*$#*^#@ poorly-made items...

[azurelunatic]

Last night before Figment came over, a certain item of mine, teal-colored, an item that is very dear to me, and one that my Kittenhate readers will be familiar with (if the reader is not familiar with http://www.kittenhate.com, perhaps the reader should consider that it is not safe for work before investigating, and if the reader is not comfortable learning about anything I might log on Kittenhate, perhaps the reader should not read my personal Kittenhate account), ceased to function as designed.

Since I've had two previous items of this design fail in this exact manner, I must conclude that the rheostat has a design flaw. A great pity, as the rest of the item is approaching perfect for the intended purpose...

Comments

[popefelix.livejournal.com]

Rig a new rheostat?

[azurelunatic]

Alas, my electronics-leetness is much a thing of vast limitations and mainly known for its existence in the past.

[melcocha.livejournal.com]

I've followed your Kittenhate account on and off, and lately ... lately, certain entries have made me curious as any ten dead kittens. But I don't know if they're appropriate to ask. Too personal; too weird and intrusive. Or at the very least, not polite. Are you comfortable with questions, or do you prefer to leave things at what was posted?

[azurelunatic]

I'm reasonably comfortable with questions; e-mail me if you don't think it's appropriate for LJ.

[norabombay.livejournal.com]

All I can say is that I have had this happen to me twice with my favorite item from www.goodvibes.com.

The powercord seperated from the device, turning it into a still fun but not quite as functional device.

I'm debating buying a third one.

[azurelunatic]

Sad, sad.

Fortunately this toy of mine is only about $20, so I can afford to replace it, now that I've found a local shop that stocks them.