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Australian Tax Office using voiceprint identification - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Halcyon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 16, 2017, 02:30:47 am
content: I thought this was amusing and reminded me of the movie Sneakers. Apparently now you can usevoiceprint identificationwhen using the ATO application on your smart phone or when calling the tax office to identify who you are instead of using passwords or having to answer security questions.The phrase is:"In Australia, my voice identifies me".By the way, if you haven't seenSneakers, it's well worth a watch. A bit far-fetched, but still good.

author: Halcyon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 16, 2017, 03:23:28 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on July 16, 2017, 03:19:54 amLooks like you are correct. Seems it was introduced in 2014.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 16, 2017, 03:43:24 am
content: I remember that having been around for a couple years already on the ATO phone system?
Disposing of bulged Li-ion battery - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2017, 03:25:02 am
content: Hi, I have bulged (inflated) Li-ion battery from a cell phone at home that I need to get rid of, and safely. I haven't heard of any centers in this country that properly dispose of e-waste like this, so I'd appreciate your suggestions. It is quite bulged.Best regards,Ivan

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2017, 03:33:59 am
content: There's nothing particularly hazardous inside. You could put it in a bucket of salt water for a day or two to discharge it and make sure it has no energy left, then put it in the regular trash.

author: TerraHertz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2017, 04:24:52 am
content: Or, you charge it up fully, stab it with a knife just for fun (somewhere outside), and after it stops erupting and has cooled down THEN put it in the trash.The whole 'recycle batteries properly' thing comes from lead-acid and nickel-cadmium batteries, that definitely should never end up in landfill, due to the toxic heavy metals. Lead is poisonous, and cadmium is very poisonous. Lithium and copper, not really.Though, I wouldn't want to breathe the smoke from a Li-Ion battery on fire.

author: MarkS
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 15, 2017, 06:18:39 am
content: Light up the grill and toss it in. Make sure to post the video here.

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2017, 12:29:27 pm
content: Quote from: IanB on July 15, 2017, 03:33:59 amWill a very slow, controlled discharge work? Like a 5k resistor or something?I also like to see things explode, just not inside my property!!! The grill idea is a good one for isolating any fires.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2017, 01:34:45 pm
content: Outdoors just slit the outer plastic and leave it on a brick overnight, and in the morning you can see that all the solvent has evaporated and then place it in a plastic bag and drop in the weekly garbage or place in the nearest ewaste bin, depending on where you are and if there is electronic recycling around.
HP Internet Advisor: $20,000 Monster 486 Laptop - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2017, 02:45:24 pm
content: It is not a laptop but a PC based protocol analyser. I have similar machines from Siemens/Tektronix and those are probably even more expensive (add a digit).

author: alm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2017, 02:54:00 pm
content: This is the type of test equipment that is pretty much completely worthless after a couple of years because the communication protocols are obsolete. I would expect the sales volume to be very low (two in the past three months on eBay, probably one of them to LGR). Same for many of the cellular phone communication analyzers.
Crestron CP3 programming software - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: jmibk
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2017, 01:33:00 pm
content: Hi,I have a unused Crestron CP3 unit here and I want to mess around with it. Now I figured out, that there is a software called SIMPL to do that. I can't find a download location.Now I read through some forums and they said, that the software is only available for crestron programmers.Is there a way to get the software for trying some stuff with the CP3 unit?
tab randomly opens to this site - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: sony mavica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 12:36:22 am
content: when i go to imdb and click on anything a new tab randomly opens toohttp://area51buy.com/i have scanned my pc there is no virus im using firefox and check to see if there is any addons that might cause this but there is nonewhat is going on

author: Alex Eisenhut
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 01:22:38 am
content: Can't be good. Use Malwarebytes antimalware scan, spybot S&D, then if using windows, try the Avira Rescue CD to scan the computer from a boot disk.That takes hours though, you might try searching for a "redirect" removal tool, but it needs to be specific to the malware you have...According to these guyshttps://www.scamadviser.com/check-website/area51buy.comit's a new site with a low trust rating... if they use redirects, then it's indeed a scam siteAlso, have you ever updated your hosts file?http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/

author: amspire
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 01:35:57 am
content: Sometimes sites seem to be able to change the startup settings of browsers. What link address shows up when you hover over link?To reset Firefox, click on the 3 bars, click on help (the question mark), go to troubleshooter and refresh the browser.

author: hwj-d
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 08:49:49 am
content: I have had it too.But my absolute NR°1 tip for such things is:adwcleaner.It cleans it out for shure (and other bad things too).Get it original only from here:https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdownload/1-adwcleaner/or from malwarebytes own website (it changes to malwarebytes)This thing is uncomplicated, just start it, no installprocess needed.

author: Cyberdragon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 08:54:52 pm
content: Either you browser is infected, or the site itself is infected. With a name that stupid it's probably a virus site that latches onto other sites as a parasitic pop-up and tries to spread it's nastyness. Unfortunatly, it might work by infecting their ad system so they consider it part of their ads and don't do anything about it. I have seen these plenty of times and I would expect this from a crappy site, but not something like IMDB, shame on them if it is on their end.
Apollo era computers found in a dead engineer's house - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Gribo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 01:50:06 pm
content: https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/07/nasa-computer-engineer-basement/

author: skarecrow
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 01:56:51 pm
content: Maybe one of those tapes is the erased landing footage.Sent from my XT1565 using Tapatalk

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 02:00:15 pm
content: Quote from: skarecrow on July 14, 2017, 01:56:51 pmOr the outtakes from the soundstage...(Just kidding, I truly believe they went, don't shoot)

author: Towger
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 02:02:35 pm
content: QuoteSays it all really

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 02:20:47 pm
content: Nixie tubes, lots of them!

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 02:31:26 pm
content: Quote from: Towger on July 14, 2017, 02:02:35 pmPerhaps there is something too interesting on the tapes? May be it's a cover up?

author: rstofer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 02:36:33 pm
content: Aliens... No doubt about it!

author: BrianHG
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 03:53:37 pm
content: Should have called and sent the NASA tapes and computer to a museum, not NASA. I cannot blame the choice of the ones who reported the find, you would think that NASA might want to preserve it's history, but unfortunately, NASA is about trying to look to the future, not past.

author: Towger
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 04:03:01 pm
content: The future... It looks as if NASA has even given up looking hack to its glory days?Sent from my GT-I8200N using Tapatalk

author: Benta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 05:30:16 pm
content: Quote from: Towger on July 14, 2017, 04:03:01 pmCompletely. Look at the Voyager missions, who are only being kept alive by a handful of retired engineers from the project, with no funding from NASA. They did get a room to work in, though.

author: Muxr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 05:36:14 pm
content: NASA is still working on some cool cutting edge stuff. EmDrive engines for instance.

author: BravoV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 06:01:43 pm
content: Quote from: Benta on July 14, 2017, 05:30:16 pmWonder if those engineers make some noise about moving to China in whole, just noises, who knows if Mr.Trump heard that and starting to pour in the money ?
World's Smallest Electronic Calculator 1971 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: schmitt trigger
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 03:16:24 am
content: And then, one year later, the HP35 came along.

author: amspire
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 05:10:54 am
content: TI introduced the TMS0100 family of single chip calculator ICs in 1971, so if the calculator in the video was the smallest in 1971, it would not have been the smallest for long. This video was probably out of date from the moment it was first shown.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 07:41:44 am
content: More information:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharp_EL-8http://www.vintagecalculators.com/html/sharp_el-8.html
Secrets of the Great British Electronic Programme Guide - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: steve30
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2017, 04:27:09 pm
content: I don't watch much TV these days, but I've been looking through the Freeview EPG lately, and every other programme seems to be either be'Secrets of .......'or'The Great British .......'.Any idea why this seems to be such a popular naming scheme for TV programmes?

author: MK14
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2017, 04:41:43 pm
content: Quote from: steve30 on July 16, 2017, 04:27:09 pmI can't see any such programme names, at the moment.The closest I can see is "The Great American Songbook" on (radio) channel 718. Which is not even one of the TV channels.
Ssd  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Breezy123
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 13, 2017, 11:20:06 am
content: Have some ssd ware to get rid of , s3700 400gb, s3710 400gb and s3710 800gb . All un-opened, comes with warranty, selling for the extra cash serious inquires only . Thank you

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2017, 08:08:12 pm
content: Wrong section of the forum.
Anybody got Patriot Spark 256GB SSD ? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: vlad777
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2017, 11:09:32 am
content: I just installed this SSD and at first it showed 100% endurance and 2 Average Erase count , after transferring the system.Now 7 hours later it shows 99% endurance and 65538 erase count.Is this normal?
Interesting idea for what to do if net neutrality is abolished in the US - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2017, 06:28:28 am
content: I'm going to start off by assuming everybody knows what the concept of net neutrality is. Many people know that the FCC in the United States is planning on removing restrictions on ISPs that enforce net neutral practices. I also want to say if you haven't written to the FCC yet, even if you are in another nation, I ask you to do so. Even if you think your vote couldn't possibly matter, do it. It's something that affects everybody.So after the obligatory insertion of information preemptively required for a net neutrality discussion, I had a unique idea that I might follow through with in the event that the internet becomes unusable.Why don't we go back to BBSes? I don't mean collectively, but it could be an interesting place for people to communicate and hang out following the possibility of this happening.It doesn't require the internet in any real way. You can of course introduce the internet in some places to make it cheaper and easier to deal with, but I think having some newer BBSes pop up might be a neat idea. The hardware to do it is at most 40 bucks for a Google Voice box (Assuming you buy an internet plan with support for it) and a PCI modem, which can be found literally everywhere for probably free.The ISPs can't regulate phone traffic as easily, it may be a neat place to try out.Usenets may be neat too.

author: jimdeane
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2017, 06:48:38 am
content: As much as I loved BBSes, I think we're much more likely to see circumvention techniques to route around what could only be described as "damage".

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2017, 06:53:24 am
content: Quote from: jimdeane on July 13, 2017, 06:48:38 amAnonymous is going to have a field day.

author: NiHaoMike
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2017, 06:56:19 am
content: I would suggest developing a P2P wireless mesh network. Or more like a P2P mesh network that can run on whatever medium the DIYers come up with. Maybe that idea of IP over laser pointers could get revived after all. Or for large payloads where latency is of little importance, physically moving data storage devices.The problem of who pays for the equipment (apart from hobbyists) is one that could possibly be solved by Bitcoin. And that also is one solution for how to pay for content to run on the network.Let's also keep the minimum requirements for a node basic so more or less anyone can run one - think a Raspberry Pi with some extra Wifi adapters plugged in.

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2017, 07:48:43 am
content: Quote from: NiHaoMike on July 13, 2017, 06:56:19 amThat's not bad. Have the internet controlled by the people. A network that is unbreakable even if the government tried.
The method used to redefine the Kilogram is just insane... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: CatalinaWOW
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2017, 04:13:06 am
content: Here on this forum we have volt nuts and time nuts. Somewhere behind this video is a group of g nuts. The model of the (constantly changing) value of g in the measurement room says that better than anything else could.

author: alm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2017, 04:16:27 am
content: Already posted here:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/metrology/new-kilogram-volt-and-ohm-are-ready-for-si-2018/

author: BrianHG
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2017, 04:31:39 am
content: I apologize...Quote from: alm on July 13, 2017, 04:16:27 am

author: Vgkid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2017, 04:43:14 am
content: That was a good watch. That channel seems interesting.
WTF is this? Greentest a portable nitrate tester/ Geiger Counter - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Miyuki
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2017, 04:37:07 am
content: Did you ever hear about this? Or simillar product?http://www.e-greentest.net/Greentest Eco is a high accuracy Radiation Detector ,Personal Geiger Counter/ Nitrate Tester Combo for Fruit and Vegetable.A new Technology and new Disign for protect yourself from the harmful environment and substance ,keep you and your famaily healthy.;High Accuracy to detect radiation from cellphone, Computor, Surrounding,Nitrate-tester from fruit and vegetablesWhat a BS it is ?
Come and see what I have found on the Amazon website - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: gamalot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2017, 09:40:30 am
content: At least the color is right.https://www.amazon.com/Wiha-Spanner-Insert-54574-4565467-341144980/dp/B01EE3EZI6

author: daqq
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2017, 09:58:48 am
content: Wow, there are some really funky screws in the US...

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2017, 12:58:47 am
content: Got to look good on the jobOnly 8 left in stock - order soon.2 should be enough for now.. click click

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2017, 01:12:59 am
content: Quote from: daqq on July 10, 2017, 09:58:48 amBut it states "This item ships to Australia"It must be what they are wanting down there.

author: Tom45
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2017, 02:02:24 am
content: Wiha shoes, Rigol corsets.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/women's-square-neck-victorian-gothic-renaissance-corset/msg805653/#msg805653What next?

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2017, 06:49:21 am
content: You see, it's for when the legs fall off your real doll and you need something to screw them back on with.

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2017, 08:44:25 am
content: Target market isUni-TandBrymenowners(ladies too)
tequipment code? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: SteveWS5W
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 11, 2017, 03:46:14 am
content: Is there still such a thing?Steve WS5W

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 11, 2017, 05:18:55 am
content: PM sent (but seehttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/eevblog-members-discount-at-tequipment/).
Tektronix - Fundamentals of Probes - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Syntax_Error
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2017, 02:17:07 am
content: Very informative video, especially after it gets going about 10 minutes in.

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2017, 02:21:12 am
content: Good find.

author: alm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2017, 02:28:11 am
content: I know that video, good to see it is now available on Youtube. Not the most exciting video, but it goes into more detail, for example about low impedance probes, than most other resources about the same topic. And since passive probe and current probe technology has not changed much since then, much of it is still relevant.
Pogocam - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Homer J Simpson
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2017, 11:50:58 pm
content: https://pogotec.com/products/pogocamNice idea but why a 30 second limit for videos? Stores 6 30 second HD videos?

author: NiHaoMike
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2017, 12:59:55 am
content: Don't see that being too successful when Gopro knockoffs go for less.

author: cdev
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2017, 01:04:00 am
content: Sure there must be some hardware limits involved (battery life especially, less so now with storage space) but this limit is so small there must be some other reason. Maybe they want to store the videos on their cloud for some reason (lock people to some monthly fee, maybe?)
Happy Birthday, Nikola Tesla - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: LabSpokane
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2017, 04:43:18 pm
content: Born on this day in 1856 in Croatia...Thanks for the three phases, friend!

author: ZeTeX
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2017, 07:12:44 pm
content: Quote from: LabSpokane on July 10, 2017, 04:43:18 pmWhy Google doesn't change their logo though like they used to?

author: neo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2017, 07:56:56 pm
content: Tesla always was my favorite. Happy birthday Nikola Tesla.

author: WastelandTek
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2017, 08:00:10 pm
content: also wayyyyyyyyy better looking than Edison

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2017, 07:34:00 am
content: Tesla was phenomenal, I studies many of his patents in detail.And contrary to Edison, Tesla invented all his inventions by himself, as far as we know.Congratulations.

author: Cyberdragon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2017, 02:08:05 pm
content: The original mad scientist!

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2017, 10:50:04 pm
content: Thank you, thank you all.Tim

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2017, 12:35:43 am
content: Quote from: blueskull on July 11, 2017, 06:55:34 amWhat do you mean? Free energy is easy. All you need to do is go to Canadia with a massive extension chord, sneak into somebody's yard, and plug it in. Those Cannucks are toostupidpolite to stop you.You then just need to go back across the border, cut a wire down from a mains pole, some duct tape later, and you have free power for the entire nation.

author: WastelandTek
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2017, 12:42:12 am
content: https://youtu.be/3gOR91oentQ

author: IanMacdonald
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2017, 08:51:47 pm
content: Tesla was right about using AC in his own era. There was no electronics to speak of then, so altering DC voltages was difficult, and mechanically-commutated DC motors were noisy and unreliable. AC solved both those problems. Today, DC might actually be a better choice for transmission lines, and DC brushless motors are as efficient as induction motors but have the advantage of variable speed.Edison was not only a plagiarist of other inventions, he was also arguably the first media pirate. Much of the material he released on phonograph and early cine film was in violation of the owner's copyright.Oh, and what we understand as a lightbulb today, was invented by Coolidge in the early years of the 20thC.

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2017, 09:59:25 pm
content: Quote from: IanMacdonald on July 12, 2017, 08:51:47 pmAt least we got GE out of it, and I'm not just saying that because I live in Schenectady.Wait a minute, GE left us and screwed the town over.Yeah, alright, Edison sucked.
Opinions/Advice on Embedded Systems Graduate Certificate Program - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: aiq25
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2017, 02:56:52 pm
content: Hello,I wanted to get some opinions/advice on graduate certificate programs. I'm looking to get one in Embedded Systems.I have a Bachelors and Masters in Electrical Engineering and I wanted to get another Masters in Computer Engineering/Embedded Systems but a graduate certificate is cheaper. Also I would have to take less classes overall. I have about 4 years of experience working as a hardware and embedded software engineering, so most of these courses I have some knowledge about. I'm just looking to have the academic credentials.Has anyone finished one of these programs? I'm not sure if I should just go for a degree or certificate program.
Adelaide's first Makerspace is open. (AU) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 10, 2017, 12:35:23 pm
content: I have no idea if this means anything to anybody but whilst conducting my daily search for test equipment I found a listing on Gumtree for a Makerspace just northeast of Adelaide, apparently this is the first in South Australia or so the listing states and others in that vicinity will probably know. Anyway, I thought it might be worth a mention for those in SA and I have no affiliation with them whatsoever, different state from me altogether.Gumtree Listing.(Prone to disappear)https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/holden-hill/activities-hobbies/community-workshop-sane-makerspace-/1153042638Sane Makerspace.http://www.sanemakerspace.com/
Sears Home Office telephone system in 1979 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2017, 09:00:18 am
content: Now all of this will be done by a PC or two running asterisk and an IP telephone on each desk. Not as much fun though.

author: Cubdriver
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 09, 2017, 10:16:54 pm
content: Gotta love the 70s. Calmly wandering about waving his cigarette around.My how times have changed!!-Pat

author: aargee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2017, 11:51:05 pm
content: Yeah, I was waiting to see if those wisps of smoke were from a cigarette.I mean, there could have been a tech soldering flat out just out of shot!
Cellphone without battery? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: kenshironanto
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 08, 2017, 07:58:28 pm
content: Hello!It's a today news here, the Mobile phone without battery.they claim using 3.5 microwatts to make it possible.they Also claim that the PCB kill bacteria.Do you think it's possible or another b***s**** like batteriser ?

author: kenshironanto
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 08, 2017, 08:02:35 pm
content: ohhh well.....https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/battery-free-cellphone/msg1250792/

author: Cyberdragon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 08, 2017, 11:15:28 pm
content: OK, THAT'S IT! This is getting rampant!Can we get something that detects if someone tries to post something with a very similar title to an existing thread it will stop them with a little red message, something like "WARNING: A thread already exists with a similar title" similar to the posted right before you warning (they could still post if they wanted in case it was a false warning)?

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2017, 04:37:49 am
content: Quote from: Cyberdragon on July 08, 2017, 11:15:28 pmCan you write an SMF plugin that will detect similar titles and produce the warning? If so, I'm sure Dave/gnif would be glad to give it a try.
Internet Speed (or lack thereof)  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: DimitriP
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2017, 07:56:00 pm
content: $0 out of pocket

author: brucehoult
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2017, 09:30:07 pm
content: Not free, but US$11 / AU$14 a month, unlimited. I can call them and get 300/300 tomorrow for exactly twice the price. Can't see the point, except for pissing contests.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 07, 2017, 10:13:17 pm
content: Dimitri, I get 67.5 down and 6.8 Mbps up for $12 a month after what my company pays me to use my internet. Wish I had that kind of speed. I can't justify the cost different, I m quite happy with what I have. I guess never having what you have means I don't know what I am missing.

author: Halcyon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 08, 2017, 12:13:15 am
content: Meanwhile in Australia, we're stuck on sub-100 Mbps on our new brilliant National Broadband Network (that is no where near finished being installed yet) and that's if you're one of the lucky few who have fibre to the home. For the majority of the country on fixed wireless or on fibre to the node, you're very lucky if you can pull down a quarter of that.I'm on a 100 Mbps tier with FTTN (so whatever my modem can sync at, that's what I get). I generally get about 30 Mbps down and 10 Mbps up. I pay AUD$70/month for the privilege.When they first announce NBN many years ago, everyone screamed and yelled for fibre everywhere, even people who didn't really understand the technology could see the long-term benefits. But the government didn't listen and now they are paying for it. They have all but acknowledged that attempting to use existing copper (which might have been in the ground for many decades) was a complete an utter failure and has ultimately led to a more expensive network with little to no gain (in fact, some areas have gone backwards).Only now, in the second half of 2017 have they started scrapping the FTTN roll out in areas which don't have NBN yet and instead going for FTTH or FTTC (Fibre to the curb) which they should have done from day one.The brilliant thing is, once your area goes NBN, you have no other choice of technology for internet (unless you want to pay ridiculous prices for an LTE mobile connection). It's connect to the NBN or go without. Oh, but you have the choice of upgrading to fibre if you're in a FTTN area. Brilliant you say... if you pay for it yourself at a cost of $15,000 or more.Absolute, utter morons!
Mini terminal blocks - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: kcs
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2017, 12:27:08 am
content: I am looking for small terminal blocks that have 3-5 positions and are designed to be used with 20-24 awg solid and stranded wires. I have found these (see photo below), but their price is ridiculous. I am aware of Wago 222 series, but these are too bulky. Maybe you can suggest me anything reasonably priced?

author: amitchell
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2017, 12:32:32 am
content: AVX 9296 Series Poke Home Connector.http://www.mouser.com/new/avx/avx-9296-poke-home-connectors/

author: kcs
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2017, 02:03:29 am
content: Thank you, it looks interesting. But those would require making custom pcbs and using oven to solder them. I also think that stranded wires could only be inserted with a special tool (069296700403000), which is very expensive.Update: Maybe someone will find it useful to know that part number of those terminal blocks that you can see in my provided photo is apparently 009276004021106. By the way, seller "forgot" to mention one important detail: "Replaceability: 5 Cycles".

author: ajb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2017, 02:52:57 am
content: Phoenix PTSM series?http://www.mouser.com/new/Phoenix-Contact/PhoenixPTSM/

author: kcs
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2017, 03:04:13 am
content: Ultimately I would love to have something like this, but with stranded wire support:

author: alank2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2017, 03:11:56 am
content: I like this one:https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/2834010-3/A123688TR-ND/5766883
Looking for suppliers of hard to find / obsolete components - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 29, 2017, 08:13:38 am
content: Can anyone recommend any agents/suppliers/companies that specialise in sourcing hard to find/end of life/obsolete components?Preferably in the EU but not essential.

author: Benta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2017, 11:13:52 am
content: For semiconductors, Rochester Electronics is a good bet.They have contract options to buy EOL parts with most major semiconductor manufacturers.Not cheap, though.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 29, 2017, 03:38:35 pm
content: Thanks I try them.Also found reboundelectronics.comFingers crossed

author: MarkS
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 30, 2017, 04:09:19 am
content: I was about to ask this very question. I have a Motorola 68030 currently soldered to a Macintosh LC II motherboard and a 68881 math coprocessor I bought on eBay. I'm designing a system as we speak based on these two chips. I was hoping to find spares for these or hopefully the 68030 in a PGA package. Rochester Electronics has everything, and while pricey, I just don't need two extra processors or four coprocessors. :/ *sigh!* Having a love of retro computers can be depressing at times.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 05, 2017, 09:00:22 am
content: Found another couple of options:http://kingsbeech.co.uk/our-services/kingsbeech-tpps/http://www.rhopointsourcing.com/

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2017, 07:37:39 pm
content: Little Diodefrom the UK, also sells on eBay.I got some very old Litronix LED displays from them, but they were all blems/cosmetic defects and half worked.

author: Rbastler
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2017, 07:53:13 pm
content: I found some old components a Hartnagel in Munich Germany.A 500MB 2.5" IDE SSD for a L40SX... Just to mention one finding
Solar Calculators BUSTED!  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 05, 2017, 12:40:23 pm
content: Duplicate Threads?BUSTED!

author: VK3DRB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2017, 12:40:43 pm
content: The manufacturers of the fake solar calculators did not actually say on the packaging they were solar. It is possible the same moldings were used for real solar cells on different models, so they filled in the blanks. Molding cost $$$ even in China, but admittedly they could have used another colour rather than the colour of solar cells, so in that way they are deliberately misleading consumers.These prices are based upon sweatshop labour. It raises the dilemma - should we buy such products? If we do we are making money for the factory owners and the workers can eke out their existence. If we don't the workers may starve under the facade of communism. Personally, I would not buy cheap arse calculators.
Something shocked me. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: neo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2017, 05:22:39 am
content: I bought a metcal used and for a month up until today it has been fine up until today. Today i go to change the tip and get shocked by what felt like mains, i reach for the unit an am shocked again, with much less power. I get my multi-meter and test it a second later and nothing. The outlet has been tested, the resistance from tip to power prongs has been tested and i am left thinking. What the hell?!?EDIT: ignore everything above. I traced the problem to a power supply that when plugged in pulls every metal object on my workbench high, So now the better question would be, how is that even possible? There can't be a short as it is sitting on plastic.

author: neo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2017, 05:46:19 am
content: Its a house not apartment. Also as i said the outlet checks out fine.

author: gibbled
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2017, 05:17:43 pm
content: Wonder how good your earthing is. Perhaps find your ground rods and verify the connections.

author: neo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2017, 01:07:56 am
content: It seems to have been a very odd failure mode of the 317 in it.
Electronic Music Fans - A New Discovery - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 02, 2017, 09:39:00 pm
content: Anyone who is an electronic music fan, I suggest that you check out a guy called 'Kebu'. He does his own pieces plus covers of work by Vangelis, Jean Michele Jarre and Jan Hammer. I've never seen or heard anything like it, he arranges his keyboards in a pentagon around him then stacks the gear three high.Here are a couple of samples:(Rendezvous 4)(Blade Runner Opening Titles)He also does excellent copies of Moroder and Tangerine Dream as well.

author: tpowell1830
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 02, 2017, 11:02:31 pm
content: Here is another candidate for your consideration as very good. These are his own compositions.another tune...His name is Ronald Jenkees.

author: noidea
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 03, 2017, 08:09:01 am
content: Nice find both of them

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2017, 06:05:17 pm
content: Quote from: German_EE on July 02, 2017, 09:39:00 pmHe seems to be building the track up layer by layer, like theyu did in tubular bells?Quote from: tpowell1830 on July 02, 2017, 11:02:31 pmInteresting: electric guitar with a hip-hop back beat. I wonder if he's controlling the beatbox live (perhaps with his feet?) or whether it's a backing track?
1980s Japanese Videodisc Technology VHD not VHS - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: jonovid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2017, 01:48:30 pm
content: Movies on Vinyl - VHD The forgotten 1980s Videodisc1980s japanese technology, in near mint condition!..Dave you will like this!take a look at this, 1980s video in VHD not VHS.at the end of the video he plays some Videodisc movie clips.

author: MosherIV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2017, 01:51:02 pm
content: RCA beat them to it but failed to commercialise ithttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitance_Electronic_Disc

author: helius
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2017, 02:12:43 pm
content: CEDs were heavily commercialized in the early '80s, but their poor playback quality in comparison to Laserdisc quickly doomed the format.The process of recording video on a disclong predatesboth: the first effective system was theTelefunken TEDin 1970.

author: Yansi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2017, 07:14:58 pm
content: Don't forget about DVHS. Yes, the Digital VHS! HD 60fps Video straight from the nineties, I think 1994 it was.

author: coppice
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2017, 08:58:10 pm
content: Quote from: MosherIV on July 03, 2017, 01:51:02 pmConsider the names RCA-Victor and the Japan Victor Company (JVC). These video disc systems were not unrelated, although I don't think they were identical. There were earlier tighter collaborations between them, like the CD4 quadraphonic system, which they jointly developed and marketed the system.
When your T-shirt is simply too tight - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: youbecha
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 02, 2017, 03:47:27 pm
content: Reminds me of someone...

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2017, 09:44:32 am
content: Yeah. A significant number of years ago I was on temporary assignment in London and I decided to attend a fitness training session in Hyde Park that was run by an ex-Royal Marine. I just about managed it without passing out but the next morning I was so stiff that the only way I could brush my teeth was to hold the brush horizontal and stationary whilst I rotated my head from side to side.Now I'm older and more sensible.

author: ZeTeX
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2017, 06:15:06 pm
content: Quote from: German_EE on July 03, 2017, 09:44:32 amYes, happens a lot after an extreme workout. it's not good, you should not push your body to those limits
XL4005 5A CC, CV step down converter - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: upsss
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 02, 2017, 11:14:32 pm
content: Hi, does anyone have any practical experience with this specific XL4005 5A CC, CV step down converter.https://www.aliexpress.com/item/5A-DC-to-DC-CC-CV-Lithium-Battery-Step-down-Charging-Board-Led-Power-Converter-Lithium/32811197781.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.RFa9j5I believe I have the exact schematic of this converter.The step down adjustable part of the converter works fine. The problem is that once I hit the "CC" setting the output drops to ~300mv. So it looks like it limits the output current but it doesn't provide CV and CC output and this problem exist at any output voltage and current setting.I have used before a similar converter module that used an LM2596 and the CV, CC worked as it should, it provided CV CC at any settings. I am wondering if this module is defective or for some reason it was designed as such and it is not really a CV, CC regulator.

author: sleemanj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2017, 01:14:02 am
content: Quote from: upsss on July 02, 2017, 11:14:32 pmAnd what is the current being supplied at that point? Is it your set current?

author: upsss
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2017, 01:57:23 am
content: OK, it was my problem, just a pilot error. I was using a constant current electronic load for my testing. Once I connect a load like a battery, I was able to maintain CC at any output voltage setting as expected. Great, now I am going to built a nice little fully adjustable CV CC bench power supply.
eBay electronics GST free, but not for online software? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: VK3DRB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 01, 2017, 12:29:20 am
content: https://www.ato.gov.au/General/New-legislation/In-detail/Indirect-taxes/GST/GST-on-low-value-imported-goods/The tax was to be introduced today today, but no surprise our incessant talker Treasurer Scott Morrison has conceded the GST tax on low value eBay imports is exempt for another 12 months. eBay's take is they are not selling the goods and eBay is not a tax collection service. eBay threatened to stop Aussies buying overseas. The technological buffoon Morrison's profound ignorance on e-commerce is demonstrated by the fact he thought his great plan idea would just work. My guess is the government will scrap it altogether, because they simply lack the competence to be able to enforce such a tax.However "digital content" imported from overseas attracts GST from today onwards. Also called the Netflix tax. e-books and games also attract the tax. So does that mean if I purchase Eagle PCB design software from an overseas website, I must pay GST? How? What stops someone from buying a game online from an overseas website, downloading it and dodging the tax? I see there will be more holes than in Swiss cheese in collecting the tax.https://www.ato.gov.au/General/New-legislation/In-detail/Indirect-taxes/GST/GST---applying-to-digital-products-and-services-imported-by-consumers/So you can now relax about about a 10% premium on imported electronics! Even if they could charge a 10% GST on postal imports from eBay, the Australian government's Australia Post's postal charges are exorbitant compared to China's, so the GST would hardly dent a lot of purchase decision from China.

author: sleemanj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 01, 2017, 12:51:10 am
content: Quote from: VK3DRBWe have had this here in NZ for a year or so now. The reality is that it's only targeted the easy-money, big players, Netflix, Amazon, Apple etc... companies with a presence here of some sort, who don't want a bad name, and will comply.For business-to-business (where the buying business is GST reg) transactions the GST can be zero-rated (a special consideration for this online service stuff, it's not true in general), and at least Amazon AWS I think reached an agreement they didn't have to collect at all because they argued all or at least the vast majority of their sales were business to business.As with domestic, there's a threshold of gross income (from NZ'rs) for these foreign digital delivered product/service companies below which they don't have to handle GST anyway so most of the small players fall under that.
Pc No Signal  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: sony mavica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 23, 2017, 08:14:17 am
content: so i installed a video card in my old xp 2004 pc it would not work so disabled the onboard video in the bios rebooted the pc and everything worked great and for the age of the pc its still quite fast but after about 2 weeks using the pc i tried to play far cry it worked ok but after 2mins the pc froze so i restarted the pc and computer froze trying to play another game so i turned it off came back to it about 3 days ago and get no signal and fan on video card sound a tiny bit noisy now so at a guess the video card is dead now so i removed it to use the onboard video card but since i disabled it i cant use it anymorehow can i fix this ??

author: sony mavica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 23, 2017, 08:50:15 am
content: Quote from: blueskull on June 23, 2017, 08:38:18 amtook the battery out unplugged pc for a couple of mins plugged pc back in power it on still get no signal also i have no clue how to short the jumper

author: sony mavica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 01, 2017, 12:32:44 am
content: Quote from: blueskull on June 23, 2017, 08:59:23 ami will give it a try now
New entry. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Pippo
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 02, 2017, 10:53:38 am
content: Good day lords, I'm Pippo, I've been working in electronics for about forty years.For some time every now and then I look at your forum because I have the hobby of measuring instruments, I have a very small collection, I am trying to retrieve a HP1980B that shows the signal on the track only if you save the vertical sensitivity to the maximum and occasionally it works good.Thank you for allowing me access to the forum, I do not have much time because of the job, but I hope every now and then I can participate; Sorry my bad English.

author: ZeTeX
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 02, 2017, 02:07:02 pm
content: Welcome!

author: Cyberdragon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 02, 2017, 03:28:17 pm
content: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/new-member-please-introduce-yourself/
Electronics enthusiast emergency beard comb - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: pepelevamp
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2017, 06:51:53 am
content: These make a great beard comb.Turns out so do male header pins. I wonder what the ESD danger is of brushing your beard with a DIP package.I recently discovered you can get double-row strips of male header pins. Those are the best.

author: ivaylo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2017, 06:59:06 am
content: Depends on the beard. I use a CPU socket:

author: pepelevamp
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2017, 07:14:26 am
content: Oh wow look at that. what a thing of beauty. It must feel fantastic.

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2017, 07:18:27 am
content: The only issue with using an LGA socket as a beard comb is it would break after the first use. Those pins are probably some of the most fragile you can find. The pins are also way too small to be much use.I would imagine single inline packages, especially those with long leads, would make a good beard comb.

author: BrianHG
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2017, 07:29:39 am
content: For something fine, use an large PGA IC.For something with some serious strength, use an IC heatsink.

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2017, 07:45:58 am
content: Quote from: BrianHG on June 29, 2017, 07:29:39 amIf I tried to shave my hypothetical beard with a heatsink, I would probably end with one died red.

author: dave_k
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2017, 12:21:56 pm
content: Quote from: pepelevamp on June 29, 2017, 06:51:53 amGlue it to a stick, it would make a great butt scratcher!

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2017, 01:59:25 pm
content: Used to be possible to blow up EPROMs by selecting the wrong programming voltages, they were known in my place of work as TURDs, Totally UnReadable Devices and the process posted by the EPROM programmer/Eraser bench was that all TURDs should be placed pins upward on the chair of the person responsible for creating it to serve as a reminder to check the settings of the programmer before creating another TURD.Sadly all the fun went out of it when we got a new programmer that could autodetect chip IDs and there were far fewer TURDs produced.

author: Red Squirrel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2017, 11:30:09 pm
content: Haha, I'll have to remember that one when I grow a beard again. Grew one this winter for my first time, came out nice and thick and red. It was easy to mistake fallen hairs for pieces of magnet wire.