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    Calculations: mixing two epoxy curatives, and mixing epoxy by weight

    I once asked US Composites about the ratios by weight on the 635 with the medium hardenr. It turned out that weight is so close to volume that the difference was not worth worrying about. Errors in weighing/measuring would likely be more. Unfortunately, I don't have the email thread anymore...
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    What are you drinking right now?

    Ultralight beers...Michelob Ultra in particular... My daughter and her friends have a name for that I had not heard before until recently: Chick-e-lob. Me, some Lagavulin, neat.
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    Post a pic that makes you LOL

    One of the tests in the prototype evaluation for any new model car: The marble test. Open the hood Throw in a handful of marbles If more than 3 hit the floor...there is room for more stuff
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    Great name for a business!

    Dentist in Cary NC: Dr. Grinder
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    Wilmington NC

    Should find a few at Bayboro next weekend...
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    Raven 3 Issues

    Don't know about the first issue with needing to calibrate before activating channels. The vacuum chamber test sounds to me like something is not right with the unit. When mine go through the start sequence, they always get to a point where they will either emit 4 beeps - one corresponding to...
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    Self healing cutting mat

    Wal Mart...seriously. Where I got mine.
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    Please help with Openrocket or maybe just computer help

    Should open with java runtime. What java did you download and install? This is what I'm using: https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre8-downloads-2133155.html
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    Please help with Openrocket or maybe just computer help

    Don't do anything with the jar file other than double click it while viewing in file explorer. If java is installed correctly, that action alone should launch open rocket. Once that works, you can also create a shortcut: Target: <path_to_folder_where_open_rocket_is>\OpenRocket-15.03.jar...
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    How do you upload a motor into OR?

    As above, you just need to add a directory where your collection of eng files resides, not the individual files, and restart. It's much less cluttered. A lot of times - for me anyway - the reason one won't show up is that I made a small error in the text of the eng file header. This happens...
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    Samsung recalls Galaxy Note 7 over battery flaw

    Word I get through the grapevine in the industry is that the problem was related to a quick charge chip/chipset that was not quite ready for prime time. Also heard that the fix was to dial back the quick charge capability. Not going to mention who's chip (because this is just an industry rumor...
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    Performer 98 Build Thread

    If you haven't picked out a motor for your L2 yet, at least take a look at the Aerotech J800. I built mine pretty heavy and that load took it to just shy of 3000'. I probably lost a little altitude from drag caused by the external camera mount, but not a lot. It's a nice bird - just needs...
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    source ?

    Digikey Mouser Newark Allied Farnell Avnet ...
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    Worst Name Game

    There is a dentist in Cary, NC: Dr. Grinder Back in the days I was involved in a company that did traction power we had a contract with a transit authority where the main guy was named Harry Beaver. Not sure if that was his real name or if Harry was a nickname.
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    Ken Allen -- Performance Hobbies

    Agree... Ken's a great guy.
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    Head scratcher about forum ads

    Go to the ad blocker preferences: <CTRL><SHIFT>f At the bottom left of the "Filter Subscriptions" tab you should see a check box labeled "Allow some non-intrusive advertising" Make sure it is not checked and then try again.
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    Mac or PC?

    I'll toss in a different, perhaps unwelcome thought. I use PC's and prefer Linux over Windows. I ABSOLUTELY REFUSE to spend my money on anything Apple. Having dealt with them on a professional level has jaded my opinion of that company forever and I'll leave it at that.
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    Failed at soldering eggfinder FIXED

    It looks to me like the 4th, 5th and 6th pads from the top on the left side of the RF module are possibly not soldered. There is no apparent solder meniscus from the module board to the main board that I can see. Try cleaning the the excess solder off of the iron, heat the pad for a second or...
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    Fly. Bye!

    I remember the first time I saw that trick live at Seymour Johnson AFB. The slow fly by gets your attention and keeps you occupied. Then the other fellow comes screaming in low at what has got to be just under Mach 1 on full burner. A serious attention getter the first time you see it and are...
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    A new passion

    Only been playing for about 12 years myself. My main bass is a Stingray 5 HH Metallic blue w/ black pearloid pick guard and rosewood fretboard. Love it. I definitely don't make any money playing but that was never the point for me. That was a sweet deal on the bass & amp together.
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