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cmnybo, to askelectronics in Ferrit core as 555 trigger?

No, moving a ferrite core through a coil won’t generate a voltage. You would need to move a magnet to generate a voltage.

Look for a vibration switch like one of these. If you want more control, you could use an accelerometer and a microcontroller to trigger it from a specific amount of movement.

cmnybo, to linux in Linux Mint - Screenshot annoyance

With the MATE screenshot tool, you can set a timer and set it to either capture the active window or the whole desktop. It will capture context menus when using the timer.

cmnybo, to linux in Basic fonts

Typically, only the glyphs for the characters used in the PDF are embedded.

cmnybo, to linux in Basic fonts

Many fonts have a license that allows them to be embedded in a pdf. Newer fonts usually have a flag that tells the software if the font can be embedded or not, not all software respects that flag though. Older fonts don’t have the flag and will embed even if you are not allowed to embed them.

cmnybo, to linux in Basic fonts

Those fonts are not free. They may be just ttf files, but there is a massive amount of work that goes into creating a font with unicode support. If you just want fonts for basic compatibility, you can use open source fonts with compatible metrics such as the Liberation fonts or use the microsoft core fonts that haven’t been updated in 20 years.

cmnybo, to linux in Basic fonts

If you don’t want to get them from microsoft, you can purchase a license elsewhere. Microsoft allows them to be distributed freely as long as the files are not modified. That’s why they are always packaged in an executable installer.

cmnybo, to linux in Shadow Cast: GPU accelerated screen and audio recording for Linux

It has no support for AMD or Intel GPUs though.

cmnybo, to linux in Dumbest Thing you have done distro-hopping?

When using dd, check the command before pressing enter, then check it again for good measure.

cmnybo, to linux in Fonts

I normally use the Deja Vu fonts. I do have the windows fonts installed, but that’s only for some wine programs that need them.

cmnybo, to linux in Is an unknown supervisor password for ThinkPad bios an issue if I've already installed linux?

The password will be stored in EEPROM in newer laptops. Removing the battery will not clear the password and could make things even worse since you won’t be able to change any settings that get reset.

The best thing would be to return it and find a different one that’s not locked.

cmnybo, to linux in I made it to Linux! What is your must-have FOSS or Free Software for linux?

KiCAD for PCB design.
PulseView for USB logic analyzers.
DSRemote for remote control of Rigol oscilloscopes.
FreeCAD for 3D CAD.
SDR++ and SDRangel for SDR.
Fldigi, wsjtx & QSSTV for ham radio digital modes.

cmnybo, to asklemmy in What makes a smartphone useful to you?

It connects my laptop to the internet when I’m away from home.

A phone can’t replace a computer unless you put Linux on it and connect a monitor and keyboard. Even then, it will perform like a 15 year old computer.

cmnybo, to askelectronics in Adjusting SMPS output voltage

You might be able to increase the voltage 10-20% by changing the feedback, but you will not be able to double it without changing the transformer.

cmnybo, to askelectronics in How to solve power supply whine with continuous dimming LED?

Try adding a large, low ESR capacitor across the power rails on your board. Preferably a polymer electrolytic if you have some.

cmnybo, to askelectronics in Housing for resistor?

You can get small project enclosures to put them in. Some PVC pipe and end caps could also work.
I would probably just use some good quality, adhesive heat shrink if they are out of the way though.

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