macey | # 171 | 2012-07-17, 07:33 | Report

OT fix for playing flash on N900:-

Hack flashplayer version with hex editor.
If anyone is interested I changed offset 0x005b61fc in libflashplayer.so to 31 31 2E 32 20 72 32 30 32
(11.2 r 232).

was 31 30 2E 31 20 72 36 31 (00)

Adobe sites still reports 10.1 r61 but works on facebook/youtube at least!

Mentalist Traceur | # 172 | 2012-07-17, 14:12 | Report

I presume you announcing this means the money wire came through succesfully?

Semi-technical question I'm curious about: Does the CNC hardware operate the same way on metal, vs wood? That is, have you ever noticed a precision difference between the same operation on wood vs. metal (not counting the temperature change caused size change in metal)? If it's the same, then perhaps going off of Changegames' idea of wooden cases, you could refine the actual prototype models on wood as well (doing a metal one occasionally to make sure everything still worked, but not for each and every prototype adjustment), for cost efficiency. Though you may have thought of that already.

I would imagine, if there was enough serious demand for it, and it actually made sense (i.e. it didn't completely muffle antenna signal, weight more than aluminum and/or plastic, or trap heat worse than plastic, and wasn't prone to breaking), that he would.

Given that this is written communication, I cannot determine if your statement was serious or mocking, however I figured might as well answer seriously.

Ken-Young | # 173 | 2012-07-17, 14:53 | Report

It would be cool to be able to get a case made of a semi-exotic wood, like Hawaiian Koa. Though I would prefer aluminum, I'd order both aluminum and Koa (or any other kind of semi-exotic wood) if both were available.

stlpaul | # 174 | 2012-07-17, 15:16 | Report

Let me guess... Ultrafire? Most of them you find online are fake, old recycled laptop cells wrapped in counterfeit Ultrafire label. There are "real" ultrafires but it's almost impossible to know. I think there are counterfeit Trustfire as well. Basically all *fire brands are questionable.

It is believed they are all recycled cells and the "real" ones are better tested than the "fake" ones, but using them in pairs can be dangerous because you don't even know if the 2 "identical" batteries you buy have the same chemistry or capacity. Buying the *fire brand is basically random luck, some people get a really good battery others are total crap.

I think current "Best" brands of 3100mAh protected 18650 are mostly assembled by Keeppower as OEM, using Panasonic cells and Sanyo protection circuit. There is an eBay seller with Keeppower originals which I personally have purchased:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/270965512744

Other brands who seem to be good, brand new cells, are XTAR, Senybor, AW, Orbtronic. Often they have the same look and I guess they're actually all made by Keeppower. I'm not aware of counterfeits of these so chances should be better that you get a real original battery.

wook_sf | # 175 | 2012-07-17, 15:19 | Report

yes wood would be wonderful, but, imho, wood would needed to be assembled onto aluminum or something like that.
wood would also be much more fragile too
maybe wooden logo "N900" or something?
what about engraving on cover or printing? that would be nice too

Estel | # 176 | 2012-07-17, 16:13 | Report

I'm absolutely sure, that I've sent You PM with thanks and details (and photos and videos), few hours before posting here. Haven't You received it? In such case, I'm really sorry, as I never meant to have You informed about successful transfer via 3th person mention, here.

As for Wood, in bigger scale, it reacts similarly - of course, considering swapping mill's razor to appropriate one, adjusting RPM, etc.

Of course on smaller details, it acts differently, due to wood being made of strains. But, it's possible to test first prototypes on wood, and that's my plan

Changegames, Ken-Young - I've though about some fancy wooden cases It wouldn't be as practical as alu ones, but who knows? As Mentalist said, with demand, I don't mind trying it. N900 in case made of some exotic wood, would look kinda "luxury", yep?

wook_sf, as declared earlier in this thread, custom engraving (text, logo, or whatever buyer feel fancy) is a special "thank You" for people pre-ordering. In some special cases - like Ken-Young, who donated almost as much as replacement body pre-order, without actually pre ordering - custom engraving will be proposed too

/Estel

dr_frost_dk | # 177 | 2012-07-17, 17:19 | Report

after i tested the battery's i found an article about the randomess og finding the original good ultrafire....

but i found some others and will get them when there is some spare money, i do have a set that should total 4000+ from a HP laptop, i get a lot of working/non-working laptops now and then, i used the other 3x2 cells for my 1015PN wich now has a battery that has the normal 3x2 2200mAh cells + 3x2 2200mAh cells and it works nicely, have doubled life time on battery power.
Will be adding to my battery thread under misc....

Mentalist Traceur | # 178 | 2012-07-17, 17:22 | Report

Ah, yes, the last PM I have from you was on the 10th. Possibly a typo in my username, or you hit 'reply' on a message in your sentbox from you to me - in which case, the forum software would just use your own username as the recipient (I know I've accidentally done that a few times, expecting the intelligent GMail behavior instead of the more automatically use person in sender field behavior of most forums).

wook_sf | # 179 | 2012-07-17, 18:57 | Report

really really nice, and i am looking forward to see more upcoming.

azkay | # 180 | 2012-07-17, 22:30 | Report

Are you going to make normal "original" back covers, too?

I'll keep checking back, when it gets closer I would get a replacement body and an "original" and larger back cover, but I'm too poor right now.