High voltage capacitors are available - how about bead condenser, model AB 619. It has a breakdown voltage of 33,000 volts. Available from Electronics Service, Unit No. 16.
Back in the days of the C64 'me and the gang' looked at the cost of duplicating a commercial ROM cartridge copier plug-in board (for our own use - not to re-sell). I could do the the electronics, someone had the PCB making kit etc.. but when we added up all the raw costs, we were disappointed to find out it was cheaper to buy the item off the shelf!
Funny thing is, I ignored Twitter for a long time and then decided to give it a go. Sure a lot of the stuff is banal, but I found that if I used a selective, real-time filtering service such as Twitterfall, I can keep an eye out for things that are relevant to my interests - for example, I setup a few tech search terms: Centos, Linux, Asterisk, Draytek etc., and among other things, caught sight of someone mentioning a very useful script he had jusst finished for monitoring the state of SIP VoIP trunks, and also found someone was having a similar Linux problem to me and we bounced a few ideas around. I have also discussed a couple of issues with a BBC tech reporter and a freelance broadcaster, and helped out someone with a technical problem I experienced and fixed some time ago.
'In yer face' Twitter is pointless and a time waster, but it's won me over as a useful tool to have relevant issues come to me rather than having to go hunt for them.
I was 17 and working as an Electronic Engineering apprentice in 1982 when we bought our first batch of IBM PCs for the R&D lab where I worked. As the Junior, I had to setup the PCs, learn how to use them and train the engineers. The company then had around 1300 employees and as the use of PC spread, I was asked more and more to set them up, troubleshoot, write apps etc.
Over time, I ended up doing about 20% Electronic Engineering and 80% IT Support around the company, even though I was still officially in the R&D lab. I suggested to my boss that I really should move to the IT Department which, at the time, was still based around the large IBM Systems that ran at the core of the business.
My boss made enquiries and the IT Manager said "No" - because I didn't have a degree!
I finished my Electronic Engineering Apprenticeship, stuck with the job for 2 years and then left to be the Technical Support Manager for our corporate PC supplier at the ripe old age of 21.
How is the OP a troll? I pretty much agree with the post from my perspectives as: a parent, a School Governor, a trainer and an Instructional Designer.
"You are experiencing a heart attack. I have checked your bank balance and credit card limits and you have insufficient funds for full, practical treatment. Do you want me to SMS a) Your wife, or b) Your mother. Watching the following funeral services commercial presentations may entitle you to a 10% discount. Here's some soothing music while you decide and I update your Myspace status and send a Tweet."
Only if the amount is over 100GBP but no more than 30,000GBP, or you use a VISA debit card as there is a voluntary scheme for them and I have used it sucessfully to claim back 75GBP for mis-sold items (so, actually, a VISA debit card is better for low value transactions!)
There's also an issue with purchases for multiple items - they all have to be worth > 100GBP so, for example, if you buy two budget airline tickets for 99GBP outbound and 99GBP return, they're not covered!
Here you go: http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/lifestyle/money/52717/Its-plastic-fantastic.html
Slashdot Mirror
High voltage capacitors are available - how about bead condenser, model AB 619. It has a breakdown voltage of 33,000 volts. Available from Electronics Service, Unit No. 16.
So, basically, you're saying that a trip to Radio Shack for these resistors is likely to be a waste of time?
What we need it to 'ground' the Earth to some other object - say Mars - and let that take the hit, or cover the Earth in tinfoil.
Can someone re-grammarize that submission so it makes sense on this planet? /Is today 'National fun-with-commas day'?
Has anyone explained why opting out is a bad idea yet?
Back in the days of the C64 'me and the gang' looked at the cost of duplicating a commercial ROM cartridge copier plug-in board (for our own use - not to re-sell). I could do the the electronics, someone had the PCB making kit etc.. but when we added up all the raw costs, we were disappointed to find out it was cheaper to buy the item off the shelf!
Oh yes: http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=425
Words fail me!
That heat is traditionally used for roasting nuts
Ooh - say can you pee....
Etc.
Careful. The use of Sharpies might raise eyebrows for some..
Funny thing is, I ignored Twitter for a long time and then decided to give it a go. Sure a lot of the stuff is banal, but I found that if I used a selective, real-time filtering service such as Twitterfall, I can keep an eye out for things that are relevant to my interests - for example, I setup a few tech search terms: Centos, Linux, Asterisk, Draytek etc., and among other things, caught sight of someone mentioning a very useful script he had jusst finished for monitoring the state of SIP VoIP trunks, and also found someone was having a similar Linux problem to me and we bounced a few ideas around. I have also discussed a couple of issues with a BBC tech reporter and a freelance broadcaster, and helped out someone with a technical problem I experienced and fixed some time ago.
'In yer face' Twitter is pointless and a time waster, but it's won me over as a useful tool to have relevant issues come to me rather than having to go hunt for them.
The "Experience Vs Degree" angle only works if the person choosing the employees is of a similar mindset - unfortunately, many are not.
Interesting perspective.
I was 17 and working as an Electronic Engineering apprentice in 1982 when we bought our first batch of IBM PCs for the R&D lab where I worked. As the Junior, I had to setup the PCs, learn how to use them and train the engineers. The company then had around 1300 employees and as the use of PC spread, I was asked more and more to set them up, troubleshoot, write apps etc.
Over time, I ended up doing about 20% Electronic Engineering and 80% IT Support around the company, even though I was still officially in the R&D lab. I suggested to my boss that I really should move to the IT Department which, at the time, was still based around the large IBM Systems that ran at the core of the business.
My boss made enquiries and the IT Manager said "No" - because I didn't have a degree!
I finished my Electronic Engineering Apprenticeship, stuck with the job for 2 years and then left to be the Technical Support Manager for our corporate PC supplier at the ripe old age of 21.
You'll be throwing chairs next, Mr Ballmer.
How is the OP a troll? I pretty much agree with the post from my perspectives as: a parent, a School Governor, a trainer and an Instructional Designer.
Mods on crack or of school age today?
I'm hoping to pension off two systems running THEOS this year - anyone else out there using THEOS?
"none....was..." puhleeze!
Imagine a bonobo cluster of those!
Likewise: /Meh - Chuck Norris could easily beat 42 sharks with frikkin lasers!
Forward deflector arrays
Tachyon beams
Crossing the streams.
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"You are experiencing a heart attack. I have checked your bank balance and credit card limits and you have insufficient funds for full, practical treatment. Do you want me to SMS a) Your wife, or b) Your mother. Watching the following funeral services commercial presentations may entitle you to a 10% discount. Here's some soothing music while you decide and I update your Myspace status and send a Tweet."
I'm sure it'll be on their twitter pages
Only if the amount is over 100GBP but no more than 30,000GBP, or you use a VISA debit card as there is a voluntary scheme for them and I have used it sucessfully to claim back 75GBP for mis-sold items (so, actually, a VISA debit card is better for low value transactions!) There's also an issue with purchases for multiple items - they all have to be worth > 100GBP so, for example, if you buy two budget airline tickets for 99GBP outbound and 99GBP return, they're not covered! Here you go: http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/lifestyle/money/52717/Its-plastic-fantastic.html
This is to prevent rouge programs.
Has someone been watching TRON? "Bring in logic probe!"