HarryPotter Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 The biospheres (wrong word?)here are crazy. Mangroves, grass, all sorts of macroalgaes, sea grape, and more. If it was legal (cough?) i would have loved to bring home a few small mangroves... Only sad part is the Sand Dollars! There are THOSANDS washed ashore- ranging from 1" to plate sized Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Sexy Sunset and mangroves! Link to comment
charnelhouse Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 The biospheres (wrong word?)here are crazy. The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems. I think you are looking for "ecosystems". Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems. I think you are looking for "ecosystems". Aha- thanks. So this would be a "Mangrove Forest" ecosystem? Not sure. Im more of a Chemistry person than Biology! Link to comment
charnelhouse Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Something to that effect, yes. I'm no expert in the field. More of an electricity person.... Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Something to that effect, yes. I'm no expert in the field. More of an electricity person.... Okay then I have a question. What can I use to insulate soldered connections from the elements? My quadcopter shorted out after landing on wet grass and I lost a motor. I tried plastidip but it peeled over time, and hot glue doesn't work since it connects the lead terminals. This is the part in question (Old photo, but shows where the trouble started). Link to comment
charnelhouse Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Try silicone, applied liberally. Just don't run the gobs into each other. Silicone can be a semi-conductor. Also it looks like you aren't getting your joints hot enough and/or you aren't using flux. They shouldn't be lumpy or pitted, they should look like a blob of mercury. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Try silicone, applied liberally. Just don't run the gobs into each other. Silicone can be a semi-conductor. Also it looks like you aren't getting your joints hot enough and/or you aren't using flux. They shouldn't be lumpy or pitted, they should look like a blob of mercury. I have a cheap $11 soldering iron kit- doesn't get that hot sadly. I'll try silicon, but the connections (+&-) are awful close for something conductive... Edit: Trade you my EcoExotic Stunner Strip for a soldering iron? Link to comment
charnelhouse Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I have a cheap $11 soldering iron kit- doesn't get that hot sadly. I'll try silicon, but the connections (+&-) are awful close for something conductive... Edit: Trade you my EcoExotic Stunner Strip for a soldering iron? Any soldering iron should work. Maybe you're using the wrong solder. Try a thinner, flux core, solder. My guess is you are using too thick a solder for the job and no flux. And keep the iron on the joint as the solder flows into it. And honestly, if you get good solder joints there should be no reason to have to cover them in anything. Bad solder joints that already have cracks in them are susceptible to vibration and water intrusion, but good solder joints are virtually bulletproof. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Use 63/37 solder. Also use nail polish on the connections. Link to comment
charnelhouse Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Good idea on the nail polish! Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Use 63/37 solder. Also use nail polish on the connections. Good idea on the nail polish! So I'm going to redo these connections probably. So after I de-solder, flux, tin, and try again using the soon to be bought 63/37 solder I can cover the connections in clear nail polish? Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 So I'm going to redo these connections probably. So after I de-solder, flux, tin, and try again using the soon to be bought 63/37 solder I can cover the connections in clear nail polish? Yep. http://www.overclockerstech.com/cooling-insulation-guide/all/1/ Clear nail polish, some modeling clay, dry ice, and you're ready to get it cold. -48C Link to comment
Lauraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Yep. http://www.overclockerstech.com/cooling-insulation-guide/all/1/ Clear nail polish, some modeling clay, dry ice, and you're ready to get it cold. -48C You build PCs? Link to comment
BRN Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 my god...that sunset is amazing. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 my god...that sunset is amazing. Thanks (I'll bring it over to the new page) Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 You build PCs? Those photos were more along the lines of destroying one. But yeah, it's easy. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Those photos were more along the lines of destroying one. But yeah, it's easy. That's awesome. Do you use it for gaming or for professional (yuck) work? And I thought my desk was cool with a single 27" screen that attaches via thunderbolt to my laptop haha! Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Both. The monitor on the left is a color calibrated U2711 IPS monitor for print design work. At the time, it was also one of the only 2560x1440 screens available that was worth a damn. Link to comment
charnelhouse Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Those photos were more along the lines of destroying one. But yeah, it's easy. Man, that's blue.... do you feel like you're flying? Link to comment
Lauraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Those photos were more along the lines of destroying one. But yeah, it's easy. I also build them. It's nice to have someone here who knows what I'm talking about. Link to comment
charnelhouse Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I build my own too. Haven't done one in a few years though. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 WOO HOO! On my way home from Sanibel and I have a bunch of goodies waiting. I have a Milwaukee Digital Salinity Refractometer and a brand new Innovative Marine MidSize MiniMax reactor. Both great deals from NR members Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Heck yeah! Came back and the tank looks awesome. Everything is SUPER bright and looking great! There's a bit of algae on the glass that needs to meet my magnet, but overall super happy with it. Link to comment
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