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by John Paul
Mon Mar 14, 2005 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can nomeone explain this to me: current(AC vs DC)
Replies: 21
Views: 9322

Re: Can nomeone explain this to me: current(AC vs DC)

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by sofaspud: If you have a 12V wall wart that was supplied with the bulb, it shouldn't be too difficult to determine whether it outputs AC or DC. I think your replacement power sup...
by John Paul
Sun Mar 13, 2005 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can nomeone explain this to me: current(AC vs DC)
Replies: 21
Views: 9322

Re: Can nomeone explain this to me: current(AC vs DC)

[QUOTE=josmith]Where are you finding dc in the circuit? Most low voltage lighting uses a transformer but no dc rectifier.[/QUOTE]<p>That is when I test the light with an AC>DC transformer(not the one supplied)<p> [QUOTE=terri]Some questions to ask:[/QUOTE]<p>(0) I would assume around 60 Hertz.<p>(1)...
by John Paul
Sat Mar 12, 2005 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can nomeone explain this to me: current(AC vs DC)
Replies: 21
Views: 9322

Re: Can nomeone explain this to me: current(AC vs DC)

So you're saying that it actually it drawing about two amps AC?<p>Thanks,
John
by John Paul
Sat Mar 12, 2005 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can nomeone explain this to me: current(AC vs DC)
Replies: 21
Views: 9322

Can nomeone explain this to me: current(AC vs DC)

I've got some of these small Halogen "Under-the-cabnet" lights rated at 20 watts and 12 Volts each.<p>If I'm understanding correctly, 20 watts divided by 12 volts is about 1.7 amps. However on AC 12V I'm reading about 1 amp, and on DC 12V I'm reading almost 2 amps.<p>What am I missing?<p> ...
by John Paul
Mon Jul 19, 2004 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remote Control Lawnmower
Replies: 11
Views: 4856

Re: Remote Control Lawnmower

The problem with that is you'll end up mowing you're control cable.<p>John Paul.
by John Paul
Mon Jun 14, 2004 11:37 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Free Not-For-Resale Copy of Visual Basic .NET 2003 Stand
Replies: 26
Views: 21473

Re: Free Not-For-Resale Copy of Visual Basic .NET 2003 Stand

Thanks hp, but the only reason I got started in Vb.NET is because they offer it free, and I don't believe C# is exactly free. Also, the .NET framework comes standered on XP.<p>John Paul.<p>[ June 14, 2004: Message edited by: John Paul ]<p>[ June 14, 2004: Message edited by: John Paul ]</p>
by John Paul
Sun Jun 13, 2004 7:38 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Free Not-For-Resale Copy of Visual Basic .NET 2003 Stand
Replies: 26
Views: 21473

Re: Free Not-For-Resale Copy of Visual Basic .NET 2003 Stand

Yes, designing the forms and setting the properties is simple. You just draw them and then enter the properties you want, but learning all the code is what I have been trying to get the hang of in the past week.<p> :cool: <p>John Paul.
by John Paul
Sun Jun 13, 2004 2:55 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Free Not-For-Resale Copy of Visual Basic .NET 2003 Stand
Replies: 26
Views: 21473

Re: Free Not-For-Resale Copy of Visual Basic .NET 2003 Stand

Yep, About five weeks and it got here.<p>It also comes with the 130 page book "Getting started with Vb.NET 2003" And three CDs with the MSDN library.<p>I had never done any kind of programming before but I'm beginning to learn.<p>John Paul.
by John Paul
Tue May 25, 2004 7:47 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Free Not-For-Resale Copy of Visual Basic .NET 2003 Stand
Replies: 26
Views: 21473

Re: Free Not-For-Resale Copy of Visual Basic .NET 2003 Stand

They ship it to you. It says to allow four to six weeks for shipment. :) <p>John Paul.<p>[ May 25, 2004: Message edited by: John Paul ]</p>
by John Paul
Mon May 24, 2004 10:36 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Free Not-For-Resale Copy of Visual Basic .NET 2003 Stand
Replies: 26
Views: 21473

Re: Free Not-For-Resale Copy of Visual Basic .NET 2003 Stand

Yep I ordered mine about a week ago.<p>John Paul.
by John Paul
Sat May 22, 2004 8:58 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Free Not-For-Resale Copy of Visual Basic .NET 2003 Stand
Replies: 26
Views: 21473

Free Not-For-Resale Copy of Visual Basic .NET 2003 Stand

If you watch and rate five Vb movies Microsoft will give you a free copy of Vb.net 2003.<p>QUOTE:<p>"Free Not-For-Resale Copy of Visual Basic .NET 2003 Standard Edition*<p>Welcome to VB at the Movies. The 101 short films below will provide everybody from the beginner through the advanced develo...
by John Paul
Fri Apr 23, 2004 8:31 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Visual Basic
Replies: 13
Views: 8567

Re: Visual Basic

Thanks for all the replys, I just wanted to try some basic programing and wondered what the cheapest option would be. <p>Thanks, John Paul.
by John Paul
Tue Apr 13, 2004 2:37 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Visual Basic
Replies: 13
Views: 8567

Re: Visual Basic

What version of Visual basic does everybody use?