[simpits-tech] Shop has finally started!

[Gene Buckle]

>>> I do believe he is taking the piss !
>>>
>> Well that makes about as much sense as a duck with swimming trunks on. :)
> 
> Ah, a brit expression I suspect. Taking the piss is, "taking the mickey",
> "having a laugh", making fun of, and so on.
>
That's what I figured, but I couldn't pass on winding you up a bit. :)

> 
>>> At least I _understand_ the 1950's gear!!
>>>
>> That's good to hear.  Did you ever get that keyboard connected to
>> Colossus? *gd&r*
> 
> They've finally finished Colossus!??
>
Yep. 10 gazillion valves, no waiting!


> Must admit I'm a little worried about the robustness of the phidgets dll.
> The newer versions periodically go tits up when I'm using a single servo
> board. The older version I've stuck to - doesn't.
>
That's no good.  I don't know if Leo is building any servo drivers 
though.  Then again, I haven't had a chance to peruse his whole product 
line yet.

I recently found a post-MSIP II BIT (built in test) panel for the F-15 
that has two extra indicator pairs and a few more used positions on the 
rotary switch.  Since the first one was built with the Phidget, I just 
may rebuild this one with one of Leo's goodies.  I don't know if the 
boards can sink the kind of current that incandescents can draw, so I 
may have to build a transistor board to handle the actual load.  Should 
prove interesting.

One of the packages I've purchased to use with the SB is called DeskCNC. 
It understands how to process Gerber & drill files into G-Code so I'll 
be able to use the SB to produce my own PCBs.  If I'm careful with 
registration holes I should be able to produce double sided boards as 
well.  That's going to be a lot of fun.  I hate etching my own boards 
and the one-off prices at normal PCB houses are insane.

g.


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