I'd like to do some PCB etching. Does anyone recommend an inexpensive etching kit that comes with a heater, or should I just go and get a plastic cereal...
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Jon & Tammy
peterman921
Mar 1, 2007 11:30 pm
... I've made quite a few circuit boards and rarely ever used a heater and can't say I've ever noticed any difference. I did 4 yesterday out side with...
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Mack Mack
idrcon
Mar 2, 2007 5:05 am
I have small amount of pcb making stuff to give away or sell. If you are just trying to get into making boards, just to let you know, personally I don't...
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Richard Cook
richardofdra...
Mar 2, 2007 11:38 pm
... bottle of ferric chloride ... minutes to etch at ... This is the way I did it in high school and it does not need a heater. I have been told, however, that...
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Sebastien Bailard
penguin@...
Mar 6, 2007 7:39 am
... I think you're mostly right, from what I've been reading. I'll probably pick up an aquarium heater and agitator anyways, if I can find one cheap. ... I'd...
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Sebastien Bailard
penguin@...
Mar 8, 2007 7:41 pm
I would ask in http://groups.yahoo.com/group/casting/ They discuss vacuum and pressure tanks quite a bit, including safety, DIY, and purchasing issues. I think...
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Trevyn Watson
twatson4321
Mar 9, 2007 6:02 pm
Hi all, I'm trying to write data to a 4x16 HD44780 based character LCD. I've successfully done this before (using this very screen) with a 16F877. I'm...
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Norm Kummer
ngk2ngk
Mar 10, 2007 8:17 pm
Trevyn, I looked at the code and I don't see any issue. The only thing I can think of is that you have some marginal timing problems. Keep your algorithm but...
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ORE_bits@yahoogroups....
Mar 11, 2007 10:59 pm
Reminder from: ORE_bits Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ORE_bits/cal Monthly meeting Monday March 12, 2007 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (This event repeats...
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Ron Clough
khufuca
Mar 13, 2007 3:52 am
Great circle navigation formulas: http://williams.best.vwh.net/avform.htm#Dist...
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Mordechai Brodt
mordomanca
Mar 13, 2007 1:11 pm
Hi, I did a test with my Garmin Etrex this morning in our office parking lot. I discovered that I look silly walking around a square 3 times. I marked 4...
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mordomanca
Mar 13, 2007 11:28 pm
A follow up: I went back to the same locations at about 6PM, and the GPS reported that the saved locations were about 3-4 meters away from the actual ...
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ronhedge
Mar 14, 2007 5:40 pm
This is a great test! The devices are more precise than I thought. I might be tempted to buy a GPS module to play with. RonH ... reported ... actual ... ...
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michael taylor
plcurechax
Mar 14, 2007 7:06 pm
... With GPS OEM modules as low as $50 USD, they can be a reasonable add-on. I would just suggest that you want to ensure that you get a model that supports...
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Richard Cook
richardofdra...
Mar 14, 2007 9:54 pm
FYI I just picked up a Garmin eTrex Summit hicking companion at Candian Tire. Regular $250 on sale for $130. I checked first to make sure it had PC interface. ...
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Micro
micro223
Mar 14, 2007 10:40 pm
You can get connectors from this place: http://www.syz.com/gps/ Guy ... http://us.click.yahoo.com/kOt0.A/gOaOAA/yQLSAA/2OlolB/TM ... ...
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Ian Gough
igough57@...
Mar 14, 2007 10:46 pm
... Be sure to check out eBay.ca for the cable if you don't want to drill a hole in the side. Those expensive proprietary cables are usually a lot cheaper. You...
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Richard Cook
richardofdra...
Mar 15, 2007 12:07 am
Thanks for the eBay reference Ian. I had already checked them out and did not like the S&H (all over the place!) Guy! Thanks for the connector URL, I ordered...
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Jon Hylands
hylander_ii
Mar 15, 2007 1:10 am
... I've ordered connectors from this "group" before, and was very happy with what I got for my Garmin Geko 201... Later, Jon ... Jon Hylands Jon@......
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labrat_3k
Mar 15, 2007 8:02 pm
Darn.. I just pitched this very idea (GPS --> Juicebox) to my family last night. I picked up the Juiceboxes for $15.00 at Walmart, and am nearing the "layout"...
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Richard Cook
richardofdra...
Mar 15, 2007 11:46 pm
Andrew! I tried to reply to your e-mail (you had a nortel userid) and it bounced with user not found!?!?!...
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labrat_3k
Mar 16, 2007 3:45 am
Yeah.. trust yahoo to do that. I updated my profile to use my "yahoo" account back in November, as I knew that my time with Nortel was limited. (My choice.....
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idrcon
Mar 16, 2007 11:36 am
Does anybody know where I can get a sheet of plexiglas around ottawa?I need something like 45 by 90 cm....
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Ori
ori_barbut
Mar 16, 2007 12:43 pm
Try this list: http://www.google.ca/maps?q=category:+Plastics+Rods,+Tubes,+Sheets,+Etc+Supply+Centres&near=Ottawa,+ON You can hit "Next" and see more results,...
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Micro
micro223
Mar 16, 2007 5:12 pm
GE Polymershapes, 1250 Old Innes Road, unit 519 (tend to have the lowest prices) Canus Plastics, 300 Lisgar Street,(613) 232-2657 Plasics of Ottawa, 5330...
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labrat_3k
Mar 16, 2007 6:19 pm
Ok.. back to the issue at hand. Can those who have succesfully made PCB's at home comment on the reality of trying to make one that supports a 44 pin TSOP? ...
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stephane641
Mar 16, 2007 7:31 pm
This is a nice project that is fully open. (PCBs, schematics, etc..) You can also order one already built. http://wiki.emqbit.com/free-ecb-at91 makes for a...
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labrat_3k
Mar 16, 2007 8:48 pm
Think I'll stick with the $15.00 Juicebox (comes with a color display.. though a LOT less RAM, and we have to work to get ROM's connected to it). ... I think...
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Aaron Ramsey
aaron_ramsey
Mar 17, 2007 11:31 am
... It is possible. I just took a look at one of my designs with a 48 pin TSOP flash on it and the pads on mine are 9.5 mils away from each other. I found when...
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M. Kwong
mikekwong123
Mar 18, 2007 6:56 am
I have bought Plexiglas from Canus Plastics, at 300 Lisga just East of Bank Street. mike ... From: idrcon To: ORE_bits@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 16,...
