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  1. I have a trackball where the rubber feet are partially falling of. I was thinking of removing them, cleaning the remaining glue and grime with "Goo Gone", and then re-glue the feet back. Is that a good approach? If yes, what type of glue should I use for the feet?

    #RightToRepair #DIY #FixingThings #Electronics #Trackball #ComputerHardware #Gadgets #Repairs #RepairHelp

  2. Certified Telescope Mechanics (Trust Us)

    Diego and I drove into regional Victoria to fix a telescope dome because apparently that’s our life now.

    We adjusted the focuser (it was vibing wrong), tried to mount a Celestron C14 on a pier (it said “no”), and realized we need an adapter the size of my ego.

    It was dusty. It was weirdly emotional. One of us almost cried (me).

    This is what happens when you give two guys tools, a telescope, and zero adult supervision. 🔧🔭🚙

    #Astronomy #Telescope #Observatory #DomeMaintenance #SpaceNerd #Celestron #Australia #RegionalVictoria #FixingThings #DIYFails #TravelVlog #ScienceVlog #SpaceStuff #BehindTheScenes #UnhingedVlog #ChaoticEnergy #Astrophysics #ScienceIsCool #OutbackAdventure #EngineeringFail #TechVlog #Stargazing #YouTubeVlog #INeedHelp #WhyAreWeLikeThis

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