HP is a bit late coming to the party, TI has had "hackable" calculators for years now.
In fact, I bought my first TI just so I could have an affordable Z80 platform to program on. But it's nice to see HP *finally* getting with the program (no pun intended).
Sorry for the double post, but I guess that I should have cited some awards:
1999 - awarded a Special Award in the Golden Duck Awards for Australian Contribution to Children's Science Fiction 1995 - Aurealis Award in the categories of fantasy and young adult literature for Sabriel 2002 - awarded the South Australian Festival Award for Children's Literature for Lirael 2002 - awarded the Ditmar in the category of Best Australian Novel for Lirael 2003 - Aurealis Award in the category of fantasy novel and YA novel for Abhorsen 2003 - Aurealis Award in the category of children's long fiction for Mister Monday 2004 - awarded Honour Book in the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards for Mister Monday 2005 - Aurealis Award in the category of best YA short story and Golden Aurealis for best short story for 'Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case' 2005 - Aurealis Award in the category of children's long fiction for Drowned Wednesday
I'll put it a vote for the Butterfly as well, although you had better get yourself a JTAG programming cable for when you overwrite your bootloader code (as my friend did).
It's easy enough to fix, but you will need a JTAG programmer eventually. You can build your own, but I found that this one worked best for me.
(And jeez, whoever designed that system that way is going to have a whole mess of flying poop coming their way). Not really, we had a RC system to run our little (900hp) switcher around. The only safety feature that it had was a tilt switch to detect if the operator had fallen down.
When it comes to PC-based code (VB, C++, whatever), I've got a few "Hello World" programs that I'm particularly proud of. Everything else always seems to be a work in progress.
But that's not what I'm paid to do, I write software for PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers). PLCs are used to control automation (as in the machines in a car plant).
It's pretty much based on the bit level (we can do multiplication and division, but it's mostly a graphical representation of Boolean logic).
We get inputs from the machine (pushbuttons, limit switches, pressure switches, temperature RTDs, etc) and based on what we want to be on, and just as importantly, what we want to be off, we turn on outputs to run motors, light pilot lights, whatever. Now that code I'm proud of.
Guys like me (50 years old) don't care to, or are able to, do 5 WPM in Morse code. And as far as that goes, learning Morse never made sense to me anyways, not since the advent of the PC. Hell, I've had an Icom 735 for over 25 years without a license. I like to lurk.:)
So how do you attract new blood to an activity that's waaay too geeky to begin with? Kids aren't going to bother learning Morse when they can use a program to do the same thing - why would they bother?
So faced with either keeping the hobby "pure" and watching it die out as the oldtimer's keys go silent, or conceding to reality and making membership more attactive to younger folks, which would you choose?
But you're right, it's definitely not the same as it was 20 - 30 years ago.
I had a business friend who had his toes sticking across the red "DO NOT CROSS" line. The customs agent asked him if he could read, and he replied "Yes Ma'am, and I can write too!".
Bullshit. You can find excellent examples of LUG's out there where the members trip all over themselves to help out.
Just look at LinuxQuestion's numbers:
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Personally, I think that you should go after those slackers and tell them to quit being so lazy.
Just because *your* LUG didn't flourish doesn't mean that there is a problem with other LUGs. Maybe you didn't police yours as well as you should have.
As for me, I've been answering linux related questions since '96 - '97. Some correctly, some not. In any case, I've never abused anyone asking for help.
And the main LUG that I hang out at these days has a zero tolerance policy towards flaming anyone. No one ever gets told to RTFM there.
Same here. I haven't used Windows for anything substantial for years. I use it here at work (where I'm currently goofing off reading/.), but other than that I mostly only use it for playing games in Windows. My latest box doesn't even have Windows on it.
My biggest need for Windows is for some of the electronics programs (things like Electronics Workbench, my OOPics, and the programming software for the Tiger family of microprocessors). That and TurboTax.
I occasionally take a peek at the Apple hardware over at CompUSA. They have some cool stuff, but a) I really don't need it, and b) I don't care to do business with Apple while Steve Jobs is in control (ok, so I'm another disgruntled Newton owner).
Considering the new WebPads and all being available and supported (unlike the Zaurus...), I think I'll go with that instead...
Huh?
While it's true that Sharp has neglected the Zaurus software-wise for ages now, it has been actively supported by a number of groups that have gone from tweaking the existing Sharp ROM to creating a full-blown replacement for the Sharp ROM.
So it is hardly unsupported, I would say that it is every bit as well supported as my PC is running SuSE.
And, no intended slight to the Debian folks, but how is software supported by the Zaurus user group inferior to Debian? Chances are that the Silica uses many of the exact same programs that have been ported over to pdaXrom.
I really just want to work data (digital modes) and not voice, but I haven't had much luck learning Morse code (not that I practiced all that much). And I had just started working on it once more after being shamed into trying (yet again) by my extra-rated buddy.
I've always took the position of why bother with the exams when I wouldn't get the class that I wanted without knowing Morse code?
And I own an Icom 735 and an Elecraft K2 (in the process of being built) so it's not like I'm not willing to invest time and money into the hobby. I just can't get/won't bother to learn Morse.
And if I really, really want to talk Morse, I'll use one of the programs out there that do the keying for me. I'm a RTTY/*TOR fan anyways, why would I be interested in learning Morse in the first place? Don't get me wrong, Morse is cool, just as long as my PC does the interpreting.:)
I really think that this is going to go a long ways towards building up the number of hams out there.
Now, what to so with my ARRL code practice tape and my Iambic keyer?
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...If they have any intelligent life and a SETI program in place, they may hear us and answer back.
That's if they don't send us straight to voicemail.
HP is a bit late coming to the party, TI has had "hackable" calculators for years now.
In fact, I bought my first TI just so I could have an affordable Z80 platform to program on. But it's nice to see HP *finally* getting with the program (no pun intended).
BTW, check out ticalc.org
Sorry for the double post, but I guess that I should have cited some awards:
1999 - awarded a Special Award in the Golden Duck Awards for Australian Contribution to Children's Science Fiction
1995 - Aurealis Award in the categories of fantasy and young adult literature for Sabriel
2002 - awarded the South Australian Festival Award for Children's Literature for Lirael
2002 - awarded the Ditmar in the category of Best Australian Novel for Lirael
2003 - Aurealis Award in the category of fantasy novel and YA novel for Abhorsen
2003 - Aurealis Award in the category of children's long fiction for Mister Monday
2004 - awarded Honour Book in the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards for Mister Monday
2005 - Aurealis Award in the category of best YA short story and Golden Aurealis for best short story for 'Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case'
2005 - Aurealis Award in the category of children's long fiction for Drowned Wednesday
Garth Nix has written several different series the are geared for the young adult. I highly recommend him.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garth_Nix
You know, this wouldn't have happened if there was a "No physicists left behind" bill.
If you are into ham radio, and have got the coin, I'd suggest an Elecraft K2 (or KX1).
http://www.elecraft.com/
I'll put it a vote for the Butterfly as well, although you had better get yourself a JTAG programming cable for when you overwrite your bootloader code (as my friend did).
It's easy enough to fix, but you will need a JTAG programmer eventually. You can build your own, but I found that this one worked best for me.
http://www.futurlec.com/ET-AVR_JTAG.shtml
Futurlec has several (cheap!) boards that program either through a USB port, or a USB-powered JTAG port.
www.futurlec.com
Ah, the curse of a literal mind. -Grin-
...probably wasn't worth the $1000 (okay, that was uncalled for :) ).
We had them here at our plant and we went back to Fanuc. Not that I'm a big fan of Fanuc either. And that's a body shop bot that you've got, right?
So how did you manage to keep the robot from pitching over? (Obviously the Kuka isn't placed directly in the sand).
Erm, while I'm at it, where did you find the 480V to run it?
Huh, who would of thought that the AARP would have more clout than the ACLU?
http://www.dlund.20m.com/images/1abbELS1200a.JPG
Try to be understanding.
It's for those of us that are so ugly that we have to tie a printed circuit board around our neck to get a date. (Batteries included no less).
When it comes to PC-based code (VB, C++, whatever), I've got a few "Hello World" programs that I'm particularly proud of. Everything else always seems to be a work in progress.
But that's not what I'm paid to do, I write software for PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers). PLCs are used to control automation (as in the machines in a car plant).
It's pretty much based on the bit level (we can do multiplication and division, but it's mostly a graphical representation of Boolean logic).
We get inputs from the machine (pushbuttons, limit switches, pressure switches, temperature RTDs, etc) and based on what we want to be on, and just as importantly, what we want to be off, we turn on outputs to run motors, light pilot lights, whatever. Now that code I'm proud of.
That's the problem.
:)
Guys like me (50 years old) don't care to, or are able to, do 5 WPM in Morse code. And as far as that goes, learning Morse never made sense to me anyways, not since the advent of the PC. Hell, I've had an Icom 735 for over 25 years without a license. I like to lurk.
So how do you attract new blood to an activity that's waaay too geeky to begin with? Kids aren't going to bother learning Morse when they can use a program to do the same thing - why would they bother?
So faced with either keeping the hobby "pure" and watching it die out as the oldtimer's keys go silent, or conceding to reality and making membership more attactive to younger folks, which would you choose?
But you're right, it's definitely not the same as it was 20 - 30 years ago.
I had a business friend who had his toes sticking across the red "DO NOT CROSS" line. The customs agent asked him if he could read, and he replied "Yes Ma'am, and I can write too!".
:)
He damn near missed the flight.
Bullshit. You can find excellent examples of LUG's out there where the members trip all over themselves to help out.
Just look at LinuxQuestion's numbers:
Threads: 533,043 | Posts: 2,659,550
Registered Members: 283,590 | Registered Today: 62
There have been 1,225 threads and 5,929 posts since your last visit.
Welcome to our newest member, EnigmaPsi
Personally, I think that you should go after those slackers and tell them to quit being so lazy.
Just because *your* LUG didn't flourish doesn't mean that there is a problem with other LUGs. Maybe you didn't police yours as well as you should have.
As for me, I've been answering linux related questions since '96 - '97. Some correctly, some not. In any case, I've never abused anyone asking for help.
And the main LUG that I hang out at these days has a zero tolerance policy towards flaming anyone. No one ever gets told to RTFM there.
So speak for yourself.
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Yes, however in this case the prize being a plate dinner and a beer.
Same here. I haven't used Windows for anything substantial for years. I use it here at work (where I'm currently goofing off reading /.), but other than that I mostly only use it for playing games in Windows. My latest box doesn't even have Windows on it.
My biggest need for Windows is for some of the electronics programs (things like Electronics Workbench, my OOPics, and the programming software for the Tiger family of microprocessors). That and TurboTax.
I occasionally take a peek at the Apple hardware over at CompUSA. They have some cool stuff, but
a) I really don't need it, and
b) I don't care to do business with Apple while Steve Jobs is in control (ok, so I'm another disgruntled Newton owner).
Considering the new WebPads and all being available and supported (unlike the Zaurus...), I think I'll go with that instead...
Huh?
While it's true that Sharp has neglected the Zaurus software-wise for ages now, it has been actively supported by a number of groups that have gone from tweaking the existing Sharp ROM to creating a full-blown replacement for the Sharp ROM.
So it is hardly unsupported, I would say that it is every bit as well supported as my PC is running SuSE.
And, no intended slight to the Debian folks, but how is software supported by the Zaurus user group inferior to Debian? Chances are that the Silica uses many of the exact same programs that have been ported over to pdaXrom.
Stop by http://www.zaurususergroup.org/ and see for yourself.
The real issue with the Zaurus is that it is being discontinued as of this month. So based on that, the Zaurus would not be a wise choice.
I'd agree, my 15 & 16 are still working perfectly well after 20+ years.
Oh happy day!
:)
I really just want to work data (digital modes) and not voice, but I haven't had much luck learning Morse code (not that I practiced all that much). And I had just started working on it once more after being shamed into trying (yet again) by my extra-rated buddy.
I've always took the position of why bother with the exams when I wouldn't get the class that I wanted without knowing Morse code?
And I own an Icom 735 and an Elecraft K2 (in the process of being built) so it's not like I'm not willing to invest time and money into the hobby. I just can't get/won't bother to learn Morse.
And if I really, really want to talk Morse, I'll use one of the programs out there that do the keying for me. I'm a RTTY/*TOR fan anyways, why would I be interested in learning Morse in the first place? Don't get me wrong, Morse is cool, just as long as my PC does the interpreting.
I really think that this is going to go a long ways towards building up the number of hams out there.
Now, what to so with my ARRL code practice tape and my Iambic keyer?