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by VernGraner
Sat Aug 13, 2011 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Plaining on building an All Terian mobility chair need help
Replies: 1
Views: 2022

Re: Plaining on building an All Terian mobility chair need h

Hey folks, I am disabled and have to get around using a mobility chair some times. But I am not the kind of guy who stays inside or doing menial work. --- I get out in the yard, workshop, and do a lot of physical work as much as possible. -- These mobility chair out there are just, well lame. The w...
by VernGraner
Wed Jul 06, 2011 8:37 am
Forum: Robotics
Topic: I want or should I say I need a Moon rover wheelchair.
Replies: 6
Views: 18545

Re: I want or should I say I need a Moon rover wheelchair.

I admit I have never build a robotic before but I am in desperate need of a Moon-rover like mobility chair... A few things to keep in mind here: Power chairs / electric wheelchairs are usually considered "medical devices" As such, the manufacturers do not make schematics or any other repa...
by VernGraner
Tue Jul 05, 2011 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My pet turtle...
Replies: 17
Views: 9947

Re: My pet turtle...

Bureaucracy, my pet turtle hides very well and am afraid of fatally hurt her with the lawnmower. A flashing led attached to her back would allow me to find her but only at nights. A couple of coin cells could be made to last with one of those circuits that briefly pulse. Guys, I need your input to ...
by VernGraner
Fri May 06, 2011 8:04 am
Forum: Projects & Kits
Topic: Ideas needed: LED/LCD Digital Display Counter
Replies: 1
Views: 14870

Re: Ideas needed: LED/LCD Digital Display Counter

I am looking for a fairly large (6-8 or 10-12 inch high) LED, two digit, Some quick ideas: 1) Use the seven segment LED kit from Chaney Electronics shown here: http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/images/C6360B.jpg Purchasable here: Decimal Display Kit and don't install the 7-segment LE...
by VernGraner
Thu Mar 03, 2011 5:14 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: USB question
Replies: 20
Views: 10562

Re: USB question

Yes, you should be able to share the printer and scanner on a Windows XP PC with a second Windows XP PC via a USB network. instructions are here:

http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articl ... bmain.html

Hope this helps :)

Vern
by VernGraner
Fri Feb 18, 2011 3:05 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: HP and the trash can
Replies: 14
Views: 7999

Re: HP and the trash can

For what it's worth, the practice of putting a chip inside an ink or toner cartridge is detailed on WIKIPEDIA here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inkjet_printer#Underlying_business_model The gist is that the chip stops people from refilling the cartridges. Some people, annoyed with this practice, hav...
by VernGraner
Thu Dec 09, 2010 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: halloween coolness !
Replies: 3
Views: 1760

Re: halloween coolness !

why aren't these cool things ever in N&V.. lol (~~) I highly suggest you have a look at the Writers Guidelines and consider writing an article about the things that interest you. Its likely that others will be interested as well. IN fact, its also a very good way to get some extra cah for your ...
by VernGraner
Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Personal Project - Dr. Pepper Machine Rebuild!
Replies: 5
Views: 4591

OT: Personal Project - Dr. Pepper Machine Rebuild!

As a gift for my birthday, my wife bought me this very cool vintage " Vendo model 56 " Dr. Pepper machine: http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IKfYnfFUPF0/THKutTx_tdI/AAAAAAAAKSc/z7ernSg58YE/s640/IMG_0480.JPG Complete gallery of pics, (including interior shots!) is here: Vintage Dr. Pepper machine in my...
by VernGraner
Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nuts and Volts vol 1. No. 1
Replies: 10
Views: 7321

Re: Nuts and Volts vol 1. No. 1

I have all the issues! :D perks for working here! lol... I am getting ready to make a Wiki page for NV... Needed pictures of the first issues. Dagnabit! I was just up at the offices last month and Robin didn't offer *me* one of those! Hmm I wonder if I can wheedle one from her.. or maybe trade some...
by VernGraner
Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nuts and Volts vol 1. No. 1
Replies: 10
Views: 7321

Re: Nuts and Volts vol 1. No. 1

Michael Kaudze wrote:Look what i got! :D
Oh SWEET!!! Can you PDF that sucker?!? I would LURVE to have a copy! :D Where did you get it?

Vern
by VernGraner
Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sirkit
Replies: 6
Views: 2616

Re: Sirkit

Analyzers, what does this sirkit do? Its a cartoon from one of my favorite web sites for science and math humor called "XKCD". The site is located here: http://xkcd.com That particular cartoon is here: http://xkcd.com/730/ For additional fun, "hover" your mouse pointer over any ...
by VernGraner
Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:28 am
Forum: Robotics
Topic: hobby servo with worm gearbox ?????
Replies: 9
Views: 23921

Re: hobby servo with worm gearbox ?????

Hi. Does anybody know where I can find a worm gear assembly that is suitable for hobby servos or a hobby servo that does not backtrack (rotate) when the power is removed? If you can't find the gearbox you seek, you might want to have a look at an option form Firgelli: http://www.firgelli.com These ...
by VernGraner
Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:35 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: expensive ink!!
Replies: 12
Views: 7988

Re: expensive ink!!

I have an HP printer that is about 10 years old. I just bought a new black ink and a new color ink cartridge. The "combo pack" cost $73.00. (900 pages of black and 530 pages of color) Is this price for this amount way out of line? If so, does anyone know of a QUALITY printer with less exp...
by VernGraner
Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:27 am
Forum: Robotics
Topic: Machine Vision
Replies: 5
Views: 17828

Re: Machine Vision

Lenp wrote:What is needed is an inexpensive means to inspect the pockets to be sure the correct signatures are loaded.
Place to start might be here:

http://www.roborealm.com/

Hope that helps :)

Vern
by VernGraner
Tue Jun 08, 2010 4:51 pm
Forum: Projects & Kits
Topic: Project For School: GPS Robot Help
Replies: 1
Views: 12469

Re: Project For School: GPS Robot Help

AceTactic wrote:Really appreciate your help. Here's the code...
http://www.servomagazine.com/media-file ... ed_Car.zip
Seems the link to the code was damaged.. :sad: Can you retry posting it?

Vern