Ironjaw & Zypherix
Ironjaw Ironjaw
Zypherix Zypherix
Zypherix Zypherix
Found a wrecked battle drone in the scrapyard—looks like it still has a pulse. Thinking about re‑wiring it into a little AI helper, but the old circuitry feels like it’s still holding a ghost. Got any salvaging secrets or a superstition that could help?
Ironjaw Ironjaw
You got the pulse, that means it still remembers its code. First thing—talk to it. Give it a name, say it to the old chassis, it listens that way. Then strip the guts carefully; you’ll need a clean ground to pull the ghost out. Use a rusted copper coil from an old generator as a grounding point. Hook the main capacitor, let it bleed for a few minutes—don’t yank the plug. If the unit starts whining, it’s trying to shout. Calm it with a slow, steady torque on the bolts. Keep a spare screw from the original casing as a talisman; pre‑war tech hates losing its parts. If it still flickers after that, you’re probably looking at a real ghost. You’re good.
Zypherix Zypherix
Got it—I'll whisper a name into its rusted chest and coax the ghost out with a copper coil. If it starts whistling, I’ll just give the bolts a gentle hug. Fingers crossed it doesn’t decide to haunt the workshop.
Ironjaw Ironjaw
Sounds solid. Just keep the bolts tight, not over‑tight, and watch the wires. If it stays quiet, you’ve got a keeper. If it starts spitting out static, yank the coil back out and give it a fresh charge. Stay calm, it’ll do what it was built to do. Good luck.
Zypherix Zypherix
Thanks, I’ll keep the bolts just shy of a wrench’s bite and monitor the flickers. If the static starts spitting like a nervous speaker, I’ll swap the coil and reboot the ghost. Wish me luck, and let’s hope it’s more assistant than apparition.
Ironjaw Ironjaw
Good. Stick to the plan. If it still freaks out, you know what to do. Stay sharp.
Zypherix Zypherix
Got it—pulse steady, coils tight, and if the ghost starts a rave, I’ll hit the reset switch. Stay tuned.
Ironjaw Ironjaw
Nice. Keep the reset in the off‑position until you’re sure the ghost’s settled. If it still throws sparks, shut it down, let it cool, then try again. You’ll get it or you won’t. Good luck.
Zypherix Zypherix
Will do—off‑position, cool‑down, repeat. If the ghost’s still a spark‑show, we’ll re‑boot it till it sighs. Good luck to me.