Electronics Computer
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I am setting up an older eMachines computer for use in my electronics 'Mad Scientist Laboratory'. It will run Windows 7 and have a number of things installed. ex: * Firefox (better than IE) * KiCad (VERY cool electronics/pcb design application. And it's free!) * LibreOffice (for various things, including a components inventory) * Python 3.4.1 (Utility scripts) * Geany (for editing above mentioned scripts) * PNotes.NET (For notes [duh]) * Foxit Reader (Better than Adobe Reader) * Cubic Explorer * PeaZip Does anyone else here like electronics? If so, what software do you use? EDIT 5/30/2014-9:28 PM: Installing the many updates. This is going to take a while.
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MPLAB for Microchips microcontrollers :)
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MPLAB for Microchips microcontrollers :)
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Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software
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I am setting up an older eMachines computer for use in my electronics 'Mad Scientist Laboratory'. It will run Windows 7 and have a number of things installed. ex: * Firefox (better than IE) * KiCad (VERY cool electronics/pcb design application. And it's free!) * LibreOffice (for various things, including a components inventory) * Python 3.4.1 (Utility scripts) * Geany (for editing above mentioned scripts) * PNotes.NET (For notes [duh]) * Foxit Reader (Better than Adobe Reader) * Cubic Explorer * PeaZip Does anyone else here like electronics? If so, what software do you use? EDIT 5/30/2014-9:28 PM: Installing the many updates. This is going to take a while.
What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
KiCad looks interesting, I personally use Eagle as it's also free. Also have TeraTerm[^] and PuTTY[^]. I don't know what equipment you have but Saleae[^] just came out with a new line of logic analyzers that look pretty cool. I've got an older model and I don't know what I would do without it, especially doing communications; SPI, I2C, etc.. Also if doing anything with Atmel chips I recommend Atmel Studio 6.2[^] is the latest.
Here today gone to Maui...
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KiCad looks interesting, I personally use Eagle as it's also free. Also have TeraTerm[^] and PuTTY[^]. I don't know what equipment you have but Saleae[^] just came out with a new line of logic analyzers that look pretty cool. I've got an older model and I don't know what I would do without it, especially doing communications; SPI, I2C, etc.. Also if doing anything with Atmel chips I recommend Atmel Studio 6.2[^] is the latest.
Here today gone to Maui...
I don't have much equipment yet. I have a cheap soldering iron from Radio Shack, a breadboard, and a number of basic components. I am trying to save money to get more equipment and components. My favorite site to look for things is All Electronics[^]. EDIT: tupid 's' key.
What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
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I am setting up an older eMachines computer for use in my electronics 'Mad Scientist Laboratory'. It will run Windows 7 and have a number of things installed. ex: * Firefox (better than IE) * KiCad (VERY cool electronics/pcb design application. And it's free!) * LibreOffice (for various things, including a components inventory) * Python 3.4.1 (Utility scripts) * Geany (for editing above mentioned scripts) * PNotes.NET (For notes [duh]) * Foxit Reader (Better than Adobe Reader) * Cubic Explorer * PeaZip Does anyone else here like electronics? If so, what software do you use? EDIT 5/30/2014-9:28 PM: Installing the many updates. This is going to take a while.
What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
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I am setting up an older eMachines computer for use in my electronics 'Mad Scientist Laboratory'. It will run Windows 7 and have a number of things installed. ex: * Firefox (better than IE) * KiCad (VERY cool electronics/pcb design application. And it's free!) * LibreOffice (for various things, including a components inventory) * Python 3.4.1 (Utility scripts) * Geany (for editing above mentioned scripts) * PNotes.NET (For notes [duh]) * Foxit Reader (Better than Adobe Reader) * Cubic Explorer * PeaZip Does anyone else here like electronics? If so, what software do you use? EDIT 5/30/2014-9:28 PM: Installing the many updates. This is going to take a while.
What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
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I cannot draw at all. My artistic talent is nonexistent.
What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
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I don't have much equipment yet. I have a cheap soldering iron from Radio Shack, a breadboard, and a number of basic components. I am trying to save money to get more equipment and components. My favorite site to look for things is All Electronics[^]. EDIT: tupid 's' key.
What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
Another good place for surplus parts is B G Micro[^], I've got a few things there and quite a bit on eBay. Good luck it took me a long time to amass my supply. Used/Broken equipment is another good place for parts. My neighbor had an office next to my apartment and used to throw away a lot of printers, etc. and I used to scrounge parts. If I can be of any help let me know.
Here today gone to Maui...
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I cannot draw at all. My artistic talent is nonexistent.
What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
The drawing isn't as important as the math and physics; you can always hire a draftsman. :-D
Will Rogers never met me.
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That's hardware, not software.
What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
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Beat me to it. Can't upvote on the phone, so you'll have to imagine this reply is an upvote.
Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello[^]
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Beat me to it. Can't upvote on the phone, so you'll have to imagine this reply is an upvote.
Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello[^]
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KiCad looks interesting, I personally use Eagle as it's also free. Also have TeraTerm[^] and PuTTY[^]. I don't know what equipment you have but Saleae[^] just came out with a new line of logic analyzers that look pretty cool. I've got an older model and I don't know what I would do without it, especially doing communications; SPI, I2C, etc.. Also if doing anything with Atmel chips I recommend Atmel Studio 6.2[^] is the latest.
Here today gone to Maui...
Interesting. I've had my eye on things like this for a while: http://www.hantek.com.cn/en/ProductDetail_3_10.html[^] Never used a logic analyser before but there is more I2C in my life these days. Do you think it beneficial to keep oscilloscope/logic analyser separate?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
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You don't need to be rich. LTC (Linear Technology Corporation) do a version of SPICE free for the downloading. http://www.linear.com/LTspiceIV?utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=LT_Insider[^] They also have how-to videos and other helpful stuff on their site. As usual, no affiliation... Just a happy sometime user. Cheers, Peter
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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Jörgen Andersson wrote:
Can't upvote on the phone
You can if you switch to Full View instead of mobile view.
Or log in on the computer when I come home.
Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello[^]
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I am setting up an older eMachines computer for use in my electronics 'Mad Scientist Laboratory'. It will run Windows 7 and have a number of things installed. ex: * Firefox (better than IE) * KiCad (VERY cool electronics/pcb design application. And it's free!) * LibreOffice (for various things, including a components inventory) * Python 3.4.1 (Utility scripts) * Geany (for editing above mentioned scripts) * PNotes.NET (For notes [duh]) * Foxit Reader (Better than Adobe Reader) * Cubic Explorer * PeaZip Does anyone else here like electronics? If so, what software do you use? EDIT 5/30/2014-9:28 PM: Installing the many updates. This is going to take a while.
What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
In a different decade century millennia life I was designing PCB in OrCad. I doubt it's worth the money if you're not a professional. Otherwise I can really recommend a proper soldering station. I'm quite partial to the old fashioned Weller WTCP series, because the magnastat temperaturesensor is the actual tip.
Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello[^]
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Interesting. I've had my eye on things like this for a while: http://www.hantek.com.cn/en/ProductDetail_3_10.html[^] Never used a logic analyser before but there is more I2C in my life these days. Do you think it beneficial to keep oscilloscope/logic analyser separate?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
Nice unit!
Rob Philpott wrote:
Do you think it beneficial to keep oscilloscope/logic analyser separate?
Not necessarily I just happened to do it that way because it was cheaper.
Here today gone to Maui...
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You don't need to be rich. LTC (Linear Technology Corporation) do a version of SPICE free for the downloading. http://www.linear.com/LTspiceIV?utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=LT_Insider[^] They also have how-to videos and other helpful stuff on their site. As usual, no affiliation... Just a happy sometime user. Cheers, Peter
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
Thanks, Peter - Great link! :-D
Will Rogers never met me.
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In a different decade century millennia life I was designing PCB in OrCad. I doubt it's worth the money if you're not a professional. Otherwise I can really recommend a proper soldering station. I'm quite partial to the old fashioned Weller WTCP series, because the magnastat temperaturesensor is the actual tip.
Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello[^]
Great soldering stations! Does Weller still make them?
Will Rogers never met me.
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Great soldering stations! Does Weller still make them?
Will Rogers never met me.
Can still buy them at least
Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello[^]