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Catheter Tipping

Last updated on November 11, 2020 By B. Ray

There are several situations where induction may be a good choice for catheter tipping. Let’s examine some of those situations to see how the process works.

RF Induction

Induction is one of the safest catheter tips that you can use. When you use a catheter tipping procedure you will find that there is minimal risk of fire and explosion. There are only two risks that you will find in the induction process, one is the presence of an open flame and the other is the build up of metal shavings on the tip of the catheter. Both are pretty rare, but they are still important to know about.

With induction catheter tipping, the power generated by the RF electricity creates the heat in the stainless steel or gold plated mold, without touching the mold itself or even using a flame. The catheter tip is made out of the small plastic tube which is inserted into the heat-treated die or mold in order to form the hollowed corners. This plastic tube is then heated by the RF power in the circuit. This makes the plastic tube conductive and as a result it heats up the inside of the plastic tube and it cools down the surrounding area.

As this process takes place the temperature of the heat tube will remain constant. This allows the plastic tube to conduct heat from the circuit as well as direct the heat towards the edges of the plastic tube. This causes the heat generated to heat the plastic tube in the process of forming the hollowed corners. This heat is then conducted towards the catheter tip, heating it up to a temperature where the plastic tube has no problem conducting heat.

Don’t Burn The Tip

If there is an open flame or open electrical device near the tip of the catheter, you should never use a catheter tipping procedure using that device as it could cause a fire hazard. Always use only clean electrical devices near the catheter tip as these devices are not likely to contain lead or other hazardous material which could lead to an accidental fire.

The induction process has many other uses apart from simply forming the hollowed corners in the catheter tip. The process is also used to help increase the efficiency of the process, especially with a very narrow catheter tip.

Another reason why the process is used in induction is because the induction can heat up the catheter tip to a higher temperature than the surrounding environment. In this way the catheter tip can be heated to a more efficient temperature for easier insertion into the body. In addition, if the catheter tip is left in the body for a long period of time the internal heating will warm up to an acceptable level.

One thing to note is that the induction process can take a little longer than using a simple blowout to form the catheter tip. This is because it takes a longer amount of time to heat up the catheter tip. You will therefore need to make sure that you have a backup source of power available.

Forming The Tip

To perform the induction procedure the induction coil must be placed on the catheter tip. This coil will need to be placed onto the opposite side of the wire. This means that the coil will need to be placed on the other side of the wire as opposed to the end.

In order to ensure that the coil is placed on the other side of the wire you will need to hold the catheter tip in one hand and use your thumb and index finger to push the tip of the tip on the coil. in the opposite direction.

You should then release your hand from the catheter tip by pressing on the coil until the coil is located on the other side. of the wire. You should then do the same for the other end of the catheter so that the coil is placed on the opposite side of the wires as the tip.

As long as you have performed the induction correctly the catheter will form the plastic tube at a higher efficiency rate compared to the catheter tip when it is in its original state. If you need to heat the plastic tube to a more efficient level, you can always use a small blowout to heat the tube. However, if the catheter is a larger one you may need to use a blowout, which is designed for this purpose.

ASUS GTX 1060 For My Niece

Last updated on April 25, 2019 By B. Ray

ASUS GTX 1060 is a Great budget card!

My niece primarily playing the dying game Archeage. She has a mid-range card that is 2 generations old. Nvidia made a huge jump with their latest architecture. So it is really prime time to upgrade.

This brings me to the Asus GTX 1060, it will bottleneck the CPU at 1080P. My niece doesn’t play on a monitor with any higher resolution than that. I always try to consider the current equipment before upgrading. So my initial advice would always be what monitor do you have. So for my niece with having a monitor that only does 1080P @ 60Hz the Nvidia 1060 would be a good fit and should future proof it for a while.

The highest price I have seen for this card at the time of writing is a little over $400. There are other models that cost less but they are not all created equal. Some brands use sub-par components and won’t last as long.

I would suggest that you get the 6GB version. While the 3GB will get you by the 6GB will ensure you will be able to play all the modern games. On some AAA titles having the 3GB will slow you down by double-digit percentage points. This also gives you more longevity when it comes to games that will have a minimum spec for this in the future. There isn’t anything really fancy about this card. And it doesn’t make a lot of sense to have it packed full of cool features.

The Nvidia 1060 uses the GP106 and has 1,280 CUDA cores. This is more than the 1,024 found on the previous-generation GeForce GTX 960.
The Nvidia 1060 also has a higher boost clock speed than its big sister, the Nvidia 1070, topping out at 1.7GHz.

Crypto Mining

Let’s talk about cryptocurrency. The Asus GTX 1060 6GB Ethereum hash rate on stock settings is about 19 Mh/s. The power consumption will be 100W. How hot will the card get? It will get to 68C (154.4 F). You can make a decent return on this card if you pay attention to the changes in exchange rates and switch coins when it is the most profitable. I’ll say this every time, the boom of cryptocurrency and mining has made the prices of cards jump a bit.

Cryptocurrency

Overall

The Asus GTX 1060 is a great budget card. At the time of this writing it is perfect for someone with a 1080P screen. Check out the ASUS GTX 1060 below.

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Eachine | Drones For Sale!

Last updated on April 25, 2019 By B. Ray

Eachine

Eachine is a Chinese company that designs and manufactures quadcopters for drone sales. They also make other RC toys. Eachine is located in Guangzhou. There are a lot of drone manufacturers in Guangzhou. Eachine sells some really good drones and quadcopters.

They made various electronic equipment including power banks. What is also interesting is that they used Samsung batteries. So not much was theirs. I am happy they switched to quadcopters and drones. I don’t know how long they will keep up their twitter but I took a screenshot here it is! Eachine Twitter

Let us get back to the basics

Drones have been around for a lot longer than some people may realize. Up until now, however, the use of drones has been mostly restricted to military operations and other high-level government uses and was unavailable to the public. But times have changed and now virtually anyone can own a drone of their own. This has created a new, ever-growing market as more and more people are joining the drone craze for themselves.

So what is a Drone?

A drone is a small aerial “unmanned” vehicles that can be operated from the ground via remote control or now a cell phone app. As mentioned before, drones were originally only available to the military and other government agencies, so their uses were limited to being unmanned missile-launching devices or intelligence-gathering drones, that get sent into enemy territory to gather all sorts of information without risking the lives of soldiers directly.

Companies like Lockheed Martin do well in drone sales to the military. Depending on the purpose of the drone, they range in size from being extremely small and hard-to-spot to being big enough to carry and launch a missile. Military drones are also very expensive compared to commercial drones, since they use advanced technology that is not readily available to the general public and require extra care when being built, to ensure they can get the job done safely and efficiently. You can see them now shown in many US military commercials.

It was not until around 2013 that people started hearing more about commercial drone use, or drones that could be purchased and used for different purposes by non-military personnel. In some ways, it all started with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos talking about testing drone package delivery for his company—a truly revolutionary idea that would see people getting their packages in an even shorter period of time. It awakened a curiosity and desire for drones with the general public, and people began searching for drones that they could buy for their own personal use. In the two years following Bezos’s revolutionary idea, the requests for drone permits from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States skyrocketed, and countless companies rushed to join this new and growing market, hoping to benefit from this newest tech craze.

Now, there are hundreds of companies all over the world making and selling quadcopters for public consumption. One of these companies is Eachine, who specifically specialize in drones rather than just adding them to their existing product offerings.

But, the biggest uses for these non-military drones remain for photography and videography. Before the commercial availability of drones, in order to get some of those breathtaking aerial views of different places, your only option was to hope someone else with deep pockets was able to get the shots with the help of helicopters and other fancy technologies that a normal person would never be able to afford. Drones have changed that, though, because of their wide availability and differing price points. Now, just about anyone can send up a drone and get their very own incredible city and nature scape shots and so much more.

People who work in event promotions have also found that drones can make a more wide-sweeping video views of life events, particularly concerts and festivals. Rather than being stuck using multiple massive cameras that are limited in how they can move, a drone makes it possible to fly over the audience for close-up shots and get angles that a camera would not be able to get. They can even get close to the actual performers, so those watching online will be able to really feel as if they are part of the experience.

Many drones are advertised as “selfie” drones, making them a cooler alternative to the previously very popular selfie sticks, and allowing them to take selfies in unique angles and ways that a selfie stick would not allow for. Others are geared more towards sports and are designed to be used as “racer” quadcopters, that can go through obstacles with ease.

Eachine’s Drones Are More Affordable Than Most.

If you look at the prices of civilian drones, they tend to range in price depending on their size, but can end up costing thousands of dollars—that kind of money most people do not have just lying around, right? Of course, some companies do offer more cost-effective models, but it sometimes means that the quality and features of the drone itself are sacrificed.

But, Eachine refused to do follow that same approach. Instead, they worked to ensure that every drone that they make is top-notch quality, while still having affordable options at every price point. If you look at their website, you will find their casual quadcopters all cost less than $200 USD and some are as inexpensive as $25 USD. When it comes to racer quadcopters, prices go a little higher, but still stay under the $400 USD mark, compared to other brands which can end up costing much more. Check them out on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2CJkKEp

They Have So Many Quadcopters to Choose From

One look at Eachine’s website makes it clear: their drone selection seems rather endless. They offer two main types of categories: RC (or remote control) drones and FPV (first-person-view) racer quadcopters. But, within each of these categories, there are many models that you can choose from, depending on what exactly it is you are looking for. Their selection is also constantly growing, with a number of new models that will be joining their lineup soon enough. The next few sections will go over their product lines

Remote Control Drones

Remote control drones, or RC drones for short, are also sometimes called quadcopters. These types of quadcopters are the most common, and can easily be distinguished from other types of drones by the presence of multiple propellers (four, as implied by their name) that help it to be able to take flight and move smoothly through the air. These are best for those cool aerial views you always see.

You will notice by looking at the various RC drone models that Eachine offers, that these type of drones come in different size options. Some are “micro” quadcopters, that are small enough to fit into the palm of your hand, you know tiny whoops. Others are bigger, but still very lightweight and compact and easy to take anywhere you want.

Here is their base model Eachine E010. I’ll talk more about the rest later.

First Person View Racer Quadcopters

The other main type of drones that Eachine offers are first person view (FPV) racer quadcopters. These quadcopters work the same way as RC quadcopters but tend to be used more for racing, as the name implies. Here is the Eachine 250 Racer. Drone racing is easily what it sounds like; people take their quadcopters through a set obstacle course, each trying to get the fastest time. It can be incredibly competitive and the quadcopters usually are required to meet certain specifications to qualify.

While most FPV racer quadcopters look like the quadcopters people are used to seeing, others take on an entirely different sort of appearance. Eachine currently has four FPV quadcopters that are coming soon, which look more like smaller versions of military aircraft than they do actual drones.

It’s Not Just Drone Sales, Though

Eachine does not just sell whole drone systems though, they also offer a large selection of spare parts and extra accessories. This means that if you need to repair something on your drone, or just want to create some sort of modification, you can get the parts directly from Eachine, without having to turn to a third-party company that may not work as well.

Whether you need new propellers, a replacement or extra battery pack, or a camera to attach to your drone, you will be able to find what you need with Eachine directly. You also have the added benefit of finding these parts and accessories at incredibly affordable prices. If you know enough, you may even be able to create your very own drone creation with all the parts that Eachine has to offer. Check out this RC car: http://amzn.to/2BAoiYn

What Type and Model of Drone Should You Go With?

The great thing about drones is that, even though they are split into different categories, they all are essentially capable of the same things, some may just be more high-tech than others. So, take your time in looking at all the different models that Eachine has to offer; consider how much you are willing to spend and what it is that you plan on using it for the most.

You can look up videos of the different drones on Eachine’s YouTube channel to have a better idea of how they look and operate, which could be helpful in making a final decision. Or, you can look up reviews on their different models and see what people say about them, in terms of the ease of use and what sort of use they feel that the different models are best for.

You can also just contact them via their FaceBook page or email and ask for advice, as a first-time buyer. They will be more than happy to answer your question to help ensure that you get the best drone for your needs and desire—both in capabilities and price point.

They Have Distributors Worldwide For Drone Sales

Another great fact about Eachine is how widely available their products are. Machines RV and FPV quadcopters can be found in stores all over the world, from the Americas all the way to Oceania. But, if you do not live close to one of their authorized retailers, do not fear, as not all hope is lost! If you live in the US, UK, or within certain European counties, you also have the option to buy online via Amazon.

Eachine is always looking for new partners for drone sales in their shops as well, so if you know of a store looking to expand their drone product offerings, tell them to contact the team at Eachine. They would be happy to talk to them and see about getting their product in new locations for more people to see and buy!

Drones So Easy to Use, Even a Beginner Can Work Them

Drones can seem daunting to people who have never used one before. But, they do not have to be scary or difficult at all. Eachine’s quadcopters are proof of that fact. While they may use advanced technology, they are easy enough that even someone who has never used a drone before would be able to learn to use one without any difficulties.

Some models are, of course, easier than the others to learn. However, with a little patience, you should be able to figure it all out in no time at all. But, should you run into any problems, each drone comes with an easy-to-follow user manual that will help you through set up, flight, and any problems you may end up encountering.

Eachine Drones Are All Highly Rated

There is a reason drone sales are good, so if all of that is not enough to convince you as to why Eachine is the best drone company out there, then maybe this bit of information will help: their drones all are highly rated. Just scroll through their project pages and see for yourself while they have a number of products still listed only as coming soon, the available products all have five-star ratings on their website. Consumers praise their brand for the quality and attention-to-detail for each drone and love the way they work as well as the quality of the cameras that can come with them.

Quadcopters are becoming increasingly popular, with their wide-range possible uses outside of the military’s espionage and combat missions. Regardless of the reason, someone may be looking to buy a drone of their own. Be it solely for entertainment or to help with their line of work. Eachine is the best seller to turn to. Between their incredible prices, a wide selection of products, ease of use, and general availability, you cannot go wrong with this great company. So when you are ready to join the drone revolution, don’t look further than Eachine! Check them out for yourself, and you will not be disappointed by everything they have to offer.

Wacom Cintiq Issues When You Don’t Want Them?

Last updated on April 25, 2019 By B. Ray

The Wacom Cintiq 12WX

The Wacom Cintiq is a super cool pen and tablet. Being able to draw directly on the screen is one awesome feat. It may not seem like much with all the new tablets and laptops out, but it still amazes me. But if you are anything like me you don’t use it all the time. I use is for the occasion drawing project. Seriously I use Gimp for my editing software. I would shoot myself if I had to pay for Photoshop. Don’t get me wrong it is a great product. If you are not a complete computer wiz then you might have ran into the same issue as me. I didn’t want the Wacom Cintiq 12WX on all the time so I’d obviously turn it off.

Fun story with the Wacom Cintiq!

While the actual Wacom Cintiq 12WX screen was off the controller box wasn’t. Any time I would shut-down or restart the sign screen would switch. But I thought the display was off!?! You actually have to disconnect the display cable so your graphics card does not not recognize the Wacom Cintiq. I am assuming that you have a nicer graphics card like the GTX 1070. It can auto detect monitors, which is what lead me to my solution. But the GTX 1070 is for another post.

The Wacom Cintiq was so frustrating.

I mean it wasn’t too bad and I was able to solve it. So no real harm was done. But if you have this same problem now you know. If you don’t not use it a whole lot then just disconnect at the control box and save yourself some stress. If none of these scared your off it really is a great product. It is the full size Wacom but it will do the job for the budding designer.

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CEO of General Electric Jeff Immelt

Last updated on April 25, 2019 By B. Ray

Jeff Immelt is leaving.

GE is losing money right now. Well at least in the form of stocks. I wish that wasn’t so much a metric for success of a company. There are too many ways to hide loss in profits when dealing with stocks. For the general public it is a losing battle.

When the stock drops most CEOs run away. But they can still say they were a CEO. Making mistakes is not something the little guy can afford. I wish the guy make 50K could cause the company to loos money and still be looked favorable at a new company. We all know that won’t happen and they likely would have a hard time.

source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4076690-general-electric-ceo-jeff-immelt-just-tapped

DJI Spark Review And It Doesn’t Cost Alot

Last updated on April 25, 2019 By B. Ray

DJI Spark Review

Dji has a huge now. This is how you get into the aerial quadcopter scene. With this one, it is small enough to use indoors. I’m truly excited they made the DJI Spark.

This particular drone is filling a niche for the home enthusiast. This is a great starter, mostly because it has a lot of it is automated. You can put together a quick cinematic video with ease of some hand gestures.

If you have not noticed, this guy is pretty small. It is even smaller than the DJI Mavic, which came out Oct 2016. Most people were happy with the size of the DJI Mavic, but the DJI Spark fits the role of being super portable. The tracking mode is nice for those that want to get pictures that require space longer than a selfie stick can provide.

HOW IT COMPARES TO THE DJI MAVIC:

As I mentioned the DJI Spark is smaller than the DJI Mavic. Interestingly enough when folded the DJI Mavic and DJI Spark are about the same size. Well, at least until you see it from the side.

The DJI Mavic is still a little larger in height. If you are careful you can put the DJI Spark in a small bag.

When we look at the weight the DJI Spark is about 41% the weight of the DJI Mavic with battery. Again putting it in a small bag isn’t too crazy. That batteries alone are about the same percentage between each other.

THE NORMAL STUFF:

The battery has a rated flight time of 16 minutes. But in the real world depending on how hard you push it you might only get 10-14 minutes. It is 1480mAh, so while it is not huge you can charge is pretty easy with a larger battery pack.

The battery also housing the functions for pairing, battery status. Pretty much where the brain is. You will get more than 5 flights out of a full remote battery charge.

I mentioned earlier that folded up the DJI Spark is pretty small. The props are replaceable if you end up crashing hard. But this isn’t designed to be a racer so I hope you don’t crash it much.

The arms are fixed so you have to be careful of that too. They make guards for the props to protect them but nothing is perfect. Props usually don’t cost too much, but getting an arm fixed might be a real pain.

One thing that attracts people to the DJI Spark is that you can use your smartphone to control it. They actually make the remote control optional with a separate bundle that costs more. The benefit of the actual remote is that the range is around 2,000m versus on the smartphone might only get 100m of range. At 2000m you can get lost, so be careful.

If you are familiar with the DJI Mavic remote, the DJI Spark remote is similar but not as feature rich. The most noticeable difference is the lack of a full screen on the DJI Spark remote. On both the remote and smartphone you are able to single button switch to photo mode to take pictures. But you can’t take pictures at the same time as you are taking videos. When using the smartphone it connects wirelessly so that makes it a little tidier.

The reason why you only get 100m out of the smartphone is because it is connecting through a short range radio signal. Where the remote is governed by a long range signal which will get you closer to 2000m. The live video will come over by way of the DJI GO app and the app also has some controls. One of them is a simple take-off.

The DJI Spark has a cool feature where it can hover in one spot over the ground. For reason not so obvious it has a hard tracking over water. Pretty much anything reflective or worse, something moving.

Once it gets higher in the air the other sensor like GPS start to take over. The DJI Spark only has a 2-axis gimbal but don’t worry you will still be able to get some amazing shots. You can move the camera with either the remote or your smartphone. Another nice feature is automatic pitch tracking. When the DJI Spark moves forward the gimbal will move to keep everything in frame.

This drone has a few different flight modes. A few of them are called Intelligent Flight Modes which sort of let you cheat when you don’t have a solid grasp of flying. Here are the modes you will get with this drone:

Normal: Fly with the controls, nothing special
Active Track: This allows for the drone to track an object
Tap Fly: It sounds simple but yes just tap where you want. It will fly around obstacles
Tripod: The motion slows down and it is all about holding for a photo.
Gesture: There are several gestures that allow for you to move drone without the remote.
Quickshot: These are cool cinematic shots, there are four of them.

Rocket: This makes the drone shoot straight up while the camera faces the ground.
Dronie: This is similar to the rocket, but instead of straight up it is out at an angle from you.
Circle: It will allow you to rotate around you.
Helix: Think of this one like Rocket and Circle together. Spinning up and around you.

At the time of this no other DJI models that have these features. But there are rumors of adding these in a future update. It would be nice to have some of the larger models have some more autonomy.

Another cool feature is that if it loses signal it can come back to a home point that is set during take-off. You are probably wondering what happens if you lose signal on the other side of a building. Don’t worry it won’t just go straight into the building it will use it’s sensors to avoid obstacles. This only works so well. It will try to go through a chain link fence since it can’t make out the thin wiry fence. So for anything thin it will have a hard time detecting.

It is to be said that the avoidance system only works when the drone is moving forward. Going up or backwards you will run the risk of running into something if you are not paying attention. Drones like the larger DJI Phantom 4 Pro do have the all-around avoidance sensors. Nothing is perfect so be careful where you fly and what path it might need to take to get back to you.

So, one of the features that most people will buy this for is the ability to use gestures. You don’t need a remote at all to use this. It has a simple take-off mechanism where you just hold out the DJI Spark and double tap the back. From there you can use several hand gestures to control it.

It is kind of a gimmick, but a cool one none the less. It doesn’t always work but it is something neato to show your friends. Personally I would prefer to use the remote, the distance it a huge reason for that. But it works well for pictures you don’t want to have the remote in your hand. You have seen those pictures.

So let’s say you are flying your DJI Spark over the Hoover Dam. Oh no you forgot to charge the battery. It will slowly fall until the battery completely fails and crashes into the Colorado River.

If you are like me you are more worried about the pictures and videos. Luckily all the pictures and videos are transfers immediately to your phone.

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