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Another Nerdy Canuck
Canada
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2019
I am a diy nerd and have decided to share some of the projects that interest me. Currently this includes:
Tesla - the company and my Tesla Model Y (named what it is called: TheTesla)
Electric lawn equipment
WLED controlled Christmas Lights and other LED projects
Solar power system, LiFePO4 home backup battery
Custom build Wheelchair battery for my daughter
Cryptocurrency
Aquarium hobby
Home Improvement
This channel will contain a collection of all the nerdy things that fascinate me . I hope you find it interesting!
If you want to help support this channel, consider checking out my merch store, or supporting me on Patreon. Links below!
Thanks!
Tesla - the company and my Tesla Model Y (named what it is called: TheTesla)
Electric lawn equipment
WLED controlled Christmas Lights and other LED projects
Solar power system, LiFePO4 home backup battery
Custom build Wheelchair battery for my daughter
Cryptocurrency
Aquarium hobby
Home Improvement
This channel will contain a collection of all the nerdy things that fascinate me . I hope you find it interesting!
If you want to help support this channel, consider checking out my merch store, or supporting me on Patreon. Links below!
Thanks!
DIY Wheelchair Battery gives 3.5X more Range!
I build a custom battery for my daughter's wheelchair to give her the range she needs to travel to town and back. This video includes the problem with available batteries, design of the new battery, the build and installation as a well as a review after 2 years of use as I move it to a new wheelchair.
The LFP (LiFePO4) chemistry is way more energy dense, and more than triples the useful range of her chair.
Please share this video with anyone who might find this information helpful. Thanks!
The LFP (LiFePO4) chemistry is way more energy dense, and more than triples the useful range of her chair.
Please share this video with anyone who might find this information helpful. Thanks!
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Tesla FSD Robotaxi Test. The good, the bad, and the ugly!
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I took my Telsa Model Y with Full Self Driving Supervised version 12.3.3 for a test as a robotaxi airport shuttle. The drive was a total of 335 km (210 miles) and lasted for 4.5 hours! It started in the dark with snow, had rain, fog, daylight and clear weather. Check out the highlights from this trip! If you want to buy a Tesla and want some free rewards like 1 year of Premium Connectivity and ...
TESLA FSD beta version 12.3.1 has been released in Canada!
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The long awaited end-to-end neural net trained Tesla Full Self Driving beta version 12 has finally come to Canada. I live in rural Ontario and this is my first drive with it. There is one critical intervention required, but overall it is fantastic and a significant step change in capability compared to version 11! Please like this video and subscribe to my channel! If you want to buy a Tesla an...
Airalo eSIM install and review
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Airalo is a great eSIM provider that works very well all over the world. We have used it in the Caribbean and Europe with great success. This video shows how to install, top up and switch back to your normal carrier as well as provide a review of how it worked. I am amazed how many of you have used my referral link! Thank you! It would be helpful if you also used my wife's referral link to shar...
Replace the battery in your Key Fob - Honda Odyssey version
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How to replace your own key fob battery. This demo is for a 2016 Honda Odyssey, but is similar for almost any other key fob from any other manufacturer. Thanks for watching!
Replacing string on an EGO trimmer is SO EASY!
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Restringing an EGO grass trimmer with the POWERLOAD feature is so fast and easy! This is a quick video to show how to replace the string in just a few minutes! One of the main reasons I really like my EGO weed eater is how easy it is to reload the trimmer line. It only takes a minute and doesn't require a manual. Just feed the line through and go! Thanks for watching!
Ego Electric Snowblower Blizzard Challenge!
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This is a review of my Ego 21" battery electric Power snowblower after over 2 full winters of use. It also includes how I used it to tackle huge 5 foot drifts after a proper Canadian blizzard! Thanks for watching! If you want to help support this channel, check out the merch store, or support me on Patreon with the links below. Thanks! anothernerdycanuck.ca patreon.com/anothernerdycanuck
Permanent WLED Christmas Lights Upgrade Dig Uno to Dig Quad!
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In this video I upgrade my over worked Dig Uno controller to a Dig Quad to increase current capacity as well as provide a safer install with the built in fused distribution block. I also show a few bits of programming of my lights and setup of WLED pixel light control software for individually addressable LED pixel lights. Check out my new merch store: anothernerdycanuck.ca Thanks for watching!
Permanent Christmas/Holiday Lights Installation and setup - PART 2
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In this video I add some permanent lights around my garage door, and connect them to the second LED output of my Dig Uno controller. I test the current usage and decide to upgrade to a Dig Quad controller, create a control box for an annual setup of a Christmas Tree on my front porch and calculate the yearly cost to run my WLED light system! Links: Dig Uno info: quinled.info/pre-assembled-quinl...
Permanent Holiday / Christmas Lights Install using Permatrack
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This a DIY installation of permanent holiday lights controlled by a Dig-uno controller running WLED. The track used is Permatrack. Thanks for watching! Links: My previous video for my test setup: th-cam.com/video/O-nq35_D8mw/w-d-xo.html Track: www.permatrack.us Dig-Uno Controller: bit.ly/3f1eMTZ Lights: amzn.to/3q4oCek Control Box: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09DD5DP67/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin...
Tesla FSD Beta Review after first long drive on country and city roads in Canada
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Trip to the Tesla service centre for my Model Y to have a wheel bearing replaced. Used Full Self Driving beta version 10.11.1 for almost the whole round trip of 3 hrs. Noticed a few safety concerns that are highlighted at the start for those wanting to use FSD beta. Use my Tesla referral link to get free perks when you order your Tesla! ts.la/david98945 Please let me know your thoughts in the c...
Proud Canadian taking Full Self Driving beta for my first drive!
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After waiting for a month and keeping a 100 Safety Score, FSD Beta version 10.11.1 (2022.4.5.20) arrived! Took it out for a quick test and was amazed! A recent snow storm made the drive extra challenging, but it was so much fun! Watch our responses to the success and failures! Thanks for watching!
Still 100 Safety Score after 2000 km!
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Keeping a Tesla Safety Score beta of 100 has been much easier than I thought! After over 2000 km including a long road trip, I still have a safety score of 100. Link to Tesla Safety Score info: www.tesla.com/en_CA/support/safety-score Use my Tesla referral link to get free perks when you order your Tesla! ts.la/david98945
Buy Tesla Merchandise with Dogecoin and the Crypto.com DeFi Wallet
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Demonstration of how to use Doge coin to purchase Tesla merch. I use the Crypto.com DeFi Wallet as the payment method. No longer can use the Crypto.com app to make the purchase since they have added the 24 hr whitelist requirement. Tesla doge wallet address changes with each purchase so need to be able to send the cryptocurrency withing 30 min of purchase.
FSD Beta button has arrived in Canada!
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The Tesla Full Self Driving Beta option button to opt in to the beta testing program has been release in Canada by Software Update 2022.4.5.4. This video will walk you through the install, opting into the testing program, a first drive and the updated Safety Score option on the Tesla app! Thanks for watching!
Is it dangerous to be stranded in the cold in your Tesla?
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Is it dangerous to be stranded in the cold in your Tesla?
Eheim Professional II 2028 Leak Fix by replacing O-rings
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Eheim Professional II 2028 Leak Fix by replacing O-rings
How to load a custom LightShow for your Tesla
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How to load a custom LightShow for your Tesla
Use both data lines of your Dig Uno controller for maximum WLED pixel control!
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Use both data lines of your Dig Uno controller for maximum WLED pixel control!
ALMOST a disaster for our DIY Pool Cover build!
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ALMOST a disaster for our DIY Pool Cover build!
Dancing Tesla Model Y - Tesla Software V11 (2021.44.25.2)
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Dancing Tesla Model Y - Tesla Software V11 (2021.44.25.2)
Troubleshooting my SolarEdge 10kW inverter tripping off
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Troubleshooting my SolarEdge 10kW inverter tripping off
SpaceX launch of Starlink Satellites from May 15, 2021. Entire 1.6 hr webcast in just 7 minutes!
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SpaceX launch of Starlink Satellites from May 15, 2021. Entire 1.6 hr webcast in just 7 minutes!
Complete Starlink Launch (May 9) compressed to less than 2 minutes!
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Complete Starlink Launch (May 9) compressed to less than 2 minutes!
Amazing Autopilot drive on snow covered roads
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Amazing Autopilot drive on snow covered roads
Tesla Model Y 51 km Autopilot Drive Home Test
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Tesla Model Y 51 km Autopilot Drive Home Test
Does anyone know the list of materials? I have a 7 months old and I want to do this our pool.
Looks goood! Love the effects you created👌🏻
Thanks! I love how they look, and they just disappear during the day!
Why post a video you aren't 100% sure of what you talk about
It's a good question. I keep planning to take it down, but people keep watching it and finding it helpful.
Any chance you would build me one?
Sorry. I'm afraid there are too many liability issues to build one as a business. Hopefully you can find someone close to you who can? I would be happy to answer any questions they might have...
Can you tell me how you secured thr pool lift on your deck? My husband's paralyzed and we just got one.
I used the "deck mount" option with our chair, and then reinforced the deck joists below with blocking and a 2x12 sub-floor below the regular decking. Hope this helps!
I’m sorry, but your plan is so stupid in so many ways it’s unbelievable. Why would you put this on TH-cam? You had to know you would be ridiculed just about everyone he watches it.
Great job Dave. So nice for Jessica
Thanks! It has been so rewarding to complete such a helpful project!
Cool project and really impressive to see a mobility device with not only that much range but also that gets used in suburban North America so regularly. I would recommend adding that balance circuit or more preferably a BMS with integrated balancing as right now the 100% SoC screenshot shows the BMS has disconnected the charge FETs due to a cell voltage high level 2 alarm (>3.65V), this will result in excessive wear on that individual cell and eventual premature failure (really common for batteries without balancing). Would've expected that BMS could do balancing though? Additionally what sort of circuit breaker did you use? AC breakers will not break DC reliably and many of the DC circuit breakers are designed for lead acid batteries which don't have high fault currents like found in lithium systems. Would recommend checking or replacing it with a proper HRC fuse rated to break the short circuit current of your batteries. The same advise applies to your home battery system you showed a picture of, I couldn't immediately see a fuse or disconnect device. Also the reason why the mobility device industry is stuck with older battery technologies is mostly to do with dangerous goods transport laws. Any company that built a wheelchair with a 2.1 kWh battery pack would have to put a big sticker on it saying "LITHIUM BATTERY - 2100 Wh - FORBIDDEN IN PASSENGER AIRCRAFT". The internationally set limit governed by IATA for lithium batteries on any aircraft is a "measly" 300 Wh (some local governments also have limits on trains and buses). However if you use an older technology that's not as energy dense and prone to energetic failures like lead acid or NiMH there is no energy limit, so the old 600 Wh lead acid is allowed. The laws are slowly changing but not without lots of effort as the laws affect everything from mobility devices to eBikes, camera batteries, drones, scientific equipment and anything carried as cargo.
Thank you for your comment! The regulations are a very believable and understandable hurdle that will need to be crossed. Hopefully we move toward that soon! Unfortunately, no balancing ability on this BMS (software has it, but hardware doesn't support). I might switch to a JK BMS with active balancing. Would feel better with it integrated. I guess an update video is coming sooner than I thought... I do have a DC rated circuit breaker that is certified for automotive applications (and voltages up to 50VDC). I don't see a specific fault current rating on it. I will add a 125A HRC fuse with a 2000A interrupt capacity to back it up for serious short circuit faults. I will also add one to my home battery backup. That system isn't completed yet. I have some upcoming modifications (including adding some solar to it), and will definitely factor that in. Really appreciate your input. Thanks!
Can I ask how many amps the controller for your daughters chair is? I have thought about doing as you have but have concerns about the BMS cutting out on my chair which has a controller that is rated for 120 amps.
I'm not sure what her controller is rated at, but her battery is protected by a 70 amp breaker. I also used a 70 amp breaker but ordered a 80 amp BMS just to be certain. Maybe check the fuse/breaker protecting your battery?
Very cool and useful. It would be interesting to see if it was possible to modify the charge monitoring on the wheelchair main display. maybe some logic to convert from the LFP BMS charge monitor to a linear voltage output so the existing wc charge sensor could use it. It would be interesting to see some comparison of the battery types which you looked at in coming to your choice presented in more detail. thanks for the vid.
I could have made this a much longer video, but tried to keep it short and sweet. I might do a deeper dive later if there seems to be enough interest.
Wow! That really made a huge difference is how far it will go!
When I first did the calculations, I was sure I had made some sort of mistake! Was really glad when it worked out that way for real!
What a perfect review. Thanks!! 5:40 I thought that was a hand :)
Glad like it! Thanks for the comment!
What covering it with 1/4 inch plywood then the tarp. You could even staple the tarp to the frame too. At this point the tarp is just providing waterproofing rather than having to support the weight of pools of water. No water on the whole thing means less weight on it overall. Are you fully dissassembling this in the spring then rebuilding it in the fall?
I fully disassemble it each spring and rebuild it in the fall. It only takes about half a day to do. I considered using plywood, but would need about 16 sheets. That is an additional expense and adds time/complexity to the build that I don't really want to add. Although, as I think about it again, it is something I will consider again. Thanks for the comment!
U live in edmonton
No.. In Ontario
a little roof??
Toying with the idea of making it a raise/lower pergola. Seems like a lot....
Thank you! We had to laugh... Three Hours Later...
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed my attempt at some humor! 😊
Can you still use Doge to buy things?
Not any more. Perhaps it will come back someday...
Hard to believe this was 2 years ago!
I know, right?
Best FSD review so far!!! Keep it going 🎉
Thanks for the feedback!
FSD isn't FSD! I just drove 300 miles with 12.3.4. It's incredible supervised driver assist software, but it isn't Full Sell Driving. IMO, there has to be the ability to intervene.
Agreed. Not there yet.
5:50 The Bad section begins 8:22 The Ugly section begins A great video, with lots of examples. FSD remains a buggy Level 2 assistant, with lots of issues on the road. Full Autonomy is a long ways off.
That is one perspective. Time will tell!
@@AnotherNerdyCanuck I hope Level 5 autonomy comes soon. I would love to nap in the back of the car while it drives 100's of miles to my destination. But when you look at the current state of v12 FSD beta software, I fear that Level 5 is a *LONG* ways off.
@@DerekDavis213did you imagine chatgpt 3.0 comes to reality so quickly? Before that everyone knows how stupid Siri and Alexa is.... But the AI can suddenly speak natural language to you like a real person... Never underestimate technology evolution. It's never linear speed... But historic experience told us almost ALL people consider stuff linearly...
Where is the tutorial on installation other than the benefits?
Starting at 3:42
This is very cool but I wouldn't use it if I had it. Driving is fun!
That is a bit of a dilemma!
Love the pedestrian awareness and the merging/lane changes. Great video!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Brilliant. Enjoyed this immensely
Thanks for watching!
This is what I am looking for! Thank you!
Hope it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Absolutely. Waiting to see how FSD 12 handles Toronto downtown traffic in winter with snow piled up on the sides, streetcars, poor line markings, inevitably a cyclist or 2 and jaywalkers. If this is handled like becks taxi driver, FSD is solved!
That did a great job! Hopefully they will get the edge cases fixed soon!
I hope so too!
FSD has to be 99.99 percent capable, for Full Autonomy. That is a *LOT* of edge cases.
@@DerekDavis213I thought this version did quite well, lots of the things he mentioned are not bad at all, not perfect driving behavior or need some tweak. The giving up on bad condition is point on, but I’m sure Tesla knows how important continues function to true FSD
@@user-bk4xq8pp6p FSD has been in beta testing for almost *four* *years* , and still lots of problems. Lots of human help is still needed. Every day. The road ahead is a long one.
Excellent video. So informative!
Thanks for watching!
Highly underrated! This is one of the best fsd videos!
Thanks for watching!
Great video, Daddio ❤
Thanks!
different transition effect i haven't seen before. good to see the auto driving improving. does it use lidar or just optic cameras?
Just optical cameras.
just so you know, tesla's drivers got in the most accidents last year and its probably because of this
Curious statistic. Where is it from?
@@AnotherNerdyCanuck since youtube will delete any links, just google ' tesla most accidents' and it should come up first thing.
Thank you for this video! Using this info, I was able to get my new inverter reset, paired and power restored after 9 months of no solar power. Thanks so much.
Glad it helped
Just 2 days ago? We were stuck in fsd 11?
It has not been available in Canada until just a few days ago. Been available in the USA for longer. Just had to watch others use it, and but finally got a chance to try it myself!
축하 축하...도심 주행도 찍어 주세요.
I will when I can. Thanks for watching!
do you find that it hugs the right side a bit?
Definitely!
does this enable high fidelity park assist to ultra sonic sensor vehicles? Also the new park assist with FSD.?
Not on my vehicle (which has the USS).
New sub, thanks for the ride! 🚀😎
Thanks for the sub!
Got it this morning and gave it a run. Parts are certainly better however there are a few things to note. I had a habit of using FSD without navigation when my destination was unknown, so I tried that and got some erratic responses to turns and lane choice. I will keep trying things and go over the same route to see how the car responds. More importantly the car tried to stop on a yellow signal but was going to end up in the middle of the intersection stopped. I then accelerated through the intersection. I need to use the car to see it brings.
I'll be curious to see how fast they are able to release updates now that Elon has stated they are not to compute constrained. Hopefully it will keep getting better and quickly!
poor audio. Next time please improve. Very difficult to listen
Yes, I meant to apologize for that. Forgot to bring my microphone, so ended up using my DJI action 3 camera's mike, which is terrible. Should be better next time! Appreciate the feedback!
Fix yo audio son It’s perfect 😂
With this update, the car look like confused with this update
Wasn't the impression that I felt while driving it.
I just took a new model Y out for a test drive from the Halifax store about an hour ago. HOLY F'N CHRIST!!! FSD is mind-blowing.
It's hard to believe that my car can just drive me around with just me monitoring and very occasionally needing to step in. Won't be long till cars are just driving themselves, and doing better than us mortals!
😭 I still don’t have it and I’m a paid-in-full owner, no need for a trial or subscription. Stuck on 11.4.9
Do you have the "Advanced" software update selected to increase likelihood of getting early release?
@@AnotherNerdyCanuck I do, always have
Well, hopefully you will get it soon!!
@@AnotherNerdyCanuck still waiting… 12.3.3 is rolling out now. Hoping I get it soon
When FSD makes a mistake in Canada, do the drivers apologize to the car?
Of course!!
I have been waiting for V12 so long. Using fsd beta 95-98% of the time for the past 2-3 years and I cannot go without is anymore. I hope Elon will prioritize those of us who bought it over the new customers. As I recall, my driving was monitored for nearly a month and I had to maintain a good score before I got it and now Elon wants to give free trial to all new owners without asking them to pass the exam like we had to do???? IMO it is a bit risky.
I am hoping that their metrics are indicating that it is safe enough to make this wide release available. Hopefully, it is a good sign for the quality of the software!
It is very interesting that fsd can miss seemingly easy turns. I have seen this before on other videos as well. I don't quite understand why it is, but I have a suspision. I think it has something to do with navigation/visualisation and driving being like two separate modules. So sometimes driving module does not trust nav data and decides to follow what it sees more. And that sometimes fails, especially at higher speeds. That is my theory. But in this particular spot, there was a tree line suggesting there is a road on the left that would match the maps. So I guess this one will be quite easy to fix actualy with more training examples. You can also tell that it thinks there was no road there, because it did not even try to slow down or even use blinker, which it uses a lot sooner in this version. That is even worse as also the sign was correct, warning of the crossroads. Strange. I would definitely try to report this case.
Excellent analysis! Thanks for the comment!
Still not worth $12000 USD or $200US per month. I cancelled mine. Nags for a nudge way too frequently! I may as well drive myself if I have to constantly nudge the wheel. Also the fact that it pulled right out in front of that car as you turned into your street at the end of the video speaks volumes about safety. It's still just a novelty.
Definitely not ready to go on its own just yet! I find is really helpful on long road trips, but the value proposition was not there at its previous capabilities. However, the amount of improvement in this version is so impressive, it makes me believe that more people might be able to justify the expense, and even more so as it continues to improve. I purchased it when it was only $5000US. Compared with other manufactures driver assist packages, I would say that this latest version would bring what I paid as a better value proposition. Not sure when the capabilities will match the current price. Thanks for watching!
It may not have been "friendly" but it was hardly dangerous.
People keep mentioning the $12k price tag. I would never buy it outright because it isn't transferable even in a case of car theft or a total loss in an accident. However paying a monthly charge for those times I'm going on a long trip, that's something worth considering.
@fparent This is true. I even admit on the video that I would have probably done the same thing (although maybe hurried through it). The car had just finished backing out of the driveway and the FSD software would have seen its speed zero of very slow, making the turn quite acceptable. I also agree that the lack of transferability at the current price makes the subscription option much more appealing. However, subscription isn't available in Canada yet (although I hear they are working on it!). Thanks for the comments!
Awesome thanks for sharing, can't wait to try it!
Hope you enjoy it!
FSD did great in rural Canada, in broad daylight. In busy cities such as New York or Chicage or San Francisco, FSD struggles a lot. Many human interventions.
FSD has been steadily improving, but it still is a long way from me trusting it! However, this is a significant step-change in progress that is very encouraging!
I tried V12 in Chicago past weekend did really well! Handled construction, drove around stopped cars, handled speed bumps, parked on side of road to drop me off, drove aggressive like city street driver. Much different from V11.
@@thomasnandola794 But of course there were some human interventions required?
@@DerekDavis213 I didn’t have any interventions in my experience last week. I’m going to Chicago again today so will see how it goes again.
@@AnotherNerdyCanuck You have a realistic view of FSD. But many people in the Tesla fanclub are saying things like "Full autonomy in 1 year!" , which is just nonsense.
Everybody has it right now~ 30 day free trial~ I don't know what else you can do, past monthly~
Here is Canada, we tend to get it a bit later. I like that they have the ability to roll it out to different countries, with different regulatory hurdles to clear. Hopefully the monthly subscription will be available here soon! Thanks for watching!