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by MicroRem
Tue Mar 02, 2010 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: is the gate open or closed
Replies: 18
Views: 9073

Re: is the gate open or closed

Lots of great stuff to think about here. I will try to answer most of the questions asked so far. I could bury twisted pair but would prefer not to. Its about 800 feet and I'm really trying to avoid actual work. I could easy power a transmitter with a gel cell and solar, and may go that route. The g...
by MicroRem
Fri Feb 26, 2010 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: is the gate open or closed
Replies: 18
Views: 9073

Re: is the gate open or closed

Gerty, no, the gate is not powered. Maybe will be at some point but no access to ac lines.

Tom
by MicroRem
Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: is the gate open or closed
Replies: 18
Views: 9073

is the gate open or closed

I believe I saw a thread similar to this earlier but failed in locating it. My driveway gate is about 800 feet from my house. Anyone think of a kit or simple rf circuit built or not, to tell me whether the gate is open or closed? The sensor will probably be a magnet or reed switch or something simil...
by MicroRem
Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:02 pm
Forum: Up For Grabs
Topic: power transformers
Replies: 3
Views: 4817

Re: power transformers

They came out of cabinet X-ray machines which were decommissioned. Hated to just send them off to a scrapper if someone could find a use for them.

Tom
by MicroRem
Wed Dec 30, 2009 8:16 am
Forum: Up For Grabs
Topic: power transformers
Replies: 3
Views: 4817

power transformers

I have some 10A power transformers removed from equipment that is being de commissioned. They are multi-tap input, from 100 to 250 volts, with a 230 volt 9 amp output. They weigh about 32.5 pounds. I'm not trying trying to make a bunch of money, just trying to avoid recycling if someone has a use fo...
by MicroRem
Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SatNav precision, accuracy or resolution...
Replies: 8
Views: 3701

Re: SatNav precision, accuracy or resolution...

Ceasar and Dyarker, thanks for the additional info. I appreciate the info and will file it away in my brain to recall it incorrectly in a few more years. The precision Nav stuff is really world changing technology. In my early days in the Coast Guard would have never even dreamed about this kind of ...
by MicroRem
Sun Nov 22, 2009 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SatNav precision, accuracy or resolution...
Replies: 8
Views: 3701

Re: SatNav precision, accuracy or resolution...

Hi Miguel, I can partially answer your question, maybe someone with more technical knowledge can fill in the blanks. This info is anecdotal and may not be 100 percent accurate but I believe its pretty close. When GPS was initially conceived, it was intended for military use only. Primarily US Navy, ...
by MicroRem
Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: electro magnet
Replies: 9
Views: 3836

Re: electro magnet

Wayne, save yourself some trouble cleaning the magnets and put a plastic "tear away" sheet over the magnet befor you use it, then you can just peel away the plastic and keep your magnets from getting fouled with iron filings and such. Little bits of metal are almost impossible to remove on...
by MicroRem
Tue Sep 29, 2009 6:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Emulate a Keyboard with a Notebook PC?
Replies: 5
Views: 3882

Re: Emulate a Keyboard with a Notebook PC?

Micros are something I haven't worked with yet. Maybe some time down the road, but i appreciate the reply. I am leaning towards one of those roll up keyboards i can just throw in my case.

Have a great day, everyone,

Tom
by MicroRem
Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Class D amp in N&V Q&A
Replies: 41
Views: 17920

Re: Class D amp in N&V Q&A

To quote one of my favorite philosophers...."This is the kind of spontaneous publicity I need! My name in print! That really makes somebody! Things are going to start happening to me now!"


Congrats on being published, Cesear, I'll wait for my new issue and check it out.

Tom
by MicroRem
Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Emulate a Keyboard with a Notebook PC?
Replies: 5
Views: 3882

Re: Emulate a Keyboard with a Notebook PC?

cpbiomed, did you come up with a solution? I have a similar problem with the x-ray systems I work on, although they are cabinet systems, not medical. I assume you are talking medical?

best regards,

Tom
by MicroRem
Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Throatenna
Replies: 11
Views: 7071

Re: Throatenna

Once again, Philba has proven himself to be a genius. If he needs any help with research, I am happy to lend a hand.

best to all,

Tom
by MicroRem
Thu Jun 11, 2009 6:18 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: USB to serial convertor with Windows Vista
Replies: 4
Views: 2923

Re: USB to serial convertor with Windows Vista

Thanks Everyone! I checked in device manager and sure enough, I can can adjust/verify the port settings as needed. Now, my question is.... how come i didn't think of that????

Again, thanks to all,

Tom
by MicroRem
Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:47 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: USB to serial convertor with Windows Vista
Replies: 4
Views: 2923

USB to serial convertor with Windows Vista

Hi all, I use a USB to serial converter for programming a Uc based system. The problem I have is that when I plug into the USB, Windows assigns a com port, seemingly randomly each time I plug it in, which then forces me to guess which com port I'm working on. This creates all kinds of issues as my p...
by MicroRem
Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: timed outlets anyone?
Replies: 6
Views: 3938

Re: timed outlets anyone?

i have electronic delay switches on my bathroom fans, they fit in a standard wall box, and have about 5 different buttons you can push for on times from 5 minutes to 1 hour, or a constant on. Would be easy enough to put in a box and do what you want. I think they cost about 25 bucks at home depot. Tom