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Hmmm well then the charge/ discharge protection is likely built into the pack and is likely not on the device board. You really want a replacement pack that is made the same. There is a chance it is redundant, but I’d say that wasn’t high (I’ve already been wrong once already here though haha)...

There should be a charge controller built into the device. Occasionally they can also be built into the battery, though I’ve never seen it on a little lipo pack like this. There are a few ways to check, meter reading on the leads while charging is the easiest. Next would be disassembly of the...

**** splice and heat shrink. Specifically for this: TE connectivity solistrand **** 22-16 p/n 8-31818-1 Handy cause you can to 18ga T splices with them too. Then again. TE Raychem ATUM 3:1 or 4:1 dual wall adhesive lined heat shrink tube. The 1-4 and 2-8 (mm) IIRC are very handy, but I have a...

It does have the SAE J cert number on it, it’s probably OK. Once it’s had fuel in it for a few weeks just feel the lines and make sure they don’t feel weirdly soft.

The fuel lines might be getting old and benefit from replacement. As they get old they harden, don’t seal well and eventually will crack. You can just get universal fuel line from your local auto parts store, unless it has a weird transition or molded tight bend. Do get it from a real store, it...

Check out an MSF (motorcycle safety foundation) class, they’re free and assuming you pass the written and practical tests you get a certificate that you can take to the DMV and get an “M” stamped on your license. They’re fun, you get to abuse someone else’s equipment and learn in a very safe...

I’d wonder what 350 is in it. If it’s like an 80s smogger out of a truck (which is the most likely) a good upgrade would be a vortec 350. Need a carb adapter intake for it but will bolt in. You can spend some money then and throw heads and a cam in though the vortec heads are very decent for a...

I suppose talk to the airline and ask what they are expecting.

Proof of ownership must be an international requirement. I flew last year with an O/U and it was very easy. No special checks really, declare at airport luggage check counter, fill out a little slip, lock the case with real lock(s) then wait for tSA to screen them. You stand by in case they need...

7k if fixed?! Did it catch on fire too? Why don’t they just no bid it if they don’t want it instead of insulting you? What a way to end a relationship with them! To carmax it is, clearly.

You have a chance to play with that new minicomputer? Reading the FUTO manifesto reinvigorated my interest in setting up a custom router and the ne of those seems like a good choice if I could find one with dual good gigabit NICs.

Glad to hear you’re enjoying it! It’s always a little spooky learning to trust a new ADAS. I don’t know what your industry is/ where you’re going but a trip to greater Detroit should give plenty of miles to sort that out. You might need to replace those floor tiles, it’s looking a lot more like...

Mary Kay is in a convenient state for storage, in that it’s not so nice it demands a private stall. A (city) big size space and a good cover in a shared garage seems more than adequate for winter storage. On the off chance it gets a door ding, it’s not the end of the world, it could use a...

What made you choose the unifi doorbell? I’m looking to get one that doesn’t require a subscription. There’s a lot of choices.

I’ve been there, few thing **** more than breaking down hours from home on a work trip! I’m not 100% on the Audi wagon but I had a rental 24 Q5 in November, in Chicago actually, and it does indeed have automated cruise and lane keeping assist. I also have a 23 VW Tiguan that has the same. The...