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So here are the notes I have so far:
1 - I feel like this would be the best place to place lighting, but I'm not sure how to mount it to the interior of the shell without damaging it. I could probably use Velcro strips for a light enough strand.

2 - I think this would probably be my least favorite of the 3 spots to place lights -- Unless the lights are really bright, they probably wouldn't be able to illuminate the areas below the ridge they sit on. One advantage is that installation wouldn't be as challenging as spot 1.

3 - I feel like this would be the easiest place to install lights because we can use clear tape to attach lights around the metal frame of the window. One great advantage is that I could use super bright LEDs and simply wrap them around so that the light is facing directly outwards from the window, so it wouldn't be directly facing us. I'm a little skeptical about how well it'll light the whole room though.

Also, many of the reviews I've seen for EL light strips have said that there's a high-pitched buzzing sound when they're on, which I REALLY don't want to deal with.

By the way, I'm posting with a name now.

I just use a luci light. Not elegant but it works. They have a frosted version for subdued illumination.

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>>1034852
That's not at all what I'm looking for. I want something that I'll never have to hold, AND that will provide a big, soft light. From what I saw in the initial Google search, a Luci light wouldn't accomplish either of those things. Not to mention, it looks like it would be difficult to use without shining it directly into our faces.

And when I say "big soft light", what I mean is that it won't cast very dark shadows. I want lighting that will actually illuminate the whole space rather than using a single small light source that will only be useful when pointed or placed in a certain spot. (pic related) Not to mention, I have no idea where I'd put one of those things. At least with strips, I wouldn't take up any space, which is something we don't have much of.

Protip: don't build your own laptop

>>1034776

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Step 1: Buy a laptop.
Step 2: There is no step 2, short of using the laptop.

cast them into epoxy and make a table top

Home Depot sells magnets that fit in them perfectly. I put mine on the fridge.

>>1034768
2nd for this. Buddy of mine did this for a table he has in his basement, was pretty cool for mancave-tier decor.

>>1034735
It means you'll have to clean the toilet more often. The waste will have more time to stain the bowl so it will get dirty faster. It will also start to smell awful faster. It can also attract flies and stuff. But, yeah, other than that its fine.

Just remember, many places have a connection fee (for maintaining the infrastructure, generally based on the size of your pipe) and a water use fee (the water you actually use). In my place I pay like $20 for the connection and about $2 for the water. So you might not see any real saving by doing this.

>>1034749
Can always use the hippie excuse about saving the earth but thanks for the viewpoint.

>>1034751
"If it's brown flush it down, if it's yellow let it mellow."
This is what people with nasty toilets say.

>>1034708
Thats dust, use a compressor to blow the piece clean or wipe it off real real good

>>1034710
I don't have acess to a compressor, I tried wiping it clean with a wet cloth a few times but that didn't seem to work. Is there some trick I'm missing? I'm trying to do some reading right now and I see something about tack cloth but I don;t know what difference that makes.

don't sand after staining

Stupid fucking phone
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/60W-220V-Temperature-Adjustable-Electric-Welding-Solder-Soldering-Iron-Handle-Heat-Pencil-Tool/32596327081.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.20.EKLnKF&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_10,searchweb201602_1_10057_10056_10037_10055_10049_10059_10033_10058_10032_10017_106_105_104_10060_103_10061_102_10062_10063_412,searchweb201603_1&btsid=2a2278c3-536e-4ad5-aa74-e0e494c85a3c

>>1034675
It's a 60W solder iron

>>1034670
You desolder this stupid port by using the stupid solder wicks on the stupid solder joints to get rid of the stupid solder, your stupid 60w iron is more than stupid enough to stupid do the stupid job

3. My final idea is for my niece to help me build a new cupboard for my clothes. This would be fun. I could help her because it would show her how a cupboard is build and therefore show that there are no monsters inside (which would help my brother as she has nightmares). I could also buy some childrens clothes/underpants and offer to keep them in my cupboard for her so she has something to wear when she visits next time, but tell her if she doesn't finish the project she will have to visit me naked (as a joke of course, but she won't know).


Do you think I am onto something here or should I just buy her some lego?

what is wrong with you

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>invite her to my apartment for a few days
deeeeed giveaway

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>>1034626
Manual hand held alternatives are available.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JerVHGoj-d0

rent what he uses near the end

Fire

My first thought would have been a weak solvent solution but there's a strong chance it will damage the plastic finish.

There's not really a clean way of doing it without running as risk of damage. It's going to be an abrasive removal. They're generally not indented to be removable.

Maybe a strong duct tape would lift some paint from plastic, personally I use this method to remove glue leftovers from tape.
You might also buy some vinyl, remove caps, cut to size and apply. You don't risk damaging the surface

OP could you provide a link for the keyboard?

>>1034577
Also, when I do talk, it's all very hard still, but my voice is very rough and short and people keep asking if I'm russian

>Anyone dealt with this?
I doubt it, most /diy/ posters aren't literally braindead.

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>gassing yourself

Nice job fan

Head on over to the /ohm/ thread

>>1034553
They are called "micro-usb to DIP adapter" on aliexpress

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>>1034553
>How do i safely power small DIY projects (stepper motors 28byj-48) from my phone charger or any other USB outlet?
You don't, because 5v isn't really enough anyway. To get the full 5v off the arduino output pins, you have to run it off at least 7 volts. And the USB port only puts out 5v....
>I dont want to burn down my apartment or fry my PC mobo. I can't find any USB to 2.54mm adapter so /diy/ what should i do?
Go buy a 12-v DC 5-amp power brick.
If you order it from China-land, be aware that it may not come with the call cord included.

The arduino regulators get rather hot on 12 volts. It runs a lot cooler if you use a bucking converter to drop it down to 7 ~ 7.5 volts.

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>>1034498
1. Open anything with magnets and put them same poles facing towards eachother.
2. Bluray player. Enjoy seeing spots.

>>1034498
Look kid, in this day and age, it's best to buy laser diodes directly.

Lasers are fucking cheap now. There's no shortages of diodes anymore and the glut of 'free diodes' from the HD-DVD format failing is over.

Jesus fuck, I mean you can get 405 nm lasers with watt level outputs for reasonable prices.

Just buy magnets, $5 will get you plenty of magnets. Fuck, you can even get those banned buckyball magnets so long as you don't buy them as toys. Although if you have never taken a hard drive apart, you should do it. It is very educational

>>1034498
I charge 50% more for the repulsive magnets

>>1034429
Looks like it'll print fine. You might need supports for the rectangular hole in the front, but the circular holes should be fine.

With proper support, it should print just fine

I would fill in the big rectangle but thinner than the wall and little openings to assist it cutting it out. If you don't that opening may have a very hard time printing and could throw off the rest of the print.

So, no?

Stain won't stick to jack diddly. It doesn't stick to surfaces- it's absorbed. You can stain over the adhesive all you want, but you'll have to go back and wipe it off after it's dry or it will come unfixed when you do the topcoat which is bad.

>>1034485

Okay, but the topcoat will still cover it? That was my area of concern. I know the stain won't be absorbed into glue. I was more worried the topcoat wouldn't set properly over it.

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More kickass chairs.

>>1034357
Does your daddy know you cut up his wood and floor mat?

>>1034364
No. Not yet. He might spank me when he finds out. I'm a lucky boy.