[simpits-tech] Driving LED's form the parallel port (?)

[Matt Bailey]

Roy Coates wrote:
> 
> On Tue, 2 Nov 2004, Matt Bailey wrote:
> 
> > Hah, I wish I had a mill. :) All I have is a cordless Dremel (the 750
> > model), a power drill, and some Zona saws. Actually the pipe I'm using
> > seems to be of some relatively soft aluminum variety (I think it was
> > used for a ham radio antenna mast in a previous life.....) and is fairly
> > easy to cut with a Zona, but this old 486 case I'm using as a base is
> > made of like titanium or something. :P I tried cutting a 3/4" hole in
> > it.......lots of smoke from burning paint/metal, chewed up case, and the
> > bit is dulled on its corners. :) I wore it out before finishing the
> > second hole, had to use a normal bit and drill a bunch of little holes
> > in it, then snip the remnants away with wire cutters. I don't think a
> > Zona is up to cutting this case, and I haven't even tried my meager
> > Dremel 750 on it.......
> >
> 
> If you're cutting holes up to about an inch, invest in a good step drill.
> Thats the only way to cut neat holes in sheet.

	Heh, thanks for the tip, I'll have to take this up with my wallet. ;)

	-Matt Bailey