u/CueAnon420

Recently got a new '26 CRV EX AWD. A BIG improvement over the '18 RAV4 that got totaled by a deer. But the wipers... they're a little 'jumpy'. And I am not a fan of the sprayers on the blades... I wonder if they did this because the reservoir is a TINY 1.5 liter container? The Canadians get the nice big 4.5L jug. I don't think it's going to be as useful in the frozen winters. And the tubes dangling along the arm seem like they won't last 200K miles...

I much prefer the old fashioned hood mounted sprayer with a nice 1 gallon plus container that you could dump a full bottle of washer fluid into.

EDIT - I'm going to scour some junkyards and see if I can locate the larger washer fluid reservoir...

It seems like the OEM 'Splash Guards' get smaller with each generation - the ones for the current generation are so small that they really ought to be just molded into the existing plastic trim. $100 for these tiny little things that barely 'guard' against any 'splash' is a complete money grab by Honda lol.

But they do complete the look, and I'll take any protection against stone chips that I can. If I had realized how small they were before I bought them I'd probably consider some kind of aftermarket options.

I am designing a vacuum port adapter for my Carvera CNC machine so I can hook up a vacuum cleaner for dust extraction. I've got the main part designed, but having trouble adding a tapered cylinder like geometry to the design... I have tried adding an offset plane with 2 circles and then used the loft command, but that creates a solid part and a subsequent shell command leaves the bottom of the added part, blocking the inside of the tube. Additionally, the taper leaves angles and I'd prefer a smoother transition.

My second thought is to create the outer shape using a line path with a revolve, but I cannot figure out how to do that.

Any ideas how to add this geometry?

https://preview.redd.it/su79abzd8c0h1.png?width=2560&format=png&auto=webp&s=7dbfef4a91abffee4b7f3fb17fdcca90edbd07c2

We use AlphaCAM for most of our large shop CNC mills - one feature that can be useful is the ability to set lead-in and lead-out positions and geometry. Sometimes you might want to approach your work on a radius or angle, and other times you might want to approach the cutting path in a straight line outside the material.

I have been playing around with Makera CAM and successfully created several projects, but it seems like you have no control over where or how the bit begins the cut. I see there is an Enable Start Position option, but the user guide doesn't really define this very well and it doesn't seem to do what I'd think it does.

Is it possible to adjust how the bit leads into and out of the material?

Thanks.

Always wanted a 3D Touch Probe for my Air for projects that did not have easily located reference or inside center points. I've been watching and waiting for Makera to release their version, but who knows when that will be. I considered getting an eBay version as the wiring is very basic, but I really preferred a probe with a 1/8" shank so I wouldn't have to keep swapping collets. So today I pulled the trigger on the Serge Industries probe - seems like a well thought out and constructed solution with it's dual diameter 1/8" + 6mm shank so no mucking about. Bonus points for the creator being very involved in the Carvera Community Firmware code, so I know it's a fellow enthusiast and not someone just trying to make a quick buck. Considering all the work is done for me and the probe comes pre-measured and calibrated, I think the price is very reasonable.

I'll be back in a week or two with some updates ;-)

https://preview.redd.it/d3oklf6z55zg1.png?width=919&format=png&auto=webp&s=7d532b8e4a746eb0ea09736df7591ca30e86b3f7

https://preview.redd.it/fcexgj2wmryg1.png?width=307&format=png&auto=webp&s=367c3f03f293ba1db80b38c990e9fc2f02bdbbc2

Just updated my Carvera Air to the newest v2.1.0c firmware (also updated the Controller app). I am seeing the following messages in the MDI after booting or reconnecting to my Air - does this mean anything?

I recently purchased a virtually brand new '26 CRV EX AWD non-hybrid with 32 miles on the odometer. Apparently, the prior sale went sideways and because the car was titled it could no longer be sold as 'new', hence the CPO. The CPO program upgrades the factory warranty from 3/36K bumper-to-bumper and 6/60K powertrain to 5/100K bumper-to-bumper and 10/100K powertrain. Because the car has such low mileage it qualifies for a HondaCare extended warranty.

I declined any additional coverage at purchase because I figured the CPO warranty would be good enough - my previous Hondas ('09 CRV, '15 Pilot) have got me to 235K without any major repairs needed and I barely used the extended warranty on those vehicles. I know that any extended warranty is basically 'feel good' insurance - but I do like to 'feel good' lol.

However, I also believe that modern cars aren't quite as reliable as they used to be for any number of reasons... And of course the 1.5t engine is beginning to grow a bit of a bad reputation of blowing head gaskets. Not to mention the cvt, which I don't think is that horrible for Honda, but my dad experienced the pain with his Nissan 3 times lol.

So - I qualify for an 8 year 120K HondaCare plan from Saccucci Honda quoted at $1200. Realistically, this only adds 3 additional years of bumper-to-bumper and another 20K (100->120) powertrain. My intent has always been to buy cars new and drive them for every mile that I can get out of them. I guess that I can evaluate things as I approach 100K and possibly trade, but obviously I get more out of the investment the longer I own the vehicle and 'old style' Hondas should realistically get to 200K easy. But when I death scroll on reddit and read about steering racks dying and remember the AC compressor imploding on my '09 CRV, I wonder if the added bumper-to-bumper coverage is worth it, or if I can squeak another 20K out of the engine before worrying about the head gaskets...

SO - would you spend $1200 for 3 extra years to get to 8 years bumper-to-bumper? And pick up another 20K of powertrain coverage?

Normally, I would never consider this. But times have changed. Tough call for me - $1200 is not an insignificant sum, but I can afford it if pushed. I did save more than that because it wasn't 'new'...