MouldyCat
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- Comment on Part 3: They said a phone can’t run without a battery. Unfortunately, Pettyl didn’t get the memo. 1 week ago:
AFAIK it depends on the device. I believe it’s simpler to have a battery management system which keeps the battery charged when power is attached, and then a second separate system which powers the phone from the battery. That does lead to more wear on the battery though, so the better solution is to have a power management system which monitors the battery and keeps it within a set charge range, and additionally can supply the voltage needed to run the phone. Only when power is not connected does the battery power the phone.
From a quick google though, it seems that’s only part of the picture. High-end modern phones will often require a battery present, as they use it to smooth out the power coming from the adapter, even though most of the power for the phone when the charger is attached comes from a direct power path.
- Comment on Unknown minimushroom This has been in my wallpaper & random image collect 4 weeks ago:
yeah, these slime moulds really push the envelope. hope youtube links aren’t against the rules here, the slime mould in this one do some really crazy stuff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlANF-v9lb0
they will sometimes clump together and move around very much like a slug
- Comment on Unknown minimushroom This has been in my wallpaper & random image collect 4 weeks ago:
Huh ok, fascinating. Sounds like a YouTube rabbit hole for me to get my head stuck in!
- Comment on Unknown minimushroom This has been in my wallpaper & random image collect 4 weeks ago:
Slime moulds are not in the fungi branch of life? Does that mean they’re more closely related to … um don’t know the right words … vegetables?