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patientgamers·Patient GamersbyWhyAUsername_1

Just stumbled upon this game called Chicken Invaders

Hi, In early 2000 , my dad, my brothers and I used to play the shit out of this game called Chicken Invaders.

It's basically shooting chickens invading the universe or something.

We only had 1 PC at home and we used to play in turns.

I stumbled upon it somehow yesterday and couldn't stop playing.

May be it's just nostalgic value, but it was fun!

Sharing a link to the official game (it's free) Website: https://www.interactionstudios.com/chickeninvaders.php

Direct Link to Exe: https://www.interactionstudios.com/files/ChickenInvaders1Installer.exe

Hope someone else reconnects with their childhood, like I did .

Cheers!

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askelectronics·Ask ElectronicsbyWhyAUsername_1

Suggestion for mounting ServoMotor on the door for Automatic Door Unlock with ESPHome on ESP32

Hello Lemmings, Hope you guys are doing well.

Objective: Open the door automatically through HomeAssistant

My Plan:

  1. Use an ESP32 and flash ESPhome. Wire up Servo Motor (SG90) with ESP32. Tie a thread on between the Servo Motor Arm and the physical latch (physical latch that I can pull to unlock the door) such that when the servo motor turns from -100 to +100, the latch is being pulled to cause the door to be unlocked.

  2. I am planning to power this using AA Cells + DC DC Boost convertor.

Issue:

  1. How do I mount the Servo Motor on the door?
  2. Is there any other (read better) way to achieve the same result?
  3. Would you recommend any power source other than AA Cells?

Image for reference:

The latch has a keychain-like loop where the thread is tied. To unlock the door manually, I pull the latch towards right (---->) . This action is planned to be automated by Servo Motor.

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Trying to connect two routers

Hi all!

I have 2 ISPs with their own routers.

Router A: 192.168.0.1/24

Router B: 192.168.20.1/24

I have my servers plugged into Router A and all my endpoint and users' devices connected to Router B.

I want users connected to Router B (192.168.20.1/24) to have access to server 192.168.0.90

I thought plugging a LAN cable and connecting Router A and Router B and then defining static routes in both routers would solve the issue.

However, at the first step itself I have an issue. When connecting the routers via a LAN cable, both routers dont get any IP.

I was also referring to this post on superuser. Though Router B is capable of creating subnet and static route, I am not sure if Router A (Archer XR500v) is capable of creating a subnet and/or a static route.

https://superuser.com/questions/1667068/connect-two-routers-with-different-subnet

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FFXVI Small recap?

Hi everyone, I picked up FFXVI back again after a month or so. I have completely forgotten the story line... I am at that chapter where (spoiler)

::: spoiler spoiler I am going back to phoenix gate and got Elwins (father's) clothes from Lady Hana. :::

Can you tell me what's up so far?

And what is blight?

Should I just replay the whole game till this point ? (It shows 7 hours played so far)

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askelectronics·Ask ElectronicsbyWhyAUsername_1

How do you guys enclose relay modules into the switch board?

Hi, I am automating my manual switches at home with ESPHome on NodeMCU. For controlling the switches, I am using 8 channel relay module.

The back of the board has solder-points sticking out. I will be installing this relay module inside the switchboard. So I want to put it in some kind of enclosure.

Just wanted to know your thoughts on enclosure. Should I just wrap the whole thing in electrical tape? Or a plastic box maybe?

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Question about espresso

Hi, I have recently got a Gaggia Classic Pro. So I am quite new to espresso. After I pull my espresso shot, the grounded coffee puck has imprints of shower screen (photo attached)

Is this normal? If not, how do I solve this?

I am filling it up with 18 grams of pre ground coffee (commercial espresso fine grind) in a pressurized basked.

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Home server crashing randomly

Hi everyone, I host a server with few services running for my family and friends. The server freezes sometimes. Where the services stop responding. If I try to ssh into the server, it takes a lot of time (3 to 5 mins) for it to connect. After being connected, every letter I type takes 2 to 3 mins to appear on screen.

Seems like the server is overloaded with tasks. But I am not sure what load it is running. I have netdata installed. I could pull up following screenshots for insights.

Can someone please help me in troubleshooting the issue?

I have tried testing stress testing my RAM and CPU, and they were fine. But I would start troubleshooting from scratch if you have recommendations for testings softwares.

Please also let me know if there is anything I can pull from netdata to help in trouble shooting.

System Specification:

System RAM

Disk I/O

Total CPU Utilization

Idle Jitter

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Planning to buy Gaggia Classic Pro Evo as my first espresso machine. Thoughts?

Hi, I have been making french press coffee for the last 2 years. Recently got my hands on Aero press. Now planning to get Gaggia Classic Pro Evo (metal series).

As of now I have a hand grinder (burr) and have option to procure pre grounded coffee from local roaster.

Just wanted to know your thoughts. Which was your first espresso machine? How was your experience? What's few things I should look out for as a beginner? What's your favourite recipe?

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