池； 可折叠太阳能电池板

S25E02 Led Stage Lights; Apple Cider; Chemical Tank Trailers; Ornate Stone Floor LED舞台灯； 苹果酒; 化学品罐拖车； 华丽的石地板

S25E03 Fishing Line; Industrial Mixers; Natural Baking Soda; and Tow Trucks 钓鱼线; 工业搅拌机； 天然小苏打； 拖车

S25E04 Storage Sheds; Industrial Fans; Parchment Paper; and Climbing Walls 储藏棚； 工业风扇；羊皮纸；攀岩墙

S25E05 Precast Concrete Walls; 3D Printers; Telescopic Cranes; Kerosene Lamp Burners 预制混凝土墙； 3D 打印机； 伸缩式起重机； 煤油灯燃烧器

S25E06 Car Headlamps; Directional Drills; Pet Combs; and Stained Glass Restoration 汽车大灯； 定向钻； 宠物梳子； 彩色玻璃修复

S25E07 Handcrafted Skis; Septic Tanks; Hydroformed Chassis Parts; Aquarium Windows 手工制作的滑雪板； 化粪池; 液压成型底盘零件； 水族馆窗户

S25E08 Zip Line Brakes; Silk Fiber Lamps; Round Balers; Comfort Shoes 拉链线制动器； 丝纤维灯； 圆形打包机； 舒适鞋

S25E09 Armored Vehicles; Tension Fabric Buildings; Rowers; Sculpture Enlargements 装甲车； 张力织物建筑； 划船者； 雕塑放大

S25E10 Mountain Bike Suspensions; Surgical Sutures; Grain Dryers; and Frying Pans 山地自行车悬架； 手术缝合； 谷物烘干机； 煎锅

S25E11 Downhill Ski Bindings; Immersion Washers; Mining Ventilation; Pencil Sharpeners 速降滑雪绑定； 浸入式垫圈； 矿用通风； 卷笔刀

S25E12 Gingerbread Houses; Livestock Trailers; Hangar Doors; and Toy Figurines 姜饼屋； 牲畜拖车； 机库门； 玩具公仔

S25E13 Traffic Signal Poles; Coffee Filters; and Chainsaw Mining Machines; 交通信号杆； 咖啡过滤器； 链锯采矿机；

本季资源链接：

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第二十六季推出时间为2015-09-10至2015-12-17

S26E01 Time-Delay Locks; Brownies; Pallet Dispensers; and Crystal Chandeliers 延时锁； 布朗尼; 托盘分配器； 水晶吊灯

S26E02 Bead Wire; Mini Pepperoni; Irrigation Sprinklers; and Leather Gloves 珠线； 迷你意大利辣香肠； 灌溉喷头； 皮手套

S26E03 Mouth-Blown Window Glass; Water Pumps; Sake; Tweezers 口吹窗玻璃； 水泵; 清酒; 镊子

S26E04 Statue Restoration; Tripods; Polish Sausages; Welding Guns 雕像修复； 三脚架； 波兰香肠； 焊枪

S26E05 Champagne; ATMs; Marine Turbochargers; 香槟酒; 自动取款机； 船用涡轮增压器；

S26E06 Sharpening Steels; Bladder Pumps; Ironing Boards; and Kayak Paddles 磨刀钢； 膀胱泵； 烫衣板； 皮划艇桨

S26E07 Champagne Hoods; Pneumatic Systems; Espresso Machines; Pizza Ovens 香槟罩； 气动系统； 浓缩咖啡机； 比萨烤箱

S26E08 Stile & Rail Doors, Steam Cleaners, Hand-Held Pizzas, and Power Brushes 轨道门；蒸汽清洁器；手持比萨饼；电动刷

S26E09 Industrial Casters; Wedding Cakes; THz Spectrometers; Racing Catamarans 工业脚轮； 婚礼蛋糕； 太赫兹光谱仪； 竞速双体船

S26E10 Ceramic Grills, Pneumatic Punchers, Water Jet Fountains, Wooden Surfboards 陶瓷烤架、气动打孔机、喷水喷泉、木制冲浪板

S26E11 Vibrating Mining Screens; Whoopie Pies; Utility Poles; Roller Conveyors 振动采矿筛； 百日咳派； 电线杆； 滚筒输送机

本集看点：电线杆也内卷；

S26E12 Exercise Bikes; Cornish Pasties; Pasta Makers; Slate Products 健身车； 康沃尔馅饼； 面食制造商； 板岩产品

S26E13 Channel Signs, Wetsuits, and Aluminum Aircraft 航道标志；潜水服；铝制飞机

本季资源链接：

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第二十七季推出时间为2016-05-19至2016-08-15

S27E01 CNC Assembly Machines; Lemon Tarts; Miniature War Figures 数控组装机； 柠檬馅饼； 微型战争人物

S27E02 Chemical Tank Pressure Vents; Candy Wafers; Food Trucks; Traditional Ropes 化学品罐压力通风口； 糖果晶圆； 食品卡车； 传统绳索

S27E03 Graphene; Worlds Smallest Car; Force Testers; Composite Cans 石墨烯； 世界上最小的汽车； 力测试仪； 复合罐

本集看点：单层的石墨烯是如何分离出来的；

S27E04 LED tubes; chocolate peanut butter bars; robotic medication dispensers. LED灯管；巧克力花生酱棒；机器人配药器

S27E05 Commercial drones; aquarium fish; runway cleaners. 商用无人机； 观赏鱼； 跑道清洁工

S27E06 Wooden Matches, Tillage Machines, Telescopic Gangways 木火柴、耕地机、伸缩式舷梯

S27E07 Mosquito Coils, Solar-Assist Tricycles, Palm Oil, Fiberglass Chopper Guns 蚊香、太阳能辅助三轮车、棕榈油、玻璃纤维斩波枪

S27E08 Wood Toys, Retro Toasters, Laboratory Furnaces, Aerogel 木制玩具、复古烤面包机、实验室炉、气凝胶

S27E09 Combination Squares, Farmed Shrimp, Ball Valves and String Trimmers 组合方形、养殖虾、球阀和切线器

S27E10 Chinese-style Furniture, Electrical Switches, Thai Fish Sauce, Cappers 中式家具、电器开关、泰式鱼露、压盖机

S27E11 Mortars and pestles; bowling lane conditioners; crematories 研钵和研杵； 保龄球道调节器； 火葬场

S27E12 Race Car Oil Tanks; Plaster Mouldings; Lemongrass Oil 赛车油箱； 石膏线条； 柠檬草油

S27E13 Coconut Charcoal; Dial Indicators; Wet Downdraft Tables; Bassoon Reeds 椰子炭； 表盘指示器； 湿式下吸台； 巴松管簧片

本季资源链接：

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第二十八季推出时间为2016-08-22至2016-11-03

S28E01 Classic Car Gauges; Chocolate Marble Cake; Ghillie Kettles 经典汽车仪表； 巧克力大理石蛋糕； 吉利水壶

S28E02 Pasta Dies; Blueberries; Composting Toilets; Surge Arresters 面食模具； 蓝莓; 堆肥厕所； 避雷器

S28E03 Angle Grinders; Berry Baskets; Omnidirectional Speakers 角磨机； 浆果篮； 全向扬声器

S28E04 Cartridge Blades; Chocolate Banana Loaves; Vending 墨盒刀片； 巧克力香蕉面包； 自动售货机

S28E05 Ultra-Thin Glass; Pallet Dismantlers; Cupcakes; Stainless Steel 超薄玻璃； 托盘拆卸器； 纸杯蛋糕; 不锈钢

本集看点： 溢流熔融法制作的柔性超薄玻璃（应该是康宁）；

S28E06 Potash; Leather Bracelets; Wild Rice; Hex Key L Wrenches 钾肥； 皮革手链； 野米; 六角扳手 L

S28E07 Nail Files; Birch Canoes; Boat Hardtops; High Voltage Circuit 指甲锉； 桦木独木舟； 船硬顶； 高压电路

S28E08 Macarons; Pine Needle Baskets; Micrometers 马卡龙； 松针篮； 千分尺

S28E09 Endoscopes; Megaphones; Uranium 内窥镜； 扩音器； 铀

S28E10 Hollow Disk Pumps; Palm Sugar; Yachts 空心圆盘泵； 棕榈糖; 游艇

S28E11 Abalone Collagen; Digital-to-Analog Converters; Embosssed 鲍鱼胶原蛋白； 数模转换器； 压花

S28E12 Thai Barbecues; Diving Masks & Fins; Bassoons 泰式烧烤； 潜水面罩和脚蹼； 巴松管

S28E13 Wooden Utensils; Transport Refrigeration Units; Moccasins 木制餐具； 运输制冷装置； 莫卡辛鞋

本季资源链接：

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:6b3298e03c0e32ede5bc1b81e13a315adae86528&dn

第二十九季推出时间为2017-06-22至2017-09-24

S29E01 Skateboard Wheels; Baklava & Galaktoboureko; CO2 滑板轮；千层酥皮奶冻玉米糕 ；二氧化碳

S29E02 Nuno Felt; Drum Crushers; Kimchi; Parquet Floors 努诺毡；鼓式破碎机；泡菜；镶木地板

S29E03 Wood Watches; Steel Bicycles; Raw Pet Food; Replica Police 木表； 钢制自行车； 生宠物食品； 复制警察

S29E04 Thermoplastic Fire Helmets; Basketry Sculptures; Coffee 热塑性消防头盔； 篮子雕塑； 咖啡

S29E05 Office Chairs; Vinobrew; Reconditioned Sander Drums 办公椅； 酒酿； 翻新砂光鼓

S29E06 Fireplace Bellows; Calissons; Diving Watercraft 壁炉波纹管； 卡利松； 潜水艇

S29E07 Artist Brushes; DEF Tank Heaters; Game Tables; Art Glass 艺术家画笔； DEF 储罐加热器； 游戏桌； 艺术玻璃

S29E08 Flying Water Bikes; Throttle Position Sensors; Cinnamon 飞行水上自行车； 油门位置传感器； 肉桂

S29E09 Foosball Tables; Marseille Soap; Laguiole Pocket Knives 桌上足球桌； 马赛皂； 拉吉奥小折刀

S29E10 Berets; Pastis; Stationary Bikes 贝雷帽； 意大利面食； 固定自行车

S29E11 Bistro Sets; Letterpress Printing; Bamboo Lights; Asphalt 小酒馆套餐； ���版印刷； 竹灯； 沥青压车

S29E12 Technological Corks; Zinc Gutters; Traditional Ham; Chisteras 技术软木塞； 锌天沟； 传统火腿； 奇斯特拉斯游戏手臂

S29E13 Pentanque Ball; Biologic Medicines; Asphalt Pavers; Basques 滚球； 生物药物； 沥青摊铺机； 巴斯克鞋

本期看点：空心半铁球焊接，再两步CNC制作出完美球形；

本季资源链接：

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:971ec4ef1ce447538e18d1305ec2f8103daee29d&dn

第三十季推出时间为 2017-09-11至2017-12-18

S30E01 Leather Basketballs; Flood Gates; Wood Panel Canvases; Shoelaces 皮革篮球； 防洪闸； 木板画布； 鞋带

S30E02 Power Steering Pumps; Asian Bowl Meals; Walking Canes 动力转向泵； 亚洲碗餐； 手杖

S30E03 Plant Oil Extractors; Custom Chandeliers; Power Trainers; Coffee Pods 植物油提取器； 定制吊灯； 力量训练器； 咖啡包

S30E04 Witness Samples; Pressure Washers; Bee Hives; Cast Iron Cookers 见证样品； 压力垫圈； 蜂箱； 铸铁炊具

S30E05 Leather Sculptures; Travel Hot Plates; Ochre; Hurdy Gurdies 皮革雕塑； 旅行热板； 赭石；赫迪·古尔迪斯

S30E06 Spiral Stairs; Pita Bread; Exhaust Headers; Molded Limestone Artwork 螺旋楼梯； 皮塔饼； 排气集管； 模压石灰石艺术品

S30E07 Recycled Skateboard Guitars; Solar Street Lights; Dolls 回收的滑板吉他； 太阳能路灯； 娃娃

S30E08 Glass Sculptures; Racing Pulley Systems; Inductors; Medicine Balls 玻璃雕塑； 赛车滑轮系统； 电感器； 药丸

S30E09 Fish Rubbings; Clay Shooting Machines; Almonds; High-End Motorcycles 鱼拓片； 粘土射击机； 杏仁; 高端摩托车

S30E10 Throttle Bodies; Limestone Fireplace Mantels; Candied Fruit & Fruit Jellies; Linen Ukulele 节气门体； 石灰石壁炉架； 蜜饯和果冻； 亚麻尤克里里

S30E11 Rubber Balls; Motion Chairs; Montreal Smoked Meat; Motorized Scooters 橡胶球； 运动椅； 蒙特利尔熏肉； 电动滑板车

S30E12 Aerospace Fasteners; Cactus Pear Puree; Lab Reactors 航空紧固件； 仙人掌梨泥； 实验室反应器

S30E13 Wall Beds; Sundae Cups; Digital Paintings; Badminton Rackets 壁床； 圣代杯； 数字绘画； 羽毛球拍

本季资源链接：

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:cc865a515b621051b71e833bd62e466fc45949d3&dn

[metsn]

STEREO CONTACT MICROPHONE PREAMP

The METSÄÄN STEREO CONTACT MICROPHONE PREAMP is a based on a ‘CHARGE AMPLIFIER’ circuit, which is commonly used in industrial grade measurement devices, such as ionizing radiation meters or X-ray detectors, it is also used in digital camera sensors. Compared to regular high impedance preamps, this one has the advantage of much less hum being added to the signal, even when used with longer cables. Plus it seems to have a much wider frequency response (at least to the ones i have previously used, i have to add). More scientific explanations can be found here. Throughout my time with experimental music, i have not found a contact mic preamp that worked this good and i have build quite a few, based on different circuit designs. Using a preamp for piezo contact mics has the benefit of better frequency response, because it is very uneven with piezos, as the higher frequencies are much more prominent, than the low end and the 'natural’ sound of them is very tinny (something which seems to not bother many).

The METSÄÄN MACHINE is housed in black a barebones PCB material sandwich, with it’s circuitry and battery in between and the solderpoints at the bottom protected by a handcut transparent acrylic layer. The design on the upper side shows a pylon occupied by protestors, who attempt to protect parts of the south american rainforest from electrification and colonialism. The bottom side shows and unfinished high rise building in Lima. On front of the device we find the two 3.5mm inputs for the left and right contact mics and on the back end, a 3.5mm stereo output and a 2.1mm DC (9-12V) Power connector [WARNING! FIRE HAZARD! Only use the DC power connector when the battery is disconnected.] A mini ON/OFF slide switch for each channel is accessible from the open sides, to be able to only power one of the preamps, when the other is not in use, preventing uneccessary battery drainage. Power per channel is indicated by UV LEDS on top of the device and the GAIN control can be adjusted on the flush top surface with the help of a fingernail or small screwdriver (so it does not accidentally change the levels during recording). As standart it ships with 2 optimized contact microphones with ca. 1m long leads and golden colored 3.5mm stereo jacks (modified to be mono, ring is ground). Comes with a standart 9V DC battery. Handmade by GRM for METSÄÄN.

Size: 10 X 5 X 2.8 cm

Input: 2 x 3.5mm mono sockets

Output: 1 x 3.5mm stereo socket

Battery: 9V DC battery (Alkaline or rechargable LI-PO included)

External PSU: 2.1mm DC (center pin positive) 9-12V [WARNING: Only use external PSU when battery is disconnected!!]

If you want to buy the preamp without the additional contact mics, get in contact.

Select shipping zone (Price including Shipping)PREAMP + 2 CONTACT MICS (Finland) €145.00 EURPREAMP + 2 CONTACT MICS (EU/UK) €165.00 EURPREAMP + 2 CONTACT MICS (Rest of the world) €175.00 EUR

[artsarasp]

The memory of the observer [Ch2]

Here’s chapter two! I’m really happy about how much the first chapter was appreciated! Hope you guys will enjoy this one as well! ^^ Also a special thanks to my friend @ceaderblocks for helping me fix errors! <3

[AO3]

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They wanted to ask. 

Oh, they wanted to ask so badly. 

Grian could see it on their faces, especially Mumbo's.  

How long did it last this time?

What were you doing when it happened? 

Did you remember anything else? 

Those were the golden questions.

He hoped they wouldn't find the courage to ask them, he wasn't feeling like answering right now… and he wouldn't have liked to lie to them about the time part. Telling them that he had just lost an hour would have only caused more concerns for a problem they couldn't fix.

He played dumb. Pretending not to notice Mumbo's constant fidgeting with his ring or Iskall's hesitation whenever he spoke.

He checked his watch. 4:35 PM

It had been a while since all three of them had been together in the same room. Grian had been busy with the hippie commune. His plan to get his time machine and villager Grian back was talking a lot more time than expected. He should have just broken inside the facilities when he had the chance.

 Mumbo and Iskall were spending more and more time on their villager trading competition, but they managed to work on Sahara too. They upgraded the redstone circuit, made a new interface and were almost done with Sahara Now. Grian almost felt like they were working harder than he was and that they were accomplishing more things. He didn't do much for the project lately, other than the building that now hosted Sahara Now and the little stand of golden carrots at Hermitland.

Iskall was talking about the lock system he had in mind for the Sahara Now. It sounded very cool, but he couldn’t help with it. He was getting better with redstone but was still pretty much useless compared to the other two. Mumbo was mostly silent during this conversation. It looked like he was about to ask something but decided against it a few times. 

Grian just wanted a normal, fun meeting. Even if that looked kinda unlikely right now.

He shouldn’t have told them it happened again before coming.  They would have had a suspect but it wouldn't have been this bad… maybe.

He checked his watch again. 

4:40 PM.

He didn't really need to know the time, but he had found much easier to keep track of his space outs if he always knew what time it should be. Looking at him it gave the impression that he was always waiting for something. 

He technically was. He was waiting for the next inevitable realization that had gotten lost inside his own head. 

He was losing hope in his first idea that ignoring the problem would be the best option. There was no way of stopping his mind from going astray and it appeared to be happening more and more often and for longer length of time. There were also other concerning things that were starting to occur. Things that he didn’t share with the others yet… And he really didn't want to share them at this point. They always seemed too concerned to actually have a good time with him lately.

"Grian?" Mumbo's voice came out hesitant.

Oh, please no.

The watch pointed 4:41 PM. No space out, which meant…

"I'm sorry, I need to know. Are you feeling alright-" 

"Yes I am." He said, too quickly and harshly for it to sound natural. 

Mumbo went quiet again. He looked like he was sorry he had even asked. 

Grian felt immediately awful. 

"Sorry..." he started looking away from Mumbo. "It's just that… You two keep looking at me like I'm a timebomb or something." He sighed and looked back up at his friends. 

Mumbo looked sorrier than before while Iskall looked down at his own hands on the table, clearly, they thought Grian wouldn't notice.

"We're just worried for you." said Iskall.

"You… don't really talk much lately." Added Mumbo.

Grian signed and leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms tightly. Of course he didn't talk much lately, almost every hermit just wanted to know about what was going on in his head.

"Because It's useless. It's just gonna make you even more worried." He said bitterly. 

"I wish we could just ignore my problems and have fun."

"I think we are more worried not knowing than knowing, Grian." Iskall stood up from his chair and moved closer to Grian's chair.

"You are our friend, we can't ignore your problems." 

Grian wished they could. He looked at the side for a moment then back at Iskall and then Mumbo.

"We want to help you." Said the Redstoner.

"That's the problem, you can't do anything to help," Grian replied. "It's not like you can build a machine that keeps me from disassociate!"

"I know we can't, but maybe… we can just talk" Mumbo stood up as well. 

Grian suddenly felt really small. A familiar sensation amplified by the fact that he was sitting down while his friends, already taller than him, were both now standing up.

"Sure, it's not a solution, but wouldn't it be better to talk about what's going on instead of scuttling away and avoiding the conversation every time?"

Grian looked at his friends. Their expressions were soft and full of worry and affection for him. He didn't like being the cause of all their distress. 

He sighed heavily, pressing his palms on his eyes.

That moment of darkness helped him a little.

He took his hands off his face and saw his friends again, expectantly waiting for his reply.

"Fine…" 

Mumbo immediately smiled a very hopeful smile. Iskall smiled too, but looked more like he didn't really expect him to agree. Grian didn't expect that from himself either.

"I will talk more about how I'm doing.. but-" He wasn't actually sure on what to add, he was mostly trying to prepare himself on what he should say. He cleared his throat. "First off. Sit down, you're making me feel like a kid scolded by his parents." 

They quickly did as he said. Good.

"I swear I'm going to build a taller chair." He saw a small grin form on his friend's faces. This felt a little better, their expressions were less concerned. They still had all their attention on Grian, but that was expected.

"Second-" He took one last moment of preparing. "Don't expect me to tell you everything right away… I- uhm.. somethings I’d rather tell you… later." He saw the concern build again on their expressions, but they nodded accepting this condition.

" And- When we are done talking...please treat me normally... Even if I space out in the middle of something." 

"We promise, right Mumbo?" Iskall said. Mumbo quickly nodded. 

"We will." Mumbo agreed. He sounded sure of his words. Something that was happening rather rarely lately.

Grian took a deep breath. 

"Okay… what do you want to know...?" 

"How are you feeling?" Mumbo asked without hesitation. It was the question that started this whole conversation, and in the end, it was almost obvious that that would have been the first question. 

"Oh boy. That's the complicated one…" murmured Grian. Putting words to all he was feeling lately wasn't really easy. He couldn't say ‘fine’ that would have been a lie. He couldn't say ‘bad’ because that would have been a little... vague. He picked a word that seemed to fit just enough.

"I'm feeling.. annoyed." 

Iskall raised an eyebrow and Mumbo looked a little confused. 

"Annoyed because of everyone's concerns with me. Annoyed because I- I don't get it. One moment I'm having a good time and the next my head just stops working." His tone grew very angry at first. Then it softened.

"It's frustrating. It's...It's scary." 

 He looked down at an unspecified place between the table and the ground. Then at his watch which he had learned every single detail about after so many times looking at it. It pointed to 4:50 PM.

"I can't control it and that's scary." 

He kept looking at his watch, following the second's hand moving around. 

"Do you..." Mumbo started. 

Grian looked back up at him.

 Boy, did he suck at hiding how much he was worried. Iskall looked a little more...thoughtful than worried instead.

"Do you have any idea what might trigger it?" 

Grian shook his head.

"I have no idea whatsoever. It's... mostly random I think?"  He tried to think about it, trying not to focus too much on the details. 

"Some words said in a certain way. Things you guys say, things I say... seeing certain blocks or builds... walking through nether portals..."

"Oh no! Mini doesn't have a buddy!" He heard his friend say in a jokingly sad tone.

He shook his head again, then looking at the watch. 4:57 PM. 

He looked at his friends. This was a short one, they didn't notice. 

Iskall frowned. 

"You said you remember things when it happens, what sort of things did you remember?" He asked.

Bits and pieces. 

Random information that he didn't know where to put. Words. Feelings.

Block combinations that he didn’t really like. 

Shapeless structures that he would never build.

Familiar voices that didn't have a face or name yet. 

He looked at the watch's hands moving. 4:59 PM.

"I.. I remember that I once had a base made out of snow." He started. He had already told this to Stress once, but it was the thing he remembered better for now.

The supposed base he once had.

A block combination appeared in his mind like a recipe to complete his memory. 

"Snow, Stone, and Clay. I remember the feeling of always needing more resources because it was so big and it was never completed."  He tried to add more details to that little memory, a shape, a place, a feeling.

"It was… very isolated."

"Why do people keep building stuff in my base!!" Grian said exasperated as he looked at the statue in his garden. A little chicken made out of wood and wool. 

Next to it two signs read:

"Thought you might need some friends all the way out here! Take care of Jeff, Paul & Sophie. -Mini" 

He looked at his side to see two more chicken statues. With a grimace, he took his axe out of his inventory. He didn't need these silly things. He needed his base to be beautiful and perfect as he envisioned!

"I don't want these at all." He muttered, annoyed. He took off his friend's message first.

His base felt rather cold compared to the others, full of messages and goofy gifts. 

That was the price to pay to have it how he wanted it. It was okay. 

A firm hand shook him lightly on the shoulder. He blinked his eyes a few times, seeing Iskall and Mumbo close to him. Soft expressions of worry and a little relief greeted him as he came back. 

The watch pointed 5:34 PM.

Grian pressed his eyes with the palm of his hands, the frustration build up in his chest. He wanted to curse, to just take his elytra and fly away to yell at a wall in his base. To get away from his friend's need to care for him. Then he felt his eyes get watery. He rubbed them in an attempt to stop the tears from escaping. It probably would have been more successful if Mumbo and Iskall weren't watching him now. 

"I'm sorry..." Why couldn’t they stop caring about him? That would have been easier.

"Hey, it's okay. You don't have to apologize." Iskall said. His grip still on Grian's shoulder became less firm and more like a comforting pat. 

"It's not your fault." Mumbo said softly.

Grian took his palms off his eyes, the tears were not coming out but it must have been pretty clear to his friends how close they were to.

Mumbo hugged him tightly.

It felt warm, comforting. 

Grian closed his eyes and hugged his friend back.

He was glad they cared. 

Even if it made some things more difficult.

---

Grian stepped through the portal. He looked at the mapped floor of the nether hub and calmly made his way to the tunnel for Hermitville.

Talking about feelings and crying was very tiring apparently. Not that he regretted his conversation with the other two Architech's, it was needed even if painful to go through, and now they seemed… calmer? Now that they knew that Grian would talk more about his problems at least. 

It was an improvement. 

They would probably have another meeting soon…

Hopefully, they would talk more about Sahara and less about Grian.

Now he wanted to just get to his RV at the hippie commune and go to sleep. There was a lot of work that needed to be done but he couldn’t be bothered right now with it. All he felt like doing now was sleeping.He would start fresh tomorrow.

He noticed some movement in the corner of his eye as he arrived at the tunnel. 

He turned to see someone flying away. They must have been busy to pass in such a hurry. They were gone so fast that Grian wasn't able to tell who it was. 

He shrugged, it was for the best anyway. He had done enough talking for the day. He opped in his boat and hummed a little tune as he made his way through the long tunnel for the new lands.

It was getting close to sunset when he got out of the nether. The sky wasn't quite orange yet but it was getting near it. He took to the sky and watched the pinkish hues in the clouds as he reached the hippie commune. He landed perfectly in the center of the RV circle, next to the campfire.

He heard a low humming coming from the garden, Ren must have been busy picking up crops. 

He yawned and sat next to the fire. Usually, they would have music playing non-stop here, it was fun and a childish way to annoy Doc and Scar in Area 77. He guessed that Ren must have been tired of it because the stereo was turned off. It was nice to enjoy the quiet.

He closed his eyes and let his back fall on the grass.

He laid there for a while, playing with a single grass string from the little patch under his palm. He didn't really think about anything in particular. He concentrated on the atmosphere that surrounded him. The sound of the fire cracking, the leaves moving with the wind, the water rushing down from the garden, Ren's humming, the smell of flowers, of the smoke of the fire, of the giant mushrooms around him.

He needed to be careful to not fall asleep right there. He had already taken a few naps on different occasions by accident. He opened his eyes and looked at the sky. The orange had settled in the sky as the sunset arrived at its peak.

The sound of footsteps came from the side. He lazily turned his head in the direction of the sound and saw Ren coming out of the garden. Ren didn't notice Grian right away, he was still humming his little tune and not really looking at the campfire. He rubbed his hands against his pants, trying to get some of the dirt off them.

Grian raised a hand and waved lightly. 

"Hey, Ren." 

Ren looked in his direction and smiled as he saw Grian waving. 

"Hey man! Are you taking a nap over there?” He asked with a little grin making his way from the garden’s entrance to the campfire.

 “Maaaybe,” Grian chuckled. “I was just enjoying the atmosphere… It’s quite different without music.”

“Yeah, we need a new stereo actually.” Grian raised an eyebrow.

“What happened to the old one?” He asked. 

Ren shrugged. A few pink petals fell from his flower crown.

“I don’t know, man. Yesterday it worked just fine while this morning it was completely fried. I swear smoke came out when I tried to turn it on.”  He frowned and leaned a little forward, looking down at Grian and blocking his view of the orange sky a little.

 “Maybe we kept it on for too long.”

“Or maybe Scar finally snapped and sabotaged our stereo!” Grian suggested jokingly. 

Ren laughed at the thought of Scar sneaking in the commune at night just to break the stereo. Unlikely but if true would have just meant that the Area 77 guys needed to change their priorities. More petals from Ren’s little crown fell, this time on Grian’s face. He dusted them off with his hand.

“You need some new flowers there.” 

“You do too, but don’t worry! Ren’s got you covered!” 

Ren reached for something in his inventory while Grian touched his own flower crown. The flowers crumpled a little under his touch, he hadn’t changed it in a while, now that he thought about it. He had forgotten.

He looked at Ren as he pulled out a freshly made flower crown. It was made of bright red poppies. Grian smiled.

 “We can’t be good hippies without nice and fresh flowers in our hair!” He passed the flower crown to his friend. 

“I remember you said the poppies were your favorites, right?” Grian nodded as he looked at the crown in his hands. Something about it made him so happy, it was a nice gift and it was his favorite flower. He loved it.

“Thank you, Ren.“ 

“You’re welcome, my dude.” A low buzz came from Ren’s communicator. He took a quick look and then put it back in his pocket. 

“Gotta go now, I’ll see you later!” He took a handful of rockets out of his inventory and a few moments later he was gone. The sky was slowly letting go of his orange shade now, stars were starting to appear.

Grian should have stood up and went to bed at this point.

 But he stayed on the grass.

Just a little more. 

He watched his gift carefully. The lovely red shade of the petals that felt so soft against his fingers. The familiar shape of that simple little flower.

The poppies were his favorites.

A little doubt came into his mind.

Why was it the Poppies? 

“Here they are!” He said cheerfully as he found a little patch of them. 

He carefully picked the red flowers from the ground, trying not to ruin their roots. He smiled excitedly as he looked at them.

Four poppies. 

Would they be enough?

He hoped so. He felt lucky today.

He made his way back to his base jumping from block to block. He passed next to his train station and arrived at his destination. A little platform that was slightly higher than ground level. With a friendly and familiar face on it, made out of stone and black wool. 

There was a line of poppies at its base.

Grian looked at the friendly face and smiled.

“C’mon, today’s gotta be the day.”

He picked the flower that seemed the best, the brightest and the best shape and smell. This was the lucky flower. 

He held his breath and planted it next to others.

He waited expectantly but...

Nothing happened. 

His heart sank a little. 

He waited a few more minutes. Maybe the flower wasn’t good enough? Maybe he liked dandelions better? He sighed and sat on the grass of the platform, looking at the line of flowers gently move with the breeze.

“Maybe tomorrow..”  He looked up at the stone. 

“Right?”

Grian was looking up at the moon and the stars, now clear to see as the sky was at it’s darkest point. 

His vision was slightly blurry. At first, he didn’t understand why. 

He blinked a few times and felt tears make their way down his cheeks. 

He didn’t understand why he couldn’t stop crying.

[pictarobog-blog]

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Speaker packs arrive with a number of mini-speakers that may create the capacity to make a surround sound and deep bass effects. A audio and video recipient may be utilized to power the subwoofer. The majority of the top speakers have a 5.1 channel audio. Twiddler drives also have a hand in producing sounds that may move air out of their enclosures. A desired size for your Twiddler pushes must be 2.5 inches.

Some speakers have built-in surround speakers. A low elevation VCS-10 is an alternative for consumers who need a speaker to sit down on top of their tv. Amplifier power has a great deal to do with this speaker's cosmetics. Amplifiers for caliber speakers have approximately 10 to 100 watts per channel driveway. Sometimes, speakers may get overworked. There should be attributes included to keep this from happening, which may make the speakers survive a lot longer. Automated protection circuits helps in preventing speakers from becoming overworked. This may also create room acoustics.

To decrease air turbulence, which may get in the way of their quality of audio, speaker slot vents should be contained from the speakers by producer. Consumers must also be mindful to use the right gauge of cable for the space between the speakers and the amplifier. Some speakers include mounting brackets, making it effortless to incorporate speaker wires and/or wires. It's also a fantastic idea to invest in a set of speakers that add a user's guide and self-adhesive rubberized feet.