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- Mon Jan 10, 2005 1:06 pm
- Forum: Computer Programming
- Topic: programming machines???
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3092
programming machines???
I have no programing knowledge. What do I need to learn to program machinery that use PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS. Where do I start? Any particular books?
- Fri Nov 12, 2004 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: slow start
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1795
slow start
Is there such-a-thing as pulse width modulation for 480v 3-phase motors. This is where the motor starts slow and gradually picks up speed. Full speed is reached in about 5- 10 seconds. Also known as slow start. This is used on escalators. How does this work and does know of a good book that would ex...
- Mon Sep 06, 2004 7:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: tools to learn with
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1261
tools to learn with
I am a beginner, a hobbyist. I am interested in buying an oscilloscope. One that will work on todays electronics, and still be capable of handling the future. I would like to be able to handle todays automotive electronics. What specs and parameters are most important when judging different Scopes c...
- Fri Sep 03, 2004 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: cellphones indoors
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1414
cellphones indoors
I have ATT cellphones. These phones do not work in my house, but they work great right outside the house. Is there some device (maybe antenna?) that would bring a good signal into the house? On all floors (3).
- Wed Aug 25, 2004 5:21 pm
- Forum: Computer Programming
- Topic: learning programing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3632
learning programing
what is a good starting place to learn programing for the beginner?
- Sun Aug 15, 2004 8:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OP-AMPS???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2501
OP-AMPS???
what is an "OP-AMP" and how does it work? I have read a few descriptions on PLAY-HOOKEY.com but i did not understand. can someone put this topic in very easy to understand laymens terms?
- Sun Mar 07, 2004 10:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: learning
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1609
learning
what is a STAMP? Is it another name for a chip? How do I learn about chips, what are some good books?
- Thu Oct 30, 2003 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: schools
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4440
schools
I live in northeast philadelphia and I am interested in going to an electronics school. I cannot find any in the phila. area that offer night school. Can anyone help?