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Nik_2213 reacted to DaveE's post in the thread Op-amp compensation of cascade fudges audio signal oddly with
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Sorry, I don't have a lot of time to review this. But... Does your SW also have a spectrum analyzer display mode (amplitude vs... -
Nik_2213 reacted to A.T.'s post in the thread High School Why would sailboat racers prefer a full keel over a fin keel? with Like.
You could have at least provided the link to the article you got that image from...
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Nik_2213 replied to the thread High School Why would sailboat racers prefer a full keel over a fin keel?.IIRC, a long keel is inherently robust, and provides excellent lateral stability, making it easier to hold a course, so preferred for...
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Nik_2213 reacted to DaveE's post in the thread How does my refrigerator with no refrigerant work? with Like.
Probably with Thermo-electric coolers (TECs) based on the Peltier effect. You can google these keywords to learn more.
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Nik_2213 reacted to bwtom's post in the thread Tail lift jerking when lowering — hydraulic issue? with Like.
Thanks for the detailed explanation, I appreciate it. I’m pretty new to working on these tail lifts, so this is really helpful. I’ll...
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Nik_2213 reacted to Baluncore's post in the thread Tail lift jerking when lowering — hydraulic issue? with Like.
Welcome to PF. Start by checking the oil level by dipping the tank. Sight gauges are often marked by varnish from the oil, so can make...
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Nik_2213 replied to the thread Automotive Continuously Variable Transmission Idea.Though your gear system differs, IMHO, result resembles a 'Variable Slip Differential', where clutch limits 'independence' of output...
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Nik_2213 reacted to Nick09's post in the thread Torque to turn a large Beam on a Rotisserie with Like.
Thanks Baluncore. Great advice.
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Nik_2213 reacted to Baluncore's post in the thread Torque to turn a large Beam on a Rotisserie with Like.
@Nick09 The bearings you have referenced are not specified to be self-aligning. Self-aligning ball bearings have a spherical outer...
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Nik_2213 reacted to jrmichler's post in the thread Torque to turn a large Beam on a Rotisserie with Like.
BTDT, so I'm speaking from experience. You need a sufficient safety factor in the torque calculation. I suggest calculating torque...
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Nik_2213 reacted to Baluncore's post in the thread Torque to turn a large Beam on a Rotisserie with Like.
@Nick09 You set the working height by pushing a pin through one hole in the black box, that passes through one of many holes, (spaced...
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Nik_2213 replied to the thread Why does a fan cool you in a sealed room if it adds heat?.Perhaps check out 'Wet Bulb' vs 'Dry Bulb' temperatures in addition to 'Wind Chill' ? FWIW, during thankfully rare UK heat-waves that...
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Nik_2213 reacted to greypilgrim's post in the thread Why does a fan cool you in a sealed room if it adds heat? with Like.
That's essentially correct, it's called wind chill.
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Nik_2213 reacted to Bandersnatch's post in the thread Reality Check: Rogue Planet Flyby Scenarios and Survival Feasibility with Like.
I feel like I should maybe be more constructive with my comments. Do you need the apocalypse to be caused by the tides? I understand...
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Nik_2213 replied to the thread Modelling the voltage measured across a dc motor.IMHO, there is a further issue: Is this a 'brushed' DC motor ?? Such are notoriously 'Noisy' tech. Been a while since I did hobby...