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@mcdanlj@social.makerforums.info
2025-12-27 18:31:03

The case for my 28g QRP dual-ported (9:1 and 49:1) unun cracked from tightening one of the terminal screws too tight, and from having printed the box with too few perimeters, so it wasn't really strong enough. I had designed it so that the coax was integrated into the case, so I had to cut the case apart to remove the still-functional electrical components for re-use.
At least this gave me a chance to confirm that I hadn't blown up the ferrite from overheating it!

Damaged case with one side cracked off and pieces cut out for destructive disassembly to save the electrical parts for a new case.
Electrical components removed from broken box: a tapped autotransformer with three ring terminals at the connections, and a blue high-voltage capacitor. Two of the three ring terminals have brass M3x8 screws currently installed. 1/10" RG316 is visible at the bottom.
@izzychambers@vivaldi.net
2025-12-18 22:21:37

@… @… Rapid unscheduled disassembly?

@kurtsh@mastodon.social
2025-11-11 08:05:16

While I might debate that The Last Jedi was arguably worse, JFC, I couldn't stop laughing at this unrelenting disassembly of The Rise of Skywalker & the Exegol scene. 😜
▶️ How THIS Scene RUINED Star Wars!
youtube.com/watch?v=hlqGtSQC9c

@Nefsen402@social.linux.pizza
2026-01-12 20:14:24

Don't do full system water cooling if you don't like maintenance. I did a full disassembly and flush of the system this time around. Including a multi chemical process to make sure everything is killed as algae started growing.

Thermal pads are a big pain because they like to stick like glue of cold, enough where you can really risk damaging your hardware if you pry.
Everything disassembled and awaiting cleaning. I used diluted cleaning vinegar.
Reassembled and awaiting its flush treatment. I used EK cryofuel loop cleaner and super flush.