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All I need is the simplest way to extent the WiFi signal to about 100 ft radius. I'm looking at the plug in the wall socket thighamagigs.
 

markcfh

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All I need is the simplest way to extent the WiFi signal to about 100 ft radius. I'm looking at the plug in the wall socket thighamagigs.
You just gotta find a wifi extender that will work with your stuff. They are cheap and easy. Amazon should have a good selection.

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The Cromwell

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All I need is the simplest way to extent the WiFi signal to about 100 ft radius. I'm looking at the plug in the wall socket thighamagigs.
The one I have goes out about 250-300 ft.
Of course depending on construction materials used in your home.
Metal siding pretty much kills the signal.
My home is wood construction.
Last one was straw but some asshole wolf came by and....
 

JuicyLucy

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The one I have goes out about 250-300 ft.
Of course depending on construction materials used in your home.
Metal siding pretty much kills the signal.
My home is wood construction.
Last one was straw but some asshole wolf came by and....

Is that why you moved to Kentucky?
 

JuicyLucy

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I'm really enjoying the MTL action on this Cyclone AFC I got from Brewski - and it doesn't turn into an inferno like the V1 I sold him, lol
 

BrewBear

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That's real good range. I wasn't planning to install another router as a bridge since the Internet line is not available in the middle of the property and getting those people back is a PITA. I figured the little plug in the wall would possibly work....maybe?
 

BrewBear

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I'm really enjoying the MTL action on this Cyclone AFC I got from Brewski - and it doesn't turn into an inferno like the V1 I sold him, lol
I'm enjoying the Cyclone v1 I got from JL and it doesn't get too hot if I keep the coils above 1.5 ohms.
 

The Cromwell

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That's real good range. I wasn't planning to install another router as a bridge since the Internet line is not available in the middle of the property and getting those people back is a PITA. I figured the little plug in the wall would possibly work....maybe?
They are supposed to work well. Never tried them though.
 

markcfh

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My buddies dad got a range extender for his garage. His garage is probably 30-40ft away from his house. And then his router is on the other side of the house. It works fine for him watching YouTube and spotify

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markcfh

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Black and yellow black and yellow
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Damn. Only one MM bottle in stock!
 

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Hey guys what's the easiest way to clean the contacts on my orca? It's not firing every time I press the button. I've been using the hell out of it and I think it's got gunk built up on the copper strip.
 

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Hey guys what's the easiest way to clean the contacts on my orca? It's not firing every time I press the button. I've been using the hell out of it and I think it's got gunk built up on the copper strip.

Normally a razor blade works for scraping off any carbon that's built up, or you can use a fine piece of sandpaper, get it between the contact points, press the button lightly to pinch it and move back & forth until the contact point is clean.
PSA for all you other mech owners..... clean your contacts regularly...
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JuicyLucy

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Normally a razor blade works for scraping off any carbon that's built up, or you can use a fine piece of sandpaper, get it between the contact points, press the button lightly to pinch it and move back & forth until the contact point is clean.
PSA for all you other mech owners..... clean your contacts regularly...
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I've been extremely impressed by how little maintenance my two have needed BTW - just a weekly vodka wipe down and just now needing to de-oxidize Hanky Spanky

These little fuckers rock!
 

Train

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If it's not gunk, it could be wet - mine would seep a little liquid in there...
Either way, I'd clean with a paper towel edge, or even paper - with a drop of DeOxit gold on it - then the pinch and pull as described - when the paper comes out clean, it's good to go.


Hey guys what's the easiest way to clean the contacts on my orca? It's not firing every time I press the button. I've been using the hell out of it and I think it's got gunk built up on the copper strip.
 

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Don't tell my wife but her little metal nail worked wonders in there lol. It smells like strawberry and kiwi now hahahahahaha!! She'll give me the look when she notices. Where do I get deoxit at?
 

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I haven't had mine for all that long but hopefully running them through a 10 minute cycle in my ultrasonic cleaner will help keep the gunk away.
 

Jlankford3336

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I've used the heck out of mine since I got it. Matter of fact it's the only mod I've been using, so I can understand it being a little gunky lol.
 

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Don't tell my wife but her little metal nail worked wonders in there lol. It smells like strawberry and kiwi now hahahahahaha!! She'll give me the look when she notices. Where do I get deoxit at?
You can snag DeoxIT all over the place. Amazon, Guitar Center, direct from CAIG the manufacturer, etc.
 

minimalsaint

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Hrm.
The silver connectors landed today, First impression is that I'm not that impressed. Pics shortly....
 

Mike H.

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Hey guys what's the easiest way to clean the contacts on my orca? It's not firing every time I press the button. I've been using the hell out of it and I think it's got gunk built up on the copper strip.

For those type of contacts i would use a fine scotch brite pad....you can also use a pencil eraser...those worked great for cleaning copper brushes and commutators on RC electric car motors..The eraser would be the lesser abrasive of the two...this is of course for easy to reach areas...For a tight spot and not pulling the parts out a fine sandpaper like already suggested ..maybe even a thin fingernail file if the length/thickness isnt obstructive to the where it needs to go.
 
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Zaxxaz

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Still waiting for mine to ship:wait:..Any first thoughts of it as of yet?
Body seems to be well made. Bottles suck. There is a thread on the other forum,and someone stripped it down. Contact design is not the best and not the safest,but neither is the original. Will need some very easy insulating of the contacts so the battery fits a little tighter and prevent auto firing issues. Also, the door is kind of a pain in the backside to get off.

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Mike H.

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Body seems to be well made. Bottles suck. There is a thread on the other forum,and someone stripped it down. Contact design is not the best and not the safest,but neither is the original. Will need some very easy insulating of the contacts so the battery fits a little tighter and prevent auto firing issues. Also, the door is kind of a pain in the backside to get off.

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Well i figured a few negatives...Should make for a nice fixer upper in any case...The Icarus is next on my list to try after i get this one..Appreciate the insight on it.
 

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