Full moon night. In a few short months it will be summer and I’ll be looking at the same moon wearing shorts and tank top. It’s been heck of cold lately up in the hills.
BIG ASS MOON
Monthly Archives: February 2021
Camera phone video…
Since I own the iPhone 12 Pro Max with 512GB of ass kicking ram I thought I’d give a whirl at using a three axis gimbal. I decided to go with the DJI OSMO 4 model based on the various online reviews that it could handle the size and weight of Apples monster device.
One disadvantage of using the Pro Max is the fact using a case with the gimbal takes the OSMO4 to the limits. This goes against my grain of always having my devices in a protected case. I do have a screen protector but the way the magnetic phone holder secures the iPhone is very sketchy. The magnetic attachment between the holder and mounting bracket seems to be robust but the extension “arms” seem to barely grab the sharp cornered iPhone 12 model. It almost seems to be designed for the iPhone 11 smooth cornered models.
Taken with the Pro Max!
Took this photo with the iPhone 12 Pro Max with 512GB of ass kicking ram.
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Got the big gun!
ALPINE DECK MOD
So, when you want to change setting on the Corvette Alpine it requires that the handbrake be in use. As it turns out the dang wiring for this feature was never hooked up.
I purchased a module that simulates the handbrake and brake pedal activation is in use. This allows you to access the setting section.
This was needed if you want to turn off all the warnings the GPS send out, mainly the over speed limit warning which I was constantly hearing.
The stereo was completely ghetto wired, too many shortcuts and cheap connectors used. I was able to identify most of the interior wiring except the power antenna activation signal. I looked all over and no luck.
ALPHA TESTING
It’s going to be a big day at the Manetarium. We are getting together with the design team and ha I’ll be installing the wireless air ride controller. This will be the first time designed hardware will be put into test.
SEPTIC TUNE UP
We’ve been having issues with our septic tank regarding the pump not turning on. In a normal procedure the processed water should be pumped into the leech field. When a float activates a submerged tubular pump. This wasn’t happening.
I ended up having Dave perform a complete maintenance job. It seemed to make more sense since he was already at our location and the float switch issue was resolved.
Mounted up
I woke up early this morning waiting for the septic company arrival. Since I had time I went ahead and cleaned up the wheels and did the installation. I didn’t use wheel locks since I don’t ever leave any of the “toy” cars out of site, let alone at a parking lot attended.
QUICK SPIN
I took the Vert Vette out for a quick spin. I’m trying to troubleshoot a few issues that need to be resolved.
One is an annoying beep sound that seems to occur at random. It turned out to be the car deck stereo GPS application notifying me that I was exceeding the local speed limit.
WAGON WHEELS AGAIN
I got the 1998 Styled Wagon Wheels home and into the Manetarium. The rims themselves are in very good shape with very little blemishes. This is in contrast to the clear coat peeled Saw Blade wheels currently installed in the Vette.
The saw blades front tires look huge. These are P275/40R17 sizes, it’s know wonder that the power steering pump hasn’t already given out. It’s the exact same wheel size as the rear setup.
The wheels I bought are from a 1998 Corvette. The wheels are 18” rear and 17” up front. It came with all the lugs nuts and 4 center cap pieces. I already found a replacement for one of the damaged center piece.
For archival and technical data history these are the specs on the tires:
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
Front = 245/45R17 99W
Rear = 275/40R18 99W
