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Bookmarks for August 7th

07-Aug-10

These are my links for August 7th: 500 Internal Server Error – 500 Internal Server Error LaserPCBs – LaserPCBs are a new method of producing prototype and low-volume printed circuit boards in-house more easily and quickly than conventional methods. 500 Internal Server Error – 500 Internal Server Error On the design of the Bulbdial Clock [...]

Bookmarks for July 4th

04-Jul-10

These are my links for July 4th: Calibration standards: Resistance | electronics | Pagetitle – Yet another one of the dirt cheap calibration standards that should be available in any hobby electronics workshop. How to Export Mailbox Data: Exchange 2007 Help – This topic explains how to use the the Export-Mailbox cmdlet in the Exchange Management [...]

Bookmarks for May 13th

14-May-10

These are my links for May 13th H-Bridge Theory & Practice — Chuck’s Robotics NotebookA number of web sites talk about H-bridges, they are a topic of great discussion in robotics clubs and they are the bane of many robotics hobbyists. I periodically chime in on discussions about them, and while not an expert by [...]

My First PCB Order

13-Jun-08

I just ordered a PCB from BatchPCB.com. I should have the finished product in about 2 weeks.  The downside to cheap PCB sources, is that it takes forever to get the part back.  $5 per sq inch (+10 setup + shipping) makes the wait worth while though.  Most small order PCB manufacturers cost 4-5x that. [...]

Billions of electronic-eating 'crazy rasberry ants' invade Texas – Times Online

19-May-08

Billions of electronic-eating ‘crazy rasberry ants’ invade Texas – Times Online Computers, burglar alarm systems, gas and electricity meters, iPods, telephone exchanges – all are considered food by the flea-sized ants, for reasons that have left scientists baffled. This is a little scary.  I wonder how long until we find an effective method of controlling [...]