Dunno if they are going under, but Mark at TSI has already stated that the rates Bell charge for a 1Gbps link will go up from ~$1,700 which it is now, to $22,000 under the new plans on offer. Yes, you read that right, an increase of 13x the cost.
However, individual line rates have gone down, so the actual end result may not be as alarming, still waiting on word from him about the result of this...
I did a flood trainer on a team building excercise with a company I used to work at. With a load of geeks who were not trained for it, swinging hammers at wooden wedges in the cold dark with water fast approaching your neck.
I was into it unti the hammers were flying near my hands. Sorry, not worth it for me at the time. Tat said, the experience was great:)
As part of the patenting process, you must provide accounts and proof showing how much of your resources were used in the development of this idea. Then this patent can be protected by loyalties up to the point that the costs are re-imbursed. After this point, the patent expires and anyone can produce it.
This would work for Johnny Orange who says "Oh look! I just came up with the idea of orange shaped phones!" This basically cost nothing other than a thought and the patent processing time. Essentially zero cost. In theory, it would be hard to convincingly show that millions were spent on coming up with this idea if they were not.
Then in your example, it just so happened that the solution to problem A needed the research,construction and staffing of a CERN sized collider to discover. Once discovered, it was trivial for anyone to reproduce. In this case, billions of dollars in royalties need to be paid before the patent expires.
This seems fair. It's no disadvantage if you are the one that does the research as you will be re-imbursed up to breakeven point and after that it's a level playing field. If you did not or cannot spend millions on research, then you can still produce it and partially contribute to the research in the process until the patent expires.
I'm sure it's fundamentally flawed, so tell me why:)
Hmm, this is a good idea for a game. I think it would be a perfect game for the plethora of touch-screen devices out there now. I will start on it now and call it Anger Bird.
The same layout I was idolising for my 3-seater idea, although with some euro screamer V6/8 (BMW S65 anyone?:) ).
I haven't done any hard research on it yet, but so far the most common transaxle seems to be an inverted Porsche jobbie. I always wondered if a formula (FF etc) transaxle would be an option too.
I hear you on the electric, I went to see someones almost-finished electric build recently and i'd say, for now at least, stick to ICE. Hey if you are building a middy anyway it shouldn't be toooo hard to convert it later.
Sounds like we ultimately want a similar car, with exception of me wanting 3 seats:). Interesting about the F1 being wide, I figured it as no wider than any road car so 'assumed' it's a non issue. Will have to check that out.
But alas, before all that, I must build a miata based Locost. Walk before I run & all that:)
I think the problem with printing a mold is that the finished product typically has convex curves. This means that the mold would have concave curves which would be very hard to do surface finishing on.
I think the best way is still to CNC the buck (a replica of the finished shape) from foam, finish that and make your mold from that.
Also, you don't need an autoclave to do CF work. You can use the fibre and room-temp resin. The problem is that you get too much resin for the amount of fibre. Vacuum bagging helps with this, but the ultimate in weight vs strength is to use the pre-impregnated cloth. This is the stuff that has to be heated to cure, but the ratio of resin to fibre is perfect. Layup is also easier as you do it dry before bagging. It also has to be stored at a stable temperature before use or it goes off.
Hmm, but the resolution on the Ultimaker/Makerbot is very low (As previously mentioned in this thread). How will you get a smooth, presentable finish?
I too am in the planning phases of a build. My first build will use standard premade fg panels, but I have pondered a second build (if I like building) and was considering a large 3d router to construct bucks to make cf moulds from. Again, the bucks would likely need a lot of preparation before making the moulds from them.
If your idea pans out then it may also be worth considering...
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Even the cake?
Yes yes, I only got round to playing it recently. I *am* the xkcd guy right now. Please accept my humble apologies.
How does software clotting work anyway?
Dunno if they are going under, but Mark at TSI has already stated that the rates Bell charge for a 1Gbps link will go up from ~$1,700 which it is now, to $22,000 under the new plans on offer. Yes, you read that right, an increase of 13x the cost.
However, individual line rates have gone down, so the actual end result may not be as alarming, still waiting on word from him about the result of this...
It's one time pads, all the way down!
If you like.
That just means you don't get the reference.
I did a flood trainer on a team building excercise with a company I used to work at. With a load of geeks who were not trained for it, swinging hammers at wooden wedges in the cold dark with water fast approaching your neck.
I was into it unti the hammers were flying near my hands. Sorry, not worth it for me at the time. Tat said, the experience was great :)
re-read the parent post :)
New patent system:
As part of the patenting process, you must provide accounts and proof showing how much of your resources were used in the development of this idea. Then this patent can be protected by loyalties up to the point that the costs are re-imbursed. After this point, the patent expires and anyone can produce it.
This would work for Johnny Orange who says "Oh look! I just came up with the idea of orange shaped phones!" This basically cost nothing other than a thought and the patent processing time. Essentially zero cost. In theory, it would be hard to convincingly show that millions were spent on coming up with this idea if they were not.
Then in your example, it just so happened that the solution to problem A needed the research,construction and staffing of a CERN sized collider to discover. Once discovered, it was trivial for anyone to reproduce. In this case, billions of dollars in royalties need to be paid before the patent expires.
This seems fair. It's no disadvantage if you are the one that does the research as you will be re-imbursed up to breakeven point and after that it's a level playing field. If you did not or cannot spend millions on research, then you can still produce it and partially contribute to the research in the process until the patent expires.
I'm sure it's fundamentally flawed, so tell me why :)
Basically had this looping in my headphones on & off for the last few months.
We Fail
Love Some Chords too. Love everything really.
Licking windows much?
That's going to be one VERY busy miner. How will he supply the world of coal all on his own??
He'll die in no time from exhaustion alone. That would be a 100% death rate then!
So, as per the above example, how would you set up the proxy for QuickTime player if it has no options?
Hmm, this is a good idea for a game. I think it would be a perfect game for the plethora of touch-screen devices out there now. I will start on it now and call it Anger Bird.
I will be rich beyond my wildest dreams!!!
Preferably Augustiner. Oh how I miss my Augie :(
I have to try that some time. Is it actually as good as the ad makes it sound?
Is it a pils? I hate pils, I like Helles.
Yep, I've done a lot of poking around on there but never signed up. Time I did I guess!
The same layout I was idolising for my 3-seater idea, although with some euro screamer V6/8 (BMW S65 anyone? :) ).
I haven't done any hard research on it yet, but so far the most common transaxle seems to be an inverted Porsche jobbie. I always wondered if a formula (FF etc) transaxle would be an option too.
I hear you on the electric, I went to see someones almost-finished electric build recently and i'd say, for now at least, stick to ICE. Hey if you are building a middy anyway it shouldn't be toooo hard to convert it later.
Sounds like we ultimately want a similar car, with exception of me wanting 3 seats :). Interesting about the F1 being wide, I figured it as no wider than any road car so 'assumed' it's a non issue. Will have to check that out.
But alas, before all that, I must build a miata based Locost. Walk before I run & all that :)
Good job! You going for an Elise type chassis or a more conventional tube-frame? What donor?
Cool, locost? something else?
Oh and mine is a Caterham R500 replica :) That's the first build, 2nd (if I go there) will be some mid engined 3 seater with some kind of body.
I think the problem with printing a mold is that the finished product typically has convex curves. This means that the mold would have concave curves which would be very hard to do surface finishing on.
I think the best way is still to CNC the buck (a replica of the finished shape) from foam, finish that and make your mold from that.
Also, you don't need an autoclave to do CF work. You can use the fibre and room-temp resin. The problem is that you get too much resin for the amount of fibre. Vacuum bagging helps with this, but the ultimate in weight vs strength is to use the pre-impregnated cloth. This is the stuff that has to be heated to cure, but the ratio of resin to fibre is perfect. Layup is also easier as you do it dry before bagging. It also has to be stored at a stable temperature before use or it goes off.
The S1 Elise front clamshell that I have is most definately FG, not ABS...
Are the newer ones ABS then?
Attempting to calculate answer to your question: why you want dried leaves in boiling water.
Hmm, but the resolution on the Ultimaker/Makerbot is very low (As previously mentioned in this thread). How will you get a smooth, presentable finish?
I too am in the planning phases of a build. My first build will use standard premade fg panels, but I have pondered a second build (if I like building) and was considering a large 3d router to construct bucks to make cf moulds from. Again, the bucks would likely need a lot of preparation before making the moulds from them.
If your idea pans out then it may also be worth considering...