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by CeaSaR
Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Economical Electronics article on the front page
Replies: 11
Views: 4687

Dean, PolyPaks and Lafayette are 2 names from my formative youth. Didn't the PolyPaks turn into JimPaks? Might have been a different company. Ah, for the days when Electronics Stores actually sold electronics and were staffed by people who knew what they were talking about, not the end user kiddies ...
by CeaSaR
Wed Sep 10, 2008 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More VCR Problems
Replies: 26
Views: 8042

Al, go to the MCM Electronics website, scroll to the bottom and click on Site map, then scroll down to the catalog 52 section and click on section 07 (A/V service products). The ensuing PDF has a measuring guide (near the end) for belts AND pinch roller rubbers, etc. To use these, print them out at ...
by CeaSaR
Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Miniature Electronic DC Sequential Timer
Replies: 12
Views: 5130

Unfortunately I missed the date on the OP's post. I'd like to know what he
came up with to solve his dilemma.

CeaSaR
by CeaSaR
Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Economical Electronics article on the front page
Replies: 11
Views: 4687

Incorrect spelling and grammar can ruin an otherwise interesting and thoughtful post. Let us all proof read our posts. Try composing in WORD or some other "real" word processor software so that our own text is correct, in both grammar and spelling. My computer came with MS Works, so that i...
by CeaSaR
Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: beginner question
Replies: 13
Views: 5432

Gee. When I was a "beginner", I was fascinated when I could make a #47 lamp go on and off with an SPST slide switch when powered with a 6v lantern battery.
Gosh Dean, was that in the "dark ages"?

Sorry, I couldn't resist!!!! :grin:

CeaSaR
by CeaSaR
Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More VCR Problems
Replies: 26
Views: 8042

Try MCM, they have (or at least had) lots of belts for many uses.

CeaSaR
by CeaSaR
Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Miniature Electronic DC Sequential Timer
Replies: 12
Views: 5130

Analyzing the needs, you want 4 distinct timing events of differing lengths, not sequential events. 1. Initial startup turns on navlights, stay on till done. 2. Sound starts, runs for predetermined time. 3. Propeller starts and runs for predetermined time. 4. Landing lights come on for short predete...
by CeaSaR
Sun Sep 07, 2008 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ATV ignition system
Replies: 12
Views: 5302

From the links provided by dacflyer, you have CDI ignition on your ATV. A quick search shows up this on Wikipedia. At the bottom is a link to a schematic for a CDI ignition system. There are also many different replacement units for sale. Years ago I bought an electronic system for my Briggs and Str...
by CeaSaR
Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ATV ignition system
Replies: 12
Views: 5302

Have you guys clicked on the pictured when it is in IE (if that is your browser) or possibly hovered over the lower left corner to bring up the expand button? I double clicked on it when it came up and all was visible. Looks like #3 and #4 are the main items of interest. Could be either, though I wo...
by CeaSaR
Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Using Superglue to Repair (shrink) Rubber Drive Belts
Replies: 10
Views: 7872

Jwax, "A little dab will do ya"! would do more harm than good, as that was the tag line for BryllCream, a greasy hair product meant to keep hair in place! Imagine trying to condition a belt with that. Oops... Just a little fun with mindless knowledge. CeaSaR PS, thank you BRI for refreshin...
by CeaSaR
Sat Sep 06, 2008 4:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marking Threads As Solved
Replies: 10
Views: 4827

Dac, Next time you want to go to the top or bottom of a page, try using the "Home" or "End" keys. They will instantly take you to the top and bottom of the page, respectively. If it doesn't, make sure you have clicked on the main body of the page, then press either key. As for th...
by CeaSaR
Tue Sep 02, 2008 2:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Installing a New VCR Counter
Replies: 4
Views: 1947

Al, In order to read the takeup wheel, you would need an optical sensor to look through the window on top of the tape; access to the takeup side is not possible from the front of the cassette, even with the tape cover open. What's wrong with rewinding and fast forwarding and noting the time? (Other ...
by CeaSaR
Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: interesting find on side of the road this weekend.
Replies: 13
Views: 5734

I've seen these in use in the larger stores in my area. They have a removal tool that slides under the "head" of the fastening pin, and when you squeeze, it removes the pin while disabling the alarm. I've always wondered how they did that. Has to be a magnetic switch inside that the remova...
by CeaSaR
Fri Aug 22, 2008 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cell phone question...
Replies: 7
Views: 3055

Dacflyer,

You'll need to find someone who knows the code #'s to punch into the
phone in order to program it. Either keep searching for a phone guru or
take it to a phone shop that has your carrier and explain your situation.
They should be able to help you (for a fee, of course).

Good luck.

CeaSaR
by CeaSaR
Wed Aug 20, 2008 5:13 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: VB4 question
Replies: 13
Views: 7683

Ron, Yes! It definitely works in VB4. Just needed to add one more IF/THEN statement: IF test1 = 0 THEN test5 = 12 This allows the clock to chime when it is 12 midnight (0:00:00). Now to move the main loop out of the timer as it stalls the clock until it finishes. Of course, it could remain there if ...