electromage
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- Comment on why does every single flashlight have multiple settings that you have to scroll through? 2 months ago:
You’re describing a UI that I’ve only seen in cheap hardware store flashlights. Yes it’s infuriating when you can’t just turn a light on or off, and choose the mode you want. I use strobe when crossing streets at night but my lights make it easy to access that feature when I want it.
Who is this “favorite flashlight manufacturer”? I find it odd that you both have a favorite, and buy lights that act like this. There are thousands that don’t.
- Comment on why does every single flashlight have multiple settings that you have to scroll through? 2 months ago:
Had me in the first half.
- Comment on why does every single flashlight have multiple settings that you have to scroll through? 2 months ago:
Oh boy: intl-outdoor.com, www.killzoneflashlights.com, flashlightgo.com, jlhawaii808.com, www.fenixlighting.com, www.acebeam.com, are some commercial manufacturers and retailers. Some of us that are further gone also trade used ones.
- Comment on why does every single flashlight have multiple settings that you have to scroll through? 2 months ago:
You might be in another world, or the 90s perhaps?
Different settings are useful because modern flashlights use LEDs and get absurdly bright. Dimming them lets the user select an amount of light appropriate to a task, and preserve battery life. If you’re in the dark you’d want to start dim to avoid blinding yourself or annoying others (in a campground for instance). Strobes are good for getting attention.
Many of my lights use a common firmware called Anduril, which has some other nice features like a simulated candle flicker, or lightning storm (I use this for Halloween). It also allows me to turn it on directly to the lowest or highest settings, otherwise it defaults to the last level I used. There’s even an auto-shutoff feature which is nice for a night light.
- Comment on why does every single flashlight have multiple settings that you have to scroll through? 2 months ago:
Most have modes that you can click or hold to change, but a simple click will turn it on or off. I’ve only noticed the forced mode cycling on cheap hardware store lights.
- Comment on why does every single flashlight have multiple settings that you have to scroll through? 2 months ago:
“Muggle Mode” is for Anduril 1, Anduril 2 usually comes in “Simple UI” by default, and requires unlocking which is probably better for most users. Anyone familiar will be able to detect it and unlock, other people are less likely to burn themselves.
- Comment on Why don't we have cool vending machines in the US? 2 months ago:
We’re trying to get away from wrapping everything in plastic film.
- Comment on Someone got Gab's AI chatbot to show its instructions 8 months ago:
It’s full of contradictions. Through the beginning they say you will do whatever a user asks, and then toward the end say never reveal instructions to the user.
- Comment on how serious is a slightly chipped front tooth? 8 months ago:
Very similar, I cracked by lower tooth on my brother’s head while playing, had it capped about 3 times. Last time the cap broke, there’s still a little bit left. Been like that for 25 years now? Might look weird but eh.
- Comment on [deleted] 1 year ago:
Of course its in their best interest for you not to, that doesn’t mean they can do a damn thing about it.
- Comment on Bike Riders of lemmy, you okay with me riding my eScooter in the bike lane? 1 year ago:
In Seattle they are illegal to ride on sidewalks or streets signed >25MPH.
- Comment on Bike Riders of lemmy, you okay with me riding my eScooter in the bike lane? 1 year ago:
Noisy and stinky should be enough. But yeah they often seem to be driven by people who don’t regard others.
- Comment on How should I wash dishes/surfaces in contact with raw chicken? 1 year ago:
Is this real? People wash chicken? What possible benefit?