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by cheapNdisgusting
Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need a formula to prove a point
Replies: 8
Views: 3638

Re: I need a formula to prove a point

Hackles I do appreciate your point but this is a hypothetical situation. What I want is a way of mathematically showing the theory that it will work.
by cheapNdisgusting
Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need a formula to prove a point
Replies: 8
Views: 3638

I need a formula to prove a point

What I need to "prove" is; This is an example - Say there is a 10 amp fuse in a circuit. That fuse gets blown. I don't have another 10 amp fuse to replace it but I do have two 5a. fuses on hand. I parallel these two 5a. fuses and temporarily insert them into the circuit until I can get the...
by cheapNdisgusting
Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:25 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: SD card eraser or cleaner?
Replies: 4
Views: 3434

Re: SD card eraser or cleaner?

J-wax - Thanks. That worked good.
by cheapNdisgusting
Sat Sep 25, 2010 11:15 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: SD card eraser or cleaner?
Replies: 4
Views: 3434

SD card eraser or cleaner?

I have 4 different items that use SD cards. Is there a cleaner or eraser prog. (prefer free) that will clean them so I don't have to remember what is on them and what to use them in? Right now I can only clean photos with Picasa and only one of my devices takes pictures. I am tired of buying new SD ...
by cheapNdisgusting
Wed Aug 04, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Looking for an old GIF program
Replies: 2
Views: 2854

Re: Looking for an old GIF program

I'll give it a try. Thanks
by cheapNdisgusting
Wed Aug 04, 2010 1:53 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Looking for an old GIF program
Replies: 2
Views: 2854

Looking for an old GIF program

About four computers ago I found a small program download that made buttons that the mouse would chase around. It was fun because you could tell someone to "Click here" or whatever and when they tried - the button would move away. Also I think the same program did a "Mouse over"....
by cheapNdisgusting
Thu Jun 24, 2010 3:59 pm
Forum: Up For Grabs
Topic: HughesNet System....Long Gone
Replies: 8
Views: 7336

Re: HughesNet System

Thanks for the info on Hughes. I'm stuck with dial-up also.
by cheapNdisgusting
Thu Jun 24, 2010 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: weather protectant
Replies: 8
Views: 4414

Re: weather protectant

Thanks for all the answers and options. Got it fairly well covered. Some of it can be "plasti-diped" and I especially liked the idea on the Armour all (got some laying around.

Again, thanks for all the help.
by cheapNdisgusting
Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: weather protectant
Replies: 8
Views: 4414

weather protectant

Can anyone recommend a spray type moistureproofer to prevent corrosion in a high humidity environment like a boat control panel? Something that doesn't conduct and can be easily wiped off to change terminals. Copper terminal strips, tinned terminals, spade terminals, at 12 vdc.

Thanks in advance.
by cheapNdisgusting
Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recording Video surveillance
Replies: 7
Views: 3151

Re: Recording Video surveillance

Jollyrgr that sounds perfect. If it works good then I will probably upgrade to several cameras but just one for now. Monday I will try your suggestions. Thanks a lot and I will update this thread with my results.

Thanks go to Nuts and volts and T&L for this forum.
by cheapNdisgusting
Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recording Video surveillance
Replies: 7
Views: 3151

Re: Recording Video surveillance

Thanks lenp. I understand how this would work and it is probably the best solution as far as "build-it-yourself" goes. This would work especially well with the older vcrs. The motion detector triggers the microprocessor which triggers the reed relays to start recording, and after the motio...
by cheapNdisgusting
Sat Oct 17, 2009 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recording Video surveillance
Replies: 7
Views: 3151

Re: Recording Video surveillance

Thanks jwax, I'll take a look.
by cheapNdisgusting
Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recording Video surveillance
Replies: 7
Views: 3151

Recording Video surveillance

What I want to do - Record video from a digital camera hooked to my computer. I want it activated by dry contacts on a motion sensor for a short period of time (5 min.) or so, and then standby until the sensor is triggered again. The sensors I have have an adjustable time on/off. What I've got - P4,...
by cheapNdisgusting
Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 240V transformer on 277V line?
Replies: 17
Views: 8354

For the application you are talking about, reliability sounds important. A 277/24vac transformer is not a "pricey" item. I'm assuming you will use 24vac to operate a contactor. The transformer will cost 1/10 what the contactor will. Do it properly, lights are dependable, nobody gets hurt, ...
by cheapNdisgusting
Thu Oct 11, 2007 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Relay ladder logic program
Replies: 7
Views: 4087

Thanks lenp, I'll try it.