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Jamie Schrauth

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May 17, 2012, 10:06:34 AM5/17/12
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just left fvtc warehouse sale

i remember at a meetup some time ago someone was looking for an overhead projector.  they have several for $10

I made a killing for $190.
2 17" monitors
dlp projector
6 desks
smart board or drafting table???
rolling cart
2 computer ir recievers
1 conference call. speakerphone

things are going fast... I suggest checking it out

Jamie Schrauth

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May 17, 2012, 10:17:41 AM5/17/12
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Almost forgot two more items

 

Server rack

Ergonomic keyboard

 

Very good morning

Ross Larson

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May 17, 2012, 10:20:41 AM5/17/12
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How much was the projector?  It sounds like that smart board thing is really interesting, as well.

Ross

Ross Larson

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May 17, 2012, 10:22:52 AM5/17/12
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Is this a one time thing, or are they planning on making this a yearly event?

Ross

Jamie Schrauth

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May 17, 2012, 10:25:00 AM5/17/12
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50

Ross Larson

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May 17, 2012, 10:30:34 AM5/17/12
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Not bad at all!  Too bad my job is in Shawano, or I'd head over now!  

I had a feeling that some DHMN members would be able to take advantage of this sale, which is why I posted the sale to the list.  I'm just glad someone was able to take advantage of the sale.  

Ross

Alex Hunt

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May 17, 2012, 11:11:25 AM5/17/12
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I dropped by to check it out.  There are still a bunch of identical 15" square Dell LCD monitors and overhead transparency projectors, but I think Jamie got most of the interesting stuff (can I talk you out of that DLP projector?).

It's mostly office chairs, metal shelves, push carts, and diesel engine repair tools now.  I saw a couple of wheelchair-assist tracked vehicles that could be a lot of fun to re-purpose, but I can't pay $3000 for them...

Alex

Alex Hunt

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May 17, 2012, 11:15:12 AM5/17/12
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Oh, I forgot to mention - I saw some huge (lecture room size) whiteboards for $25, too bad we don't have a space yet.

Jamie Schrauth

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May 17, 2012, 12:21:58 PM5/17/12
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Well I looked up what I was told was a smart board and it is a calcomp drawingboard II CAD digitalizer.   The reason that I bought it was for the stand.   I will donate the tabletop digitalizer to DHMN if anyone is interested (now or when we have a facility) .   It is quite large (5' x 5') and I do not have a power supply,  cords or accesories.   

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Karl P. Niemuth II

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May 17, 2012, 12:25:26 PM5/17/12
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I would love to play with this...

Ross Larson

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May 17, 2012, 12:37:02 PM5/17/12
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Linux support:

This seems really cool, but I can't think of an immediate use for it.  I'd be interested to hear brainstorming about it.

Karl P. Niemuth II

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May 17, 2012, 12:47:12 PM5/17/12
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Get yer windows drivers here:   http://www.gtcocalcomp.com/supportcalcompsoftware.htm 

Jamie Schrauth

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May 17, 2012, 1:18:32 PM5/17/12
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Looks like it needs a stylus/pen/mouse with a ps/2 connection.  Found one on eBay for $99.  Any ideas on where to find it cheaper or does anyone have any idea how they work or if we could make one?  There is a serial connecter pen for $32; can that be converted?

Alex Hunt

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May 17, 2012, 1:52:28 PM5/17/12
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The original purpose of these digitizers was to input large drawings into CAD.  What if you went the other way?

You could build a pretty cool turtle/drawbot that makes large format posters.  If you lay the surface down flat (since you want to use the mount for something else), you could have a large place for a robot to crawl around on with high resolution position information.  I think I have a few omni-directional wheels around here I could donate to the cause.

Alex

Jamie Schrauth

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May 17, 2012, 2:10:23 PM5/17/12
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If anyone makes it to the sale today or tomorrow could you look in the bins on table marked everything $1 near the check out to see if there are any digitalizer pens or mice with a ps/2 connection.  Also female/female ps/2 or female ps/2 to serial for computer connection There were alot of peripherals and cords in those bins and since I did not know what I was buying I did not look for them.  I would be happy to pay you back if you pick them up.

Thanks

Ross Larson

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May 17, 2012, 2:16:48 PM5/17/12
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If you are going.... Hurry, since they close at 3PM today and they're only open from 7AM to noon tomorrow.

Alex Hunt

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May 17, 2012, 3:23:42 PM5/17/12
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I looked through that box briefly this morning.  I would have noticed the type of mouse that goes with the tablet - they have a coil of wire around a plastic crosshair.

Alex

Karl P. Niemuth II

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May 17, 2012, 3:33:59 PM5/17/12
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thats a cad mouse

Karl P. Niemuth II

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May 17, 2012, 3:36:25 PM5/17/12
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Mike Moran

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May 17, 2012, 5:20:34 PM5/17/12
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I'm going to head over tomorrow morning, though I imagine things will
be pretty picked over. Was anyone there later in the day?

-Mike
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