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by jollyrgr
Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The current spam attack 15/12/2008
Replies: 11
Views: 5737

Have you considered blocking the entire IP range from the spammer at the router or firewall?
by jollyrgr
Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless Weather Forecast
Replies: 4
Views: 3314

Which one is being sold at Walmart? I did not see this at their web site and have not noticed this in their stores. Is this the Bushnell? http://www.bushnell.com/general/weather_fx_95-0007.cfm?section=General%20Use If it is not the Bushnell could it be one of these: http://map.myambient.com/ The inf...
by jollyrgr
Thu Dec 11, 2008 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gates Stereo Statesmen - Life On Mars
Replies: 1
Views: 1495

WOW! The first true radio station console I used was a Gates console! If I recall correctly the switch caps easily unscrewed and could be moved from one switch to another.
by jollyrgr
Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rotary tool Opinions
Replies: 17
Views: 6809

Things to have.... Safety Glasses are a MUST. I have a pair that I leave in the kit so I don't have to go looking for them. A set of screwdrivers to change discs in the cullet. Pliers. Cutting wheels are so useful. They will cut rusted screws, bolts, etc. with ease. You can, if you are careful, cut ...
by jollyrgr
Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rotary tool Opinions
Replies: 17
Views: 6809

Miguel,

Great pictures. This is what you call a true DIY. I'd probably not be satisfied driving this as I'm used to driving cars with safety features such as seat belts and crumple zones. Plus when it rains and snows I'm dry and warm. But it sure beats walking!
by jollyrgr
Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rotary tool Opinions
Replies: 17
Views: 6809

I have a "Dremel" type tool. Made by Dremel but with Sears CRAFTSMAN stickers on the outside. The Sears kit I have came with more parts and attachments at a lower cost than a similar kit marked Dremel. Sears also sells a rotary tool under the name Gyros PowerPro. I do not know if this is a...
by jollyrgr
Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1.5V to 5V
Replies: 23
Views: 14654

Check out my reply to a posting for a similar project. Mine is the 8th reply and has a schematic posted.

http://forum.servomagazine.com/viewtopi ... led+single


Replace the LED with your circuit. Possibly add a electrolytic cap on the output as well.
by jollyrgr
Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Amplified Telephones for the Hearing Impaired
Replies: 3
Views: 2245

There are a number of cordless phones on the market that have a headset jack on them. This accounts for both the interface to the phone and will produce a sidetone as needed. There are also corded phones "hands free" phones if you want to go corded. I think Radio Shack used to carry these ...
by jollyrgr
Sat Nov 29, 2008 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "for use with information technology equipment only&quo
Replies: 2
Views: 1798

I believe it is a way out for the manufacturer so they cannot be held liable if used on a piece of medical equipment or similar. For instance, certain devices are FDA approved in a certain configuration. GE, for example, will specify a certain model server for a piece of medical hardware. To avoid c...
by jollyrgr
Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Furnace ignitor
Replies: 7
Views: 3415

A spare on hand for the furnace is a good idea. The locals can charge anywhere from two to three times the fair rate. I had to replace one of these on my parents oven years ago. This was before most businesses were online so checking prices was difficult. Some places wanted $90 for this ignitor. One...
by jollyrgr
Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scoping the primary of a switching power supply. fuses blow
Replies: 6
Views: 3100

Has anyone ever used a UPS (unplugged and running on battery) to power a TV while using a scope? Or how about a 12V power inverter (or a modified UPS) running off a linear power supply to feed the TV?
by jollyrgr
Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mouse Wore Down
Replies: 25
Views: 9286

by jollyrgr
Sat Nov 08, 2008 3:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mouse Wore Down
Replies: 25
Views: 9286

Hi Jolly, Oh ok sure. Strange thing is this mouse had plastic feet that were part of the bottom molding. AHHH! Now I understand! I was looking at my Microsoft mice that have stick on mouse pads. I just check a Compaq mouse (OEM LogiTech) and see what you mean. Its feet are molded into the plastic.
by jollyrgr
Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mouse Wore Down
Replies: 25
Views: 9286

MrAl wrote:Hi again,
I just cant see spending 20 to 30 dollars for
a new mouse when this one still works.
I agree with not spending the $20 for a new mouse. I'm talking $1 for a "dollar store" mouse or possibly a thrift shop mouse. Use its feet and some cyanoacrylate. Just a suggestion.
by jollyrgr
Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ring My Chime
Replies: 6
Views: 3291

Depending on how things are wired the push button wires may come right to your basement at the transformer and hook up there. (This is how my parents, my brother's, and my house is wired.) If you see two pairs of low voltage wires coming down to the power transformer, one goes to the button, the oth...