247 items with #life

Trifecta of monitors :D Was able to fix and revive one monitor and found a great deal on another trying to replace the one that broke, going from 1, to 3 monitors... I'm realizing that this RV is slowly becoming a mobile operations center from GTA5. My life has turned into a cyberpunk fantasy, and wouldn't have it any other way. I've been using the 3D printer a bit more, it's weird being off the grid and being able to print and make almost anything. I've finally gotten down and dirty with Fusion 360, modeling for the first time in years. All that is missing is a small CNC machine... soon. I would not think this sort of setup would be possible a year ago. Am feeling blessed. And relieved. Almost all of what I feel I've 'lost' by not having a traditional housing situation has been alleviated. Waking up to the sun charging my grid, to going to bed watching funny cat videos. It's not so bad :D and feels like it made all the hassle over the last 6 months worth it. Next step, service the battery bank and find help putting up the replacement solar panel. #cyberpunk #2020 #fpv #drone #matrix #monitors #setup #hesssystems #computers #futurisim #diy #solar #powered #RV #life #repair
0:05
It Finally Happened...
Feeling a bit like a tech badass. Roadside repairs on the solar generator completely successful. $8 repair with stuff from an auto parts store... for what I had thought initially would require ordering parts and or buying a new solar charge controller. Woke up to better power generation than I've had since starting this whole adventure. And have been monitoring things as the day goes on. Everything is cool to the touch under full load. The wire melted wire had gotten warm since it was installed. A bad connection got worse, and lead to the failure. Now back to finding a spot in/around San Deigo... reading up on local laws, and my rig may not be street legal to park due to length. Something I had no idea about ha. I'm only a few hours away! #diy #solar #generator #digital #nomad #life #on #wheels #sandeigo #iron #woman #fpv #multimeter
Welp, thats a first. Took apart and rebuilt my solar charge controller after a meltdown. Ended up hammer crimping terminal connectors onto the ends of the cables, connecting via a bolt/nut for a physical connection that IMHO is better than the one it came with?! Likewise I made a silicone edge relief grommet, and wrapped both ends of the connection in high temp silicone tape. Fairly sure the connection came loose/was breaking loose enough to cause this failure in the first place. Going to try and better secure the controller to the RV so it'll hopefully fare better over time. The stock mounts that came with it allowed it to jiggle around a bit. It helps that the RV is essentially a workshop, and that I have multiple sources of power(engine, generator, solar). Hoping to get this controller installed tonight/the morning after some rest physically. Was painful and kicked my butt getting this out of the power compartment. #solar #electronics #diy #repair #power #RV #life #digitalnomad #fix #it
4:13
We Are Losing Our Spots
Realizing that flying has remained the metronome in my life lately, and I'm thankful for it. Its been a 'weird' week for me as I try to refocus my energies and try moving forward from the crash. Its finally not hurting to breathe, though my back is still feeling it. It's been great to hangout, heal, and meetup with local pilots here in Utah. I feel grateful for that, and being in such a bountiful place to fly. I'm trying to plan my trek up through Colorado and back over to Californa for some nerve ablation next month. Meanwhile if anyone has a place in the San Deigo area that I can rent to park/live part time in the RV let me know! Looking ideally for a spot to setup a small training track to practice flying. Any leads would be appreciated, am trying to keep options open :D #fpv #drone #life #goals #flying #robots #hesssystems
4:32
Only Human | FPV Crash Compilation
How do I fix this shiiiiznyaaahhhh?! I just wanna go burn some packs in 3D and find my happy zen place.... I thought I had fixed this issue, apparently not. What started out as a nice flight with some B-Roll shots for an edit turned into me screaming into the mountains and ranting into a camera. I just wanna fly and be able to trust my equipment again, and get back to that. Heading into town to grab supplies and find a new spot to camp/fly... flying is making me anxious not being able to trust my equipment. #drone #fpv #life #problems #wtf #immersionrc #halp
Before 'social media' I had 60 friends on Facebook, and personally knew each one. Before any news articles quoting me I was humbled by the technology and spread its gospel locally. Before ranking in 4 different drone sports leagues- I was inspired to compete, and had practiced to race against the 'myth & legend' charpu, as he was semi local and rumored to be at the first race I competed in- and if he had I suspect I would have lost and history could have been different. Many have tapped me on the shoulder and have told me to get back to my roots. My roots are in competition, along with the escapism of flying. Plain and simple. My love for FPV and passion for it are at my core. My love and need for better technology to express my flying drove me to collaborate on and help innovate new products for the market. And yeah, at times pushing for more women and misfits in FPV to not feel so alone. It's more than a technology for me, it's a way of life, friends, a community I call family, and a passion that has driven me. Flying is only a part of what FPV means to me, and maybe that's both the problem and solution. Meh, it's late, I'm tired, in pain, and I've been on an introspective exsistinal crisis of a bender since the car accident. #what #does #fpv #mean #life #drones
My Fortress of Solitude. Its absolutely gorgeous out here! Found a spot to decompress on a mountain ridge and take stock of life. Finally have cell signal(916 area code number!), and high speed internet properly too, and my ma has phone service. Didnt have good reception in Hanksville and made it hard to handle insurance on the intrigue. Still frustrated, mostly with my body and just feeling rough. I really wanted to get into the MDRS sim, just was not realistic for this week given everything.. maybe the next one. Gives me plenty of time to hug my mom and relax. Really feeling it physically a couple days in, bruises are turning into a rainbow. Just glad it's not worse. Have fuel, food, water, and everything needed to camp here for a while comfortably... oh yeah did I mention I have high speed internet on the side of a mountain?! #mofi3500 #netbuddy #rv #travel #life #update #moab #utah #digital #nomad #scenic #drone
7:56
6s Is It All Hype?
#nocontext #brainslug On the road officially, off to a rough start, though the panels are staying put so far. Am a day behind my travel schedule and not sure what the rest of the trip to Utah looks like yet, though I know one thing. I am off to Utah to pickup food for the crew. Let's DO THiS! #mars #trip #futurisim #persistance #RV #life #digital #nomad