you could probably rig up a steampunk sun-following mirror positioning system by just using a shitload of math and astronomical data to pre-program a daily turning system for each individual mirror
the mirrors themselves probably(?) get hot enough that you could put a steam or Stirling engine with its hot side on the back of the mirror surface & power each mirror's sickass cog-analog pivot system
then you just need someone with a handlebar moustache and/or wild frizzy hair to ride a mechanical horse around the mirror field punching in the set points for all the mirror turners every morning, mumbling under their breath about the astronomer's numbers being slightly off and having to compensate with the mech-horse's built in calculator, which naturally takes forever as the horse can only display the numerical results by tapping its hoof
but maybe you could also do it semi-automatically and non-electronically by designing a mechanical feedback system that uses mirror surface temperature as its input data? like if the temperature drops enough, a bimetallic strip or fluid-filled piston engages a gear clutch or something
I mean, unless you wanna be unhygienic about it, the amount of preparation involved and gadgets/accessories available to make it easier certainly lands it in hobbyist friendly territory
they're usually standalone lingerie pieces and don't clip to anything. also this type isn't designed to be load bearing so no carabiniers are involved. unless the person wearing it is also into carabiniers
if one tenant refuses to pay rent, the landlord does several months of housing court paperwork to evict them and loses a few months' rent. if they have a significant number of units, that's just business as usual
if all the tenants in a whole building refuse to pay rent at the same time, the landlord is in a financial chokehold. not only would fees for multiple eviction proceedings likely drain their business account, the business account also won't have new money coming in until all the evictions are completed and a fuck ton of new tenants are found. that's unrealistic for all but the most gigantic corporate housing conglomerates. the threat of bankrupting the business is the bargaining pressure
that fucking rules
you could probably rig up a steampunk sun-following mirror positioning system by just using a shitload of math and astronomical data to pre-program a daily turning system for each individual mirror
the mirrors themselves probably(?) get hot enough that you could put a steam or Stirling engine with its hot side on the back of the mirror surface & power each mirror's sickass cog-analog pivot system
then you just need someone with a handlebar moustache and/or wild frizzy hair to ride a mechanical horse around the mirror field punching in the set points for all the mirror turners every morning, mumbling under their breath about the astronomer's numbers being slightly off and having to compensate with the mech-horse's built in calculator, which naturally takes forever as the horse can only display the numerical results by tapping its hoof
but maybe you could also do it semi-automatically and non-electronically by designing a mechanical feedback system that uses mirror surface temperature as its input data? like if the temperature drops enough, a bimetallic strip or fluid-filled piston engages a gear clutch or something
modern photovoltaics have these beat in absolutely every category except maybe coolness factor
I mean, unless you wanna be unhygienic about it, the amount of preparation involved and gadgets/accessories available to make it easier certainly lands it in hobbyist friendly territory
plot twist: under the hoodie they're absolutely jacked
Alison Luchs at the National Gallery of Art
https://x.com/ngadc/status/2001849223222903250
I enjoyed reading this ty
the lesbian part of my brain processed this image before the rest of the brain cells caught up
Nintendo is a trash company on many many many levels but at least they seem to still give a shit about giving devs creative freedom, I guess?
they're usually standalone lingerie pieces and don't clip to anything. also this type isn't designed to be load bearing so no carabiniers are involved. unless the person wearing it is also into carabiniers
gee, who knew that people prefer art made with passion to "art" designed to make a profit? š«©
indoor plumbing
instructions unclear, spent very little money but an absolutely disastrous amount of time
honestly in terms of monthly cost to coolness ratio that aint the worst deal
also thank you
I usually scream into my pillow when I need to (after giving the roommates a heads up haha)
if one tenant refuses to pay rent, the landlord does several months of housing court paperwork to evict them and loses a few months' rent. if they have a significant number of units, that's just business as usual
if all the tenants in a whole building refuse to pay rent at the same time, the landlord is in a financial chokehold. not only would fees for multiple eviction proceedings likely drain their business account, the business account also won't have new money coming in until all the evictions are completed and a fuck ton of new tenants are found. that's unrealistic for all but the most gigantic corporate housing conglomerates. the threat of bankrupting the business is the bargaining pressure
I also really benefit from this method!
...when I remember to use it š
lmao you know this idea started with one nerd saying "wouldn't it be hilarious if we..."
mood tbh