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hi guys,

i'm a complete retard. i'm looking for a tail light kit where i can do the following, but im not sure what parts i need:

1) i want to mount and left and right tail light on my car
2) that can both be indepently operated from 2 switches i will mount on my radio console area
3) that will be powered from electricity from my cigarette lighter AV plug (run over wires that go to the lights)

i have found a number of light kits and wiring, and i know i need to solder it together, but where can i find a premade switch console??

thanks for any help

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I've recently swapped out the stock stereo in my 04 accord for an 05(?) 6 CD changer built in model and now the air control is fucked. Is there any way I can keep the cd changer and fix my air controls?
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So I'm looking for a pent roof shed to use as a workspace 7x5 foot, what is the difference between rustic overlapped walls compared to tong and groove. Is it worth the £60 price mark up

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Who do I call if I want someone to not really fix, but more so just inspect my dryer to see if it's up to date

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Anyone know how feasible it would be to fill sparring/training mats with sand and how would I go about doing that?

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I'm doing some housework for my elderly uncle and I need some help confirming that a new light kit is compatible with an older ceiling fan.

The fan is here: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/877613/Ellington-Elevating-Style-Eln52ab5.html?page=1#manual (the BC5W)

The kit is here: https://www.build.com/ellington-fans-euc32/s804087?uid=2071517&source=gg-gba-pla_2071517____103559132479&s_kwcid=AL!4215!3!103559132479!!!g!62718937159!&cawelaid=120135390007851526&cagpspn=pla&caagid=26194803919&catci=pla-62718937159&gclid=CjwKEAjw1a3KBRCY9cfsmdmWgQ0SJAATUZ8bd7qQKBt-YoNDVbBDlEzQKg4DXHfsRQqoNCWDFNs7mxoCV3Dw_wcB

He's got some older shades he wants to use, too.

I'd really appreciate the help.

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I left a good amount of furniture, more pertinently being a large cloth sectional, uncovered in a storage unit for a year. Everything is now of course covered in a good layer of dust and dirt.

My plan is to wipe down stuff like the dresser, table, etc but I wanted some advice as to how to clean the couch. Simple vacuuming enough? Would a steam vacuum be best? Or is it thoroughly fucked?

Thanks

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Hey guys! I have a couple of questions if anyone can help me,,

I want to build a solar oven based off pic related. Turn it on it's side so it is a side opening door (think pizza oven)

- Could I build out of ply? I have some offcuts but I think pic related would be simpler and more effective.

- Does it matter that it will be steel on top? Most solar ovens are top loading with perspex or similar lid. Surely the heat will transfer just as well through the metal than the glass?

-Should I burn it out a few times first before using it?

- Will bubble wrap insulation be enough? I have half a roll, if it's not sufficient will 3m board insulation be better?

- How big should I make the reflectors? For simplicity sake I'm going to make them rectangle, and just mount them on simple hinges, adjusting the angle with string between each other

- Aluminium (cooking) foil for the reflective surfaces okay?

Any help would be really appreciated! I've been roped into building this thing!

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I'm totally lost on this one:

I have an RFID module (RC522), connected to an arduino nano, and using the library from:

https://github.com/miguelbalboa/rfid

it's working correctly, as I can read and write to the cards that came with the module using the example sketches from the library, but looking at the code, I don't understand it nearly enough to even begin modifying it to do what I need...

what I need:
take an ascii string from the serial input (serial console for now would be fine for the proof of concept), and write hex to a specific type of RFID tag, starting at a specific spot.

these specific tags are compatible with the module as I have successfully been able to read them with the sample sketches. according to those, it is:

PICC type: MIFARE Ultralight or Ultralight C

(whereas the tags that came with the module say: PICC type: MIFARE 1KB)

******

I need to input ascii text to the serial (via console or otherwise), for example:

data1,data2,data3

and write to the card:

03: 00 00 00 FF
04: xx xx xx xx
05: xx xx xx xx
06: 64 61 74 61
07: 31 2F 64 61
08: 74 61 32 2F
09: 64 61 74 61
0A: 33 xx xx xx

notes:
03 will always be "00 00 00 FF"
the commas have been replaced with forward slashes (2F)
"xx" means empty/blank/no data (00?)
the data inputted could be any length, so the data being written to the card would extend beyond 0A

THEN,
I need to verify:
read the tag and print to the serial:

03: [the contents of 03, in hex]
data1: [the contents of data1, in ascii]
data2: [the contents of data2, in ascii]
data3: [the contents of data3, in ascii]

note:
for now, "data3" will always be the same number of characters in length, in this case, 5

I've worked with Arduino before, reading inputs/sensors and outputting to motors, LEDs, LCDs, VFDs and OLEDs... but this RFID seems to be a whole other beast-- at least, this library seems to make it.

I would tremendously appreciate any help or links to info that would lead me to producing desirable results.

Thanks

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I've been thinking of cleaning my balcony but the material is a strange rubber paint or coating. Do you guys have any ideas what products could deep clean my balcony? I was thinking TSP, but open to other suggestions.

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Hello /diy/

>> Guitar / guitar effects thread.

I've found "free" download of Positive Grid BIAS FX but i need special adapter for that. Do you know if there is any kind of cheaper replacement ? Let's be real 400$ is kinda expensive for me (poor ass student from second world country) Pic related

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Do you have any detailed infographic that explains the specs of this kind of cables and some usage example for different size cables? I've seen these cables with more than 3 variations inside, I know that the general 3-polar cable is the most used in houses, what are the other cables used for?

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I'm looking into making a backpack speaker system for parties, and I'm not talking some Bluetooth speaker either. I have a good budget ~$250 and some supplies already (SLA battery, large backpack, X2 5 1/4" Sony Xplöd car speakers, 12" Kicker Sub).

The main problem is finding a good amp, speaker config, and just general installation. I have a stock 2006 Ford Taurus radio which would be really cool to get up and running but it's probably crap and I wouldn't know how to hook it up.

I've made many bad purchases in the quest for a good system and I want to settle it here for the ultimate deal. Also, loud/deep bass is a requirement

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i have an old bike where i think the cdi ignition box went bad and i dont wanna pay 200-300 bucks for a new one since its a beater i got for $100 anyway that i just wanna get running. i was thinking of using a pair of cheap dc cdi boxes meant for pocket bikes and child atvs since it would be extremely cheap and if it works, fuck it it works.

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So I found these scrap speakers and I wanted to put them in something like an Altoids can or a Coke can, but they're not very loud. Is there any way that I could make them louder? I can solder but I'm not very fond of circuitry.