![]() I didn’t have any trouble running it for more than 2 hours on a single charge, and i wasn’t careful when i opened the box, i just charged it for a few hours and got started! I always went straight to the highest setting, and boy did it deliver! I bought my first Tango a little more than a year ago and it was my first vibe. I would definitely recommend prolonging your pleasure for an extra day and a half to ensure that this won’t happen to you. I of course couldn’t wait that long and started using it right away, which may contribute to why it dies on me so quickly. We-Vibe recommends charging the Tango fully before its first use. It doesn’t hold a charge very well, but then again, this may have been just my issue. That should provide you with two hours of exquisite play – but I’ve found that at a high speed, the Tango can die after a single session. It takes about 90 minutes to get the Tango fully charged. The charger is really easy to secure, it’s having the patience to leave it alone to charge that’s hard. The We-Vibe Tango comes with a USB rechargeable port that magnetically attaches to the bottom of the toy. How Long Does it Take We-Vibe Tango to Charge?Īlthough some reviewers have complained about the We-Vibe Tango charger mechanism, I personally haven’t had any issues at all. ![]() Let your imagination run a little wild because the Tango is designed to play anywhere. The vibrator is also 100% waterproof, which makes it super easy to clean But more importantly you can use the We-Vibe Tango in the tub, shower, or during a steamy private pool session. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Any oddly-specific drawing functions can go in your own code and aren't helpful in a library context. The resulting large "visual diff" makes it impossible to untangle actual bug fixes from merely rearranged lines. Please don't reformat code for the sake of reformatting code. The GFX API is largely "set" at this point and this is just a limitation we live with now. Such implementations tend to rely on hardware-specific features (not universally available), read access to the screen's framebuffer (ditto) and/or the addition of virtual functions in GFX which them must be added in every subclass, of which there are many. ![]() Scrolling, whether hardware- or software-based. The ONLY acceptable methods are to clear the area with a filled rect, or (to avoid flicker) draw text into a GFXcanvas1 and copy to screen with drawBitmap() w/background color. It's getting messy.Īdding background color to custom fonts to erase prior screen contents. What's there isn't perfect but it does the job.Īdditional or incompatible bitmap formats, for similar reasons. This also creates liabilities for tools and documentation. There are already two formats and the code is quite bloaty there as it is. We are grateful for everyone's contributions, but pull requests for the following will NOT be merged:Īdditional or incompatible font formats (see Prime Directive above). The PRIME DIRECTIVE is to maintain backward compatibility with existing Arduino sketches - many are hosted elsewhere and don't track changes here, some are in print and can never be changed! This "little" library has grown organically over time and sometimes we paint ourselves into a design corner and just have to live with it or add progressively more ungainly workarounds. You can also use this GFX Font Customiser tool ( web version here) to customize or correct the output from fontconvert, and create fonts with only a subset of characters to optimize size. 'fontconvert' folder contains a command-line tool for converting TTF fonts to Adafruit_GFX header format. Pass NULL to revert to 'classic' fixed-space bitmap font. h file and pass address of GFXfont struct to setFont(). To use a font in your Arduino sketch, #include the corresponding. 'Fonts' folder contains bitmap fonts for use with recent (1.1 and later) Adafruit_GFX. See the pull request here for more details: #31 xbm file and use the array saved in the file to draw a bitmap with the drawXBitmap function. ![]() Check out the code at ehubin's GitHub repository: ĭrawXBitmap function: You can use the GIMP photo editor to save a. Image2Code: This is a handy Java GUI utility to convert a BMP file into the array code necessary to display the image with the drawBitmap function. Search for "Adafruit BusIO" in the library manager, or install by hand from Useful Resources You will also need to install the latest Adafruit BusIO library. You may need to create the Libraries subfolder if its your first library. Place the Adafruit_GFX library folder your ArduinoSketchFolder/Libraries/ folder. Confirm that the Adafruit_GFX folder contains Adafruit_GFX.cpp and Adafruit_GFX.h. Otherwise, to download, click the DOWNLOAD ZIP button, uncompress and rename the uncompressed folder Adafruit_GFX. Recent Arduino IDE releases include the Library Manager for easy installation. Written by Limor Fried/Ladyada for Adafruit Industries.īSD license, check license.txt for more information.Īll text above must be included in any redistribution. It needs to be paired with a hardware-specific library for each display device we carry (to handle the lower-level functions).Īdafruit invests time and resources providing this open source code, please support Adafruit and open-source hardware by purchasing products from Adafruit! This is the core graphics library for all our displays, providing a common set of graphics primitives (points, lines, circles, etc.). There are a couple of things that I think aren’t in iThoughts yet and would be important additions. This developer is very responsive with quick answers back by email to questions. I’ve probably been using it for five or six years and I have now bought this program for every device I own: mac, windows, iPad, iPhone. It’s all just so darn easy once you get the groove of it. It’s easy on the back side of that brainstorming to go back and add more organization by changing the colors of specific groups, changing the way the outline looks, etc. Once you figure it out and how it flows, it’s a great and fast tool for generating thoughts and grouping them quickly and efficiently. iThoughts is an amazing productivity tool. It’s one of the two most useful and most used apps on my mac, the other one being omnifocus. 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Search and Replace text within topics and notes.Rule based sorting - including option to sort continuously.10 system 'Map Styles' (with option to import more.).Over 30 background canvas patterns (with option to import more.).Over 100 builtin icons and 90 clipart images.Multiple link styles (curved, tapered, right angled etc.).Multiple layouts (horizontal, vertical, fishbone etc.).Email task reports (by project, by resource).Assign start/due date, effort, progress, priority and resources.Style support (predefined collections of colors, fonts, shapes etc.).Hyperlinks (websites, other maps, other topics).Upload and download community generated maps from Biggerplate.Cut/Copy/Paste within and between maps and other apps (e.g.Handoff (start editing a map on one device - finish up on another).Cloud synchronisation with iCloud, Dropbox and WebDAV.plus import only support for CMAP, Scapple, Mindmeister, Mindnode, Mindmapper, SimpleMind and MyThoughts Import and export to and from many of the most popular desktop application formats: Mindmapping enables you to visually organise your thoughts, ideas and information. IThoughtsX is a mindmapping tool for the Mac. ![]() Hip-story history Credit: Via Hip Santa Cruz The big bash this weekend happens at the creepy yet grand old Brookdale Lodge, with the three-day experience known in the mountains as the Brookdale Bluegrass Festival.Īvant-garde musical organization Indexical kicks off an ambitious stretch Friday, with a blend of classical music and art rock at the Tannery Saturday brings an offsite with Santa Cruz Underground Music and an “algorave” and Monday marks the start of a weekly series of improvisational workshops for musicians.Come check it out, though leave your dogs at home. The Rio is hosting a collection of short films, all about our canine friends. The reunion show is here and everyone is invited, graying or otherwise. ![]() You’re certainly a Santa Cruz graybeard if you danced to the music of Los Schleppos Tipicos back in the ’80s.“Wednesday” is a hit on Netflix, and somehow “The Addams Family” keeps on going and going, including as a new staged musical production in Scotts Valley.Don’t miss “ Glimpse,” the group show at the Radius Gallery at the Tannery, featuring more than a dozen visionary women artists, from near and far.Talk about a party: The Coffis Brothers host a big event at Moe’s Alley with live music, stand-up comedy, great cocktails, paella, even ice cream.Lee Fields belongs back in the era of Al Green and Curtis Mayfield, but alas, the great soul singer was born much too late for that.Can’t repeat the title of the biggest hit from Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, but there’s a lot to like about this band’s snarly, witty, DGAF country rock.Jewel Theatre at the Colligan Theater is back in action, this time with a smartly contemporary sequel to a classic play.Here they are, nine necessary know-abouts for the week ahead. It’s our look ahead at the best shows, concerts and events through the rest of the year at clubs, stages and venues all over the county. Lookout in the Classroom Open dropdown menuĬheck out my carefully curated and constantly updated planning guide, Down the Line, for the staggering riches and amazing choices awaiting Santa Cruz audiences.Community Voices Opinion Open dropdown menu.Enjoy Santa Cruz County Open dropdown menu.Weekender: Coffis Brothers’ brewhaha, Indexical’s full slate and getting hip to local history - Lookout Santa Cruz Close ![]() Building upon our natural theme the potters created a great line of marbled clay vessels that are very unique centerpiece bowls and vases called Beachstone. The Spruce tree is now offered in a new mini version that is a great gift or a nice addition to any beloved glass forest. The Benson tumbler evolved from the geometric design concept originating with the martini glass and it is universally useful for a variety of occasions. Benson Tumbler Spruce Tree New Essentials for Entertaining It can be paired with any of our glassware and flatware lines, but here we have it featured with our new Benson Tumbler and Warren Flatware. The organic shaped Burlington Collection’s plates and bowls have unique reactive effects in the glazing that are both casual and elegant. Setting the Table with Burlington Dinnerware Our handcrafted glass is magical as it starts as a molten material that takes it’s form from the finesse and skill of the master glassblowers. We transform what we see and experience into new glass objects to bring home and enjoy everyday. A steady flow of ideas come from reflecting on this season, taking cues from nature for new evergreen trees, frosty decorative objects, and essentials to gather around the table. ![]() With Winter Solstice upon us, we take every opportunity to enjoy the wintery wonderland as a source for new inspiration. Sadly, we had to return the rings after the shoot, but got to take home the cake and relish in the leftovers for days. As a thank you, we left behind a special decanter, made just for them.īecause Deb knows all the best folks in Portland to partner with, we got bespoke jewels from local jeweler Nell Ballard to outfit our Ring Holder, and gorgeous carrot cake with lemon cream cheese frosting from Spün in Freeport to make our cakeplate shine. Their Bar Manager, Sylvi Roy, came up with a few amazing concoctions inspired by our drinkware. Its rich, vibrant color scheme and antique accents lent endless possibilities for gorgeous shots.Īnd what Simon Pearce photo shoot would be complete without the best-looking cocktails imaginable? We set up shop at Twelve – the hottest seat in Portland right now. With big windows that let in lots of natural light and decor that melds traditional and contemporary vibes – the space has that fresh-yet-heritage feel that’s just so us. Built in the 1820s, this luxury inn is a converted captain’s mansion located in Portland’s West End. Her insider perspective on Portland brought us to all the best spots – where we got some amazing shots.ĭeb scoped the The Blind Tiger as the perfect locale to base our early-spring campaign photoshoot. A Maine native, Deb has been with Simon Pearce for over seven years and brings her passion for home to everything she does. In early February, we packed up case after case of glass, pottery and home accents and headed to Portland, Maine – home of Deb Ivy, our VP of Brand Experience. ![]() When granting access to logins or users to access a SQL Server instance or database, it is important that the principle of least privilege (PoLP) is followed. This helps to ensure that only those authorized users are able to perform certain actions, which is important for the security and integrity of our data. In practice I find that many sysadmins rarely follow this pracfice, often because of two reasons. First, the practice of setting a variety of permissions is cumbersome and the tendency to take the easiest (or laziest) path is common. ![]() The second problem is that the permission sets and necessary permissions for various actions are often poorly understood by most people. This leads towards the common "grant nothing" or "grant everything" approaches. Ineed, often the "sa" account (or other sysadmin privileged login) is often used in applications because this avoids any permission errors. Likewise, db_datareader and db_datawriter are often granted to every user to avoid setting more granular permissions and following the PoLP. To add a new user who have access to only 1 database, you need to create a new login and add a user mapping to that login for the database you want, to do this, open MSSQL Management Studio, on the left panel, expand your server by click on the checkbox and select security then Logins. In an attempt to reverse this trend, I am providing a series of articles on SQL Server permissions that help sysadmins create and use roles that contain granular levels of permissions for certain jobs. ![]() This particular article examines the permissions needed for the DROP DATABASE command. This is a command that many developers may need to use on their development instances, and it does not require sysadmin privileges. This could be caused by User Account Control, a feature (hated by many) which makes so that, even if you have administrative rights, you dont actually have them unless you explicitly request them. ![]() Geometry Dash shares similar elements with The Impossible Game in terms of basic level components and cube gameplay mechanics.All main levels begin with a regular cube sequence.Entering into and exiting out of any of the three primary menus will always result in a cube being the next icon to pass by.The icons exclusive to the Steam version of the game can appear for other versions.The unique mini designs for the cube and ball can appear at the normal size for each.Spiders will only ever be the design that is currently selected in the Icon Kit.They can be selected, which will destroy them. On the main menu, normal or mini icons of any customised combination will travel past randomly.The level and references to it throughout the game were removed from the code in subsequent versions. It was still present after Update 1.5, being updated to reward 13 stars. It would have been an Insane difficulty level rewarding 12 stars. ![]()
![]() It features a spring-loaded, half-turn bayonet-style lock that makes it quick and easy to attach and detach, all whilst providing additional security against accidental disconnects. The Straight Tip (ST) design has a 2.5mm ferrule, the same as SC connectors, and can be used interchangeably with that alternative connector type when using a hybrid adapter. ![]() ST connectors were developed by AT&T and were one of the first fiber connector types to see widespread adoption in fiber optic networks all over the world. While its square shape does make it useful for fitting into smaller spaces, more modern, leaner connections like LC connectors, have proved more effective and space-saving, so are seeing greater use in newer network rollouts. This is an older connection that is slowly being replaced but has been a standard for long enough that it has seen extensive usage in networks all over the world. This makes them more robust than other connectors, like ST connectors, so the signal won’t be interrupted if the cable is pulled. They’re a square-shaped, duplex connector that uses a 2.5mm ferrule and has a push-pull mechanism to latch them in place. SC connectors were developed by the Japanese telecoms company, NTT, and though the original name may have been “Subscriber Connector,” they’re colloquially known as Standard Connectors or SC Connectors. To help with that, some network administrators will use an LC connector extraction tool which makes the process a little easier. However, that can prove problematic as their small form factor encourages dense packing in patch panels and data cabinets, which can make deliberately removing individual LC connector fiber cables quite difficult. Cables fitted with LC connectors are fairly difficult to remove once plugged in, making them one of the more sturdy cable connector standards. It’s one of the most commonly used fiber optic connections today and works with both multimode and single-mode cables. Their size, square shape, and duplex header design make them ideal for heavily populated patch panels and cabinets where packing in as many connections as possible into a tight space is the goal. They have some of the smallest ferrules at just 1.25mm thick, making them a small-form-factor fiber connector type. Lucent Connectors, typically known as LC connectors, were developed by Lucent Technologies as a small form factor solution to fiber optic connections. Instead, here are some of the most prominent, most important, and most widely available fiber optic connections you can buy and utilize today, including an explanation of why you might want to use one over the other. There are many, many different fiber connector types, and to list all of them would make this article far too long and indigestible. Some of which do much the same job as each other, but in slightly different ways. Different manufacturers have also made attempts at creating new standards, and when they have received some adoption, but not full compliance across industries, that results in an even greater number of available connectors. The fiber optic cable standards have changed over the years, too, leading to newer, more advanced connectors. There are smaller, and larger connectors, too. There are connectors which are designed to be more durable or offer greater protection for the cable itself, such as having a longer boot, and there are others which don’t, with shorter boots. ![]() There are connectors which have dual (duplex) connections, and others with single (simplex) connections. There are connectors designed to offer greater in-socket stability, so they cannot easily fall out or be pulled free when in place. There are connectors designed for single mode and multimode fiber optic cables. The first is that there are simply different cables for different jobs. There are a few different reasons why there are so many different kinds of fiber connector types. Here’s everything you need to know about the different options out there for fiber optic connections. They need to be incredibly precise, so despite the many different fiber connector types, all fiber optic cable connectors are built to a high standard – though some are designed with higher-performance targets in mind, and others are built to a more durable standard. The fiber connector types, sometimes referred to as terminations, link fiber optic cables together through terminals, switches, adapters, and patch panels, by bridging the gap between their internal glass fibers that transmit the data down the length of the cable. Where copper twisted pairs tend to terminate with an RJ45 plug, fiber optic connectors come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, with all manner of different use cases in mind. Facebook Twitter Google + LinkedIn Pinterest Email Share.Ĭompared to Copper cables, Fiber connector types are incredibly varied. ![]() ![]() To find your target heart rate zone, use this calculation: MHR multiplied by percentage rate in decimals. You’re also getting a workout when your heart rate reaches 50 to 70 percent of your MHR. Find your target heart rate zoneĪccording to Harvard Health, aerobic exercise is when your heart rate reaches between 70 and 85 percent of your MHR. To find your MHR, use this calculation: 220 minus your age = MHR.įor example, if you’re 25 years old, your MHR is 195 (220 – 25 = 195 MHR). The heart rate zone you’re meant to target is based on a percentage of your maximum heart rate (MHR). This starts with determining your target heart rate zone for your fitness level and age. To measure how hard you’re working during a cardiovascular exercise, you can look to your heart rate, which is measured by beats per minute (bpm). With strength training, there are three primary methods you can use to measure intensity: Start at a level that feels comfortable, and then gradually increase the difficulty as your strength and endurance builds. If you’re new to an exercise program, you don’t want to make the plan too challenging. In order to continue improving her cardiovascular endurance, she decides to walk three miles, four times per week.This refers to how difficult an exercise is. Last month, Beth walked three miles, thrice per week. PRINCIPLE OF OVERLOAD - PRACTICAL EXAMPLE Overloading too quickly may result in injuries and deteriorating technique, while overloading too slowly (or not at all) may not produce results. Please note that overload should occur appropriately. A novice trainee will experience results very quickly, but an expert will exhibit small improvements over a longer period of time. Moreover, as you increase your training stimulus, you will experience diminishing returns as you progress in “training age.” This means that as you get more fit, you will need to train harder to make further progress. For example, instead of doing double leg squats, you can switch to single leg squats. Selecting more difficult exercise variation. Increasing the duration of each training session Intensity. Some of the ways to increase intensity include lifting heavier weights, lifting weights with more effort and in case of cardio exercise like a running, this means running faster or using parachute to add resistance.Increasing number of training sessions per week. Overload can be achieved through manipulation of the FITT variables: Therefore, you would have to increase the training stimulus to keep progressing. How you trained last month may be relatively easy how you train now, meaning that it does not require as much effort and causes less muscle breakdown. The Principle of Overload explains that your body adapts to the training you impose on it. He continues to do resistance training, but it is much less intense, so that he can focus on his endurance goal. Here, John focuses on jogging up to a distance of 5 miles. John continues to do cardiovascular exercise, but this is less important during this block of training. ![]() Here, John focuses on resistance training that induces muscle growth. Therefore, his training program is split into two blocks: John has two primary goals: gain muscle and run 5 miles. This involves understanding the sequence and lengths of training phases in order to be as specific as possible with each training block, so that it addresses one certain goal. This is simple if you have only one goal, but what happens if you have two or more conflicting goals? For example, what if you have a strength goal (squat 135lbs) and an endurance goal (run 5 miles?) In this case, you can implement phase potentiation, which is structuring your exercise routine so that it has “blocks” dedicated to each specific goal. When designing a training program, these variables should at least be similar to the outcome you are trying to achieve – if the goal is to squat 135lbs for 10 reps, then your training should be centered around the squatting movement using similar intensity. Variables which must be considered when designing a specific training program include what muscle groups are being trained, exercise intensity, metabolic demands and any specific movements you need to practice and get better at. This sort of training may have some carryover to other forms of physical activity (such as swimming, as they are both cardiovascular exercises.) However, the most effective form of exercise is the one that’s specific to your goals. ![]() For example, training your 1-mile time would improve your 1-mile time. The principle of specificity explains that the results you achieve will be specific to the training you perform. ![]() Some models will need to charge at least overnight before you can use them, providing 35 to 50 minutes of use after a 10-hour charge. Certain trimmers can charge in just one minute if all you need is a quick shave. For cordless trimmers, you’ll need to pay close attention to charging time and battery life.So unless you plan to wander around while trimming, this could be a handy feature to have. You won’t have to worry about your battery running out before you finish. Cordless trimmers have their benefits, but having a cord can come in handy, as well.Just open the drain and let the water flow through. Some beard trimmers have a built-in water drain. Cleaning is always a little extra work with a beard trimmer.Some trimmers are lightweight, which makes a big difference if shaving is taking a while. Consider a trimmer with a non-slip body with a rubber grip that keeps you comfortable while also giving you the control you need. Grip becomes increasingly important while you work on cleaning up your facial hair.Look for a trimmer that has a powerful motor but still maintains a low noise level. Noise can be important, especially if you’re trimming early in the morning when everyone else is asleep.Other models use self-sharpening surgical steel blades that are situated at the perfect angle for facial hair. The Wahl Groomsman Rechargeable Beard Trimmer uses patented Wahl blades, which are made from precision-ground carbon steel, backed by a motor strong enough to power through. True cutting power is a combination of a sharp blade and a strong motor, which can help with even the thickest hair growth. Few things can be as frustrating as trying to trim your beard, only to find your razor isn’t making any difference at all.But if you’re on the road and away from your charger, you may find yourself pushing your trimmer’s battery to its limits. If you plan to only use your trimmer for a few minutes each time, this may not be as important. This will keep you from having to deal with that sudden battery drain when you most need your trimmer to work. ![]() If you do choose a battery-operated model, weigh the benefits of one with a warning light that lets you know when the battery is nearing depletion. It’s important to keep in mind, though, that battery-powered trimmers need charging, and you’ll only be able to use your trimmer for a limited time before putting it back on the charger. On the surface, the cordless models seem much more convenient since you won’t be limited to a certain distance from a power plug. You’ll also notice that some beard trimmers are cordless, while others are corded. Lastly, accessories like carrying cases can be very useful in keeping things together, so consider that a perk while you’re shopping. You may also get a freebie, like a nose trimmer, along with your order, which will provide an all-in-one solution. In addition to trimming length attachments, some beard trimmers provide different trimming heads. As you look at the features, decide which ones matter most to you and choose accordingly. You’ll also be able to use some beard trimmers in the shower, cutting down on the time it will take to get ready each morning. One consideration is the motor, which determines how much power your razor will have. Many come with attachments that help you trim your hair and mustache, as well as tools that let you control the length of the hair you’re trimming.īut beard trimmers can have a variety of features that make them stand out. Today’s beard trimmers go beyond facial hair. But with the right tool, you’ll be able to quickly get that look you want. Keeping your beard neat and tidy can be tough work. |
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