https://forum.ayyws.com/ Fri, 15 May 2026 09:55:41 +0000 MyBB https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=30 Fri, 10 May 2024 23:36:23 +0000 Ayydan]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=30
Manufacturer Link - GXS-4300iDC

As of right now in person it is selling for $669.99 which is a really good deal, especially given the specs. However, I noticed that online discussion is rather lacking for this model. Notably, there was no information on propane consumption. As such I will post my testing results here in case they ever end up useful for someone else. All testing has been performed running the generator with propane, which will be my primary use case.

Firstly I wanted to validate that the waveform output of the generator was a pure sine wave, which as you can see below is the case. Along with this the output frequency and voltage are quite stable and well within spec.

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I tested the waveform stability by loading down the generator with a 1500w space heater. As soon as the space heater is turned on the generator is clearly bogged down, but shows very little to no impact on the output.

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The generator includes an "ECO" mode, which allows the engine to run and idle at lower speeds in order to reduce fuel consumption. This is evident, as when enabled/disabled the generator immediately ramps the throttle as expected. In many generators, this can cause sluggish response to load which can have a negative impact on devices being powered by the generator. As such I repeated the 1500w load test while the generator was in "ECO" mode, with the resulting waveform being captured below.

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As can be observed, the output sine wave amplitude is impacted, with a pk-pk drop of about 20v, resulting in a voltage output drop to only around 118v; well within spec for NA power. In addition, no ringing, waveform degradation, or frequency shifting is measured.

These tests aren't a perfect example, as 1500w only represents ~50% load, but should be sufficient to indicate that relatively large changes to load should not significantly impact the output from this generator.

Finally, I ran a 30-minute fuel consumption test when running the same 1500w load, measuring the total weight of the source propane tank before and after the test. I used a bathroom scale, so do take these numbers with a grain of salt, but it should be sufficient to get a rough expectation of runtime. Starting the test the tank was still roughly full, weighing in at 37.0lbs. This did drop to about 36.9 within the first 2 minutes, as this tank had been used to run the previous tests prior to this. At the 30-minute mark, the tank was again weighed and came to 36.3lbs. This gives a propane consumption rate at ~50% load of ~1.4 lbs/hr. This runs to about an 18% conversion efficiency of propane BTUs to Kwh, which is in line with the expected value for an internal combustion engine. At this consumption rate, a standard 20-lb BBQ propane tank can run this load for a little over 14 hours.

Overall I am quite happy with this generator, especially given the ability to run using cheap and easy-to-store propane. The output (even though reduced when running on propane) is exactly within the range of what I would need to run internet, fridges, freezers, furnace blower, and other creature comforts, even in the event of a prolonged outage. With 3 propane tanks being cycled I can expect to be able to run with minimal issue, especially with the ability to fall back to gasoline should the need arise.]]>
Manufacturer Link - GXS-4300iDC

As of right now in person it is selling for $669.99 which is a really good deal, especially given the specs. However, I noticed that online discussion is rather lacking for this model. Notably, there was no information on propane consumption. As such I will post my testing results here in case they ever end up useful for someone else. All testing has been performed running the generator with propane, which will be my primary use case.

Firstly I wanted to validate that the waveform output of the generator was a pure sine wave, which as you can see below is the case. Along with this the output frequency and voltage are quite stable and well within spec.

  PXL_20240510_202019362.jpg

I tested the waveform stability by loading down the generator with a 1500w space heater. As soon as the space heater is turned on the generator is clearly bogged down, but shows very little to no impact on the output.

  PXL_20240510_202450075.MP.jpg

The generator includes an "ECO" mode, which allows the engine to run and idle at lower speeds in order to reduce fuel consumption. This is evident, as when enabled/disabled the generator immediately ramps the throttle as expected. In many generators, this can cause sluggish response to load which can have a negative impact on devices being powered by the generator. As such I repeated the 1500w load test while the generator was in "ECO" mode, with the resulting waveform being captured below.

  PXL_20240510_202531752.jpg

As can be observed, the output sine wave amplitude is impacted, with a pk-pk drop of about 20v, resulting in a voltage output drop to only around 118v; well within spec for NA power. In addition, no ringing, waveform degradation, or frequency shifting is measured.

These tests aren't a perfect example, as 1500w only represents ~50% load, but should be sufficient to indicate that relatively large changes to load should not significantly impact the output from this generator.

Finally, I ran a 30-minute fuel consumption test when running the same 1500w load, measuring the total weight of the source propane tank before and after the test. I used a bathroom scale, so do take these numbers with a grain of salt, but it should be sufficient to get a rough expectation of runtime. Starting the test the tank was still roughly full, weighing in at 37.0lbs. This did drop to about 36.9 within the first 2 minutes, as this tank had been used to run the previous tests prior to this. At the 30-minute mark, the tank was again weighed and came to 36.3lbs. This gives a propane consumption rate at ~50% load of ~1.4 lbs/hr. This runs to about an 18% conversion efficiency of propane BTUs to Kwh, which is in line with the expected value for an internal combustion engine. At this consumption rate, a standard 20-lb BBQ propane tank can run this load for a little over 14 hours.

Overall I am quite happy with this generator, especially given the ability to run using cheap and easy-to-store propane. The output (even though reduced when running on propane) is exactly within the range of what I would need to run internet, fridges, freezers, furnace blower, and other creature comforts, even in the event of a prolonged outage. With 3 propane tanks being cycled I can expect to be able to run with minimal issue, especially with the ability to fall back to gasoline should the need arise.]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=29 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:53:38 +0000 Ayydan]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=29
I've managed to compile a minimal webserver as well as a CPU benchmark (primes).

Github is here: https://github.com/aidancrowther/MilkVDuoCompile]]>
I've managed to compile a minimal webserver as well as a CPU benchmark (primes).

Github is here: https://github.com/aidancrowther/MilkVDuoCompile]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=28 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 13:41:59 +0000 Liam]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=28
I attached the zipped blend file for the animation. Now anyone can render their speed! Let me know if you have questions / problems with the file. Blender version used: 3.6.


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I attached the zipped blend file for the animation. Now anyone can render their speed! Let me know if you have questions / problems with the file. Blender version used: 3.6.


  stars zoom.zip ]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=27 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:40:00 +0000 packocrayons]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=27
However, I also printed the part because it took me 10 minutes to design it. The left (driver's side) will be getting the PETG slider, greased with a spray-on dry silicone grease, the right (passenger's side) will be getting the Amazon part. The OEM part was actually rubber and not UHMW as most aftermarket parts are, so we'll see what the amazon part is.

The left has had about 80km put on it, and appears to be holding up just fine, The upper of the two springs originally had two spacers placed side by side, however it is impossible to open the springs up enough without completely pulling the suspension to get the second one in, so we'll be living with one of them. The actual replacement part comes in tonight so I will be able to test side by side and see how they wear over time.

tl;dr bezos and toyota can suck a dick, I have a 3d printer. Solid PETG though ABS or ASA might have a lower coefficient of friction.
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However, I also printed the part because it took me 10 minutes to design it. The left (driver's side) will be getting the PETG slider, greased with a spray-on dry silicone grease, the right (passenger's side) will be getting the Amazon part. The OEM part was actually rubber and not UHMW as most aftermarket parts are, so we'll see what the amazon part is.

The left has had about 80km put on it, and appears to be holding up just fine, The upper of the two springs originally had two spacers placed side by side, however it is impossible to open the springs up enough without completely pulling the suspension to get the second one in, so we'll be living with one of them. The actual replacement part comes in tonight so I will be able to test side by side and see how they wear over time.

tl;dr bezos and toyota can suck a dick, I have a 3d printer. Solid PETG though ABS or ASA might have a lower coefficient of friction.
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I've got a bunch of attiny22s and a RTC chip and I want to try to resurrect this project on a PCB with maybe a CMOS battery to keep time. Then eventually wire in TRIAC control and dim the entire room (or re-wire my already-LED room lights to DC and just use the (hopefully) built-in LED controller)

The original source is here:
https://github.com/packocrayons/attinyNightLight]]>
I've got a bunch of attiny22s and a RTC chip and I want to try to resurrect this project on a PCB with maybe a CMOS battery to keep time. Then eventually wire in TRIAC control and dim the entire room (or re-wire my already-LED room lights to DC and just use the (hopefully) built-in LED controller)

The original source is here:
https://github.com/packocrayons/attinyNightLight]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=25 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:18:03 +0000 Ayydan]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=25 https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=24 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:16:49 +0000 Ayydan]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=24
Also turns out that I was redlining the current capacity of my emergency stop switch since the load from the new endmill allowed me to smoke it. Thankfully it still passes 120v but will sag with current draw past ~3A. As a result, I got to have the fun task of making a new dust collection/router control box that sits external to the main control box.

Also, does anyone know of a good way to keep my dust collection boot from clogging up? It works fine for a while, but long stringy chips eventually clog it and I have to go at it with the shop vac to unjam it before the boot gets full and pops off. I figure I have to drop my tool engagement, as dropping from 90% to 50% reduced it, but I don't want to drop too low. Do you think I just need a different feedrate maybe?]]>
Also turns out that I was redlining the current capacity of my emergency stop switch since the load from the new endmill allowed me to smoke it. Thankfully it still passes 120v but will sag with current draw past ~3A. As a result, I got to have the fun task of making a new dust collection/router control box that sits external to the main control box.

Also, does anyone know of a good way to keep my dust collection boot from clogging up? It works fine for a while, but long stringy chips eventually clog it and I have to go at it with the shop vac to unjam it before the boot gets full and pops off. I figure I have to drop my tool engagement, as dropping from 90% to 50% reduced it, but I don't want to drop too low. Do you think I just need a different feedrate maybe?]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=23 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:11:36 +0000 Ayydan]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=23
The active balancer will allow it to balance everywhere but the top end, so hopefully it'll improve the charging speed since my top end balancing only happens at about 50mA. Will update when I have that setup.

In other news, it turns out that knocking over a battery and snapping off the charging plug is a great way to smoke a barrel jack. I'm just glad that I had the thing already open for this testing or it'd have sucked to replace.]]>
The active balancer will allow it to balance everywhere but the top end, so hopefully it'll improve the charging speed since my top end balancing only happens at about 50mA. Will update when I have that setup.

In other news, it turns out that knocking over a battery and snapping off the charging plug is a great way to smoke a barrel jack. I'm just glad that I had the thing already open for this testing or it'd have sucked to replace.]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=20 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 20:19:59 +0000 Jersey]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=20
Currently it's able to read in a .bmp file and convert it to ASCII. I don't feel like doing whacky fractional scaling yet so I'm working on other file formats.

My question is, should I just use the file extension as the file type (and verify the file signature is in fact that file type), or should I try that, and if it fails try to deduce the file type from its signature.

The second approach is more robust, the only problem is it's also much more difficult.]]>
Currently it's able to read in a .bmp file and convert it to ASCII. I don't feel like doing whacky fractional scaling yet so I'm working on other file formats.

My question is, should I just use the file extension as the file type (and verify the file signature is in fact that file type), or should I try that, and if it fails try to deduce the file type from its signature.

The second approach is more robust, the only problem is it's also much more difficult.]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=19 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 20:18:30 +0000 Ayydan]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=19
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Ready to go]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=17 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:59:18 +0000 Ayydan]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=17
Also, any recommendations on where to grab used tools? I'm checking kijiji and marketplace, but curious if anyone has seen good deals]]>
Also, any recommendations on where to grab used tools? I'm checking kijiji and marketplace, but curious if anyone has seen good deals]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=16 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 20:25:21 +0000 Jersey]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=16 Wolff Apollo. It should be ready to be picked Wednesday. Will post pics of it then.

Also @Forust we gotta go for a bike ride sometime.]]> Wolff Apollo. It should be ready to be picked Wednesday. Will post pics of it then.

Also @Forust we gotta go for a bike ride sometime.]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=15 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:55:48 +0000 Jersey]]> https://forum.ayyws.com/showthread.php?tid=15
I went to Stanley Park today and had them in the water. Well, the Golden went in the water, the Blue Heeler dipped her toes in and the Jack is 16 and is losing her hearing so we don't trust her off lease around water.

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I went to Stanley Park today and had them in the water. Well, the Golden went in the water, the Blue Heeler dipped her toes in and the Jack is 16 and is losing her hearing so we don't trust her off lease around water.

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