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Mykle James Hansen, … Dan Stahlke7

Apr 25

why do electrons hate me today?

On 4/25/24 12:14 PM, Mykle James Hansen wrote: I'm using it because the flash shines through a

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why do electrons hate me today?

On 4/25/24 12:14 PM, Mykle James Hansen wrote: I'm using it because the flash shines through a

Apr 25

aaron...@gmail.com, … Michael Bunsen3

Apr 12

Looking for a G3 “clamshell” iBook

Ward, I still have my first Hypercard stacks (mostly animations) on 3.5" Macintosh System 6

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Looking for a G3 “clamshell” iBook

Ward, I still have my first Hypercard stacks (mostly animations) on 3.5" Macintosh System 6

Apr 12

Mykle James Hansen, … Jerry Biehler16

Mar 24

cassette tape chicken vs. calibration egg?

There is a slip brake/clutch on each pinion that applies a constant torque to the tape. -Jerry On Mar

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cassette tape chicken vs. calibration egg?

There is a slip brake/clutch on each pinion that applies a constant torque to the tape. -Jerry On Mar

Mar 24

Feb 24

Electric Motorcycle Project FS

Howdy! I have a 2012 Zero XU electric motorcycle that I've enjoyed as a runabout and commuter for

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Electric Motorcycle Project FS

Howdy! I have a 2012 Zero XU electric motorcycle that I've enjoyed as a runabout and commuter for

Feb 24

Feb 24

I2C 1602 LCD display

I'm trying to help someone debug an Arduino software problem (remotely) and I need an I2C 1602

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I2C 1602 LCD display

I'm trying to help someone debug an Arduino software problem (remotely) and I need an I2C 1602

Feb 24

Alex Faveluke, John Turpin3

Feb 22

any advice on LAN connectable arbitrary function generators?

Hello John, all Thanks! Would like 2 channels, with phase control, ability to do 25MHz sine wave,

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any advice on LAN connectable arbitrary function generators?

Hello John, all Thanks! Would like 2 channels, with phase control, ability to do 25MHz sine wave,

Feb 22

Mykle James Hansen

Jan 14

Tom Moxon <tom....@gmail.com>: Jan 14 11:32AM -0800 I'm looking for 2 each of: 1u/.5w 1.5

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Tom Moxon <tom....@gmail.com>: Jan 14 11:32AM -0800 I'm looking for 2 each of: 1u/.5w 1.5

Jan 14

Mykle James Hansen, … Tom Moxon3

Jan 14

resistance is fusible!

Does the 1u/.5w mean one micro-ohm resistance? Sounds like those might be more like "current-

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resistance is fusible!

Does the 1u/.5w mean one micro-ohm resistance? Sounds like those might be more like "current-

Jan 14

Denis Heidtmann

Jan 9

Sony STR-DH190 receiver

It does not work. The power light turns on for 30 seconds, then turns off. No display. Anybody want

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Sony STR-DH190 receiver

It does not work. The power light turns on for 30 seconds, then turns off. No display. Anybody want

Jan 9

Scott Baker, … Scott Dixon4

Jan 5

Wanted to borrow: frequency counter

Hi, Eric loaned me his HP53132A which did the trick. Thanks !! 73, Scott On Friday, January 5, 2024

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Wanted to borrow: frequency counter

Hi, Eric loaned me his HP53132A which did the trick. Thanks !! 73, Scott On Friday, January 5, 2024

Jan 5

justi...@gmail.com

Jan 2

January Dorkbot meetup

Hey all, This month's Dorkbot is next Monday, January 8th at CTRL+H I think at this point we'

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January Dorkbot meetup

Hey all, This month's Dorkbot is next Monday, January 8th at CTRL+H I think at this point we'

Jan 2

Jan 1

Favor: Borrow early socket AM4 cpu

Sorry to post - yet again - asking for a favor but I've drawn a blank asking around. I bought a

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Favor: Borrow early socket AM4 cpu

Sorry to post - yet again - asking for a favor but I've drawn a blank asking around. I bought a

Jan 1

M. Edward (Ed) Borasky, … Eric Garner7

12/31/23

LoRa / Meshtastic frequencies

Having put LoRA in 2 commercial IoT products, antenna selection isn't as big a chore as you might

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LoRa / Meshtastic frequencies

Having put LoRA in 2 commercial IoT products, antenna selection isn't as big a chore as you might

12/31/23

Scott Baker, … p.fer...@gmail.com11

12/28/23

GPS module setup

I was able to collect the needed data from the u-center program. Sending these UBX commands seems to

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GPS module setup

I was able to collect the needed data from the u-center program. Sending these UBX commands seems to

12/28/23

Mykle James Hansen, … Jim bell3

12/28/23

measuring/detecting/reducing chip noise?

There are apparently a large number of economical laser range finders available these days, from

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measuring/detecting/reducing chip noise?

There are apparently a large number of economical laser range finders available these days, from

12/28/23

12/26/23

USB-C host question

Update: In order to get it to work, I had to use an inline USC-C OTG adapter https://www.amazon.com/

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USB-C host question

Update: In order to get it to work, I had to use an inline USC-C OTG adapter https://www.amazon.com/

12/26/23

Mykle Hansen, … Tony Jones8

12/21/23

suction desoldering gun

On Thu, Dec 21, 2023 at 4:19 PM Justin R. Miller <inc...@codesorcery.net> wrote: On Dec 20,

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suction desoldering gun

On Thu, Dec 21, 2023 at 4:19 PM Justin R. Miller <inc...@codesorcery.net> wrote: On Dec 20,

12/21/23

jeff.l.garrison, … Aaron Eiche3

12/19/23

Local Filament Shops

West3D is in Beaverton, and *think* they do will call pickup. They don't have a walk-in store,

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Local Filament Shops

West3D is in Beaverton, and *think* they do will call pickup. They don't have a walk-in store,

12/19/23

Mykle James Hansen

12/17/23

Hi all, Random question: does anybody here have access to an OP-1 Field synthesizer? This is the

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Hi all, Random question: does anybody here have access to an OP-1 Field synthesizer? This is the

12/17/23

Tony Jones, jason3

12/6/23

72 pin SIMMS for KISS 68030

On Tue, Dec 5, 2023, 9:02 PM 'jason' via dorkbotpdx-blabber <dorkbotpdx-blabber@

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72 pin SIMMS for KISS 68030

On Tue, Dec 5, 2023, 9:02 PM 'jason' via dorkbotpdx-blabber <dorkbotpdx-blabber@

12/6/23

Mykle Hansen, … Aaron Burt6

11/30/23

Encode/decode sound with leds

Fun fact: a lot of those flicker-flame LED votive candles use a music chip to generate the flicker

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Encode/decode sound with leds

Fun fact: a lot of those flicker-flame LED votive candles use a music chip to generate the flicker

11/30/23

Mykle James Hansen, … Tony Jones5

11/27/23

mini hotplate time!

On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 11:12 AM Joe FitzPatrick <joe...@joefitz.net> wrote: I'd be very

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mini hotplate time!

On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 11:12 AM Joe FitzPatrick <joe...@joefitz.net> wrote: I'd be very

11/27/23

p.fer...@gmail.com

11/14/23

Blackberry on AMC is hilarious for old people like me. It brings back memories of the old Blackberry

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Blackberry on AMC is hilarious for old people like me. It brings back memories of the old Blackberry

11/14/23

Paul Stoffregen, … Darcy Neal4

11/13/23

Can anyone bring a modular synth case this evening?

I have a small 48hp case I can bring for sizing but don't have a power supply for it. On Mon, Nov

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Can anyone bring a modular synth case this evening?

I have a small 48hp case I can bring for sizing but don't have a power supply for it. On Mon, Nov

11/13/23

11/1/23

Fwd: transformers to give away

Hey folks, A friend of mine has an in-progress stereo tube amp project that he's decided he isn

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Fwd: transformers to give away

Hey folks, A friend of mine has an in-progress stereo tube amp project that he's decided he isn

11/1/23

Scott Baker, p.fer...@gmail.com3

10/11/23

Problem resolved. Thanks :)

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Problem resolved. Thanks :)

10/11/23

Neville Mair, … Russell Senior10

10/3/23

Suggestions for a DSO

If you can stand his squeaky voice, Dave Jones on eeblog has a review of the DHO800, and he seemed so

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Suggestions for a DSO

If you can stand his squeaky voice, Dave Jones on eeblog has a review of the DHO800, and he seemed so

10/3/23

justi...@gmail.com

9/28/23

October Dorkbot meeting

Hi all, The next Dorkbot is October 9th, bring something spooky if you'd like! Details here:

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October Dorkbot meeting

Hi all, The next Dorkbot is October 9th, bring something spooky if you'd like! Details here:

9/28/23

justi...@gmail.com

8/15/23

Dorkbot Labor Day party!

Well, since the August meetup went and melted, it's been replaced with a Labor Day backyard party

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Dorkbot Labor Day party!

Well, since the August meetup went and melted, it's been replaced with a Labor Day backyard party

8/15/23

justi...@gmail.com

8/13/23

Dorkbot Postponed for August 14

Hi all, due to the weather being more extreme than flamin' hot Doritos, we're unfortunately

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Dorkbot Postponed for August 14

Hi all, due to the weather being more extreme than flamin' hot Doritos, we're unfortunately

8/13/23

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