Well the first computer I got to play on was a DEC-10, the first one I owned was the good old Sinclair ZX-81 ! Since they can't seem to take any more entries, I thought I would throw this in here for everyone. I think the world would be a better place if every kid got one of these to learn on in stead of these bloated appliances that do word processing, email and entertainment. The ZX-81 was a * personal computer * that let you really see what it was all about. to that end I am designing an easy to build clone, check out here for details.
It should not be hard at all to build your own supply, the best way to make sure that the high voltage goes down first is a relay that shorts it out as soon as the input power is lost. With some good size caps for your logic you should keep a second or more between high voltage down and logic down. Since you are using such little current this should pose no problems in design.
If you need some help with it, ask me and I will spend some time prototyping a supply up for you.
cya, Andrew...
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Maybe with instructions on how to get your card working with Linux? I would love to get my GXi card running as a framebuffer. (or frankly anything better than the windows 3.1 stuff it came with)
Sure check out my website its mostly about putting a PC in you car, but if you click on the Gate Array link there is an example of how to hook together your own portable player.
These things are not trivial but they are not nailing jelly to a tree.
Generally I just use some old XT, but it would be nice to do it under Linux. I am sure someone somewhere has done it, but if thats does not seem available then I know enough to do it. If it *realy* is needed email me and I will churn out a simple programer (27C64), that should provide enough of a start for the rest.
conversly I would be keen to help any real programers with the electricle side.
I know its not free as in speach (US-MIL software) but has anyone else used brlcad? It looks like lots of potential but I dont think much development has happened in the last few years. It's such a shame coz even though its a bit of a hassle to get it could do some serious stuff. Anyone have a suggestion for a similar package that is truely FREE, not just as in beer?
And I think that it has some value in explaining just what is in those wrist pads.
On a ride home on the train the CEO of a large rubber and plastics company took the only remaining seat next to a someone that was obviously homeless. Because he was (in his opinion) an important person he tried to ignore this grotty person. After a while though he found it impossible as the man was studying very intently something between his fingers and mumbling "it looks like plastic but feels like rubber". Because he was the CEO of a rubber and plastics company he could not resist asking him what it was. "here, feel it" the man offerd "It looks like plastic but feels like rubber, I can't tell what it is". The CEO pushed and prodded, sniffed it but could not identify what it was made of. "Where did you find it?", Asked the CEO. "Thats the strangest thing.", Said the man,
"It was up my nose!"
So in summing up its probably a very viscous gell.
Anyone know of any Linux (or generaly open) missile guidance and control systems? I have seen some stuff using PIC chips and accellerometers(sp??!) but that costs lots of money. What about having a program that models what the thrust should be and predicts its course reliably with just some simple optical or strain gauges as backup? An almost purely ballistic system, yet with enough accuracy that the course can be modeled to provide a simple sequencer for dodging around obstacles. Would this be dreaming to expect enough mapping between a simulation and a real launch to get a very small payload into orbit?
Sydney is just like the US for the real Oz experience you need to see Perth. I think Linux get togethers are good as its an OS that gets used in many diverse ways and it always insightfull to see what others are up to.
you can get the datasheet from here in case it gets slashdotted here is some of the details:
The APLIO TRIO is a tri-processor chip including a 32-bit RISC CPU (ARM core) and two 16-bit fixed point DSP (OAK core) with 88K bytes of memory per DSP. It also includes all the peripheral interfaces (DRAM, Keyboard, etc.) allowing for very integrated and low cost PCB design.
here is the checklist of whats in it:
2x16 bits fixed-point DSP cores (2x40Mips)
Programmable chip selects
Interrupt controller
Three Timers
Watchdog Timer
Integrated fast RAM for two DSPs (2x88K bytes)
Two UARTs with FIFO
SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
External DRAM controller
Input/Output pins
Full JTAG debbuging
Flash EPROM interface
Dual Codec Interface
Compatible with all existing Aplio Software modules
it seems to run at either 80Mhz or 96Mhz, could be it needs both clock speeds. Now to get some samples....
IGIO IANAL, I think an exemption should be granted then for any non-broadcast works. Copying of something physical is always a possiblity but should be dealt with when copied in an infringing way. If the MPAA will argue that increases in bandwidth make such access controls necessary, then we can say that increases in photocopiers and fax machines will let us fax an image of a dvd to everyone and then they can scan that in and play the movie. Thats just as realistic as someone paying ~$50 for the storeage space and days for a highspeed download. In fact if people were downloading 5gigs instead of screen shots it would become easy for them to be tracked down. Just imagine the DoS from DVD piracy:) If we can get physial media exemption then this law will come back to something realistic.
"37 CFR Part 201 [Docket No. RM 99-7] Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies AGENCY: Copyright Office, Library of Congress. ACTION: Notice of inquiry. SUMMARY: The Copyright Office of the Library of Congress is preparing to conduct proceedings to make recommendations in accordance with section 1201(a)(1) of the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. 1201(a)(1), which was added by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and which provides that the Librarian of Congress may exempt certain classes of works from the prohibition against circumventing a technological measure that controls access to a copyrighted work. The purpose of this rulemaking proceeding is to determine whether there are classes of works as to which users are, or are likely to be, adversely affected in their ability to make noninfringing uses if they are prohibited from circumventing such technological measures. This notice requests written comments from all interested parties, including representatives of copyright owners, educational institutions, libraries and archives, scholars, researchers and members of the public, in order to elicit information and views on whether noninfringing uses of certain classes of works are, or are likely to be, adversely affected by such prohibition."
Well folks there it is, could someone eloquently point out that not only is there a case of someones non-infringing use being adversly affected, its even happening before is the active date of October 28, 2000 I am an Australian, but when U.S. movie industry runs away from whats right and prossecutes before the law even comes into effect, what hope is there that for the rest of the consumer world? Maybe the U.S. will lose its dominence in the Movie Game. I can't see that as being bad.
That discusses our discussion, there are so many comments here that it is hard to see how many are willing to put money in, even if it is only a small amount. Please read through and if willing let me know of your commitmant. I am also seeking out what the FAQ's are and will put a page of them up. As has been stressed elsewhere a fast action is important by a lot of people before things really change for the worse. you dont need to commit a lot of money, the idea is a lot of shareholders
People are comitting It is now 23:00 for me in Oz so am off to bed. If anyone else has collected details of those wishing to participate, please let me know. Also there have been several saying they can organise. Could those that have not contacted me yet please do so and we can pool the names into a list and get going. I will contact those involved before passing the info on so don't worry about getting spammed:) see you all in about 10 hours...
Any info that would define such a structure would be helpfull. The biggest hassle I see is that people will want to dynamicly change their investment level or 'not participate' in an action they don't agree with. Can you see a way that people can pony up some money, take some action, then pull the money out again? There is also the legal side, we need to have each person as a shareholder yet some may be in different countries. What structure supports this?
"What we need is someone who understands profoundly both worlds. Actually, we'd need a lot of these someones. "
Actually just a couple, means we would need to trust them a bit, but we are good at asking questions and putting people under the microscope so I don't see that as un-workable.
super geek? I don't know I think hacker is OK perhaps if we describe ourselves to the media it should be 'computer enthusiast'. I am me. Lets just be carefull if talking to outsiders, sometimes 'gushing' out a statement causes the mis-understandings. Think on how it could be taken badly and explain in clear terms. Now the best way to get that clear idea across is to Get Involved so that some shareholder meetings get livend up:)
I am sure that there is a much wider readership than just those who post comments. There are probbably a good assortment of lawyers, evil emporers and big brothers keeping an eye on us. Perhaps a few will help us out?? Time to stop lurking and speak up!
to pool people together to gain influence? I can imagine a company ignoring lots of single shareholders, but some form of lobby representing serveral shareholders would (to me seem to) gain more attention.
This is something that needs to be trialed. I would encourage everyone to kkep their eyes open for anything pertaining to actually getting this going. The best thing is that even if it fails the money wont have been completely wasted. Might even return a profit. Does anyone know if returning a profit could cause problems? Or could that money just go towards porpaganda.
Be it democracy, corporatisim even comunisim. It comes down to those who care enough to decide to do something. I don't believe the are any limits to what can be done if it is decided on by people that care. Yes more money has an effect. You have to care to put the money on the line. Suits make money because they care about money. It is a little sad that greedy people tend to care more about their money than those who care about what is right If you care then Email me, already one Linux consultancy has and is offering to start this off.
It is not enough just to think. YOU have to DO ; after all this is about Your Future. Make it work, Andrew....
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I think the world would be a better place if every kid got one of these to learn on in stead of these bloated appliances that do word processing, email and entertainment.
The ZX-81 was a * personal computer * that let you really see what it was all about.
to that end I am designing an easy to build clone, check out here for details.
cya, Andrew...
If you need some help with it, ask me and I will spend some time prototyping a supply up for you.
cya, Andrew...
I would love to get my GXi card running as a framebuffer. (or frankly anything better than the windows 3.1 stuff it came with)
cya, Andrew...
These things are not trivial but they are not nailing jelly to a tree.
cya, Andrew...
have a look here.
cya, Andrew...
I am sure someone somewhere has done it, but if thats does not seem available then I know enough to do it.
If it *realy* is needed email me and I will churn out a simple programer (27C64), that should provide enough of a start for the rest.
conversly I would be keen to help any real programers with the electricle side.
cya, Andrew...
Anyone have a suggestion for a similar package that is truely FREE, not just as in beer?
cya, Andrew...
On a ride home on the train the CEO of a large rubber and plastics company took the only remaining seat next to a someone that was obviously homeless. Because he was (in his opinion) an important person he tried to ignore this grotty person. After a while though he found it impossible as the man was studying very intently something between his fingers and mumbling "it looks like plastic but feels like rubber". Because he was the CEO of a rubber and plastics company he could not resist asking him what it was. "here, feel it" the man offerd "It looks like plastic but feels like rubber, I can't tell what it is". The CEO pushed and prodded, sniffed it but could not identify what it was made of.
"Where did you find it?", Asked the CEO.
"Thats the strangest thing.", Said the man,
"It was up my nose!"
So in summing up its probably a very viscous gell.
cya,Andrew...
An almost purely ballistic system, yet with enough accuracy that the course can be modeled to provide a simple sequencer for dodging around obstacles.
Would this be dreaming to expect enough mapping between a simulation and a real launch to get a very small payload into orbit?
cya,Andrew...
I think Linux get togethers are good as its an OS that gets used in many diverse ways and it always insightfull to see what others are up to.
cya, Andrew...
in case it gets slashdotted here is some of the details:
here is the checklist of whats in it:
it seems to run at either 80Mhz or 96Mhz, could be it needs both clock speeds.
Now to get some samples....
cya, Andrew...
If the MPAA will argue that increases in bandwidth make such access controls necessary, then we can say that increases in photocopiers and fax machines will let us fax an image of a dvd to everyone and then they can scan that in and play the movie. Thats just as realistic as someone paying ~$50 for the storeage space and days for a highspeed download. In fact if people were downloading 5gigs instead of screen shots it would become easy for them to be tracked down.
Just imagine the DoS from DVD piracy
If we can get physial media exemption then this law will come back to something realistic.
cya, Andrew...
Well folks there it is, could someone eloquently point out that not only is there a case of someones non-infringing use being adversly affected, its even happening before is the active date of October 28, 2000
I am an Australian, but when U.S. movie industry runs away from whats right and prossecutes before the law even comes into effect, what hope is there that for the rest of the consumer world? Maybe the U.S. will lose its dominence in the Movie Game. I can't see that as being bad.
cya, Andrew...
The courts have frequently upheld the right to reverse engineering.
If the courts determine that the later is ok? Then by what reason do we have to put up with the MPAA?
cya, Andrew...
Please read through and if willing let me know of your commitmant.
I am also seeking out what the FAQ's are and will put a page of them up.
As has been stressed elsewhere a fast action is important by a lot of people before things really change for the worse.
you dont need to commit a lot of money, the idea is a lot of shareholders
DO NOT LET THIS DIE
cya, Andrew...
cya, Andrew...
It is now 23:00 for me in Oz so am off to bed. If anyone else has collected details of those wishing to participate, please let me know.
Also there have been several saying they can organise. Could those that have not contacted me yet please do so and we can pool the names into a list and get going.
I will contact those involved before passing the info on so don't worry about getting spammed
see you all in about 10 hours...
cya, Andrew...
The biggest hassle I see is that people will want to dynamicly change their investment level or 'not participate' in an action they don't agree with.
Can you see a way that people can pony up some money, take some action, then pull the money out again?
There is also the legal side, we need to have each person as a shareholder yet some may be in different countries. What structure supports this?
cya, Andrew...
Actually just a couple, means we would need to trust them a bit, but we are good at asking questions and putting people under the microscope so I don't see that as un-workable.
cya, Andrew...
I am me.
Lets just be carefull if talking to outsiders, sometimes 'gushing' out a statement causes the mis-understandings. Think on how it could be taken badly and explain in clear terms.
Now the best way to get that clear idea across is to Get Involved so that some shareholder meetings get livend up
cya, Andrew...
Perhaps a few will help us out?? Time to stop lurking and speak up!
cya, Andrew...
cya, Andrew...
PS:for those that can't figure mine out its andrewm@engineer.com
cya, Andrew...
The best thing is that even if it fails the money wont have been completely wasted. Might even return a profit.
Does anyone know if returning a profit could cause problems? Or could that money just go towards porpaganda.
cya, Andrew...
Be it democracy, corporatisim even comunisim.
It comes down to those who care enough to decide to do something. I don't believe the are any limits to what can be done if it is decided on by people that care.
Yes more money has an effect. You have to care to put the money on the line. Suits make money because they care about money.
It is a little sad that greedy people tend to care more about their money than those who care about what is right
If you care then Email me, already one Linux consultancy has and is offering to start this off.
It is not enough just to think. YOU have to DO ; after all this is about Your Future.
Make it work, Andrew....