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by CTMan
Thu Jan 13, 2005 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Amazing soldering tool
Replies: 28
Views: 17408

Re: Amazing soldering tool

There is an entire website for "Cold Heat". If I remember correctly it does not appear to be good for ESD devices. Looks good for a backup or some basic work on wiring and things.
by CTMan
Thu Jan 13, 2005 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Basic stamp or Pic
Replies: 5
Views: 3094

Re: Basic stamp or Pic

Gentlemen:<p> Thanks. I followed up on your suggestions and went down to the bookstore tonight. Reviewed the Stamp book. Looks a little simpler and easier to get started. Who do you think makes the best kit, SW and which Basic Stamp should I get?
by CTMan
Wed Jan 12, 2005 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Basic stamp or Pic
Replies: 5
Views: 3094

Basic stamp or Pic

Basic stamp or Pic? Which is easier to learn to program ?(I have extensive electronics background but no programming) Which is more universal? I have a book on the Pic and it seems they go on for a long time before any real action starts.
by CTMan
Sun Jan 02, 2005 6:08 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Basics of Basics Programming
Replies: 3
Views: 3443

Basics of Basics Programming

I am interested in writing or obtaining a simple program for the pic microcontroller to light some led's in a sequence and flash at a certain rate. I have an extensive "hands on" electronics background but no programming knowledge. I have the "programming and customizing? Pic book. Wi...