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   Moondog Anamorphic Lens Adopter Unboxing "The Anamorphic Craze"

   March 2, 2019 by Troy

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   There’s an Anamorphic craze going on in the indie and hobbyist videography realm. What is Anamorphic? well’ Anamorphic is a method used by the movie-making industry, which was only available to them once upon a time in Hollywood due to the cost of the equipment. Little by little small companies are creating affordable Anamorphic lenses and lens adaptors for the growing indie and hobbyist videography market. Moondog and BeastGrip are two of them. They created Anamorphic lens adapters for mobile phones, which can help to translate standard mobile phone footage into a cinema-like look. I rode the Anamorphic wave and got the Moondog version. It’s A great bit of kit, precisely…

   

   Last reply by +Opel_driver, May 18, 2022
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   Tactrix Openport 2.0 genuine vs clone

   March 29, 2021 by Troy

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   The original is the one with the black OBD connector. Both seems to have the same electronic parts. Both works the same but I would trust the original more. Photos of the inside below. View full article

   

   Last reply by Troy, March 30, 2022

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   Cali files NAVI 600 /900

   January 1, 2022 by mironnils

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   Hello, Does anyone have Cali files for NAVI600 or NAVI900 with OPEL logo? Thanks

   

   Last reply by mironnils, January 3, 2022
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   Oil pressure sensor

   July 10, 2021 by pronin272

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   The topic of software for activating the oil pressure sensor in the standard dashboard on diesel engines is very interesting. Physically, you need to replace the sensor with a 3-pin GENERAL MOTORS 55573719 (normally it is of the closing type with 1 contact) and lay new wiring to the engine control unit. It's quite simple. But how to prescribe all this?

   

   Last reply by Troy, July 13, 2021

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   Thinkware U1000 dash cam and iVolt mini battery install and mod

   May 8, 2021 by Troy

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   This is not really a review as they're already tons of reviews all over the web about the Thinkware U1000 DashCam. In this article I display my mods for discreetly installing the U1000 in my car and modifying two Thinkware iVolt mini battery for longer parking mode recording without using the car's battery. It's a shame Thinkware didn't design the iVolt mini battery with a USB port and a port for extending the battery like some of the other brands. The U1000 live view feature via the in car always on wifi. Yep' alert notification to my mobile phone when the dashcam senses even a slight movement or thump, plus I can login to view the live footage for bo…

   

   Last reply by Troy, June 26, 2021

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   1419 cnc review and mods

   August 10, 2020 by Troy

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   Mini 1419 cnc Great lil machine Grbl circuitboard Mods parts Limit switch install Bluetooth board added Plastic dish case With stop and power switch All is left is to upgrade the spindle spindle upgrade. View full article

   

   Last reply by Troy, August 10, 2020
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   Beats Studio 3 Vs Audeze LCDX headphones

   December 27, 2019 by Troy

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   A beats studio 3 for Christmas. I received a Dr Dre beets studio three as one of my Christmas gifts this year. I had the first beats studio, which got lost or stolen some time ago. I replaced that lost beats studio with an Audeze LCDX. The LCDX is an excellent headphone; It's the best sounding headphone I have ever heard. The cons with the LCDX is are, it's enormous and is not wireless. After using the LCDX with a modified mic headphone cable with my iPhone for over two years, I got fed up of the headphone cable dangling and sometimes getting hitched on things. I need a wireless setup for when I'm out and about. Lucky me Santa Clause drop by…

   

   Last reply by jimmy, March 24, 2020
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   The two best perfume on planet earth.

   March 24, 2020 by Troy

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   From ancient times to present perfume has played a very important part of our lives and wellbeing. We use perfumes for various traditions and occasions. It has been said "A satisfying scent can move many mountains" Throughout my life, I've had a yearning to collect great fragrances which I use in various forms to enhance my character and to benefit my mental wellbeing. Yep’ great smelling fragrance is vital for our mental and emotional wellbeing. The three main characteristics I look for in a fragrance are. Uniqueness Pleasant Longevity Today I'll write a bit about two perfumes which I think has a wonderful scent. They are Oud and Leather …

   

   Last reply by Troy, March 24, 2020
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    Paul Smith London men's perfume relaunch.

    March 16, 2020 by Troy

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    One of my favourite men's perfume is London by Paul Smith. Reasons being, it has a very pleasant ancient unique odour and it's very long lasting, for example, if I spray it on my skin the fragrance will last all day. If I spray it on my clothes, after two days I can still smell it. Many perfumes when first sprayed will give off a nice fragrance then after a few hours, that nice fragrance fades away and leaves a base note scent, which is different from that first scent. With Paul Smith London it is different. After two days I can still smell the original first sprayed fragrance on my clothes. I bought my first bottle way back in 2004, a 100ml bottle for £30 I thi…

    

    Last reply by Troy, March 16, 2020
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    Lifepowr TP96 Car Charger damaged my MacBook Pro 16

    December 19, 2019 by Troy

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    I was in need of a car charger for my MacBook Pro 16 2019 model. I bought a Lifepowr TP96 Car Charger. After connecting my MacBook pro to this charger, it has damaged the charging hardware in my MacBook Pro, which I will need to take to apple to replace the MacBook logic board. The issues are: 1. When there is no charging cable connected to the MacBook USB-C port, the MacBook is displaying "Power source: Power Adaptor." 2. When I connect the USB-C charger to the MacBook, it takes 5 seconds before it starts to charge. 3. I no longer hear the "tong" notification sound when the USB-C charge cable is connected to the MacBook. Be warned. Do n…

    

    Last reply by Troy, December 19, 2019
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    IPHONE ANAMORPHIC SETUP, MOONDOG LABS, HELIUM IPHONE CASE AND RODE VIDEO MIC MICRO

    June 14, 2019 by Troy

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    Yep’ I’m still riding the Anamorphic wave. I got me a Helium iPhone case and a Rode video mic micro to top it off. The Helium case is top-notch, its made from full alloy metal. As I said before “I likes meee metals”. The Helium case has a 37mm threaded lens attachment incorporated in the phone case, which gives a direct fit for the Moondog labs Anamorphic lens adapter. The case has mounting points all around, which is great for mounting various accessories. Example, a mic, lights, a handle, a selfie stick, mounting to a tripod, or anything else that needs mounting. The craftsmanship displayed in this iPhone case is spot on, I’d say perfection. The phone fits snugly in the…

    

    Last reply by Troy, June 14, 2019
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    IPHONE ANAMORPHIC SETUP, MOONDOG LABS, HELIUM IPHONE CASE AND RODE VIDEO MIC MICRO

    June 14, 2019 by Troy

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    There’re many reasons to propagate plants otherwise know as taking plant cuttings. Some of the reasons are. Cost: Is cheaper to propagate a few plants from what you already have than to go out and purchase new of the same. Plant life expectancy: Many perennial plants live for a few years then die, taking cuttings from those plants extends the species living in your garden. Multiplying the breed: Say you only have one type of a specific plant in your garden. You can take cuttings from the mother plant then multiply the breed. The good feelings: One of the greatest feelings as gardener or hobbyist is to see a plant develop from seed or cutting into a beautiful spender …

    

    Last reply by Troy, June 14, 2019
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    Why I will never buy Weber BBQ again

    May 10, 2019 by Troy

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    I bought a Weber Performer in 2016 to upgrade to a much bigger BBQ with a more modern look. I was hoping to buy once, last forever. I also bought the Weber cover for the BBQ. After one year the Timer stop working and the BBQ cover started to deteriorate. Due to my busy life, I never thought of contacting Weber regarding the warranty. In 2019 the BBQ table broke. I thought that's enough, I did a web search to see if other folks had the same issues, low and behold the Weber Performer plastic table was breaking both lefts and rights all over the world. I read some folks got a free metal version replacement from Weber. I contacted Weber UK who told me the plastic table only h…

    

    Last reply by Troy, May 10, 2019