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Ask Slashdot: Any Dishwasher Hackers Out There?
New submitter writes: I just replaced my dishwasher with a basic, inexpensive Sears model. It works fine, but only has 3 different wash cycles. I'm betting that the code to manage more cycles (as in more-expensive models) is already in the microcontroller and just needs inputs to select it. Is there any information available on this? Beyond dishwashers, have you done any useful hacks to household appliances more generally? I'd probably support a Kickstarter project that adds nice wireless notifications to my oven, clothes washer, and dishwasher.
Thats what the ominous 'they' want you to think but corporate megacorps have been known to intentionally cripple hardware in the past. All I want to say to our would-be dishwasher hacker is try not to draw the attention of the dishwasher manufacturers, or before you know it they'll be finding a way to put DRM on dishwashers.
Ethanol is an effective solvent for a wide range of materials.
I've tried consuming various quantities of ethanol before washing dishes. In my experience it doesn't help at all.
I had the same problem, so I switched to isopropyl alcohol.
WORKS GRATE
Mod me down, my New Earth Global Warmingist friends!
So rub the dishes over your body before you put them in the dishwasher.
I don't need another cycle. I need an NSA approved backdoor.
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TSP is for wimps. Muriatic acid is where it's at. Cleans up everything in one jiffy. Plates, pets, your relatives that won't leave.
Faster! Faster! Faster would be better!
Yes, their name is Every Oscilloscope Maker Ever.
[...] or before you know it they'll be finding a way to put DRM on dishwashers.
The fiends!
Dish Rinse Management! How diabolical!
I had this discussion about the "ethics" of using TSP during a dishwasher discussion with my neighbors who attend synagogue and observe the Holy Days. I suggested the TSP thing (haven't tried it yet myself) but warned that this has to be balanced against ones conscience regarding the Environment.
I was told, "Thanks for the tip and not a problem. We are supposed to write our sins down on a piece of paper on the Day of Atonement, and I can just add this one to the list . . ."